How to wear a White Blazer

How to wear a White Blazer

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HOW TO WEAR A WHITE BLAZER

I love a crisp white blazer.  It is Spring's answer to Fall's essential leather jacket. With white being a strong trend this season, the white blazer is ready for its spotlight!  White is a very elegant and timeless colour but neutral so it goes with everything.

Wear a White Blazer with gem tones, neutrals, and animal or other prints. Or Use a White Blazer to create a backdrop to showcase texture like prints, leather, rouching, and pleating.  Whether it’s for a day, work, or evening, a White Blazer can pull an outfit together. Here are my styling tips:

Play with layering and wear a tunic and skinny jeans, or colour block with a rich toned blouse and skirt. 

Pair a white blazer with a whimsical Spring dress for an effortlessly pulled-together outfit or the blazer-and-shorts look works perfectly on both petite and tall girls. The Structure of the blazer really balances the feminism, softness, and casual vibe of floral pieces. 

For those who think floral is too girly, and want to try something sexy. You can pair a white blazer with animal prints! The pure and clean white blazer makes the wild and sexy print dress so stylish. Keep the colour palette neutral, like black and white, then add a bold coloured bag to brighten up the whole look.

Instead of the usual LBD, try out a blazer and jumpsuit for your next party. The black-and-white contrast demands attention.

A white blazer looks amazing paired with pastels and pair with tough accessories for a cunning ladylike look.

A blazer can instantly add polish to a pair of jeans. Create a casual, yet sharp look with a white blazer, flared jeans, a flowy silk top, and pointy-toe pumps. Perfect for a casual work environment or your next lunch date.

Wear white on white. This is one of my favourite pairings. It looks sweet, elegant yet modern and chic.  Too scared to rock all white? Totally don’t blame you by the way – I am like a stain magnet. Go for all black topped with a white blazer instead.
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I hope these white blazer style tips have given you some inspiration! Till' next time xo

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5 Affordable Online Stores You Probably Had No Idea Existed

5 Affordable Online Stores You Probably Had No Idea Existed

The only thing that makes me happier than a Friday is a good retail therapy! And as much as I love strolling around the first floor at Maison Ogilvy or browsing the carefully curated new arrivals at HoltRenfrew.com, my monthly budget simply doesn't allow me to indulge in high-fashion and luxury items every time. But as a fashion girl, I made it my mission to remain on top of my style-game at all costs… Or in this case, at practically no cost ;) 

Piqued your curiosity just yet ? Check out the five online boutiques I simply could have never done it without…

1) TOBI

featuring the I'm Yours Sweater Crop Top, $33 and East Side Printed Neck Scarf, $30

TOBI always carries the most exciting things online and I find their style to be very reminiscent of Nasty Gal's for often, a quarter of the price. Whether it's basics, intimates, swimwear, evening-wear, ROMPERS!.. TOBI has it all and even more. The 'Sale' feature is probably my favourite as it allows me to get all the pieces I missed out on at a fraction of the price. And every career girl knows that a good sale always makes the bank account happy. Sorta… ;)

tobi.com

2) MISSGUIDED

featuring the Velvet Choker Shift Dress, $49

Missguided is such a good party brand for twenty-something ladies like myself! Their overall aesthetic channels the perfect combination of femininity, sensuality and effortless style, offering a great variety of pieces fit for a queen. Warning! If, like myself, you have a soft spot for the cool fabrics and textures of the 90's (velvet, satin, crochet and mesh that is) you might end up spending most of your days scrolling down the new arrivals and back in stock options of the moment. Most. Of. Your. Days.

Psssst! There's also a 20% discount for students in the US… #unidays

missguidedus.com

3) GO JANE

featuring the Day Date Ruffled Chambray Romper, $29

With currently up to 70% sale off sitewide, Go Jane is one of my most affordable online fashion discovery of 2016. Every since my very first order with them (a gorgeous pair of denim chunky heels) I have been completely obsessed with their weekly arrivals and their footwear shop, curating over 900 pair of pumps, boots, sandals, sneakers, flats, catering to everybody's taste and budget.

gojane.com

4) LULU'S

featuring the Ring the Bell Dark Green Crop Top, $42

I like to think that I was quite early on discovering and integrating Lulu's best sellers into my wardrobe mostly because it caters so well to my ultra feminine style and aesthetic. For almost 10 years now, Lulu's has been my go-to web destination for all-things dresses and cute accessories. As for my favourite feature from their website: the 'Back in Stock' section where they bring back all of the styles that sold out too quickly, so you can never miss out on a great #outfitgoals ;)

lulus.com

5) PIXIE MARKET

featuring the Ribbon Open Back White Tee, $78

Pixie Market is my favourite online destination for statement tops and other original pieces. I've always loved a good stand-out outfit and Pixie's allows me to innovate and get extra creative with my fashion sense. They've got a wonderful collection of fun, fearless work-appropriate shirts and blouses that make it super easy to transition from the office to happy hour in a knack. Don't go unnoticed!

pixiemarket.com

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THE WEDDING SEASON IS COMING.

THE WEDDING SEASON IS COMING.

Hi lovely people!

We may be still deep in Winter, but Spring will come very soon and so will the wedding/party time. Most weddings usually take place during Spring/Summer so it's great to already think about what you might wear if you are invited to a wedding or especially if you're getting married yourself! Organizing a wedding is a very long and expensive process, but not everyone wants to spend thousands of dollars on a wedding dress or a bridesmaid dress. If you are just going to wear this dress once in your life, you might as well save some money, but still get a wonderful dress.

I recently stumbled upon this online shop called AW Bridal and I was amazed by how many gorgeous special occasion dresses they have and how cheap they are! They offer AW wedding dresses, AW bridesmaid dresses UK, personalized gifts, accessories, etc. The whole website is really well made and full of pretty colors; I find it very easy to navigate and use. Whether you're looking for a classic Carl Bateau bridesmaid dress or something a bit edgier, I'm sure you can find the right choice for yourself on AW Bridal. It's unbelievable how much money you can save if you take a bit of time and browse through this site! If you check it out, you will see that organizing a wedding or attending one doesn't need to break the bank.

If you're like me and absolutely love tiaras, you might want to check out AW Bridal tiara choices because there are so many pretty options; and they are all so affordable! Who wouldn't want a cute tiara under $10?! AW Bridal is also a great option if you want to buy something for your loved ones and personalize it. Bridesmaid robes, bottle openers and cake knives are just some of the items you can get personalized. Such a fun idea! Personalized gifts always show a bit of extra effort you made for another person.

Add More Style to Your Personality with Trendy Fashion Accessories

Add More Style to Your Personality with Trendy Fashion Accessories

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If you love to stand out from the crowd, fashion accessories can really help you out. Being the latest craze among women, trendy fashion accessories just add up to their overall personality. Ideal to suit every outfit, a wide range of fashion accessories are available in the market today.

For fashion lovers, accessories are an integral part of their style statement. The way you pair fashion accessories just reflects your fashion sense. These are just the perfect way to showcase your style and fashion preferences.

Women just love to dress in an adorable way and fashion accessories can add glamorous touch to their look. Whether you are going for a party, office or anywhere else, you can always go for complementing fashion accessories that would just accentuate your overall appeal.

The vibrancy of fashion accessories gives a finishing touch to your attire. With a wide array of fashion items available in the market, you have the chance to complement different accessories with their outfits. Moreover, it gives you an excellent opportunity to create your own style statement that would surely make you look unique from others.

As women of all age group love to be in fashion, multiple options are available to cater to their varied tastes and preferences. Some of the popular fashion accessories include earrings, bracelets, brooches, pins, pendants, rings, cufflinks, bangles, necklaces, etc. Fashion accessories just rejuvenate the simple look and turn it into a gorgeous one.

Fashion jewelry is one of the most popular fashion accessories that every woman loves to wear. Since olden times, women have fascination for different kinds of fashion jewelry to beautify their look. The perfect way to enhance your beauty, fashion jewelry items are the most preferred choices of women to flaunt their unique style.

Available in plethora of designs and flamboyant colors, these fashion accessories are the perfect way to add grace yet modern look to your appearance. Manufactured using less expensive materials like glass, wood, leather, sterling silver, plastic and various imitation stones, fashion jewelry is ideal to match your innovative style statement.

Brooches and pins are other very popular fashion accessories among women and men as well. These are something that one would surely find in the wardrobe of a woman. Beautifully designed using gold, silver and sparkling gemstones, these fashion accessories just enhance the beauty of the attire you wear.

For youngsters with funky and cool fashion sense dog tag is an amazing fashion accessory that they love to wear. Although it was used as an identification tag earlier, but today it is looked upon as a stylish fashion accessory to get a trendy and smart look. Available in variety of designs and materials, you have endless options to match your style.

Being a true blend of style and class, fashion accessories are the perfect way to enhance your beauty and style statement. With such captivating patterns, designs and colors, fashion lovers have a lot to experiment and set a new style.

There are manufacturers and suppliers who offer an extensive range of the most sought after fashion accessories. You can even do an online search to find out reputable sellers of fashion accessories and just go through their websites. Further, you can pick up items that perfectly match up to your preferences. However, when you shop online for fashion accessories you have the option to compare items on the basis of designs, quality, colors and prices.                

Halfstack Fall Issue Sneak Peeks: Meet Elizabeth Lyons

Halfstack Fall Issue Sneak Peeks: Meet Elizabeth Lyons

Written by: Jennifer Lezan as featured in Halfstack's Fall Issue

She’s the All American girl. A gorgeous, sweet and funny young lady with an infectious laugh that is sure to win the hearts of many. On top of that, the girl can sing. It’s no surprise that The Country Music Association dubbed Elizabeth Lyons an artist to watch this year. Her ITunes chart topping single “Party Rules” has been on the new and noteworthy page and has been bumping in many a country girl’s jeep all summer long. As a Chicago native, she’s a country singer with a city girl heart. Halfstack had the opportunity to meet Elizabeth at The Windy City BBQ and she graciously took some time to complete an interview with us.  Read on to learn more about the country music scene’s sweetheart: Elizabeth Lyons.

Q&A

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself, how you started and what inspired you to chase your country star dreams?

I love to laugh, make people smile and give big hugs! I have been in 18 musical theatre productions. I have always loved singing & dancing & piano & music! My parents said your college education comes before the country star music dream & said I could go to Nashville and pursue my country star dreams but only if I attended college while pursuing the dream. I am thankful for their strong belief in education. I'm proud to say I did it: pursued music dream & graduated from Vanderbilt University a year ago...sometimes I forget I have a degree in film. Until someone asks me about movies then I won't stop talking about classic Hollywood films or Rom Coms....or I decide to make a funny video at Wal-Mart in between a radio interview or boating with my family just because its what I love to do. My sisters and I used to make music videos, a very different experience than when I made my first music video. I went from dancing in my sisters room to dancing in a field with one of the best directors (Mason Dixon) in country music. Traveling to do a tour in the Midwest the day the music video charted #8 on iTunes Country Music Video Charts & #18 on All-Genre was the best way to celebrate as I'm from the Midwest!

People question the Midwest for being country: "those fly over states" Jason Aldean sings about are some of the top corn producing agricultural states in the world- some of the best soil/ or in the words of FGL: Dirt ! Recently announced Garth Brooks will open his tour in Chicago: 5 sold out shows- so I know country is alive and well in the heartland of America. Country became a part of my heart and soul spending every childhood summer in Northern Iowa: picking strawberries in my bikini, fishing for cat fish with my Grandpa, and making strawberry jam with my Grandma.

While I love the country, I'm also a city girl who loves to meticulously read menus at restaurants and window shop... Always on the search for good shoes and anything sparkly, diamonds, cheetah, or leather. I always try and look my best but my sorority sister and I used to laugh I usually look horrible when I see my crush! I always had a position in my sorority house but never wore their shirts because I'd rather wear a cute dress. Greek life definitely helped me get my first album (co-wrote all 6 songs EP) to chart #42 on iTunes Country Album Charts and All Time Bestsellers Albums Under $8 for months & #10 on Billboard Heatseekers East North Central. To celebrate I went and got some corn bread and made my Rice Krispie treats (which are the best! I swear a full stick of butter is the key).

I made 50 batches for all the radio stations I visited driving over 9500 miles this summer I was reminded how much I love to sing to the Spice Girls Notorious BIG Dixie Chicks and Rolling Stones. All the driving was worth it because I got to meet all kinds of people and the song has charted #87 on media base and #96 on music Row.

Check Elizabeth Lyons out online:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/elizabeth-lyons-ep/id572518758
Web: www.elizabethlyonsmusic.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ElizabethLyonsMusic


For the full article, check back Wednesday Sept. 17, 2014 to read the complete story in Halfstack’s Fall 2014 Issue. You can download the latest copy of the magazine at: www.issuu.com/halfstackmag