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Houdstooth Jacket Styled 3 Ways

8, Nov 2009

1. Diane von Furstenberg top, Forever 21 jeans, Jules Smith bangles, Steve Madden flats
2. Forever 21 skirt, Target belt, vintage pearls worn as a bracelet, Charles Jourdan pumps
3. Forever 21 dress, lia sophia necklace and bangles, Manolo Blahnik sandals
I spotted this jacket while waiting for Jen at the register one day. It was just after [...]

Review: Open Front Tweed Jacket

26, Oct 2009

Open Front Tweed Jacket ($24.80)
Rating: Wear It Forever
Fit: Sydne and I finally made it to a store with the Love 21 Contemporary line and while I was excited to try on some clothes that were not made for 15-year-olds or club skanks (or 15-year-old club skanks? I’m pretty sure those exist in some places), I [...]

Review: Soldierette Button Vest

5, Oct 2009

Soldierette Button Vest ($22.80)
Rating: Buy it Never
Fit: Military inspired pieces can either look retro, stylish or like a costume. This vest is unfortunately the latter. The frog loop buttons make it feel cheap and if you try to wear the vest open you won’t look cool like Nina Garcia—it will look like this.
Versatility: Halloween is [...]

Review: Exposed Zip Jacket

29, Sep 2009

Exposed Zip Jacket ($38.00)
Rating: Trendy For Now
Fit: Why do I like this? I’ve spent all afternoon pondering what it means to my identity that I like this. I am someone who dresses like a old lady and not a 24-year-old and then spends the rest of my day wondering if my 42-year-old self will [...]

Review: Bellhop Knit Blazer

29, Sep 2009

Bellhop Knit Blazer ($22.80)
Rating: Trendy For Now
Fit: I had no idea this was called a Bellhop Blazer. That kind of makes me irrationally hate it which is unfortunate considering how cute it is. It’s trendy, it’s cheap and it nips right at waist to make it superflattering. Given the difficult time I have finding stuff [...]

Tip: Shopping for Faux Leather at Forever 21

28, Sep 2009

All the leather jackets I tried on sold out online already. So I’ll just share my tips on shopping the leather at Forever 21.
1. Go for matte.
Skip anything shiny. Even though you’re wearing faux, you don’t want it to look fake. The sheen instantly cheapens the leatherette.
2. Simple is good.
These aren’t high-quality leather items [...]

Review: Melodie Knit Jacket

25, Sep 2009

Melodie Knit Jacket ($32.80)
Rating: Buy It Never
Fit: It’s officially Fall! I think it might be my favorite season. It’s still in the 90’s here in LA so I’m not exactly feeling the fall yet, but stores are already rolling out their outerwear, natch. Like this knit coat that looks pretty harmless but, trust me, [...]

Review: Leopard Coolie Coat

12, Sep 2009

Leopard Coolie Coat ($34.80)
Rating: Buy It Never
Fit: I adore faux fur animal print jackets. They’re so very Carrie Bradshaw-cool. The only problem is it’s hit or miss when it comes to quality. While the boxy fit of this coat is perfect to wear over a LBD, the synthetic material is too shiny to look chic.
Versatility: [...]

Review: Double Knit Biker Jacket

1, Sep 2009

Double Knit Biker Jacket ($24.80)
Rating: Wear it Forever
Fit: It runs true to size and feels like the coolest hoodie you’ll ever own. Just don’t take it off in public. The polyester lining is embarrassing.
Versatility: It’s a great alternative to leather. The cotton is a little more casual but you can still wear it at [...]

Review: Chenille Leopard Coat

31, Aug 2009

Chenille Leopard Coat ($27.80)
Rating: Buy it Never
Fit: I’m so sad that the fabric feels exactly like a crappy couch because the jacket fits well and the retro shape is very chic. I’m hoping they come out with the exact same piece in a different fabric.
Versatility: Place your TV dinner on it while watching [...]


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