May
14
2012

May 14 2012

Red,

1 Dress, 5 Ways

I’m Back!

Since graduation is just two finals and one presentation away (thank the lord) I am back to blogging on a almost daily basis, yay! To make up for my absence, I’m dedicating this post to making 5, yes five looks out of just 1 dress! here we go!

This first look is tailored to your adventurous side!

Bring out your inner explorer with a comfy-casual look with a flirty-fun vibe.

Looking to spend the day exploring a section of the city? Yearning to go treasure hunting after brunch? Or maybe you’re just craving a spontaneous mini road trip. Whatever your adventure, this look will help you plan a fabulously fashionable exploration. adventurous fashion outfit

Bold, bright chunky accessories and a big novelty tote add a functional touch of whimsy to an explorers ensemble. adventurous fashion style

Layering a denim jacket and big brown belt over the red striped tube dress makes the look casual, yet versatile, perfect for those rapid weather-changing city days.

tube dress pairing with red socks and oxford wedges

Pairing red socks with oxford wedges serve as the final touch for this fashionably adventurous outfit.

Dress: Zara ’11 (similar). Jean Jacket: Denim, H&M. Shoes: Oxford Booties, Vince Camuto. Bag: Eat Cake, Kate Spade (on sale!). Belt: Consignment. Socks: Forever 21. Jewels: Scrabble Ring, Turquoise Ring (similar: here, here or ), Vintage Gold Link Bracelet (similar), Kate Spade Idiom Bangles, Red Vintage Earrings.

Stay tuned for a 5 new looks using the same dress! Mine is Zara from last summer (sold out, boo) but you can get this look alike for half the price at ModCloth!

Looking for something different? These these dresses will help you bring out your inner explorer or work for any of the other looks to be featured this week!

$50, $53, $50, $78, $48

Next Up: Life of the party!

This celebratory look two of our 1 dress 5 ways!

Look two is for the bold party goer, who’s not afraid to stand out!

Some nights you’re a hopeless hostess, other nights you’re the bell of the ball. But no matter what the occasion, you style is always something worth celebrating! You’re bright, bold and you love to make an entrance. Somebody, cue the confetti, because the life of the party has finally arrived!

Colorblocking in big for spring, but you don’t have to invest in new pieces to get the look, just belt a solid dress, pair a bright solid top with a plain neutral skirt or layer a tank under a tube dress like me!

You can keep the colorblocking simple, but as the life of the party I stood out by completely committing to primary colors with the blue tights and green shoes. You can easily tone this look down and take it day by removing the tights, replacing the green pumps with a neutral wedge or platform sandal and swapping the blue bow belt for a brown or tan belt that compliments the shoes.

Dress: Zara ’11 (similar).Yellow Tank. Pumps: Green Karolina, Kate Spade. Belt: Target. Bag: Green, Vintage (similar). Tights: Blue, Target. Glasses: Fred Flare. Jewels: Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring, Forever 21 Heart Ring, Vintage Gold Link Bracelet (similar), Kate Spade Idiom Bangles, Vintage Gold Chain Necklace, Black Kate Spade Gum Drops.

Look 3 of 5: It’s time for you to shine at any perfect date night or night out on the town!

This look is for that enchanting evening out!

What’s on the agenda for tonight? Maybe Dinner and a Movie with Mr. Right? Karaoke with the girls? Planning on dazzling on the dance floor? No matter where you end up, you will be the shinning star of any evening! date night dress

I paired a flesh toned sequin top under our go to dress for a nude illusion with bits of sparkle to help make the dress, dressy!

As always, I piled on the glitz and added pops of black with a bow belt, tights and necklace! And check out the heel on my pumps, glitter! I love my lace tights, they walk the line between classy and fun, everyone should invest in a pair.

Dress: Zara ’11 (similar). Top: Sequin, J.Crew (no longer available, similar here or here) Pumps: Black Gross-grain Karolina, Kate Spade. Belt: All Wrapped Up, Kate Spade (nla, similar). Bag: Harrison Elena, Kate Spade. Tights: Black Lace, Steve Madden (similar). Headband (similar). Jewels: Kenneth Jay Lane Bracelet, Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring, Vintage Pearl Bracelets, Kate Spade Idiom Bangle, Black Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace, Black Kate Spade Gum Drops.

Welcome back for another one dress, five ways look!

This ones for that driven gal who works hard for her money Look Four of 1 Dress 5 Ways

Now I channel corporate courtney, for an interview worthy look

It’s not all fun and games for this girl on the go, although she knows who to celebrate when the time is right, she also works hard, so she can play hard.

This looks is all about layering: by pairing our red dress over a polka dot blouse to make this tube summer dress office appropriate! I kept the layering going with a chunky pearl necklace and girlie pearly jewels!

Corporate Courtney also has to carry the weight of the world in her tech-friendly hand bag (which is actually a baby bag).

Dress: Zara ’11 (similar). Top: Polka Dot Bow Blouse, H&M. Pumps: Green Karolina, Kate Spade. Bag: Patent Baby Bag, Liz Lange. Tights: Basic Black. Jewels: Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring, Vintage Pearl Bracelets, DIY Pearl Necklace, Black Kate Spade Gum Drops.

I hope this trip to the office wasn’t too much of a bore. Call in sick tomorrow, but not before you check out the 4th and final look! Look Five of 1 Dress 5 Ways

This one is for those busy bee, “do-it-yourself” gals (me included) who just can’t seem to sit still!

You’re A Master Multitasker. Your day starts early with meeting a old friend of a cup of joe and is go go go from there on out, filled with errands galore: walk the dog, pickup a gift for mom just because, mid-day meeting. From uptown to downtown, this girl on the go shouts “you-whoo taxi” all day long, but still manages to squeeze in the things that matter: like a 3pm mani/pedi with the girls.

To alter the silhouette of this dress, I layered a comfy sweater over it and tied it in a knot. I made it “girlie” with pearly accessories, a big red flower and contrasting patterned flats! And of course, every girl on the go needs a scout satchel to travel with!

Dress: Zara ’11 (similar). Top: Seafoam Sweater, Urban Outfitters. Shoes: Polka Dot Flats, Vintage (similar). Bag: Gold Scout, Kate Spade. Glasses: Top Shop (similar here, here or here). Jewels: Kenneth Jay Lane Bracelet, Kate Spade All Wrapped Up Bow Ring, Vintage Pearl Bracelets, Kate Spade Idiom Bangle, Red Vintage Earrings, Scrabble Ring.

Well thats a wrap! We did it! 1 Look 5 Ways! Before I let you go, lets take a look back at our five looks!