Outfit of the Week: Denim

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!

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

 

 

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!

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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

 

 

Get This Style: Kristen Swewart

Take the office out on the town! Blazers are in, and going fast. This trend is taking office wear and making it a must have for a fun night out. Kristen Stewart makes this look hot at the screening of On The Road.

Love this look? We’ll show you how to piece it together! Run way ready or not, you’ll be looking great in this ensemble.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blazers, Blazers, we love blazers. This tuxedo style blazer, Like the one Kristen Stewart wears, is an layering piece that can be dressed up or down. We’ve created a business casual look by pairing this Lush Tuxedo Blazer with this Sis Sis Forget Me Knot Tank . Together, the blazer is a defining statement pice of this outfit, but still casual enough to wear to around town.

 

 Black skinny jeans are an item that everyone should have in their closets. These jeans are versatile  and can be worn with a variety of outfits. These Lucky Brand Sofia Skinny Jeans  in this outfit compliment the black in the lapel of the blazer and are a great base to this look.

What really catches my eye here are the Red Heels. They grab attention and make this outfit stand out. Our  Delicious Burgundy Mealy Heel  is the perfect way to add a burst of color. Tip: this is also a solution for those who don’t think they can wear colored pumps. Its a simple way to give color, easy to add without out taking away from the rest of the outfit, and really makes this outfit pop. 

The last item I would add to complete this ensemble is this simple necklace. The Wing Its Way Necklace gives the look the finishing piece that it needs to make it ready to go.

 

Outfit of the Week: Bad to the Bone!

Black is back and its been bad! this week’s Outfit of the Week will have your theme song be Bad to the Bone! Black never goes out of style and here is a hard look in all black done in a trendy feminine way! If you love to give off that bad girl persona or are thinking of toughening up your wardrobe, just put this on for the ride! The best thing about this look is that is is really easy to wear, comfortable, and can easily go from day to night! That’s whats so great about black! You can literally wear it anytime you feel like!

 

What I love about this look modeled by our lovely stylist Macy is that it is different shades of black blended together with current Fall trends! I am so in love with the Solemio Stud-y Hall Top in Black with its high neck, gathered blouse sleeve, and the awesome bronze studded design at bust! Definitely feeding into the fall stud trend in a subtle way! Since we wanted Macy to be extra comfortable in this outfit, I gave her the Silver Suki Black Jegging that is super stretchy and easy to wear all day any day, no matter what your attitude may be! To accessorize, I couldn’t help but put her in the equestrian inspired Sam Color Block Boot that has a brown vegan leather trim, black base, and buckle embellishments! You can definitely command a room in these boots! To add just a touch of classic femininity, we gave her the Speed Dial Clutch in Black that is so reminiscent of the 1970s Chanel! So get your bad girl self into this outfit and break a few hearts tonight! You will definitely have them wanting more!

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Outfit of the Week: Fall with an Edge!

Talk about your fashionista in this week’s Outfit of the Week modeled by our stylist and model Emilee! Keeping with fall jewel tone trend we had to go with the super comfy THML Autumn Skies Color Block Sweater that has a slouchy fit, dolman sleeves and a rich wine color complimented by a neutral taupe! We also kept with the fall stud trend and paired with her the Star Stud-ded Clutch in Red which features gold studded details and a handy strap to help you carry it with ease! Since this is an edgy bad girl look, we put her in the super stretchy Lucky Band Sofia Sofia Skinny Jean and the Vaclar Bootie in Black that gives you serious height! Take a risk with fall and try on this outfit that will give you a serious boost of confidence!

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THML Autumn Skies Color Block Sweater

Lucky Band Sofia Sofia Skinny Jean

Star Stud-ded Clutch in Red

Vaclar Bootie in Black

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.

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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!