Glee Character Inspiration: Quinn Fabray

We are Gleeks, and proud of it!  So, to let you know how much we enjoy the show, here is a little Glee inspiration board for you.  Ever wondered how you could dress like Quinn?  When she's not in her Cheerios uniform, Quinn Fabray has some really great style!  Her wardrobe is the most classically feminine and sweet of all, utilizing a lot of romantic florals and light, airy colors. Even when rocking the maternity gear, Quinn is one of the best-dressed at McKinley High. Here are some ways you can mimic her lovely style and get all the boys fighting for you.

 Although pretty much any dress from Anthropologie will do, this light and bright sunshine-like dress from would would surely make Quinn glow.  Pair it with a golden yellow cardigan and some cute white flats and you're sure to capture the heart of the quarterback.

Although it's rare to find Quinn in something other than a floral dress or full skirt, once in a while she does opt for slim capris and a lovely blouse. This lace, ruffled top is exactly Quinn's "casual" style, and would look great with dark rolled up jean or olive capris and her signature loose curls.

Quinn always pairs her outfits with an equally adorable pair of flats.  These, available at Zappos, are a beautiful pale yellow to add a pop of color with a sweet ruffled pattern for a head to toe girly look.

Sweet and romantic, this white eyelet number would look perfect with any of Quinn's colorful cardigans!  Quinn often wears white or light colors,  colors that typically represent purity and innocence.  What are they trying to do, trick us?  We surely remember she was pregnant.  Or maybe she just looks really good in white.

 This dress from Urban Outfitters would surely take you to the top of the pyramid.  We love it's shape and really charming colors and print.

On a trip to the mall last weekend, Jen came across this feminine dot dress from pacsun and thought it would be the perfect dress for Quinn!  It's old fashioned, feminine silouette is complemented perfectly with the light dot pattern, pretty neckline, and airy color and fabric.

These neutral colored flats are perfect for taking you from school to Glee practice and then some.  Comfy and cozy, these sweet skimmers are perfect for dressing up or down with their elegant shape and dainty ankle. strap

Spaghetti strap tops and tank dresses aren't always appropriate for high school so Quinn needs a color coordinating cardigan to cover up!  

And, finally, when her hair isn't pulled into a tight ponytail she sports long, loose blonde curls.  Although somewhat childish, she typically pins back the front of her hair with an adorable barrette, like the ones above, that coordinates perfectly with her outfits.  Or, a nice girly headband would also be appropriate.

XOXO

Jen & Saira

Color Day: Chartreuse and Raspberry

Todays color day celebrates summer with bright and fun chartreuse and romantic raspberry red.  "What the heck is chartreuse", you ask?  Well, it's a fancy little name for "yellow-green".  Not quite lime but not quite yellow, this in between shade is unique and not usually found in most weddings or general decor/wardrobes.  Most people feel this color is too bold but we'd have to disagree! This hue can easily be toned down with neutrals like taupe or white.  We suggest using this retro color in small doses and accenting it with the fresh and feminine shade of raspberry red for a cutting edge, modern, color combo for summer.  

Raspberry and Chartreuse Color Inspiration Board

Images from: neawear, ellemoss, LamaWorks, AbbaDabbaBags, Laundrymonster, ghostacademy, Elizabeth Ann Designs, It's a Jamie Thing, Southern Weddings       

XOXO,

Jen & Saira

Sex and the City Character Inspiration: Carrie Bradshaw

Today's the big day, and no, we don't mean Jen's birthday (even though it is..)!!  We mean, the big day for the Sex and the City movie and of course we have saved the best character inspiration for last!  Here is a fashion look book inspired by Sex and the City's most famous character, the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw! Carrie is the center of our Sex and the City universe, and her 6 years on the small screen have transformed her into a bona fide fashion icon. A little bit quirky, a little bit crazy, and definitely a little bit sexy, Carrie is the most daring of the group, always trying (and starting) new trends. No heel is too high for this fashionista, no trend too bizarre (she rocked a fanny pack, remember?), no flower too large... Carrie is truly a fashion legend. Here are our suggestions on how to dress up like Ms. Bradshaw aka Mrs. John Preston:

Shimmering and dramatic, this Grecian style, one-shouldered dress is something only the daring fashionista can pull of. Backless and super short, this is definitely a dress that someone with a small frame like Carrie can wear without feeling too overwhelmed. 

Carrie's nameplate necklace was her signature piece on the show, and even played a small role in the series finale. Get your own name necklace, in gold or silver, from My Name Necklace, and always stay true to yourself.

Sometimes Carrie's wardrobe can be a bit outrageous, and other times it can be drop dead sexy. To go with the latter, we suggest this fabulous sequined pencil dress by Karen Millen. Just throw on a pair of sky high heels and Mr. Big will be eating out of the palm of your hands.

We can just picture Carrie romping around Manhattan in this grey, open back playsuit by Kate Moss. With a sky high ponytail, some killer sandals, and gold bangles, our girl is ready to strut her stuff.

Of course, in order to strut your stuff then you need a pair of shoes that will live up to the hype. These Badgley Mischka sandals are outrageous and romantic, just like our leading lady, and are much more affordable than Carrie's staple Manolos.

Bonjour! Carrie was all about stripes and bows when she went to Paris a few years back, and she looked effortlessly chic. To mimic Ms. Bradshaw's Parisian style, throw on this striped mini dress available at Mod Cloth, add in a bright colorful belt, heels, a ton of bangles, and don't forget to curl your hair!

and, of course, one of Carrie's most iconic looks is her cupcake skirt worn in the opening credits. While not as poofy, this ruffled skirt by American Apparel is a bit more user friendly, and still manages to create that perfect balance of cute and crazy.

Time to get Carried away, dolls!

XOXO,

Jen & Saira