How to Wear #2: The Messy Journalist

The modern version of the messy journalist is vey stylish and usually includes, colored blazers, top knot buns, wavy hair, ankle boots, striped shirts-it's a long list. Whether you want that preppy look, teased and tousled look, or maybe your a writer, here's how to wear it...


Look one: (shopping uptown)

wear it with a pastel jacket,
abercrombie.com "Stephanie Blazer" $79.50

Get a bright polo,
hollisterco.com "Crescent Bay" $17.70

a striped pencil skirt,
         wetseal.com "StripeBelted Pencil Skirt" $10.00

some black flats,
samedelman.com "Beatrix" $150.00

pair with a Chanel cross body,

and finish off with a fishtail braid.
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Look two: (out at the cafe)

Pair a striped shirt,
abercrombie.com "madeline" $13.90

with a colorful blazer,
Forever21.com "Open cutaway jacket" $27.80

add some neutral crop jeans,
delias.com "super -skinny color ankle crop $39.50

plus nude shoes,
  samedelman.com "Orly" $120.00

and a top-knot bun to top it all off.
             Learn how to do at  http://www.hairstylestars.com/prom-hairstyles-for-2012-high-buns/

Trend Inspiration #1: Frilly Flowers

I don't know if you've been seeing all of those flower headbands, necklaces, rings, shoes, etc. I love flowers so I'm definitely a fan of the flowers on accessories, and clothes. They instantly girlify and frill up any outfit and are perfect for spring and summer.

INSPIRATION:

TREND:

The flower flips flops are from at style & co. The headband is available at Charming Charlie's. The earrings and ring are available at forever 21 or forever21.com

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