jessicact asked:

Hello! My name is Jessica, I’m sixteen, and I always love what you post, so I was hoping maybe you could help me. Prom is coming up, and I’m having a challenge finding a dress that isn’t like, $300, but is still really cute. I have to buy my dress myself, so I want it to be reasonably affordable. I’m looking for something empire waist and a little flowing, so I have room to move around in it, and I’d just be more comfortable in an empire waist. Thanks!

I cannot tell you how excited I was to search for this!

Let me tell you all a little secret: there is nothing more stunning than a girl in a cocktail dress with killer heels. So, going with that thought in mind, I found three gorgeous, affordable empire-waist dresses (and matching shoes!).

You are going to look amazing!!

(From left to right)

• Free People “Merrie Gossamer”, $88 (my pick); Holly Willoughby Platform Shoes, $48
• O’Neill “Bimbette”, $52; ASOS “Faith LeCloudy” Platform Sandals, $83
• Alexia Admor One-Shoulder Dress, $145; ASOS “Posie” Platforms, $69

epicsusan asked:

I feel like I am at a standstill in my wardrobe. I am definitely a cashmere sweater, jeans and cute flats kind of girl, but I am just bored. What do you recommend I do if I do not want to spend a lot of money?

It’s so easy to get stuck in a rut! I do the same thing. I’ll find an outfit I really like (usually all-black) and I’ll wear it to death—tricking myself that changing up the jewelry is enough to make it “new.”

But with spring on the way, it’s the perfect time to add some fun and affordable pieces to your wardrobe.

Here are my suggestions:

• Forever 21 “3Q” Jacket, $27 - Inexpensive and a good layering piece for chilly spring mornings. You can wear over dresses, tunics, with dress pants for work—really versatile for a great price.
• Xhilaration Smock Dress, $20 - You can accessorize this so easily! Add a cardigan or a belt; some bangles and a long necklace; throw on some tights and boots. Tons of options!
• Old Navy Stripe Tees, $10 - These come in about six different color combinations and are such a steal at $10. The color is a nifty twist on the navy-and-white striped tees you are seeing everywhere right now.
• BDG Medium Wash Jeggings, $40 - Medium blue denim washes are huge for spring (bye, bye dark wash!) and pair up really well with the pastels that are hitting store shelves too. Plus, it doesn’t get much more comfy than a pair of jeggings.
• Charlotte Russe Peep-Toe Platforms, $33 - Clogs and clog variations are, for some reason, a big spring trend. I love how these take the clog trend and make it sexy. You can wear them with your jeggings!
• Steve Madden Leopard Flats, $40 - I have a pair of leopard flats that I wear all the time. They are a surprisingly versatile print and look equally adorable with a dress as they do with a great pair of skinny jeans.

I hope this helps you break out of your rut! Remember, there is nothing wrong with a signature look—sticking with what you like and adding fun little bursts of color or trendiness is the best way to keep your wardrobe updated.

Happy Friday!

How fun is this outfit? (Bonus points for being super-easy to replicate.)

On another note, how many of you will be going to the SATC 2 midnight movie release? Don’t lie now. ;)

• Old Navy Blazer, $35
• ASOS Lace Dress, $70
• Forever 21 Necklace, $8
• Forever 21 Bangle, $6
• ASOS Faux Snakeskin Platforms, $48

Anonymous asked:

Hiiii :)

My sister is getting married and I am the maid of honor. We are wearing deep red color dresses since the wedding is in the fall. She really wants us to wear gold, which I am totally okay with however, since we are all different heights and she is sort of short, she wants to stick to around a 2-2 1/2 inch heel. We are also looking to stay within our budget so under $80 would be perfect. Do you have any suggestions of shoes or where to look?

Congratulations to your sister!

Gold is kind of subjective—there are warmer tones, lighter tones, more metallic tones, etc.—so I found a variety of golds under $80 and in your heel height requirement.

I hope one of these works for you!

• AK Anne Klein Slingbacks, $50
• Nine West “Interestd” Slingbacks, $79
• Caparros d’Orsay Pump with Bow Detail, $50
• Oh Deer! Mary Janes, $60 (from $120)

Anonymous asked:

Hi Jaclyn,
I love love love Zooey Deschanel’s dress from 500 Day of Summer - the one she wore at her co-worker’s wedding. I read that this is a vintage find. Do you know if anyone anywhere makes anything like it? (http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/072109_500days525.jpg) Any help much appreciated!! :)

I found two similar dresses and they are both fairly affordable, depending on what you plan on wearing the dress to!

(Didn’t you love Zooey’s wardrobe in that movie? To die for.)

Here’s what I found:

• (Left) Maggy London Chiffon Dress, $62 (from $160)
• (Right) Donna Morgan Strapless Dress, $140

Both dresses retain elements of Zooey’s vintage dress (the neckline on the left one, the color of the right one), but if I had to choose—I’d say the Donna Morgan has more of the overall feel of the dress from the film.

I hope these work!

Anonymous asked:

I call upon your expertise! I just bought this blazer (I have a major blazer fetish): http://tinyurl.com/yz3zop4 — and I’d love to make it summery with some shorts, but I’m not sure how to go about it. Would it even work? I’d love your advice! Thank you!

Awesome blazer (and so affordable too)!

Blazers with shorts definitely works. If you roll up the sleeves, you’ll be even more on-trend!

• Forever 21 Boyfriend Blazer, $30
• Forever 21 Pocket Tank, $10
• Arden B Shorts, $40
• Full Tilt Sandals, $15
• Forever 21 “Shell Princess” Necklace, $10
• Aldo “Buntjer” Sunglasses, $12
• Max C Quilted Satchel, $38

sassfromsass asked:

hey jaclyn!

like all your other readers, i’m super impressed by your outfits and all that you do! i was wondering if you had some time to help me.

i love love love the kardashian sister, specifically the hilarious khloe, and on the show (not sure if you ever watch it) khloe and the sister often sport off-the-shoulder compfy-looking yet stylish tops. take this pic for example: http://images.dailyfill.com/89572eef49fc4f6a_9968fd071224ff60/o/khloe-kardashian-lunchin-tatter.jpg

anyways, i’ve been looking for a black off-the-shoulder top, but not one made of sweatshirt material. specifically a nicer version that i could wear out to the bars, etc. on the weekends. i’ve looked at all my normal spots (forever 21, target, etc.) for an afforable version and can’t seem to find one. in your infinite wisdom and vast online shopping knowledge, have you seen any?

thanks!
sass

Well, I don’t know about this infinite wisdom stuff, but I did my best!

Let me preface this by saying that I am not a huge fan of off-the-shoulder shirts. I think the Kardashians pull it off because they are the Kardashians, but there’s just something about these shirts that irk me.

However, if you must wear, I’d dress it down with leggings or skinnies and a cute pair of flats.

(My favorite is the shirt above on the right—cute for summer with a pair of leggings and sandals.)

From left:

• Chaser NYC Off-the-Shoulder Tee, $66
• ASOS Shoulder Bow Top Tee, $30
• Warehouse Off the Shoulder Blouse, $69

findthebrightside asked:

Jaclyn, you seem to be the go-to girl for fashion dilemas and suggestions. You’ve been spot on with everything I’ve seen you post. Kudos!

Question - I’ve been on the hunt for a good blazer lately. I haven’t owned a good one in awhile, and I love the look of a blazer with jeans and heels. Any ideas?

Looking for something with quality finishing, and the kicker is I’m curvy. I can never find something that lays well over my chest and actually shows I have a waist. Thoughts?

You are in luck! Blazers with jeans and heels ARE all over the place right now, and the best part is that open-front blazers are especially popular. That would eliminate the chest-fit issue, and if you wear a more fitted shirt or tunic underneath, it would help define your waist too.

I’d recommend you check out Urban Outfitters’ selection of blazers. They are affordable (under $100) and on-trend and are made well, besides.

• Silence & Noise Open Front Blazer, $78
• Silence & Noise Open Ruched Boyfriend Blazer, $78
• BDG Double Breasted Blazer, $58
• Urban Renewal Vintage Menswear Blazer, $58