New Found Lust: AliceOlivia

Friday, December 31

Welcome the year in blue

New year, new soul, new traditions. LBD has long standed for Little Black Dress. However, during 2010, midnight blue has made it to the top and is now the must-have dress shade, the new B. Elegant and modern at once, short dresses with a simple silhouette but luscious fabric and detailing are best accented by golden tone jewelry and accessories that give it an almost royal style. A must-have for new year's eve and many more parties to come. Edge it up with sheer black tights and a leather jacket and a pair of platform booties.

Left to Right: Pleated Satin Mini Dress by Alice + Olivia; Katharine Necklace by Amrita Singh; One-shoulder silk dress by Halston Heritage; Knot Bracelet by Miquella; Embellished Cotton Dress by 3.1 Phillip Lim; Crystal Beaded Clutch by Santi; Ruched Jersey Bandeau Dress by Rare, Topshop; Filigree Semi Precious Ring by Topshop; Sweetheart Party Dress by American Eagle; After Hours Multi Chain Floral Torsade Necklace by Juicy Couture; Sleeveless Pleated Dress by Lands' End Canvas.

Monday, March 30

Why You Should Dress Up when Feeling Down

in: Abercrombie . AliceOlivia . American Eagle . dress up . Forever 21 . Go Jane . Hayden-Harnett . Kate Spade . Kitica . Maje . Philosophy . Rafe NY . ss09 . Theory . Vanessa Bruno . Wet Seal

The natural reaction when waking up feeling blue? Putting on the most comfy clothes possible. Wanting to be at ease when feeling down is of course desirable, but frumpy should not be confused with cozy since it can backfire at you. We often dress like we feel and attention must be paid since what we end up wearing could in fact deepen our negative outlook. This ultimately means that a sloppy selection can end up making us feel sloppy when we least need it and so the vicious cycle continues.

The solution? Go closet shopping and select pieces that yes, are comfortable and easy to wear but will serve as an instant pick-me-up. The actual process can be fun and distracting but don't stress if you're not in the mood of creating a new outfit from scratch, you can always resort to something that has made you look or feel great in the past.

The outfit you choose will be interacting with you throughout the day and can therefore transform your mood. If it doesn't feel right, you will be uncomfortable or self-conscious all day. If it's lively and uplifting, chances are you will end up believing it and feeling likewise.

Clothes are great tools for faking attitudes and you can always fake a positive one to trick yourself.

"Uninspiring" Outfit: Aerie Embroidered Hoodie by American Eagle; Lacy Camisole by Abercrombie and Fitch; Linen Shorts by Kitica; Batik Print Flip Flops by Wet Seal; EROL Mini Canvas Tote by Hayden-Harnett.
"Easygoing" Outfit: Cropped Cotton Jacket by Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti; Double Layer Blouse by Vanessa Bruno; Temira Cotton Skirt by Theory; Patent Jewel T-Strap Sandal by Go Jane; Boho Canvas Tote by Forever 21.
"The Extra Mile" Outfit: Kaolin Cotton Blend Jacket by Maje; Jersey Linen Tank Dress by Alice + Olvia; Leighton Large Tote by Rafe New York; Idonia Sandal by Kate Spade.