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?

The Great Gatsby (in theaters today!), has been making great waves in the fashion world. 1920s inspired design is popping up everywhere, from Prada to local boutiques (such as For Elyse). Here are some of the lines and looks inspired from the movie.

Here’s Carey Mulligan wearing Tiffany & Co. Jewelry, one of the major jewelry designers for the movie. Below right is an art deco head piece designed by Tiffany & Co. for the film that is also available to purchase in their online store. It’s a beautiful piece, an can be seen in the picture above. Below left, Mulligan is also wearing earrings designed by Tiffany & Co. Interested in some 20′s inspired items from the movie? Tiffany & Co. has a whole Gatsby collection, including brooches, rings, necklaces, and even a tea set available for purchase.

Another major designer for Gatsby is Brooks Brothers. They contributed over 1,700 pieces for the film, dressing all the men in reproduction 1920′s suits, some of which are available to purchase. Their sleek look is a fabulous addition to the classy time period of this movie.

Lastly, Prada was a major designer for the women’s looks. Here are some of the sketches for gorgeous dresses designed just for the movie.

Check back to For Elyse for up to date fashion inspiration, and modern Gatsby-like looks, including sheer fabric, jewels, and pastel colors!

photo credit: Harper’s Bazaar,  Guest of A Guest, Philly, Brooks Brothers, One Style at A Time, DIY Fashion

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!

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.

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.

To shop the look:

Sis Sis Lace Top

Alythea Pencil Skirt

Speed Limit 98 Lace Heel

Quilted Clutch

Two-tone Chain Necklace

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.

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.

Photo Credit: Girls Talkin Smack

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.

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).

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.

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…

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

Photo credit: Stylebistro.com

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.

In 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.

Lastly, 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!

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!

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.

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

Mint is a must have color this season! Don’t know how to wear it? We’ll show you, by breaking down a few outfits piece by piece to make a fabulous mint ensemble for you!

The Casual Day Look

For the casual daytime look we will start with a basic mint piece. We will use the Sis Sis Dontcha Flow Mint Tank in mint. pair this with our MEK Heron Shorts.  Pair this with gold bangles and some  Hazie-H Sandals and the Street Level Stud Backpack. Your day look is ready for a trip to the beach, a day in the sun, or an ice cream run.

Another option for a mint day look is based off our Mint Flying Monkeys. Something to to do with these jeans are to have cuffs on the bottom by rolling the bottom leg of the jean up a few inches. Pair this look with sis sis pocket of sunshine tank , with a mint bandeau underneath, and Celebrity Pink Jean Jacket.  Finish with some super cute Soda Faddy Flats. A great spring look for this season.

The Fun and Fancy Day Look  

 This look we will start with our Sis Sis Star Anise Skirt in mint. This is a flowy and fun skirt. Pair this with the Sis Sis Tailor Made Top in white, tucked into the skirt, buttoned to the top with a mint bandeau underneath.  Add a thick brown belt to the waist, a cute pair of City Classified Rizzo Natural Cork wedges and some earing and multiple braceltes. This is a fashion forward look that will be sure to turn a few heads.

Nice Dinner Mint Look

For this look we’re using the Solemio Linens & Things Dress in mint. Paired with Delicious Rigby Heel in beige an the  a small handbag, this look is ready for a warm summer night.

These looks are a few of the various ways to wear mint! Get inspired and get out there and show off how YOU wear mint.

Flying Monkey has been sending us their colorful skinny jeans in nearly every shade and it’s hard to pick a favorite, but when we unpacked these mint green skinnies, we collectively oohed and ahhed. Besides being the perfect springtime color, they give any outfit a fresh feeling that we just love. I had so much fun picking out this outfit for our lovely model Paige, and although some items are in-store only, I’ve included a few different options for your viewing and purchasing pleasure!

We paired the Flying Monkey Mint Green skinnies with this breezy cream top, a pair of sunglasses with lavender frames, a delicate gold-colored jewelry, the Rough Ride Studded Crossbody Bag, and some nude strappy flats. The top, shoes and accessories are available in-store only, but if you love the look try the Lush Cross My Heart Top, the City Classified Willie Sandal, and the Fallen Leaf Necklace!

The pieces we used in Paige’s Outfit Of The Week are available for purchase on our Looks We Love page, or in-store at either of our locations!