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!

Outfit Of The Week: Green!

Well kids, it’s that time again. We here at For Elyse see so many fabulous styles sent to our store that it can be overwhelming, but once a week we try to wade through the loveliness to handpick an outfit composed of our favorite pieces.

Outfit Of The Week

 For me, this week it was all about unexpected splashes of color and hardware that was simple, yet made a statement. I love the variety of color that Flying Monkey has been sending us in their pants, with everything from tea green to gold snake print, to an inky black that gives off a rocker leather vibe.

Outfit Of The Week

 Seeing as how our theme this week is “green,” I pulled these teal Flying Monkey skinny jeans and paired them with the Sis Sis All of a Stud-en top. I love the cap sleeves, which are embellished with little gold beads, giving it a sweet but slightly hard edge. Oversized envelope-style clutches have hit the scene in a big way lately, and the MMS Take The Reins Clutch complemented the other pieces perfectly.

Outfit Of The Week

 I love mixing soft details with a hard edge, so to bring out the hardware of the clutch and top, I added the City Classified Delva Sandal in Black. For a soft touch, we topped the outfit off with a hammered gold circle necklace, available in store only. For a similar look try our Fallen Leaf Necklace available in multiple colors. There you have it, folks! Go forth and be stylish.

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

 

Instagram: Denim Days are Back!

Denim days are back at For Elyse! We love our premium denim so much we want to share it with you! Brands like Miss Me and Rock Revival are buy one get one 40% Off! Since we had so much fun with this sale, we wanted to share a collage of some of the pictures we took on Instagram! Check out our creative posts featuring our starring item: Premium Jeans! See more on our Instagram account and follow the fun!

Back to School Collage

School is almost back in session and why not get back in the learning spirit with a “Back to School Collage!” Everything you could possibly need to go back to school is below! Get more great ideas on our Pinterest Back to School inspired board!

~ Happy Pinning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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How to Dress Your Man!

In honor of Fathers Day we are switching up the blog and talking about menswear! First and foremost is denim! All guys need a great pair of jeans and why not with a great pair of Rock Revivals! One of the more popular jeans is the Rock Revival Antonio Jean with its indigo blue color with sandy distressing and trendy top stitching throughout with ivory embroidered button flap pocket! Another great jean that looks great on a lot of men is the Rock Revival Xavier Jean! These light blue distressed jeans are perfect for a casual day or even a dressed up night out to dinner. Indigo blue denim jeans have a relaxed fit with a straight leg style, whiskering and fading throughout, and classic five pocket design. Signature light blue top stitching, embellished hardware, and embroidered button-flap back pockets make these jeans classic Rock Revivals! Guys, if you want to be looking good and impressing your girl, get a pair of Rock Revivals!

T-Shirts are always a great gift for your dad, boyfriend, brother, or friend! If you or he prefers brands, try something like the Lucky Nashville T-Shirt! Basic light blue tee is breathable cotton with a graphic screen print on the front! Perfect for a lounge day or a bowling date! If your guy is more into comics and video games he will love the JunkFood The Flash T-Shirt which features a graphic screen print of the old school flash logo! This classic t-shirt will put a huge smile on your guy’s face!

Every guy likes to look a little classier and dressed up from time to time and dress shirts from 7 Diamonds will have your man looking his best! For a warmer day try something like the 7 Diamonds Open Your Mind Shirt which features a white and grey plaid print. Understated and very classy! For a dressier occasions, try the 7 Diamonds Horizon of Hope Shirt! Basic dress shirt has a spread collar, two front patch pockets, seven silver metal working buttons, and square cuffs. Extra details include faux military badges on shoulders, button and patch on sleeves, and silver metal logo tags on front left pocket and top of back. Perfect for making a great impression!

So show then men in your life some love with these amazing pieces that you can find more at ForElyse.com!

Happy Father’s Day!

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Miss Me Mermaids

If you have ever dreamed of being a mermaid like I have you will die with envy over the new ad campaign through Miss Me Jeans! The designer brand that is notorious for creating amazingly chic jeans with elaborate embellished touches has launched their new summer look-book “Miss Me Paradise,” which includes a whole underwater sequence with a luxurious island that you instantly want to escape too! What makes this ad different is the Miss Me mermaid image where the model’s tail is composed of the jeans! It is definitely a fantasy filled with gorgeous underwater shots and swimming with dolphins!

If you want to escape to your paradise, For Elyse has just received a new shipment of Miss Me Jeans and shorts! Try the Miss Me MK 58 Straight Leg Jean  which is a classic straight leg medium blue jean with trendy whiskering! If you prefer more of an edgier jean try the Miss Me Dk 95 Woven Bootcut Jean! This jean has an indigo blue color with light distressing and an embellished fleur de lispattern on the back pockets! Start your vacation today with a trip to For Elyse for a touch of the sun!

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Outfit of the Week!

Hello my fellow fashionistas! Its time for our Outfit of the Week curtsey of one of our stylists miss Sabrina Khanchandani! This week’s outfit can go easily from day to night in a flash! We started with the gorgeous Blu Pepper Puppy Love Top in Blush! This adorable open knit pink sweater has a relaxed fit, scoop neckline, and trendy dolman sleeves. It is slightly cropped and can be worn off the shoulder. The top is pictured with a black tube underneath because it is completely SHEER but very sexy when worn with a tank or bandeau bra underneath!

Paired with our lovely delicate top are the fierce MEK Milo Skinny Rinse Jeans! Dark wash inky blue jeans have a super skinny fit from hip to thigh that promises dangerous curves ahead! Your feminine form will give off a glow in these figure flattering jeans!

Lastly, we accessorized this outfit with the Boy With a Chain Necklace in Gold and the Paprika Grarzon Wedges in Black! Simplistic details make this outfit easy to wear and is effortlessly convertible for a lunch date with your friends to a date night with a new someone! Either way you will look fabulous!

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Trend Alert: Bright Colored Jeans!

Who wears regular old denim jeans anymore? The newest trend to hit the streets of Hollywood and a fashion favorite for the fashionista family the Kardashians are bright colored skinny jeans! Red, blue, turquoise, yellow, you name it, its out there! Bright colored jeans come in an array of different colors and the brighter the better! Take a look at Khloe Kardashian walking the streets with her man in bright red jeans! Recreate this outfit with the Flying Monkey Red Color Splash Jeans paired with a loose fitting black sweater and your favorite pair of boots!

Khloe is not the only one who loves bright colored  jeans, her sisters Kim and Kourtney Kardashian are loving the trend as well! Both are pictured with bright blue skinny jeans with their own style incorporated into the outfit! You can also recreate this look with a pair of the Flying Monkey Blue Color Splash Skinny Jeans in Royal Blue with a white flowing top, black over-sized bag, and trendy booties!

 

If you are daring enough, bright colored skinny jeans are a great way to add color into your wardrobe and draw attention to you feminine curves! I personally love them with a pair of heels and flowing tank top for nights when I go out with my girls! Just wear them with confidence and you will stand out and not just your jeans!

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