Trend Alert: Suspenders

For whatever reason, suspenders are back.  This gives me mixed emotions.  On the one hand, I love menswear more than life itself.  On the other, I cannot pull of suspenders.  Like at all.  No way.  But we'll talk about them anyway because they're awesome.

This is not the first time suspenders have been a thing.  Celebs have been wearing them for a while now.  Like this lovely woman.  Or this one.

 

 

 



 

But there are lots of styles so here's where you can find the kind that work for you.

 

 

 

Simple- ASOS

 

 

 

Leather- Jakimac

 

 

 

 

The Skirt- Nasty Gal

 

 

 

 

Boys'- Trafalgar

 

 

 

 





Go forth and try it.

 



Style Icon: Julie Sarinana

If you have Instagram, follow Sincerely Jules immediately.  She's basically just a really beautiful chick with excellent style and a super chic life.  She has a way of looking absolutely gorgeous but in an understated way where she never looks like she's trying too hard.  So what can we learn from her style?



Mix Feminine and Menswear

Jules has an uncanny ability to create the perfect outfit by balancing a denim jacket with a white skirt or cutoff shorts with a flirty top.

 

 

 

Keep It Casual

Don't overthink it.  Wear what you feel most comfortable in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Invest In Awesome T-Shirts

 

These are from her store, aptly named Sincerely Jules.  She also has awesome totes and hats.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hair Is Important

 

I don't know what I love most about her hair.  Perhaps it's that she's the only person who can pull off blunt bangs or maybe it's the fact she never looks like she spent 4 hours trying to get it to look perfect.  Regardless, it's beautiful.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear Killer Shoes

Jules has amazing shoes.  She also rocks a lot of oxfords which are amazing, but not a lot of people can pull them off without looking butch.  Besides that it's mostly super cute booties and sandals.  Let's look.



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Footnote: It's hard to take her photos from instagram so all of these are from Polyvore. Her INSTA

Top Priority: Golden Globes (Fashion Successes)

Because I've been so negative, I feel the overwhelming urge to show you all I'm a good kind person who gives credit where credit is due.  So here we go, the Golden Globes' best dressed.


Amy Adams in Valentino
I have to hand it to Amy Adams, she looks good.  Because I hate her that's the nicest thing I can say so that's it.

Lupita Nyong'o in Ralph Lauren
I don't know who this is but she's f-ing gorgeous.  Like stunningly beautiful.

Taylor Schilling in Carolina Herrera
This dress totally looks like Keira Knightley's dress from Atonement.  Seriously, look.

Kerry Washington in Balenciaga
This is how to be pregnant and absolutely flawless on the red carpet.  Good job Kerry.

Amy Poehler in Stella McCartney
Amy always keeps it simple and I like that.  She's no spring chicken and wearing dumb stuff is for your 20s.  You keep me grounded, Amy!

Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive
Are you kidding me? Could she be more perfect?

Lena Dunham in Zac Posen
I don't love the yellow.  The only person who's really rocked this color was Claire Danes but the fit and style look really good on her and she seems to finally be learning how to dress.  Thank God.

Emilia Clarke in Proenza Schouler
SEXYYYYY

Jessica Chastain in Givenchy
It's Black Swan meets Red Carpet and I'm so into it.  But fix your hair, darling, you look like you've been riding in a convertible.

Sarah Paulson in Marchesa
Absolutely beautiful.  She looks like a fairy princess, and I mean that in the nicest way possible.

Helen Mirren in Jenny Packham
It's so unfair how perfect she is.  Just wear a bikini, Helen Mirren.

Margot Robbie in Gucci
Simple and stunning and classic.  Love it.

Kate Mara in J. Mendel
It's a little outer space-y but she really does look amazing.  The fit of this dress + cleavage + hair + that face knocked this dress out of the park.

Julie Delpy in Romona Keveza
So tasteful and subtle, one of my favorites.

Michelle Dockery in Oscar De La Renta
There are no words.  The silhouette of this dress brings tears to my eyes.

 

Emma Roberts in Lanvin
I hate Emma Roberts so it's hard for me to say this but she looks absolutely beautiful.  Shut up, Emma Roberts.

Monica Potter in Romona Keveza
Maybe this dress isn't pretty at all and I just want Monica Potter to be my mom.  Who can say? Either way, I love it.

 

 

 

Naomi Watts in Tom Ford

Speechless.  Naomi also managed to make up for Hayden (what kind of name is that?) tarnishing Tom Ford's good name. 

 



And my Top 3 favorite dresses from the 2014 Golden Globes are as follows...



3. Amber Heard in Versace
I don't know what it is about this dress really.  It's just beautiful and she's beautiful and I am in love with this look.  Plus look at her legs.  Impressive.

 2. Robin Wright in Reem Acra
Nobody beats Robin Wright at anything.  Nobody.

 

1. Lizzy Caplan in Emilio Pucci
Except Lizzy Caplan.  Lizzy Caplan beat Robin Wright.

Top Priority: Golden Globes (Fashion Apathy)

So these are the dresses I don't really care about.  They're not horrible and they're not great, but they deserve to be included.
 
Sofia Vergara in Zac Posen
I don't really like her so I can't love this dress but it's okay.  Zac Posen, you always win my heart.

 
 
Julia Roberts in Dolce & Gabbana
Aside from the fact that she looks like a librarian, it's fine.  She's Julia Roberts, she can kind of do whatever she wants.

Jennifer Lawrence in Christian Dior Couture
Looking a bit like a snowman there JLaw, but I'll let it go because I love your new hair.

 
 
Allison Williams in Alexander McQueen
I love her and I love this dress, I just think she could have gone a little bolder than this.  That being said, this is the least offensive McQueen piece I've ever seen. Good job, Marnie!

 
Emma Thompson in Lanvin
She's old so there's not much she can do but this dress is age-appropriate and conservative.  It's not my favorite but she looks beautiful.

 
Mila Kunis in Gucci
I can't really get mad about this dress because it doesn't evoke enough of a reaction but she's absolutely gorgeous and she could have done a lot better.  Sorry, Gucci.

Reese Witherspoon in Calvin Klein
Most Boring award goes to Reese.  But look at that smile.  I can't stay mad at you Reese!  But seriously this is black tie.

Zosia Mamet in Reem Acra
Whatever.  Just whatever, Zosia.

Emma Watson in Dior
I actually feel bad for saying this is mediocre because I actually rather like it.  It's different, it's fresh, and she looks beautiful.  But it's not stunning and she could have chosen something stunning.

Julianna Margulies in Andrew Gn
I put this one in the middle because I love the top but not the bottom.  The pattern is beautiful and simple and she's gorgeous but the fit the bottom is too flared.

Elisabeth Moss in J. Mendel
Eh. I like her now so I can't be too mean but this is just not right for her.

Uma Thurman in Versace
Uma is a goddess so anything she does is okay, but again, the top is gorgeous and the bottom leaves a lot to be desired.  Plus I don't even know what it's made out of.

 

Olivia Wilde in Gucci
It's not Olivia Wilde's fault she's pregnant so I'll forgive her giant stomach.  She still looks gorgeous and I really so like this dress, I just don't like babies.  Sorry, Liv.

 Better luck at the Oscars, guys!