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.

Style Challenge: Chambray Shirts

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

 

 

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

 

 

Outfit of the Week: Sweet Tea

Summer is starting its transition into fall but you still may need a big glass of iced tea to cool off before the cooler night! This week’s outfit of the week is modeled by out stylist Emilee that we have titled Sweet Tea! This outfit was also shot on the lovely California State University, Chico campus where the combination of nature and structure create a beautiful backdrop.

In this sweet and simple look Emilee is wearing the Sis Sis Iced-Tee Tank in Melon which is a flowing relaxed tank that features a trendy gold zipper down the back. She is also wearing the super comfortable Rock Revival Hazel T2 Jean which has a slim fit, deep indigo blue color, and trendy distressing throughout! Emilee had fun the accessories, here shown wearing the easy-to-walk-in Soda Summer Enrollment Wedge in Black along with gold accents in the Mallory Clutch in Black and the What a Ringer Necklace. This look is perfect for shopping, class, or an afternoon date for coffee. Wherever you go, you will bring a sweetness to any occasion that will bring nothing but smiles!

Enjoy all of these items and more at ForElyse.com!

Sis Sis Iced-Tee Tank in Melon

Rock Revival Hazel T2 Jean

Soda Summer Enrollment Wedge in Black

Mallory Clutch in Black

What a Ringer Necklace

 

 

 

Instagram: A Week at For Elyse

Want to know what its like at one of our For Elyse Stores? Easy peasy! For Elyse is now on Instagram! We are documenting all of our clothing, new arrivals, updates, and awesome moments at our For Elyse Boutique in Chico, CA! Check out our  picture collage below of documenting a week at For Elyse! Follow us on Instagram and join in on all the fun!

Enjoy!

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Outfit of the Week: Blackberry Basket

Summer is in full swing and so is the summer berry: the blackberry! With those little purple mounds of sweetness, I was inspired to create an outfit title “Blackberry Basket!” The sweetness of the this outfit is perfect ft a summer day stroll, lunch with friends, or a first date out for coffee! You will definitely leave with a sweet tooth for style in this cute ensemble modeled by Sutter!

The first item I pulled for this week’s outfit was the adorable Solemio Lolli-Crop Top in Wisteria! This adorable crop top is so much different then most because it has a relaxed flowing structure and and a tie back that reveals a little skin when the wind catches it! Since its summer and been super hot in parts of the country, I thought the Celebrity Pink Double Dare You Shorts in Black were quite perfect for the summer weather. Basic black shorts have a 2″ inseam and slanted pockets for a preppier look!

To jazz this look up a little bit, I added the City Classified Dydo Wedge in Black because I am in love with linen wedges and the boho feeling it gives this look! I also gave Sutter the Jessie Clutch in Blue because it complimented the top so well!

Add some sweetness into your life along with a little bite with this outfit that hits all the trends of summer! Perfect for catching someone’s eye or his sweet tooth instead! Find all of these items and more at ForElyse.com!

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Behind the Scenes: Get the Scoop Shoot!

Lollipop lollipop… ooh I love a lollipop and so did our models! Here is a behind the scenes look at our Get the Fashion Scoop photo shoot! Our model’s definitely enjoyed being on this set since it took place in an ice cream parlor where they were offered all of the ice cream they could get! With all the candy and sweets, our models were still professional and took amazing photos as well as having bountiful energy which I think is safe to say from all of the sugar! Check out a few of our fun behind the scenes pics and you can get all of the fashions you see here at ForElyse.com! Get your fashion scoop along with some accessories and favorite ice cream today! You deserve to indulge a little bit!

Happy Shopping!

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Street Chic: Jumpers and Lace

Adding to our Street Chic collection of fabulous fashionistas is local business owner Julie Kulimakin! I spotted her as I was doing some shopping on my day off and couldn’t help but love her lavender and white polka dot jumper, vintage crochet vest, and suede open toe pumps! Since jumpers are all over the runways right now, I had to stop and take a picture of her since she pulled it off so well! When I asked her about her style she explained that she liked to mix and match a lot along with taking risks. She was also shopping on her day off and had decided to look fabulous wile doing it! Julie, we salute you and your ability to wear jumpers! You look amazing!

Outfit of the Week: Wild Mint

In the jungle of the fashion world, you want to stand out as a lion, a king of your own style with pride and a fierce edge! This week’s Outfit of the Week was a collaboration between myself and our stylists Rachel and Lauren and we are calling it Wild Mint! Modeled by our sweet model Taylor, the objective of this look is to be funky with trends and all about mixing and matching! That’s the great thing about fashion, you can always experiment and mix things up; you’ll never know what you might find!

Since we just received a huge shipment of colored skinny jeans, we had to go with the adorable Flying Monkey Color Splash Skinny Jeans in Light Teal! Super stretchy curve hugging skinnies have slim fit from hip to ankle with a stretch that won’t ware out but last you all day! We had to go with this color because it is seriously “cute,” as most of us For Elyse girls would describe them! To pair with these skinnies, we chose the Cecico Wild World Top in Cheetah Print! I know it can be intimidating to wear these colored jeans and sometimes you just don’t know what to pair with them! Well let me tell you, animal print is a great contender! This sheer cheetah printed top fits a little looser and is a blouse style. It can also be worn off the shoulder if you get it a size up. Since it is quite sheer, we paired the Zenana Lace Bandeau Bra underneath in Black! The lace adds a feminine touch and a sexiness since you can see through the top. I think its rather alluring!

The accessories are part of this outfit that really give it a funkier vibe! We first paired the Urban Expressions Clutch in Red because the bright candy apple red color really compliments the teal and the cheetah print without overpowering either. The shoes we used are the Soda Summer Enrollment Wedge in Black because they are super comfortable and really go with anything dressed up or dressed down! To give this outfit a little shine we had Taylor rock the Trevi Coins Bracelet in Gold and some sunglasses to make her look like the “Cool Girl.”

This outfit is made for you to embrace your inner wild child and give you that funkier boho edge that makes people think, “Wow, she has style!” Take a trip on the wild side with this awesome bold outfit and yo never know what you will find when you let your inner animal out! Rawr!

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