Street Style: Peach Blazer & Khaki Denim

When it comes to looking sweet as a peach, Polish style blogger Juliett K has it down to a science. We love tracking her looks, but this one was just too GTL-able to resist. The peach blazer is a flawless match for a black-and-white tee-shirt (with a classy screen print, notice the lack of cartoon characters, etc), and the khaki-colored denim-meets-straw-hat combo is totally resort-ready. Add a thick black pendant and the token leather belt, and you’re on your way. Scroll down to find out how you can get thins look for yourself!

Score Juliett K’s look without a hassle! These six elements will have you dressed to the summertime nines. For extra kick, add metallic rings and strappy black sandals (studs optional).

1. Topshop Peach Double-Breasted Gold Button Blazer ($130) – buy it at Topshop.

2. Wildfox Couture Paris Pony T-shirt ($77) – buy it at Shopbop.

3. J Brand 901 low-rise skinny jeans—we DIY’d Our’s into shorts! ($165) – buy it at Net-A-Porter.

4. 7/8 Black and White Diamond Sterling Silver Cross Pendant with Chain ($295) – buy it at Ice.com.
Don’t forget Forever21 and Girl Props for cheaper alternatives to this pendant!

5. Topshop Nude leather triple keeper skinny belt ($33) – buy it at Topshop.

6. Madewell Cross Stitch Fedora ($48) – buy it at Madewell.

—Michelle Christina Larsen

Tags: cross pendant, peach blazer, Street Style, Top Shop, wildfox couture

Posted Jun 07 2011 in Denim Fashion » Street Style Watch

A Leggy Summer: The Short of It

MIKE & CHRIS Ritter Japanese Denim Cargo Micro Short. Available at SINGER22.

Whoever told you that you can’t and shouldn’t be wearing shorts this summer must live in Siberia or something. If you’re wise about it, anybody can wear denim shorts at any age, and not look silly. Remember: 50 is the new 40; 40 is the new 30; and so on. With some proper preparations, you’ll be able to tastefully rock your denim look and rack up style points from your peers. Remember, if you have bumps and veins you’d rather hide, go longer with the denim. Don’t try to hide them with stockings or leggings.

Try These Tips:

1) Groom your legs: shave, exfoliate, lubricate. Be sure to apply moisturizer on your legs immediately after patting them dry with a towel. It helps if you’re just coming out of a mild to hot shower. This will help with absorption.

2) Fake bake, if necessary. If not, try rubbing some baby oil down the front of your legs (from below the knees down to just above the feet). Carefully apply concealer (yes, makeup!) on bruises and scabs.

3) If all else fails, get your legs groomed professionally, and don’t forget the pedicure! Select a light color, which makes your feet appear tanner. Neutral, muted tones does the trick.

4) Pair your denim shorts with some fantastic pair of shoes.

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