One Dress = Get Ready Quick
The fastest way to get dressed in the morning is with one perfectly-polished dress. We love these 12 for their versatility and major Star-Style! Add a simple pump for easy day-to-night dressing or tights and boots for cooler days.
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Time for a new dress - OR Add a little drama to one you already have by adding a cape. #Update.
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As veteran A-Listers know… right around "Fall" when we see the current"Runway" styles - often populated with REAL Fur - we like to offer up some of our favorite FAUX FUR ALTERNATIVES.
A-LIST Designer, Stella McCartney is the undisputed Queen of Faux-Fur Fashion so we start with her…
If her designs are not in your budget - no worries! We've found a few more affordable KEY PIECES below for you to stay… "Runway Ready".
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Cream colored, shaggy, faux-fur coat.
Timeless Leopard-Print Faux Fur Coat
Faux Fur Vest (Great for layering).
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We're loving this entire 'Look' from River Island. (Culottes are EVERYTHING for fall. Add color or patterned tights - or layer the two! - for endless versatility).
So to Celebrate the new 'STAR WARS' movie - we tweaked it a bit for a more #CasualFriday / #FORCEFRIDAY look by adding a soft, grey logo-tee.
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Star Wars Tee, Plaid Culottes, Burgundy Belt, Burgundy Pump, Handbag, Men's Plaid Shirt, Men's Grey Pant, Men's Shoe
Happy Friday - Have a Great Holiday Weekend - May The Force Be With You xx The A-List
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The black wrap dress is one of the most versatile pieces to have in your closet and you can find them to fit any budget!
Try it 'Gwen Stefani Style' by adding white tights, a striped tank, statement heels, layers of jewelry and her signature bold, red lips! #StefaniStyle
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Brilliant Basics are always your Best-Bet.
This jacket is a great, versatile, balancing piece over a fabulous black dress that's unique in that it has just enough sleeve. The patterned pump is polished but lets your style shine through and cool accessories add just the right amount of personality.
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A note from Allie:
I would say that the most-asked questions/requests that we get here at The A-List are...
"What should I wear?" What should I wear to work?" or "I need help putting outfits together". Let's face it… we're so busy - working women, working moms… fashion can fall behind.
Basics-with-a-twist and 'wow' accessories are ALWAYS stylish and en-trend.
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And I hear ya! It's incredibly time consuming to try to figure out what to wear, what's cool and trendy yet versatile and what will look good on your figure. All within your budget...
So while I'm always here to help you - (Ask me ANYTHING - even for a Complimentary Lookbook of your own) - I also wanted to remind you of a few other outlets where you can find all kinds of STYLE INSPIRATION whether you're interviewing for an internship, asking for that promotion or heading to parents/teachers night...
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1. USE THE PERSONAL SHOPPERS IN YOUR AREA. THEY'RE FREE! And - Use more than one! Call for an appointment or book one online from their website.
Nordstrom rocks. (no, I don't get paid to say that - but I wish I did) The store's vast inventory and resources means that they can style a complete new wardrobe for you or just beef-up your existing one - all within your budget.
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TIP: Choose your 3 favorite stores: For example, two larger department stores (i.e. Nordstrom, Macys or Saks Fifth Avenue and one boutique or an online one, like JCrew, Shopbop, Topshop or NastyGal. (Yes. Many online shops have personal shoppers too.)
TIP: When making the appointment - BE IN CHARGE and be specific! If you want to only see items that are under $100 and in particular around the $50 mark - then tell the stylist to please pull a few pieces for you at that range and in your size BEFORE you get there. This will save valuable time. And Remember... they are working for YOU!
TIP: Before going in - peruse their website and note any items that you LOVE. If they don't have them in-store for you to try-on, then have them order them for you and shipped to the store or to your home or ask them to pull something similar.
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This Lookbook from JCrew "means": Try a plaid shirt with your favorite skirt. If you aren't 17 or are not comfortable with a short, 'FLIRTY' skirt, then pair it with an office appropriate pencil skirt. And don't forget… Shop Your Closet first.
Stylist Tip: Dryclean and press your plaid shirt so that it's tidy and office appropriate.
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2. MAGAZINES
Use magazines and their websites as YOUR OWN PERSONAL STYLIST.
The 'Fashion Editor" position at any publication is more correctly The 'Fashion Stylist". Yes, they have deadlines and work in a publishing environment - but at the heart of it - they are STYLISTS and they have major experience in 'what-to-wear' and trend-spotting. USE THEM! If they are saying mix and match or THIS is 'What-To-Wear' then use that photo as INSPIRATION to first, 'Shop Your Closet' and then look to add a few key pieces that will fill out the look.
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3. CATALOGS
Don't look at these pages simply as SHOPPING ideas - look at them as STYLING IDEAS
Loft.com (below) probably paid this professional stylist's day-rate of $$$ to $$$$ (per day!). YOU get their services for FREE! Be inspired by the looks she/he created and shop your own closet first then add a few essentials.
See the styling tips here? Try a printed shirt with a black skirt for work, pair orange and black together. What about a colorful pair of tights (instead of black ones)? How about wearing a colorful camisole or tank top under your favorite wrap dress?
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4. Check out everything on our PINTEREST page. #MadeTheA-List
#Shameless Ok, we me may be a bit biased here - but, check out our Pinterest page for everything 'STYLE' that we think: Made The A-List.
There are thousands of images that you can Pin to your own style board so that you can reference it the night before and plan a cool/cute/professional/stylish outfit.
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Ok, well I hope that helps when you start to feel a bit "Style Stuck". If not - you know you can always email me with any questions at [email protected]
Happy styling xx Allie
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The key here is to make sure that your plaid shirt is dry-cleaned and pressed so that it's office-appropriate.
Pair it with a pencil skirt for added polish and finish the look with a statement shoe or bootie. This outfit works perfectly with most any of your accessories from a bold statement necklace to a delicate strand of pearls.
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Wear your favorite 'Statement Shoes' from flats to heels to booties
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Happy styling xx The A-List
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