Tip of the Day: Put A Ring On It

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Alexis Madison

One of my favorite accessories of all time would have to be rings. Whether it’s a simple band with a small stone or a cocktail ring big enough for birds to pirch on, a ring can add that little sparkle to your outfit that every girl needs. No matter what you’re wearing, you can always find a ring that’s just the perfect fit. I am personally a fan of cocktail rings. To me, they are a statement piece and when you’re wearing one, you rarely need anything else. One of my pet peeves, however, is when people wear two or three cocktails on each hand with crazy colors and patterns on it and think it’s cute. It always ends up making you look like a gypsy or some type of fortune teller and I always wonder how people are able to move their hands with all of them on. Something to always remember is that LESS IS MORE. Just because you love all of your jewelry doesn’t mean you have to wear it all at once. If you want to wear multiple rings I say go for it, but remember that these rings are already massive as it is. So instead of wearing one for everyday of the week, try wearing one on each hand. They don’t necessarily have to match each other as long as they go with your outfit.

Piece De Resistance

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Alexis Madison

Out of the many things that you will find in a girls closet, one thing that I believe is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY is a blazer. The misconception about blazers is that you can only wear them while at work or on your way to a corporate function and that is so far beyond the truth. A blazer is a key piece that can go with any outfit for any occasion. Whether is going to class, going out to dinner with friends, or heading to a friends birthday, a blazer is one piece that can add a certain air of sophistication and elegance to almost any outfit. I am personally a fan of blazers that come in jewel tones, especially ruby red or emerald. Something about wearing a blazer that color with a dress and tights or a pair of dark wash jeans always puts me in a good mood. If I had to give anyone advice about a blazer, I would say to start off with a basic blazer and then work your way into colors. You wouldn’t want to buy a nude colored blazer, take it all the way home, and then realize that it’s not for you. You also need to figure out which cut works best for you. I personally like fitted blazers for business casual occasions and straight-seamed blazers for casual occasions. Once you’ve got all of that figured out and you’ve found the perfect one, throw on a dress, some cute boots, your new blazer, and go show the world what you’re made of.