Glitzy is Glam

I've been saving this outfit for awhile, meaning to post it. While it is not anything particularly edgy or out-of-the-box, I truly admire Carrie Underwood's style. It's well-tailored, classy, yet it still retains a bit of sexiness and surprise fun. From the top, the oufit seems typical: white v-neck, black blazer, and golden hoops. On the bottom, the gold theme is expanded upon with a sequined mini and pointy toe metallic booties. Hey, if you've got nice legs, flaunt them! Flowing blonde locks, a smoky eye, and pale pink glossy lips complete the classy yet glam ensemble.

To replicate this look, you'll need:
♥ A white v-neck tee
♥ A black blazer (preferably one that hits lower than the widest part of your hips)
♥ A gold sequined miniskirt
♥ Gold hoop earrings
♥ Metallic gold booties

Products to try:
1. Gold Sequin Mini Skirt, $29 at Hot Topic
2. Faux Leather Trimmed Strong Shoulder Jacket, $98 at Express
3. Perfect Slub-Knit Tee in Bright White, $10 at Old Navy
4. Dollhouse Fina in Gold, $50 at Shoes.com
5. 24k Gold over Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings, $20 at Kmart

xx Chloe

Tell me what your go-to date night outfit is in the comments. Does it look like Underwood's outfit at all?

Beauty in Black

I suppose you can't go wrong with an LBD, but the look can get de rigeur, boring, and unimaginative. That's one reason why I particularly liked Jessica Alba's ensemble at the MTV Movie Awards. Aside from being able to see her bra through her tank, I liked the untraditional take on a nighttime classic. Alba wore a sheer black tank tucked into an asymmetrical Louise Goldin (fall 2010) skirt and sparkling leggings. Her accessories were equally black: Jimmy Choo tube clutch, a rope necklace, black open-toe heels, her belt, and her pedicure. In order to keep her look more modern than gothic, her makeup was light and natural with a nude color palette. You can't tell in this picture, but her hair was slicked back into a sort of French twist by a Frederik Fekkai stylist.

To replicate this look, you'll need:

♥ A black tank top
♥ An asymmetrical black skirt
♥ A black belt
♥ A black clutch with silver accents
♥ Black sparkly leggings
♥ Black open-toe heels

Products to Try:
1. Crochet-Trim Racerback Top in Black Jack, $10 at Old Navy
2. Michael Stars Raw Edge Asymmetrical Skirt in Black, $68 at Revolve Clothing
3. Wide Stretch Belt in Black, $30 at Express
4. Cut-Out Clutch in Pitch Black, $35 at Express
5. I'Miusa Glitter Sheer Leggings in Black, $14 at Yes Style
6. Fioni Isadora Back Zip Sandal in Black, $27 at Payless Shoe Source

Is Alba's outfit too trendy or special occassion perfect?

xx Chloe