Who's That Girl: Dress Like Jess! (Step 2)

Hello Readers!

Step Two: Clever Coordination of Prints and Solids.
The second step of my "Dress Like Jess" tutorial involves intelligent pairing of cute patterns with crisp solid colors. In Jess' wardrobe, this often involves wearing a solid color that picks up on a color mentioned in a patterned piece of an outfit. 

  

This coordination also sometimes involves a pairing of solid colors that "go" with the color palette of a pattern- not necessarily included in a pattern- but a color or colors that would get along with such color palettes.

Both of these techniques require a special kind of confidence- the quirky confidence that we've grown to love in Jess' character on the show. So... when trying your hand at patterns and solids, let your own quirky confidence shine for all the world to see!

Similar 

look:

                         

Diamonds in the Sky Skirt from Anthropologie

Perfect-fit ballet button tee from J. Crew

    

Who's That Girl? Dress Like Jess! (Step 1)

Hello Readers!

This fall, a quirky show began with a cast of characters who make me laugh every week. What's that show? New Girl! 

Not only do I enjoy the show- I admire the styling choices made for the main character, Jess Day and worn by the multitalented Zooey Deschanel. This blog post is meant to serve as your guide to dressing like Jess.

Step One: Wear Red

In multiple episodes, Jess wears red. Our eyes are drawn to the color red, so it makes sense that our leading lady would wear this vibrant hue. Even though red takes a lot of confidence to wear, it has been my experience that it inspires even more confidence!

Red seems to be one of Jess' signature colors. She wears it frequently, and she wears it well! Here are a few examples:

An orangey-red hue was perfect for the Thanksgiving episode

When possible, pair red with bright colored ballet flats and/or quirky accessories like bells

A great date night gown! Red, ruffles,  and a tie-waist. Delightful.

Clearly confident in crimson

Here,  Jess' students are wearing red and she is wearing bits of red

And here are a few similar looks:

Similar Look: Coincidence & Chance Pleated Tea Dress from urbanoutfitters.com

Gracia Dress by Moulinette Soeurs from Anthropologie

And a few inspirations:

Nordstrom- Only Mine Cashmere Cardigan

Nordstrom- RED Valentino Polka Dot Dress

Red Dandelion Skirt- Etsy

If you need an intro to red, a pair of posts like these would be great! 

How Inspiring: Zooey Deschanel

Happy Sunday Readers!

Today I bring you another one of my fashion icons and recent hair cut inspiration: Zooey Deschanel. In addition to being an icon in fashion, she was also in some of my favorite movies: Almost Famous, Raving, (500) Days of Summer, and Elf.

So, what is it that I love about Zooey's style? Let me show you my top three reasons:

1. Her everyday style is infused with vintage loveliness

Not everything she wears is vintage, but she is a girl who appreciates the best of what the past offers including music (listen to She & Him to see what I mean), hair (see bangs), and wardrobe.

2. Her ability to accessorize

This girl can rock tights- even tights with flats.

Never underestimate the power of a well-placed belt! Zooey knows this well!

I appreciate her use of headbands/hair accessories

3. Her positive confidence

Last summer I saw She & Him live in Forest Park and she was amazing (as well as M. Ward)! She has great stage presence and connects to her audience with ease and style.

I think that it takes a lot of confidence and positivity to rock white and off white, and Zooey has what it takes to rock these colors. The first dress is one of my absolute favorites.

Well Readers, there you have it, one of my fashion icons! What do you think of Zooey's style?