Comfortable Styling

The artful application of sporting sneakers

There is a time and place for styled, cutting-edge fashion and then there is the time for comfortable, casual, chic clothing. This post will be all about comfortable styling. Clothes and shoes that you can wear during the day, when relaxation is your main goal. I have included looks that include the greatest sneaker around, good ol' fashion Keds. These ensembles are perfect for a day shopping, coffee, going to the beach or just lounging around at home. Believe me, your body will thank you after the comfort you will feel in these clothes. Make sure to keep your socks at home!

This outfit might be a little too sleek, but the overall look is cool, calm and collected. Perfect for a spring or summer day. The shoes look amazingly comfortable and the bikini top, hat and striped shorts are perfectly perfect.

When one thinks of comfort, this is the image that usually comes to mind. Jeans, a pair sneakers and a loose fitting shirt. Rounding out the look is a great watch and a pair of sunglasses. This look is comfortable and does not try hard at all. The outfit is extremely chic and fashionable and works.

You just knew I had to include a little dress on here, didn't you? This dress is the epitome of comfort and the white sneakers add to the overall level of cute. The dress can go from day to night with ease and with the mini print, it looks busy enough to not need a lot of extra accessories. The white collar on the dress is unique and brings out the stark whitness of the sneakers beautifully.

This screams fun! Red shorts with a printed t-shirt and navy Keds. This is an awesome, amazing, comfortable outfit that is bright and cheerful. The red of the shorts is what spices the outfit up and the t-shirt is navy, bringing out the navy blue in the shoes. This ensemble are the perfect playtime clothes, lovely lounge wear and authentic all around.

How great is this outfit. Pair sneakers with leggings, a t-shirt and you are good to go. It is both comfortable and thanks to the zippered leggings, looks sexy. This outfit is best for a fall day, when the weather is not hot, but a little bit cool. This is a great outfit to wear running your errands on a Sunday morning. Complete and effortless.

SKIRTS

MAXI & MIDI

I am so enthralled with all the maxi and midi skirts all over the place recently. I was getting sick of the super short risque look and I am so glad that skirts are becoming lady like again. You cannot go wrong with a midi skirt and a maxi skirt just screams comfort! I love the way you can dress a maxi skirt up or go completely casual with sandals and still manage to look stylish.


Check out these amazing maxi and midi skirts I found (most are budget friendly and happen to be at one of my favorite stores ASOS)

ASOS Maxi Skirt in Mesh Spot
$80.57

ASOS Pencil Skirt in Rainbow Sequins Multi
$53.72

LANVIN Taffeta Maxi Skirt
$4,195

Aqua Garter Exposed Zip Maxi Skirt
$81.47

Porter Grey Pleated Midi Skirt
$585

Boy. by Band of Outsiders - Zip Detailed Leather Pencil Skirt
$795

Halston Heritage Long Pleated Maxi Skirt
$425

LEG WARMERS

The Best Leg Warmers I have ever seen ...

These sexified leather leg warmers are god's gift

to the unfashionable.

White Winter

Pretty Doll Rock

www.prettydollrock.com

White is an amazing trend that everyone should be wearing for fall and the upcoming winter seasons. Everything from white dresses to white tops to white bottoms are super hot this upcoming winter season and the great thing about wearing white is the fact that it always looks crisp, fresh, and chic. Some fashionable ways to incorporate white into your wardrobe this season is by layering! Layering your white pieces coupled with neutrals pack a fashionable punch and will create a look that is casual yet very pulled together. Try a white loose tank top and a white pair of jeans, layer these white pieces with a thin black belt, a denim button down shirt, as well as a camel toned parka or jacket. Finish the look off with a pair of taupe ankle booties and some jewelry, and you are good to go. Feel free to pair white with neutrals or to really punch up your look, color block your pieces such as wearing a white pair of jeans with a bright blue v-neck tee and a pair of yellow sneakers.

Another wonderful ensemble that incorporates white is to start with an oversized white sweater and pair it with a pair of leggings, ballet flats, and a military style khaki jacket. Khaki is also hot this season along with denim styled shirts and jackets. Lastly, the best way to wear white this winter is to wear the trend on a dress. Pair a crisp white dress with a pair of black tights, some black ankle boots, and layer with a jean jacket. The great thing about wearing white during the winter months is that it is very unexpected since most people are wearing black. White will give your wardrobe an added excitement and will turn any winter ensemble into something that has a little more pizzazz and style. Don't forget to accessorize your white ensembles with silver jewelry such as long necklaces and rings.

Bedazzled & Bling

Glitter and Gold

Just in time for summer, the best bedazzled and bling collection. If you want to make a statement this summer, get some glittery wear and show off that bod. You will shimmer and shine and it will be hard for everyone not to take notice.

Luli Fama

Kaufmanfranco Degrade

Rose and Rose

Miu Miu

Jimmy Choo

Oscar Hair & Makeup 2012

Beauty

This year, the Oscars were full of gorgeous hair styles and beautiful makeup looks. In terms of hair; what ruled on the red carpet were soft waves, sleek styles and retro bobs. Namely, Rose Byrne sported an amazing looking retro bob, full of shine and sophistication. Gwyneth Paltrow donned a smooth low ponytail that was very vogue. She paired this look with a Tom Ford white dress and cape, which worked perfectly for the occasion. Penelope Cruz also sported a retro hairdo that was full of curls and femininity and completed it with a light blue off the shoulder number. She looked soft, pretty and her entire look flowed together wonderfully. Kristen Wiig as well as Angelina Jolie, and Stacy Keibler, let their beautiful hair down loose, complete with soft curls. Jennifer Lopez wore her hair in a tight bun and Michelle Williams and Viola Davis rocked their short do’s with confidence and panache!  As for the makeup, the looks at the 2012 Oscars were soft and sweet. Many of the stars wore heavy black eyeliner, several coats of black mascara and soft pink or nude lipstick. Anna Faris showed up on the red carpet with dark eyeliner and a peachy beige lipstick, complete with rosy peachy cheeks and filled in brows. Cameron Diaz opted for shimmery pink lips, black eyeliner that was rimmed around her entire eye and pink cheek color. She showcased her bright baby blue eyes to their fullest potential at the 2012 Oscars. Maria Menounos also chose a peachy beige colored lipstick, complete with dark eyeliner and loads of black mascara. The peach lipstick matched fabulously with the seafoam green colored dress she wore at the Oscars. Tina Fey kept up with the trend by pairing dark eyes with a glossy pink lip as did Sandra Bullock. Natalie Portman went a little darker on the lips with a glossy red lip complete with a darker eyeshadow and Milla Jovovich really changed up the script when she arrived with a bright and bold matte red lipstick. The makeup overall fit perfectly with the tone of the evening. The 2012 Oscars Hair and Makeup looks were beautiful and complimented each other flawlessly. Most everyone seemed to get it right this year!

St. Patricks Day

Beauty

In honor of St. Patricks Day, I am going to showcase the best green products around. These are makeup products, all types of fashion and the occasional accessory thrown in. Let's have some green fun, its St. Patricks Day!

Maxi skirts are all the rage these days and with good reason. This style is perfect for a casual day out shopping and can double for a night out on the town with a great pair of heels and the right sparkly top. This maxi skirt is flowy, the perfect shade of green and all-around gorgeous!

Nordstrom Yigal Azrouel Pleated Silk Crepe Skirt Island Green
$1,250

Look at these pretty green eyeshadows! There are six shades of green shadows that are shimmery, flattering and look great with most all eye colors. Dare to wear green and you will only be admiring your eyes, its a vibrant look that appears confident and hey, green is the color of money, so it can't be that bad.
(|Left to right) Smashbox cream eyeliner in Scout, Christian Dior Green Tropic, Shiseido Pearl Green,
                      Urban Decay Green Goddess, Urban Decay Mildew, Urban Decay Flipside

These gorgeous earrings are bold and dazzling. They would look perfect with any neutral that you pair them with and they will defnitely steal the show. Show them off with red lipstick or wear them for a dinner out on the town, complete with velvet and silk. Whatever you wear with these amazing drop earrings, they are sure to brighten your look and make an entrance for you.

Kenneth Jay Lane Drop Earrings Teardrop Faux Emerald Green $138

Pick up these amazing green beauty products and your skin will be swimming in luxury. These products are by Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins. These products are natural and great for your mind, body and spirit.

The Way of The Bath Matcha Bath Soak $45

These beautiful and stunning green pumps can work for St. Patricks Day as well as every other day of the year. They are unique because of the feather on the front of the shoe and they are made of the finest leather. Beautiful and worth and second look.

Badgley Mischka Ginnie High Pumps $245

This is such an adorable purse that can go anywhere you go and matches with everything you own. This green satchel is roomy enough to fit a lot of stuff, but also looks sleek and stylish, without being bulky. I love how there are two sets of ways to hold the purse. Over the shoulder straps or handbag straps that are small and compact!

Dooney & Burke Leather Satchel Kelly Green $278