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Hello! Are you guys surprised to see me back so soon? I certainly am.

April is fast approaching and I already have a feeling that I'm going to be so bogged down with work for the next few weeks that I am actually cringing just thinking about it...

So here's the deal.

I'll be doing a series of "reviews" on some of the Fall 2013 ready-to-wear collections that I found captivating and just overall very inspiring. As always, I would LOVE to hear about the collections you guys fell in love with or even collections that didn't particularly meet your standards.

If you'd like to see the full Style.com review (ahem, it's okay, I won't be offended), click on this link!

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My favorite part of this garment is probably the sheer lace detailing on the side of the leather pencil skirt as well as on the collarbone/shoulder area. It's such a nice touch to the sheer blouse and almost has the illusion of an off-the-shoulder vibe.

Absolutely brilliant to have a bit of skin showing on the side of the skirt. It's feminine and sexy but subtle and the leather just adds the right amount of toughness to balance that out.

and oh, let's not even get into the shoes. How perfect.

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This look has more structural elements than the first one and is very streamlined as well as clean-cut. I love that the focal point is the lace at her waist area and the lower neckline showcases a healthy amount of cleavage without being overly provocative.

Great piece that incorporated the whole gradient lace effect that was seen in quite a few Spring 2013 couture collections like Elie Saab and Valentino.

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Gorgeous high neck piece frames her face perfectly. There's so much fluidity in this garment that it looks as though the fabric might just dissolve into a pool. I love it.

Did anyone else notice the shape of the armholes? I can't express how much I love them. It was cut just enough to cover the top portion of the shoulders, making the arms look slim and oh so elegant.

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Long fitted dresses aren't really my cookie of choice BUT this one is quite fun to look at because of the whimsical polka dots and the translucent fabrics. The only thing I don't like about this is how prominent her shoulders look. It might be because of where the fabric was placed but eh.

What really caught my eye was the two sheer portions running down her legs. It gave the illusion of a shorter dress with the solid black velvet and just enough leg to cut the otherwise "vampy" feel.

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I wouldn't say that this is the most innovative dress in the world but the color is what drew me to this. The different shades of blue added to the textural nature of this dress and it's so vibrant that I'm tempted to mark it off as a Spring/Summer piece.

But it's not.

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As with at least 50% of my posts, inspiration strikes most when I'm shopping. Forever21 is probably the place to go if you want to buy trendy and kind of inexpensive clothes. So, while I was browsing through the sale section, I found this really sheer maxi dress with no slip underneath and thought, how would anyone wear this without flashing their goodies to the entire population?

Here is where the second wardrobe tip comes in and it branches off of the first one, which was versatility.

LAYERING.

Holy smokes, how many times have you heard someone say "this piece is great for layering" or "I would love to layer this over this"?? Probably more times than you can count with your fingers AND toes.

But layering truly is a way to take pieces in your closet that have been worn to death and turn them into fresh new outfits. It's wicked useful, especially if you're low on money but still want to have fun with styling and creating different ensembles.

The whole concept of layering is probably best used during the Fall and Winter when you want to stay toasty and warm but not look like an oversized marshmallow that's about to combust (You know...those 50 lb jackets that your mom used to force you to wear when you wanted to go play in the snow for fear of catching some deadly cold).

BUT, that totally doesn't mean you can't layer in the warmer months.

To layer in Spring and Summer months, simply use lighter fabrics. Tada.

ANYWAY. Let's get back to what I was saying earlier.

SHEER MAXI DRESSES.
- Awesome for summer because it's freaking hot enough to melt your skin off. But let's keep it classy by wearing a bodycon dress underneath. I especially recommend ones that are strapless just because I think the silhouette looks better but if you're not comfortable with that, then, of course, wear one with straps!

- Wearing a bodycon dress means you can accentuate your figure AND play around with patterns.

- Some maxi dresses can be very flowy and shapeless so by wearing something that really cinches you in, your figure won't be lost. Let's say you are absolutely worried about the dress being TOO wide...wear a belt!

- If you aren't normally comfortable wearing bold patterns or just think it's too much, then wearing it underneath a sheer dress can help tone it down.

Here is an example! (Just for the purpose of visuals, I'll be using all F21 products but you can get things like this virtually anywhere now.)

Polka Dot Sweetheart Dress

PLUS

Sheer Lace Back Maxi Dress

BODYCON DRESSES
- Ok, scenario #2: You have a crap load of bodycon dresses in all colors and patterns. You're going out. It's girls' night. It's a little breezy but you really don't want to wear anything heavy like a blazer or cardigan. What to do?

- Grab a sheer sleeveless shirt dress or just a shirt tunic and play around with complementary patterns and different hues.

- This can be an alternative to an oversized sweater, which is what I would opt for if it was a winter look.

- If it gets warmer somehow later in the evening, the shirt is sheer and light enough to just stuff it back into your purse or clutch. Easy!

Example time!

Strapless Bandage Dress

PLUS

Geo Print Trapeze Tunic

OPEN BACKS/TULIP BACKS/LACE BACKS
- Summer time is the time for see-through, cropped clothes. I get it. I'm guessing for most of those tops, people like to style it with bandeaus or bustiers or just plain tank tops. Cool.

- But another fun way you can wear them is by layering them over a romper/jumpsuit/playsuit, whatever you call them!

- I especially love wearing cropped shirts over dresses or in this case, rompers for movie dates because it gets cold in there but wearing a sweater is a little impractical if you plan on being outdoors afterward.

- By wearing a romper in a fun floral print or maybe even just a simple polka dot print, you can show off the print AND the back design of the top you're wearing without revealing any excess skin.

For example...

Polka Dot Print Romper

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Dotted Swiss Tulip Back Top

OR

Double Bow Back Tank

OR

Lace Back Trapeze Tank

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Last thing before I go! These tips can be used for other pieces as well. If you're going to the beach and you want to wear your bathing suit ahead of time, an open back shirt plus some denim shorts and you are good to go!

Bodycon skirts are also amazing for layering. Try wearing them under a shorter but fuller skirt! It has a peplum-esque effect!

You get the point.

Well that's all I've got for today. I hope you enjoyed reading it, as always :)


Until next or whenever,
{kissies}
~Jenn
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Do the Cheetah Girls sound familiar?

Well whether you used to watch them or your kids watched them, Adrienne Bailon, one of the Cheetah-licious Girls, pulled a bad warddrobe choice a few months ago.

During the Escape to Total Rewards event in New York, she walked out with a see-through black and champagne dress.



The first thing I noticed about this dress was her out-in-the-open butt.

It wasn't until the end when I saw that there was a ball of fabric bunched in the front where her nether regions were.

Suffice it to say, other than the leather jacket, I hated this outfit. I can't even comprehend the thought process behind her reasoning for wearing it to a public event. Or any event at all.



Okay, I can understand wanting a little attention.

Maybe she truly loves that dress.

But there are so many things she could have worn to prevent that ...naked look.

#1: Wear nude colored boy shorts.

#2: Wear a skin-colored slip.

#3: Wanna be sexy? Wear a lace skin-colored slip.

There is nothing attractive or good looking about a dress that shows too much.

What do you guys think? Let me know! And if you want to see the post, click here.


Until next,
{kissy faces}
~Jenn
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What are your favorite clothes to wear this spring?

Chiffon and sheer clothing seems to be the #1 trend/hype right now but I'm more into the cropped versions (they look cuter with skirts peeping out underneath!).

Check out my polyvore: http://asmallbit.polyvore.com

Here are some outfits I would LOVE to add to my wardrobe.

Favorite Looks for Spring

Favorite Looks for Spring by asmallbit featuring a slouch beanie hat

Monki vintage top
€30 - monki.com

Oska circle top
£49 - julesb.co.uk

Balmain scoop neck shirt
€276 - shopmrsh.com

Plein Sud Jeanius silk skirt
€259 - jades24.com

Cacharel rose skirt
$350 - stylebop.com

J brand shorts
£106 - farfetch.com

Wedge heel shoes
envishoes.com

H&M flat heel shoes
£15 - hm.com

Pratesi back pack bag
$498 - forzieri.com

Astley Clarke stack rings jewelry
$180 - astleyclarke.com

AllSaints slouch beanie hat
$55 - allsaints.com

Monki plastic shades
€10 - monki.com


With the weekend weather reaching up to 80 something degrees, I am definitely 100% ready for spring and summer! What about you?


Until next time,
{kissy faces}
~Jenn
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