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Outfit of the Week: Lovely in Lavender! How to Wear Colored Skinny Jeans for Summer

22 May posted by

The weather is really starting to warm up, but it’s not time to push all your jeans to the back of the closet yet! For this week’s Outfit of the Week, I styled my lovely friend Kim with our new Flying Monkey skinnies in lavender.

Flying Monkey Skinny Jeans White Lace Top Black Cork Wedges

Colored denim makes rocking skinnies in the summer months look a little fresher, especially with lighter hues like this lavender. Pairing the jeans with a white lace top makes the look super summery, and the Can’t Stop Staring top from Solemio is ultra feminine with the open back, bustier detail and peplum flare. Since the main pieces are so light, the accessories really define the look. A Spring Time in Paris crossbody in white adds a ladylike touch, and a little bright colored jewelry really catches the eye- I picked a bright teal bangle and some earrings to match. And of course no outfit is complete without great shoes, so I added contrast with the Path wedge from Soda in black linen to finish the look.

Click the links below to add pieces from this outfit to your wardrobe, and let us know how you wear your skinnies over the summer!

Solemio Can’t Stop Staring Top in Ivory

Flying Monkey Lavender Skinny Jean

Soda Path Wedge

Spring Time in Paris Purse

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For Elyse in Ireland!

21 May posted by

For Elyse has gone global! Here’s the lovely Whitney rocking an outfit from our shop while visiting Galway, Ireland. She looks super stylish, but also comfortable enough to explore all day long! She sent us these snaps from the Galway city center and the Galway City Museum. She’s wearing the Love Stitch X-Ray Top in peach, which looks like a classic button-down from the front, but then has a surprise open back! Perfect for those brisk walks from site to site. Underneath she’s wearing one of our popular M. Rena Diana Camis, a soft, form-fitting tank with lace details around the top and straps. Whitney loves that her Diana cami doesn’t ride up during the course of the day, and how the subtle feminine details can just peek through the open back of her X-Ray Top. She’s also wearing a pair of Flying Monkey Jeans, our softest and slimmest fitting denim, and the Joia Ultimate Statement Necklace in teal, which adds a pop of color and the perfect finishing touch. Whitney says she’s been getting tons of compliments, and some have even told her she looks very European!

Travel outfit in Ireland

Casual Chic Travel outfitOpen Back Shirt
Thanks for sending in your outfit pics, Whitney, we love them! Now we all wish we were in Ireland too!

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Outfit of the Week: Blue Lace and a Pop of Color

14 May posted by

For this week’s Outfit of the Week, we wanted to take the lace dress trend and feature it in a slightly unexpected way–in electric blue! No demure cream and ivory laces here, this dress is both sweet and sassy, soft and loud! Kim is wearing the Mystic All Dolled Up Dress, a gorgeous lace number with a sheer waistband and a full skirt. We added bold accessories in yellow and teal to make a statement–and let everyone know this is an outfit to have fun in! She has on gold and yellow jewelry, and the color blocked Delicious Rainer Heel in Teal, which matches perfectly with her teal belt. Now who’s ready for a fun night out?

Fun Night Out Dress

Electric Blue DressBlue Lace Dress and Heels

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dark Blue Lace Dress
JewelryDelicious Rainer Heel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lace Dress

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Outfit of the Week: How to Wear The Great Gatsby Inspired Glam

8 May posted by

We’re counting down the days until The Great Gatsby hits theaters on Friday, so this outfit of the week is inspired by the old school glamor the movie portrays. The roaring 20′s are long past, but this look combines great new pieces from ForElyse.com with vintage inspired details for an elegant outfit that’s perfect for work or a date to the premiere!

The Great Gatsby Inspired Outfit of the Week

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We dressed Angela in classic black and white, starting with a simple pencil skirt like the Zip Off the Old Block skirt from Alythea. We tucked the Lacey Streak top from Sis Sis into the skirt for a slimmer silhouette and a touch of lace. The top mixes classic and modern style with sheer shoulders and a feminine lace panel, so charming accessories are needed to invoke the retro style.

The Great Gatsby Inspired Style

 

To really emphasize the 20′s style, have fun with flirty accessories- sexy shoes, an adorable bag, and eye-catching jewels are great ways to work some glitz and glamor into your outfit. We pulled the Giant lace pumps from Speed Limit 98 and the Speed Dial clutch- the lace and quilted patent leather lend themselves to the luxury of the time and are always on trend. A big cocktail ring (we chose a golden flower), some stacked bracelets, and a statement piece like the Snake Charming necklace pull the look together.

How to Wear Great Gatsby Retro Glamor

 

To shop the look:

Sis Sis Lace Top

Alythea Pencil Skirt

Speed Limit 98 Lace Heel

Quilted Clutch

Two-tone Chain Necklace

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Black & White from Stars to Street fashion

3 May posted by

The black and white trend is back! Ready to rock the style? Before diving into some basic black and white pieces at For Elyse, let’s take a look at some celebrities who have recently been sporting the trend.

First we have Jessica Alba wearing a conservative black and white checkerboard dress, with black heels and a black purse to match. This shows how easy it is to have an already made black and white outfit for those who aren’t sure of how to create their own. It’s simple to buy the base piece and add black and white accessories to it! Second we have Jessica Chastain wearing a lacy white dress with a black blazer and black accessories to match. She chose to get two basic pieces to create her look. Lastly, Miranda Kerr is below in black leather pants, a black and white printed floral top, and a grey coat. A little bit of hard and soft makes this look trendy, and an easy everyday outfit for around town.

jessica Alba in a checkerboard dress

black and white fashion worn by Jessica Chastain

Miranda Kerr out on the town in Black and White

Here are a few basic black and white pieces that can easily be paired with items from your closet to make a great outfit! First we have the Lush Step Aside Skirt. This would look great with a white tank top and cropped black blazer for a fun night look that is on trend. Next we have the Lush City Blocks Top, which could easily be paired with the Nikki Bikki Black Leggings below. These three pieces are just a few ideas for easy to wear black and white fashion. Any of these items can be paired with simple pieces from your closet for day or night.

shirt black skirt with patent leather stripe

Lush city blocks top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nikki Bikki Black Leggings

 

Photo Credit: Girls Talkin Smack

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Outfit Of The Week: Black & White

30 Apr posted by

We here at For Elyse love spring because we get to see tons of florals, pastels and lace. As much as we love the feminine trend, sometimes it can be refreshing to get back to basics. With that in mind, our theme for the Outfit Of The Week is black & white.

White Tank Top Studs and Matching Necklace

The possibilities for this trend are endless, and difficult as it was to choose just one outfit, we finally decided on the Flying Monkey Coated Leggings, the True Stud Top from Sis Sis, Urban Expressions Sass Attack Clutch, a pair of black wedges, trendy bauble necklace and a pair of black sunglasses (in store only).

Faux Leather Leggings

We love these Flying Monkey leggings, because although they look and photograph like black leather pants, they’re made of the trademark Flying Monkey comfy material, and fit really well. In the trend of pairing hard with soft, we matched the black leggings with the floaty Sis Sis top for a tough, yet feminine look. The over sized clutch was an easy choice, as these large, envelope-style clutches are really popular right now and give your look an injection of vintage flair.

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Colored and Printed Skinny Jeans

26 Apr posted by

With the vast array of skinny jeans on the market these days, you can be sure you’ll be able to find a pair to suit your mood. Feeling confident? Why not bright red. Playful? How about a floral print. Flirty? Perphaps mint or light teal would be just the thing. Celebrities are no stranger to printed and colored skinny jeans, so let’s take a look at some of my favorite celeb looks in skinnies!

Here’s Taylor Swift in a deep red pair, which she paired with ballet flats, a striped shirt, and matching red lipstick. Kate Bosworth is wearing a more subtle pair of skinnies that have a contrasting leopard-esque print, which couldn’t be more perfect for laid back day of shopping.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Katy Perry looked lovely in the pair of purple floral print skinny jeans she wore on a recent UNICEF trip to Madagascar.

And now for the regining queen of colored and printed skinnies: Jessica Alba. Girl loves her skinny jeans! She rocks them in everything from bright colors to florals, and dresses them up and down for all occasions. I love the colorful and sleek look she built around a pair of mint skinny jeans, and the floral print pair she has tucked into her Docs is the perfect combination of sweet and tough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you’re looking to add a few more pairs of colorful skinny jeans to your wardrobe, then you should check out the selection at ForElyse.com, because we have a lot to choose from! A whole rainbow of colors, and a few prints as well, from floral to snakeskin. Below are just a few of the pairs we have in stock, all from Flying Monkey and Klique B. The newest pair to be added is in Light Teal, and one of my favorite attention-getting pairs is in Maroon. We also have a few floral print skinnies, one in Tan and another in White, which look very very similar to the floral pairs Jessica Alba likes to wear…

Red Magenta Maroon Skinny JeansMint Light Teal Skinny Jeans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Floral Skinny JeansFloral Flower Print Skinny Jeans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now head on over to the Colored Denim section of ForElyse.com and find your new favorite pair!

Photo credit: Stylebistro.com

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Style Challenge: Chambray Shirts

24 Apr posted by

Introducing Chambray into your wardrobe is an easy way to inject a classic/clean feel into your look, but it can be tricky to style. This week we thought it would be fitting to show you some easy ways to wear Chambray. First for a casual look, Paige wore our BLVD Blue Skies Top (available in store only),  Lucy Paris Lace Shorts, and the Sis Sis Tube Top.

Chambray Shirt OutfitIn our next look, we have Paige in the Flying Monkey Jeggings, the BLVD Into the Blue top, The Jillian Handbag, some nude wedges, a pair of lavender sunglasses and a long gold necklace. I love this look because while it looks really fresh and clean, it’s not overly fussy or complicated.

Chambray ShirtLastly, Paige wore the BLVD Into The Blue top again, and we paired it with a pair of black wedges, the Rough Ride Studded Crossbody Bag, a black maxi skirt, the Fallen Leaf Necklace, and a pink tank top from Zenana!

Chambray Shirt Outfit

 

 

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Outfit of the Week: Denim

24 Apr posted by

This week at ForElyse.com, we’re all about denim, so we wanted to style an outfit of the week that showcased denim. Denim (outside of a pair of jeans) can often be hard to style if you’re going for a more feminine look, so we wanted to show you our take on a soft and romantic denim outfit that doesn’t rely on a dress to do all the work! So we got our model, Angela, all dressed up and then popped out to shoot these photos outside the Stansbury House, a historic home turned museum in downtown Chico. The beautiful garden and weathered front steps made the perfect backdrop!

Floral Skinny Jeans and Denim Shirt

Angela is wearing the BVLD Jeanius Denim Top over the Alythea Embrace Lace Crop Top in cream, along with our new Klique B Flower Print Skinny Jeans. The lace and floral print soften the look of the denim, while the darker denim top keeps the outfit from appearing washed out. The shirt can be worn open, buttoned half way, or tied at the waist. She’s also wearing a pair of nude wedges–the Delicious Durko Heel, which are the perfect neutral shoe to go with tons of outfits, and red accessories to bring out the subtle red in the jeans.

Lace Crop Top and Printed SkinniesDenim Button Down and Red Purse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lace Cropped Top and Flower Print Jeans

Chambray ShirtTie Front Denim Shirt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nude Wedges and Lacy Top

Head on over to ForElyse.com to find this outfit and tons more denim!

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Spring Fashion 2013 Trend: Sheer

9 Apr posted by

Sheer fashion has been trendy this season and growing fast. From runways to celebrities to here at For Elyse, we’re covering sheer.

 Sheer Runways

These are some of the uses of sheer in Christian Dior’s spring 2013 runway. As you can see below, details on the sheer fabric can really make an article of clothing pop and add the wow factor that you are looking for.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elie Saab’s spring 2013 collection also had sheer as a huge influence for the entire look of the collection. Below, these elegant pieces have a sheer focus on the legs and arms, with details of flowers and beading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is a single piece from Ulyana Sergeenko’s spring collection. This vintage inspired dress had a modern feel to it because of the use of sheer.

Sheer Street Style Celebrities

Below on the left is Lana Del Rey wearing both a partially sheer top and a sheer skirt. Below right is Taylor Swift looking relaxed in a girly pink sheer dress.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Miranda Kerr is seen below in a star printed sheer top. Love the sheer top with the collar, similar to the Sis Sis Tail-Or Made Top which we have in four different colors!

For Elyse Sheer

Ready to get your sheer on? Come and get it at For Elyse! We have sheer items you can wear all year long! Take a look below. The top on the top left is the Sis Sis Tail-or Made Top. This top is a great layering piece because of the buttons on it, itcan be worn in many different ways. The Sis Sis Hot Dot Top on the top right is a great spring top. Coral is in this season, plus the 3/4 length sleeves with the cuffs make this one hot! Below left you will see the Solemio Crochet-ndo Top. What makes this top so unique is the crochet detailing on the back of the top. Finally below right is the Sis Sis Black Tie Affair Top. The black trim makes and V-neck makes this top the perfect piece to match some black skinny jeans!

White long sleeve button down sheer topcoral 3/4 sleeve sheer polka dot top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

green sheer long sleeve crochet topwhite with black trim V neck gold buttons top

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And be sure to check our our look book fro more great spring pieces!

Check our website HERE for more sheer pieces

photo credits: Style.com  fashionweekdesign.com Posh24 Just Jared

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