Paper Doll - My Style Pill

In Video · June 23, 2015

Summer Style: Stripes x Neon

I was recently cleaning out my closet and realized that I hadn’t worn this bright neon pink skirt in a few years and never once wore this striped top. I really like both pieces, but for some reason, never found myself reaching for them. As I was holding the two separates in my hand about to toss them into the giveaway pile, I was taken with how much I loved the pattern and colors together. So, I saved them from the “no” pile and created an outfit around them instead!

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SHOP THE LOOK!

Step 1: Untucked, with no accessories.

Step 2. Added my favorite hat and did a little front tuck. You can leave the shirt untucked, but I feel like it helps create a waist and makes the outfit look more put together.

Step 3. Added heels! I could have worn flats, but I opted for a pair of feminine strappy heels to dress the look up a bit.

4. Last but not least, a (very) bright bag to top off the whole look. I love how vibrant and playful the colors look together – perfect for summer!

Outfit Details:

Hat: J.Crew / Shirt: J.Crew (similar style) / Skirt: J.Crew (cute peach colored version) / Shoes: Nordstrom / Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim

Just in case you felt like watching the video version of this post, you can do so below! :)

In How To · January 15, 2014

My Paper Doll: Winter Layering With Vests

I’ll admit I am a bag girl through and through. But another weakness of mine in the closet department, is coats and jackets. I have quite a few ranging from puffy, insulated and practical to thin, unlined and stylish, which let’s be honest, the latter description isn’t always useful when it comes to the harsh winter weather we experience here in New York. What ends up happening instead is, most of my light to mid-weight coats only get worn during spring and fall, and then hang idly in the closet, until it warms up again. It feels like such a waste. Then recently, one of my clients and I came across these amazing and super thin Ultra Light Down Vests and Jackets by Uniqlo. Life changing. Seriously. All of a sudden, I was able to wear some of my favorite jackets that previously had left me freezing in the winter, simply by slipping on one of these feather-weight babies underneath my favorite overcoat. I highly suggest you check them out – they really do make a difference.

Below, I created three Paper Doll mini videos on how I layered a few looks with the same navy blue vest, three different ways! xo

Shop the look here!

In How To · March 22, 2011

My Paper Doll: Taming A Blousy Top

What I’m Wearing: 1. H&M Blouse and UO Shorts 2. Charlotte Russe Necklace / Wanted Shoes 3. H&M Blazer 4. RayBan Sunglasses / Coach Bag 5. H&M Jacket

How To Recreate It:

1. I started with my my favorite, yet very billowy, polka dotted blouse that has a tendency to makes me look like a ballon when it’s not tucked in or tamed by another layer. (Hence the basis of this paper doll post!) Next, I chose my burnt orange shorts to offset the “loud” white and black pattern and soften it up a bit.

2. I felt like making this outfit super springy so I sprung for my new patent leather espadrilles. I added a necklace that was long and heavy enough to hang down in order to begin the taming of the blouse.

3. Plain and simple, it seems that when polka dots are in the mix, I need to pair them with leopard or stripes. Stripes won this time around.

4. Key accessories are added, such as my beloved RayBan Wayfarers, and my very first Coach bag (circa 2004) to add a pop of lemon zest.

5. The finishing touches? I could have left it as is. But, what’s the fun in that? So, on went the leopard coat. My favorite pattern pairing is complete! Stripes, polka dots and leopard, oh my!

***Now for a quick lesson/reason for this post. I love blousy tops, but they don’t often flatter my shape because I am curvy. So instead of draping over me, my chest and hips in a demure way, I look like a balloon instead, as mentioned above. The key to taming these types of tops is to layer with a structured piece, such as a blazer or vest. That way you can still have a bit of blouse, but it won’t overwhelm your silhouette, making you look bigger than you are. My other tip is to tuck it into a high-waisted skirt and belt it. But I will save that outfit another day. Cheers! xoxo