HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!

In honor of Fathers Day and all stylish dads everywhere, we are NOT going to talk about fashionable celeb women like we so often do. Instead we are going to give you our top picks for stylish celeb dads. After all, there’s nothing cooler than a guy who looks just as good hanging with the kiddies as he does walking the red carpet.

Brad Pitt globetrotting with his “six-pack” (kids that is!)

Just when you thought David Beckham couldn’t get any better looking, he’s caught on camera cuddling his daughter Harper.

Orlando Bloom and his mini- me. Double Cuteness!

Ben Affleck looks even hunkier next to one of his little girls.

Our superstar handsome dad taught us that nothing is quite as important as being yourself, letting yourself be silly, and always being a big kid at heart!

 

TONY TIME!

 

Hanging with he beautiful and talented star of Broadway’s Cinderella, Fran Drescher!

 

 

Broadway stars and other celebs are turning up the heat tonight at Radio City Music Hall in NYC for the Tony Awards. Thanks to host Hugh Jackman, we are sure it will be an exciting and star – studded event! Check out some of our fave red-carpet looks and let us know your thoughts! Let the show begin…

 

Handsome Hugh hosts!!

 

EASY BREEZY TEES!

 

HAPPY CAMPERS IN OUR FAVORITE TEES!

 

Ah, summer! (well almost) But as far as we are concerned June 1st = summer. Time to hit the beaches, pools, bbq’s etc. We have been preparing our clients, friends, AND ourselves for this fabulous season. We have recently blogged about silk jumpsuits, crisp white dresses, monokini bathing suits, etc. But we can’t forget about the good ol’ t-shirt. Summers come and summers go and the one thing that we all always come back to is the t-shirt. As Jessica Simpson sang, “With nothing but a t-shirt on. I never felt so beautiful…’” There’s something sexy, cool and effortless about throwing on a t-shirt and denim cut-off shorts. It reminds us of our easy breezy camp days when our friends, fun activities and camp crushes meant everything. The t-shirt brings us back to our youth. So this summer, get in touch with the younger you and embrace the adorable, lovable TEE!

 

A cold shoulder detail makes a grey tee special and sexy!

Ralph Lauren goes nautical.

J Crew always has great classic tees in fun colors!

Chaser makes tees with an edgy rocker feel!

Free People makes an awesome tee with a bohemian vibe.

 

THE GIRL IN THE WHITE DRESS

 

So we have been saying it all year but in case you didn’t listen, now is officially time to wear white. And if you know us at all then you know how much we love rocking the white trend with a little self tanner and bold gold accessories. Now while we encourage our clients and friends to embrace white all year long, we do have one rule about when NOT to wear white. No, it is not after Labor Day and before Memorial Day ladies, it is when you are a guest at a wedding. This is the only time we say wearing white is a NoNo. This is the time for the bride to shine alone in white. And this year, the wide array of gorgeous wedding gowns they are showing for brides are simply stunning. The trend is a little more simplistic than in previous years but nonetheless fabulous and gorgeous. Sexy backs and streamlined silhouettes are very hot right now. As well as gowns with a fresh, and romantic vibe paired with a bold headpiece. And speaking of wedding gowns, WHOA BABY! Did ya check out Kim Kardashian’s gown this past weekend? More gorgeous than her last wedding gown and probably ten times as much with an estimated price tag of….. $500,000 DOLLARS!!!! Her Givenchy Haute Couture gown did not disappoint all her loyal fans who were waiting with baited breath for a glimpse of the reality star as if she were the Princess of Wales. So like we always say wearing white is always a “DO” except when it’s someone else’s time to say “I DO”!!!

Kim Kardashian as Kanye’s bride!

 

BILLBOARD AWARDS DUOS AND DONT’S

At the Billboard Awards this weekend there were a lot of style DOs (or DUOS as we like to call them) and a lot of DON’TS! Check out these pics and let us know your thoughts..

 

A simple but sexy LBD on Jordin Sparks is a DUO!

Carrie always has such great style, so one DON’T here and there is ok. This look is too overpowering, tacky and just wrong for her!

Kendall and Kylie were both DUOS last night. In just the right amount of sexy ensembles, they stunned on the red carpet!

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Iggy Azalea’s red gown was a DON’t but JLo’s was a bit simpler which made it a DUO!

 

Sorry Shania Twain, it’s almost June! This gown looks way too wintery! DON’T!

Liz Hernandez looks cute, fresh and Summery in this great shorts ensemble “DUO”.

 

 

MOM TV STYLE; THROUGH THE YEARS

Nowadays a gal aims to be a stylish mom and “A GOOD WIFE”!

Growing up in the ‘70s and the ‘80s, we here at The Style Duo, were big fans of many of the sitcoms that ruled TV land back then. It was before reality shows took over and housewives and pregnant teens reigned supreme on the tube. And little fashionistas like ourselves, got inspired by the styles of the TV moms that dressed in ways so representative of their times. We can remember being in awe of the crazy wild tops and bell bottoms that Carol Brady (from The Brady Bunch) wore. And we were so impressed yet intimidated by the professional and heavily shoulder padded suits donned by Angela Bower (Who’s The Boss). Today, even though sitcoms are a fading phenomenon, shows like Modern Family and The Good Wife have mommy characters with fashion appeal. From soccer mom garbs to office chic attire, TV mom styles still run the gamut and we love to try to emulate many of their awesome looks. Of course, there are some that we try hard to forget! Check out our BEST and WORST LIST of TV mom styles.

Mrs. Brady embraced the 70′s fashions like no other! Groovy!
Angela Bower proved “Who’s The Boss’ in the 80′s with powerful shoulder pads and a perfectly coiffed hairdo!
A perfectly prim, 90′s style mom!  Sorry Mrs. Walsh but the high waisted trousers have got to go!

 

A chic and fitted coral sweater is perfect for a “Modern” mom!

 

 

 

DERBY DAY FASHIONS

 

This past weekend was the Kentucky Derby, otherwise known as ‘the greatest two minutes in sports”! But what makes the Kentucky Derby so much fun and different from other sports and entertainment events? It’s all the amazing hats of course!! People watching is at it’s best because it is the chance for ladies to embrace their inner Southern Belles! Pastel dresses and bold hats are on the menu (as well as a tasty mint julip)! And this year’s Kentucky Derby did not disappoint. Check out these amazing ensembles, where the hats took center stage. Oh yeah… and the horse races too!

Celebrity Derby Style!

Pastels and dressing to the nines!

Sophisticated and cool!

Miranda Lambert embracing her inner Southern Belle!

MINT JULIP!

 

GET CUTE TO GET FIT!

So ladies…are we bikini ready?  Well, if the answer is no that’s ok!  Because we still have a few more weeks before the pools and beaches open.  We have been hearing from our friends and clients recently about cleanses, new gym classes, and low carb diets.  All great things to get your body in tip top shape for summer!  And here’s a tip that we have come to realize as stylists and girls who also want to be bikini ready for summer…invest in great workout clothes!  The reason is if you look cute, you will get fitter faster!  The reason behind our theory is that if you like your workout clothes you will be more excited to actually go to the gym to show them off.  AND while you are exercising you will probably work out harder because your cuteness will be a motivator to get even cuter!  Sounds weird but this theory actually works!!  So check out the great active fashions below and get fit fast!

Zella leggings at Nordstrom $52

Athleta Yoga Skort $59

Lululemon floral tank $52

Gapfit tropical capris on sale $48

Nike Air Pegasus 83 Sneaker, Nordstrom $75

IT’S A WRAP!

The Style Duo in DVF maxi wrap dresses!

 

So it you follow fashion, you probably heard about Kate Middleton and the fashion frenzy she created this week around the world! All she had to do was step out in Australia in a pretty blue Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress and suddenly they went flying off the racks everywhere. For $325, they are now the hottest dress and almost impossible to find. But don’t worry there are plenty of wraps out there that look just as nice for a lot less. We here at The Style Duo have been raving for years about the how flattering and comfy wrap dresses are! They have been one of our favorite fashion staples. Diane Von Furstenberg got it right back in 1974 when she created the original and has built an empire based around them! Check out these great affordable options and you too will feel like a princess!

Kate starting a fashion frenzy in a DVF wrap dress, $325.

Maggy London wrap dress, $98 at Nordstrom

Banana Republic wrap, $98

White House Black Market wrap, $140

Laundry wrap dress, $165 at Nordstrom

Us on the set of “Revealing Extravagence”. It’s a wrap!

THE LWD!

Lately we have been talking a lot about the black and white trend and we are encouraging all of our clients to embrace this easy to wear look. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t other hot options to try as well. A close relative to the black and white trend but more fresh for spring and summer is the little white dress trend. And no, you do not need to wait until Memorial Day to wear it. That was so yesteryear. It’s 2014, and little white dresses were seen all over the spring catwalks and they have come straight from the runways to the racks! There are so many styles out there to choose; from fit and flares to body hugging knits, to maxis and halter versions. We are also loving the ones with a tea length hemline which is so classy and chic. And the best thing about the little white dress is that you can get creative with the accessories. Acting as a blank canvas, the LWD is a great backdrop for pops of colorful accessories like turquoise, coral and pink.  And don’t use the “I don’t have a tan excuse” to shy away from trying this trend. Apply a little self-tanner and go for it!