Sartorial Sisters

I have been posting all my clothing/accessory/makeup updates to...

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:32:08 -0400

I have been posting all my clothing/accessory/makeup updates to my other blog, and then I realized I should be doing this on sartorial sisters. Here is a beautiful handmade ring from etsy.com that has BOHEMIAN written all over it. I WANT. Here.

Rompers, rompers everywhere!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 09:52:40 -0400

Rompers, rompers everywhere!

Stealing Star Style: Blake Lively

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:14:10 -0400

Blake Lively by jackieheartsb featuring Forever21

I wasn’t sure about this outfit upon first glance, but it looks comfortable and age-appropriate.

(Purchasing information here.)

Working Woman (from Forever 21).

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:18:00 -0400

It’s hard to find affordable work-appropriate clothing, and even then it can be challenging to put it together into something sophisticated and cohesive.

I’ve compiled some lovely work outfits—with all the clothing, shoes and accessories from Forever 21. Impossible you say? Forever 21 may sound like the last place to find clothing for your 9-to-5, but you’ll be surprised at what I found!

Working Woman : Color, color, color.

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:13:52 -0400

Forever 21 Working Woman Set 1 by jackieheartsb on Polyvore.com

A lot of women find it difficult to incorporate color into the workplace. This tunic is just bright enough and doesn’t look garish. The matching earrings pull the whole thing together. Also, these pants are linen so you won’t melt in the summer heat.

(Click here for purchasing information.)

Working Woman : Sleek & refined

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:11:35 -0400

Forever 21 Working Woman Set 2 by jackieheartsb on Polyvore.com

Tuck in the camisole and wear the cardigan partially buttoned.

(Click here for purchasing information.)

Working Woman : Vintage Flair

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:08:56 -0400

Forever 21 Working Woman Set 3 by jackieheartsb on Polyvore.com

I love the vintage print of this dress. Wear the cardigan unbuttoned and the belt at your natural waist.

(Click here for purchasing information.)

Working Woman : Monochromatic

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:05:59 -0400

Forever 21 Working Woman Set 4 by jackieheartsb on Polyvore.com

I love the fashion-forward but still appropriate combination of a long vest with a more conservative dress.

(Click here for purchasing information.)

From Lucky Magazine:

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:59:00 -0400

Lucky Magazine: Summer Makeup for Less Than a Movie by jackieheartsb on Polyvore.com

The May 2009 issue of Lucky magazine featured their picks for makeup that costs “less than a movie.” I’ve never tried any of these, but I’ll take Lucky’’s word for it and grab a couple! I’m especially interested in the N.Y.C Sun 2 Sun bronzer: I can always use more bronzer in the summer!

(Click through to Polyvore to get direct links to the products above.)

This is awful. As a fairly universally accepted sex symbol, this...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:27:41 -0400

This is awful. As a fairly universally accepted sex symbol, this is really puzzling to me. Nothing works: not the hair, dress or shoes—and they wouldn’t work by themselves either, let alone together.

jackieheartsb: I wrote a blog post for the Tastemaker Diaries...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:18:38 -0400

jackieheartsb:

I wrote a blog post for the Tastemaker Diaries on Michelle Obama’s style and how to copy it on the cheap, although because she buys a lot of her clothing from J. Crew, it’s not exactly rocket science to replicate.

Love the argyle and full skirt combo!

I also wrote a blog yesterday for Tastemakers about the new Forever 21 plus size line. Watch for it!

jackieheartsb: I realize this isn’t a safe choice for a dress,...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:16:22 -0400

jackieheartsb:

I realize this isn’t a safe choice for a dress, but I love the sheer polka dots and the nude layer underneath. Isaac Mizrahi can do no wrong in my opinion.

Hey girls (and guys)! H&M is having some amazing sales right...

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:02:16 -0400

Hey girls (and guys)!

H&M is having some amazing sales right now. I got this dress (above) today (originally $30) for $15. I also picked up some high-waisted black skinny jeans and white skinny trousers for $15 each.

For all you men, take note: my husband Brandon got some great things as well. He found a tan jacket for 50% off, a linen shirt, a sweater and a henley.

What To Wear To: Dress Up Shorts a Tad Want to wear shorts and...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:54:26 -0400

What To Wear To: Dress Up Shorts a Tad

Want to wear shorts and not pull a Daisy Duke throwback? Stick to neutral colors, stay away from denim and you can’t go wrong with a pair of sexy—but not too sexy—sandals.

H&M black cuffed shorts
My husband’s white H&M buttondown
Old Navy gray and black studded t-strap sandals

What To Wear To: Get Away With a Weird Cut Dress This dress is...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:52:48 -0400

What To Wear To: Get Away With a Weird Cut Dress

This dress is not for the faint of heart. It’s cut to give you serious hips, and I feel somewhat Marie Antoinette-esque when I put this on…and not in the good way. Two keys to making this look: a belt and 1-inch+ heels.

Target Go International gray dress
Brown leather belt — thrifted
Nine West brown faux snakeskin print heels

What To Wear To: Get Over Your Fear of Prints This dress has a...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:49:46 -0400

What To Wear To: Get Over Your Fear of Prints

This dress has a PRINT. Not just lowercase “print.” It can’t hide, so don’t try and cover it up. I added a studded belt a la SJP in the SATC movie and some work-friendly platform peep-toes.

BCBG print dress (bought at Ross)
Target platform peep-toe heels
Studded belt

What To Wear To: Balance a Trapeze-Like Top Wearing more flowy...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:45:34 -0400

What To Wear To: Balance a Trapeze-Like Top

Wearing more flowy tops on top requires a streamlined bottom half.

Levi’s skinny jeans
DKNY top (bought at ROSS)
Target espadrille wedges

What To Wear To: Dress A Little Cheeky I’m in love with...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:39:35 -0400

What To Wear To: Dress A Little Cheeky

I’m in love with this $25 dress from H&M. I made it a little saucy with red flats and matching red sunglasses. Dressing monochromatically is difficult, but I think this worked.

H&M dress
Target red peep-toe wedges
Forever 21 sunglasses

What To Wear To: Get Away with Denim at Work Denim at work is...

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:35:12 -0400

What To Wear To: Get Away with Denim at Work

Denim at work is tricky. Even the most casual of workplaces doesn’t want rips, tears and sloppy styling all over the place. I usually wear dark wash skinny or boot-cut jeans, or my favorite, trouser/wide-leg jeans. Pair it with a dressy, work-appropriate top and you won’t get a disapproving glance all day.

Alloy 37” inseam trouser jeans
Naturalizer wedges
White buttondown with waist-tie from Ross

What To Wear To: Do Your Make-up in the Summer Most people wear...

Sat, 23 May 2009 11:59:00 -0400

What To Wear To: Do Your Make-up in the Summer

Most people wear less visible make-up in the summer. You’ve gotten a bit of sun, so gone are the heavy blushes and moisturizers of winter. But, now you have to be more mindful of SPF and make-up that won’t run down your face if you sweat.

Here are my favorite beauty items for the hottest season of them all:

Rimmel kohl eyeliner
Aveeno Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15
Bath & Body Works Cotton Blossom body cream
Rosebud Perfume Brambleberry Rose lip balm
C.O. Bigelow Mentha Lip Shine
Dove Energy Glow gradual self-tanning lotion
DiorShow mascara
Body Shop Shimmer Cube Palette 06 eyeshadow quad