White (Blazers!) After Labor Day

It seems as if the old fashion rule “no white after Labor Day” has officially been thrown out the window! We’ve covered a few of the big fall trends already, but another interesting one is white blazers. Check out how we’ve styled our favorite ones, below:

Some inspiration from the fall 2013 Calvin Klein RTW show

Blazer- BCBG sz XS $56

Sweater- Valentino sz S $120

Cobalt Jeans- Gap sz 8 $16

Booties- Blair sz 8.5 $16

We love the contrast of the white blazer with a leopard print sweater!

Leather Jacket- Illia sz S $280

Plaid Blouse- Caslon sz 8 $20

Brocade Skirt- BB Dakota sz 4 $12

Belt- $20

Necklace- Betsey Johnson $32

Suede Heels- Sacha London sz 7 $48

Not convinced yet? Start out with an off white jacket or blazer like this great leather one by Illia!

Jacket- YaYa sz XS $88

Blouse- Rachel Roy sz S $20

Skirt- Pure DKNY sz 10 $48

Necklace- $3

Scarf- Made of Me $16

Boots- Franco Barbieri sz 9 $32

Pair your white jacket with jewel tones like green and navy for a look that pops.

Blazer- Central Park West sz S $88

Blouse- Joan Leslie sz M/L $16

Jeans- Cheap Monday sz 27/28 $36

Lace Up Heels- Sam Edelman sz 7 $48

Necklace- Danielle Stevens $28

Cuff the sleeves of your white blazer with a printed blouse for a unique look.

What do you think, will you be trying out the white blazer trend this fall?

Love,

The Girls at Designer Renaissance

Nashville Fashion Week 2013: What to Wear

Nashville Fashion Week is next week!  Now if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, don’t worry!  There are still tickets available and you can buy week passes or just pick the nights you can make it here.  So, we’ve got tickets, but what to wear?!?!?  We are all scrambling around, just like you, trying to figure out what we will wear to wow photographers and fellow attendees.  Who doesn’t want to be in a Street Fashion blog??  Here are few cute looks and tips to get you through a few nights of fashion week!

Here is a chic look any of us can do: Mix 1 part dark skinny jean with a saucy top and then slather on some sparkling, edgy necklaces and you’ve got yourself a recipe for fab!

Seven (jeans): $5.00, No Label (top): $20.00, Rachel Rachel Roy (shoes): $68.00,

Necklaces: $16.00, $20.00, $28.00

No, you can never go wrong with sequins and sparkles.  Incorporate sequins, leather, and animal print and you’ll be looking even fabber than ever before!

Robert Rodriguez (cardigan): $68.00, BCBG (blouse): $32.00, Muubaa (shorts): $88.00,

Brian Atwood (shoes): $60.00, Necklace: $24.o0

Edge up a knee length dress with some studs and a pop of color on your feet!  And if you must wear a solid dress try to find one with some texture, like this lace one.

Jovani (blazer): $140.00, Abs (dress): $40.00, Miu Miu (shoes): $360.00, Necklace: $24.00

Now if you want to look the fabulest, you must be BOLD!  Pair  graphic prints together with bright colors and you are sure to stand out all night long.

BCBG (dress): $125.00, Liberty of London (scarf): $28.00, YSL (shoes): $400.00,

Coldwater Creek (necklace): $24.00

Go have some fun in your closet; I’m sure you have something to wow us with!  And if you need anything you just come by and we’ll fix you up to look like a model hot off the runway!

Love,

The Girls at Designer Renaissance