5 Pieces to Wear this Week | Steal the Style

Annie Georgia Greenberg, Refinery29 Editor

Okay, so some of you might have seen this image over the weekend on  one of my favorite websites Refinery 29.  My schedule has been so hectic lately that a little shortcut goes a long way  and when I saw this outfit I instantly fell in love with the mix of feminine and masculine.   Right then I knew it had to be shared in my "5 Pieces to Wear this Week".  Soft clean blush dress paired with a hard leather biker jacket, so chic!  Dress down a gown or maxi dress with wear-with-anything ankle boots, and a vintage clutch, voila - you have a perfect outfit.


Keep the dress for later in the Spring and add a denim jacket and sandals or for a Summer wedding pair it with some gold accessories.  There's nothing better for your closet than transitional style! Right?


Real way: H&M Leather Jacket, $157.45, available at H&M; YSL Pouch Shoulder Bag, $876, available at Bluefly; Miss Selfridge Gold Twist Chain Belt, $26, available at Miss Selfridge; Acne Marnay Washed-Georgette Dress, $390, available at Net-a-Porter; Kenneth Cole Reaction Ankle Boots, $89.99, available at Macy's.

5 Pieces to Wear this Week

5 Pieces to Wear this Week

Lashing Out | Wear to Where on Greer's OC

I think my beauty routine has officially been changed forever by Beau Monde Beauty.  Recently I was getting my makeup done for a photo shoot and Nikki Lee, artist and owner of Beau Monde, suggested I ditch the store bought clumps that I often use on my non-existant eyelashes and instead get extensions from her lash specialist Mallorie Mason.  I was a little apprehensive about the whole process, but Nikki assured me the results would be transformative. (Read full Post)

Owners/Sisters Nikki Lee and Bonnie Vacarro 

Okay so I was too embarrassed to show you me before, but here's a amazing A F T E R shot.

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5 Pieces to Wear this Week | Color Blocked

The Great Debate...

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Word on the street is that Platforms are out and Lady Like Stilettos are in for 2012. Where do you stand on this debate?

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5 Pieces to Wear this Week | Sweater Weather

Steal the Style | Effortless

Massimo Dutti taps Anna de Rijk for its December lookbook featuring relaxed style for the winter months. With a seventies flair, Anna dons floppy hats, printed long-sleeves and lightweight jackets. Knitted sweaters and a muted color palette of grey, navy blue and forest green make December the month of casual chic. Thank you Fashion Gone Rogue for your Daily Inspiration

"Wear to Where" on Greer's OC | Winter White

 

Forget the old adage that you can't wear white after Labor Day and brighten up those classic winter pieces like black, navy and grey clothes you already have hanging in your closet, and consider the chicest color of the season - Winter White.

Here are a list of rules to help you conquer white in the most stylish ways...

1. Dress for the season. I'm not too keen on people showing too much skin in winter or overdoing the layers in summer. If you're going to wear a white dress in winter, pair it with opaque black tights and heels or boots, or a dark cardigan on top, or even leggings underneath. No tank tops or sundresses allowed.

2. Mind your texture. A rich fabric makes all the difference when you're wearing winter white. Cashmere, wool, tweed, cable knit, angora, even denim and corduroy all have a depth of texture that make them total Do's for winter white. They're cozy enough that you'll look pulled together, while light summer fabrics like cotton, linen, or chiffon make you look terribly out of place in the chilly winter months.

3. Go one shade off. Pure white (I'm talking lily, wedding dress, white-out white) is best left to a time when you've got a tan. Choose a color that's slightly off-white, in the cream, ivory, or the ecru family for maximum winter white effect. Still feeling self-conscious in such a light color? Give it some weight with a chocolate brown boot or a dark leather accessory, so people know you're aware of what season it is.

"No white after Labor Day" is about as current a rule as "women have to stay home and take care of the house and children." Things are thankfully a bit more flexible these days, so don't be afraid to have fun with seasonal dressing.

Holiday Party Survial Guide | Tips on What to Wear

The holidays are here -- have you started putting together your party outfits?
I have an idea of what I'm going to prance around in this year. Hint: It includes Sequins! If you're still contemplating, let the gaggle of gorgeous fashion spreads help you out. Leopard, leather, bows, dots, sequins, velvet -- they're all dying to be worn by you! Step inside to get 12 holiday styling tips inspired by the latest fashion spreads.

The holidays are the prime time to go wild with leopard print!

Instead of black, why not wear a white sequin-embellished frock this year?

Be not afraid to add a huge, festive bow to your mane!

The ladylike look totally works for the holidays. Just wear a grand, poufy dress, cozy up with a classic cardigan, and be sure to throw on gloves.

As Kate Moss knows, a fur chubby is chic year-round, but especially during the winter.

For an alternative to the usual holiday dressing, opt for a fringed leather skirt and silky blouse.

You don't have to wear black to be in the spirit. Throw on your favorite print dress, then go all out with the jewels.

If you're going to sport an LBD, make sure it's extra fresh. Velvet, poufy, embellished -- the more details the better.

Add a dose of chic to any look via Swiss-dot tights.

If your dress is simple, dazzle it up with long leather gloves.

If dresses aren't your thing, you can still look fancy with a delicate ruffled blouse, silk scarf, and extra jewels.

There is nothing sexier than dressing in menswear-inspired pieces for the holidays. A pair of velvet trousers, a crisp button-down, and a primp bow tie are all you need to pull off the chic androgynous look.

5 Pieces to Wear this Week

Feast on Thanksgiving Fashion

 

 May your day be filled with Family, Friends and a Full Belly.

CASA of Orange County | GreersOC.com

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is an organization that provides advocacy and a voice for foster children, many of whom cannot speak up for themselves. They provide training for community volunteers who wish to serve as advocates and mentors for severely abused, abandoned and neglected children.

On Nov. 10, CASA of Orange County and leading women’s multi-brand retailer INTERMIX, joined forces for a fashionable evening hosted by designer Andrea Lieberman of A.L.C. Guests were styled in the “must-haves” from her Fall collection while they sipped champagne and noshed on bites provided by Charlie Palmer. A portion of net sales generated that evening went towards the training of volunteers that will serve children in OC foster care.

CASA’s most prestigious and lucrative fundraiser coming up on Dec. 2 is the CASA Holiday Luncheon at the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel. This event will host a fabulous fashion show by INTERMIX which will feature designs by Missoni, Proenza Schouler, See by Chloe, Halston Heritage, Diane von Furstenberg, Mulberry, Thakoon and many more. The Luncheon will also include guest speaker and singer/songwriter Kevin Montgomery; a musician who toured 50 States in 50 Days to bring awareness to the plight of teens that are aging out of foster care in America. There will also be a silent auction and much much more.

All proceeds from the event benefit CASA of Orange County. To donate to CASA or purchase tickets for the luncheon, log on to casaholidayluncheon.com. It’s a sellout event, so act quickly!

I N T E R M I X  |  SOUTH COAST PLAZA
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R O C K  'N  R O L L  D E S I G N E R  H E R S E L F  | ANDREA LIEBERMAN OF A.L.C
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F A L L  C O L L E C T I O N  A T  I N T E R M I X
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T H E  L A D I E S  O F  C A S A,  I N T E R M I X  A N D  D E S I G N E R  A N D R E A  L I E B E R M A N
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F O O D  P R O V I D E D  B Y  T H E  F A B U L O U S  C H A R L I E  P A L M E R
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S H O P P I N G
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A.L.C  W I T H   A  M U S T   H A V E  F U R  V E S T
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U B E R- F A S H I O N  S T Y L I S T  D E B  K E I L L O R
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