Outfit Of The Week: Black & White

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.

Colored and Printed Skinny Jeans

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

Outfit Of The Week: Mint Skinny Jeans

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!

Outfit of the week: mint green skinny jeans

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!

Outfit of the week: mint jeans

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!

Take Me Out To The Ballgame…

Opening Day for Major League Baseball (MLB) is March 31, kicking off with the Astros vs. the Rangers. For all you fashionistas who are MLB fans, (or get dragged to games by their significant others), this post is for you! It can be a challenge when dressing for a baseball game to look stylish yet casual, and still be prepared for possible cold weather as the game stretches from day to night. Never fear! For Elyse is coming to your rescue, with a slew of outfit inspiration, perfect for looking your best at summer sporting events.

If painting your face, or wearing head-to-toe team  colors isn’t your style, but you’d still like to give a nod to your favorite team, consider our extensive collection of eyeshadows! Coming in a wide assortment of colors, our deluxe shadows go on sheer, but can be layered for a stronger look to suit your mood. Although our site has every color under the sun, my two favorites are the Cape Blue, a rich royal blue, and the Silver Blue, a soft, sheer color that looks really fantastic layered with other hues.

Eyeshadows

 For a casual look that holds an edge, try the Flying Monkey Color Splash Skinny Jeans in Magenta, paired with the Lush Bringing Lacey Back Top in white. These two pieces work great together, but don’t look too fussy or overly styled.

Baseball Game Outfit

One of the great things about this outfit is that a wide variety of shoe choices will look great, and you can tailor your choice based on what kind of weather you’re contending with. For warm-weather games, try the Delicious Clean Wedges or the City Classified Delva Sandals.

Summer SandalsIf you’re worried that when the sun goes down you might get a little chilly, try the Soda Faddy Flats, or the Fortune Dynamic Oak Boots, which look great with skinny jeans or tights and a skirt.

Shoes To Wear To Baseball Game

Another look I love for any sporting event is the Sis Sis Take Me Out Top, paired with some Flying Monkey Color Splash Jeans in any color. Here I chose to pair them with the Rose color to soften up the look, but they’re really versatile.

 

Baseball Outfit

Layering is always a great idea for baseball games, as they tend to stretch from day to night. Packing a scarf or jacket is a good call, and something you’ll probably be glad you have later. Try the Butterscotch Infinity Scarf, or the Boho Striped Scarf for an easy look that pairs well with most outfits.

Scarves

Try topping off your look with some jewelry that reads as classy but casual. I love the Tribal Locket, or the Fallen Leaf Necklace. If Earrings are more your speed, try the Helena Earrings,

Jewelry

Lastly, a great bag to take to the game is the Saddle Up Stud Crossbody Bag, which is small and casual, but can still hold your wallet, keys and cell phone.

Accessories

 

 

Pastels, Florals and Lace, Oh My!

Spring is finally beginning to show itself all around us, from the daffodils peeking their yellow heads out, to the tempestuous changes in the weather–sun one minute, spring showers the next! We here at For Elyse are really excited that the season is changing, because it means we can integrate fun floral, lace, light wash denim, pastels, and pieces featuring cute cutouts into our wardrobe. It’s been exciting seeing new pieces in spring colors arriving every day, so I thought it’d be apt to write a post dedicated to cycling some spring into your everyday look.

One of the absolute easiest ways to inject a little spring into your wardrobe is to break out the light wash denim. Wearing a jacket or pants in a lighter color can deliver an unexpected freshness, and brighten up your whole look in a way that’s easy for anyone to achieve. A couple of our favorites that have arrived recently are the Miss Me Couture White Denim Jacket, and the Flying Monkey Light Wash Skinny Jean.

Light Wash Denim

Nothing says “spring!” like pastels, and we have such an abundance of these soft colors on our site that it was hard to narrow it down to my favorite pieces we offer. The Cut It Out Lace Dress from Lush is one of my favorites (and one I couldn’t resist adding to my own closet). The boning and layered fabric in the bust area of this delicate dress gives coverage without sacrificing the svelte lines of the design. This dress shouts “garden party!” or “picnic!” to me, and it’s a great piece to take from spring to summer. Sis Sis has also been coming out with some really great things in spring-centric pastels and sheer materials, and the Dontcha Flow Tank is one that gives off an easy, wearable vibe, and can be easily dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Spring Looks From For Elyse

Spring is all about showcasing feminine pieces, and small details like lace or cutouts can help lend your outfit a softer look, while still keeping things interesting. The designers we love, like Lush, Solemio and Sis Sis have been sending us tons of really great pieces that feature these sweet little details. The Lush Bring Lacey Back Top comes in either white or teal, and features a cropped hem and lace tulip opening in the back, with little gold buttons that lend a delicate vibe to this top. The lace look isn’t just restricted to tops, as the Lucy Paris Lace Shorts clearly prove. These sweet little shorts can soften up your outfit in a snap, try wearing these with some embellished flats and a casual top for a look that will turn heads.

Lace Details from For Elyse

Floral prints are everywhere, and if you’re looking for one really great spring statement piece, floral is a perfect choice. Ranging from large print to small, and in every color imaginable, floral is the perfect addition to freshen up your wardrobe. I love the Floral Skinny Ankle Pants from Flying Monkey, and the Sis Sis Joys Of Spring Dress. Floral pants make a strong statement, so be sure to keep your top half looking simple. The Joys of Spring Dress is dead simple to wear, and features sweet details like a ruffle along the neckline, and racerback with a white lined zipper.

Florals from For Elyse

Above all, spring is about the fresh renewal of the season, so don’t be afraid to try new things! Inject a delicate and feminine vibe into your wardrobe with statement pieces softened up with ladylike details and you can’t miss. For more style inspiration, head over to our Spring Lookbook!

Trendy Tuesday: Menswear

Listen up ladies, we are taking over the working world in style with the menswear trend! Structured suits aren’t just for men and many designers and celebrities have been following in suit! (No pun intended). The key to wearing a structured two piece suit is to add a little feminine touch like a broach, clutch, or colorful heel. Frieda Pinto was seen in a bright red Gucci suit that she added a clutch and butterfly broach to play up the soft and hard edge of the suit. Emma Roberts wore a fun printed suit with a red clutch and sunglasses that was so reminiscent of old Hollywood at a Vogue event!

White suits have also been popular and super chic on stars like Kate Hudson and Taylor Swift! The key to a pulling off a great white suit is to make sure it is tailored properly to your body. Pair it with a red lip and fun pumps that can be either a day or night look!

You can never have too much color in your wardrobe and don’t let a bold colored suit scare you! Rock a bright suit like Nicki Minaj in this bubbble gum pink suit or Rashida Jones in a royal blue suit. You will really make a strong statement with a colored suit and pair it with a black top and fun pumps that can either be a lighter shade of the suit or another corresponding bright color! Just go for it!

Get the Look:

When putting together a  menswear inspired you look, you want to start with a great jacket like the Lush Tuxedo Blazer that has a classic structure but with a feminine edge. Next you want to pair it with a blouse that is collared but light and delicate at the same time. Something like the Lush Sweet and Sophisticated Top in Black is button up with a high low hem and shows little skin being sheer. Next, you can still show off your feminine curves with a pair of colored skinny jeans that like the edgy Flying Monkey Snake Print Pant in Black! The best part of the menswear trend is the accessories! Since you are wearing simple structured clothing you can really have fun with your accessorize! Pair your look with a fun pump like the Delicious Rainer Heel in Lipstick Red or the studded Delcious Shakia-S Heel that is to die for! Add a geometric clutch like the Street Level Big Ben Clutch or the snake print Urban Expressions Sass-Attack Clutch in Black as your finishing touch! Next time you go to work or out with your friends, you will definitely command the attention in any room you walk in with a great menswear look! Just don’t let the power go too much to your head!

Blazers

Structured Tops

Skinny Jeans

Pumps

Clutches

 

Photo Courtesy: US Weekly, E News

 

Trend Alert: Military

File in line with the sexiest trend that will have you saying “Roger that!” The Military Trend has been spotted all over the high fashion runway collections from designers like Burberry Prorsum, Max Mara, Victoria Beckham,  and Jason Wu! Structured coats, high collars, buttons galore, and earthy army green and tan colors are the perfect Fall/Winter Trend that will have you marching in style!

 

When you are looking to join the military trend army look for pieces that make a statement! Something like the Sis Sis Stars and Studs Jacket in Ivory and Black shows your rank of style with the open draped lapels and studded details at the shoulders. You can also capture the military feel with the color pallet of the Flying Monkey Army Green Skinny Jeans and the Flying Monkey Tea Green Skinny Jeans! These super skinny stretchy jeans will have you looking like a general in no time!

Don’t be afraid to get your high and tight military fashion in a dress, especially one as cute as the Solemio Well High-Low There Dress! You can also go for a more classic simple military look with the clean lines of the Love Stitch Hooded Bomber Jacket and the Sis Sis Taking Flight Top in Black and Ivory!

One of the main rules of the army is to always take good care of your feet and you can definitely give your feet some love with the Soda Dome Combat Boot in Dark Brown and Black! Vintage style combat boots are great with skinny jeans and have a zipper up the side for easy slip on status!

 

Get the Look:

Sis Sis Stars and Studs Jacket in Ivory and Black

Flying Monkey Army Green Skinny Jeans

Flying Monkey Tea Green Skinny Jeans

Solemio Well High-Low There Dress

Love Stitch Hooded Bomber Jacket

Sis Sis Taking Flight Top in Black and Ivory

Soda Dome Combat Boot in Dark Brown and Black

 

Photo Credit: ELLE, FabSugar

Outfit of the Week: Lieutenant General of Fashion

Attention! Fall in ranks with one of my favorite current fashion trends: Military! For this week’s Outfit of the Week I wanted to give our model Angela a strong military inspired look and gave her the character of Lieutenant General of Fashion to get her in the mindset of the woman who loves the military trend! And I must say, she’s looking not only strong but super sexy without showing any skin in this authoritative look!

To give Angela that rank that she deserves in fashion, I used the Sis Sis Stars and Studs Olive Green Jacket as the main rank piece! The gold studs over the collar bone resemble medals and badges earned for perfect style and the cropped open cardigan shape keeps it young and fresh! I wanted to show off her sexy curves with showing tons of skin or taking away from the jacket, so I put her in the M. Rena Diana Cami in Black and the Flying Monkey Julie Jeans in Black show some shape to add some power to her step! The accessories for this look just enforce the military trend especially with the Soda Sam Riding Boot and the flashy studs in the MMS Thunder and Roses Clutch! To finish it all off, we slapped on some cool aviators to show that she’s the boss!

Get the Look:

Sis Sis Stars and Studs Olive Green Jacket

M. Rena Diana Cami in Black

Flying Monkey Julie Jeans

Soda Sam Boot

MMS Thunder and Roses Stud Clutch

 

 

Fall Trend Alert: Sapphire Jewel Tones

Whether its as deep as the ocean or bright as the sky, Sapphire is one of the richest in our series of the Fall Trend: Jewel Tones! The birthstone of September, the sapphire has been a symbol of royalty since the medieval period. In the current times, sapphire comes in various forms of navy, indigo, and lapis that brings a sense of power and confidence to the woman who wears it! A perfect fall color that has been seen on so many celebrities like Sofia Vergara and Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson! Among being on many various runway shows during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, sapphire is a great color that any woman can have in her wardrobe!

Get the Look:

Sapphire is a great color for fall! The fun thing about the color is that it can easily be dressed up, dressed down, or bring to like a normal everyday pair of jeans! Add a little feminine touch to your favorite pair of jeans with the Solemio Diamond Back Top in Sapphire that not only is an adorable long sleeve cropped top but has a flowing peplum and fun open back! A sapphire dress is a must, especially when it is as cute as the Solemio Columns of  Lace Dress that has an adorable A line cut and a sexy lace cutout at the bust! Embrace this royally strong and lovely fall jewel tone and you will feel your confidence boost with every step!

 

Fall Trend Alert: Amethyst Jewel Tones

“Violet! Your turning violet!” Well at least you will be feeling purple when you fall in love with one of my favorite Fall Jewel Tone Trends: Amethyst! A dusty dark purple stone, the February birthstone derives with meanings of power, protection, and healing. And you will certainly draw power from this color every time you wear it! This color of purple looks great on a relaxed over-sized top or even as a gown. Recently, Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine wore this gorgeous dark violet Gucci dress with a gold headpiece and gold jewelry. The rich color looks so great on a variety of skin tones and is perfectly fitting for the colder seasons.

Get the Look:

The great thing about amethyst is the variety of colors it comes in from plum, violet, lavender, and neon. Rock the neon purple American Apparel Summer Jersey V Neck T-Shirt with black skinny jeans and boots! For a dressier occasion, show off your legs in the black and plum color block Solemio Well High-Low There Dress! Have everyone turn purple when they seen you in the eye catching color of the season: amethyst!