Cozy Up In Tweed Clothing And Accessories That Aren't So Traditional
by Alex Gambardella
Nov 18, 2009 10:19 AM PST
There's something about tweed that undeniably conjures up images of wintertime coziness... not to mention old-fashioned office attire and your grandma's go-to outfit for Sunday brunch. The good news is, however, that tweed has been updated to suit the styles of modern trends -- from platform pumps to boyfriend blazers -- and has expanded beyond its traditional use in plain ol' pea coats and conservative skirt suits. The great thing about the fabric is its ability to makes items still look office-appropriate without appearing stuffy, yet it can also be dressed up with metallic details for a night out, or thrown on last minute for an upgrade of your usual "just rolled outta bed" look. For some wintry-warm tweed pieces that are still totally on-trend, check out the slideshow!
Stylediarist Billi Wears Her Wayfarers Inside, Layers Like A Pro
by Greta
Sep 26, 2008 4:18 PM PDT
Meet billi, a Stylediarist from the Netherlands who loves to bake cakes, wear Wayfarers, and has mastered the complex art of layering fashions. Regardless of the season, you can always find billi effortlessly sporting her favorite styles together in cohesive looks. Amazingly, her outfits are never cluttered or disheveled in appearance a la Mary-Kate Olsen. Billi's layers always appear effortless and chic. Simple basics like grey or blue skinny jeans and jet-black tights form the basis of many of her looks. She then dresses up these staples with more statement-worthy fashions like embroidered tunic tops, wide belts, and colorful patterned scarves. For a lesson in layering, just in time for fall, head on over to billi's StyleDiary, and be sure to check out my SLIDESHOW to see ten awesome looks straight from her page.
