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"Wearable Friday" [What To Wear]

2014-03-14T09:05:00.001-04:00

Hey everyone, it’s Friday again and we have a new challenge for you, Cardigans. Yes, I know most of us have only one or two cardigans in our wardrobe and we are perfectly fine with that. But I believe the reasons for that is because we don’t really know what to do with our cardigans and let’s be honest we feel that only grandmas should wear them. So, I have taken this as a challenge to prove to you that cardigans should not only be a staple in your wardrobe but also very fashionable.

I think the best way for me to get you on board with Cardigans is to start off with the boyfriend style. These oversize chunk knit tops are my favorite. Truth be told there is nothing more fun than “borrowing” items from your boo, so find his deep V-neck cardigan or his button down version with two pockets in the front. Pair it with a white tee and jeans for a great relax and comfy casual weekend look.

Another way to style your cardigan is with a layered look.

Take a long cardigan wear it under a cropped jacket for a great winter trend. As a corporate look, take that same long length cardigan add with a button down shirt, a form fitting skirt and a thin belt. Now, if you switch out the long cardigan with a button up cardigan and switch the form fitting skirt with a form fitting cropped slacks you can have a nice preppy look. As you can see I can go on and on. There are now some many styles out there, color ones, floor length cardigan, you can also accessories your cardigan.

So, give a cardigan a try. It just might surprise you.

"DinaBella's 2014 Oscar Picks"

2014-03-03T08:41:00.000-05:00

Lupita Nyongo is breath taking in Prada. It’s the first time we have seen her in a flowing dress and as always she gets it right.

We love Kate Hudson in this Versace gown. Kate rocked it in this figure hugging statuesque gown.

Chariize Theron looks stunning in this Christian Dior gown. We should give her a Fashion Award for taking a chance and wearing black on the Oscar Red Carpet. Its rear and she got it right.

Sandra Bullock looked amazing in Alexandra McQueen. So regal…

Porita de Rossi looked like the Ice Queen in this Naeem Khan gown. We say well done Porita.

These are our picks… who was your favorite of the night?

"Wearable Friday" [What to Wear]

2014-02-28T10:01:00.000-05:00

All of our fashion lives we have heard stories about Dior’s A-line dress. We learned how it was born in 1955 after the restrictions of military and civilian uniforms. We also learned how it changed the fashion world from cinched waist and accentuated hips to fitted bodice plus, undefined waist with a pleated skirt. The greatest thing about Dior’s A-line dress creation is that it was made for just about every body shape.

Not only is it a perfect dress for women with Straight, Pear, Hourglass and Diamond Shape, it is a great “go-to” apparel item. A-line dress is perfect for work, dinner parties, date night or a casual day hanging with some friends.

You can wear an A-line dress several different ways. At work try a blazer with you’re a-line dress. A tailored blazer will give you the sleek but sharp look you’re looking for, but let’s have some fun styling it up. Instead of a simple black dress try a floral print with a black blazer or if simple is your thing stay with the black dress and jazz it up with some colorful tights.

Another way to really style up you’re a-line dress is with an accessory statement piece. Wear a chunky necklace or a colorful belt or knee high boots. If you want a different look buy a strap scoop neck a-line dress add a turtle neck shirt with a string pearl necklace. It’s a fun and cute look.

So give this wearable a try :)

Lady Like A-Line Dress $19.80

Adventurer A-Line Dress $22.80

Sweetest Rose A-Line Dress $22.80

Ornate A-Line Dress $24.80