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.

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

Outfit sneak preview! I dug my grandmother’s scarf out of...

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:10:04 -0400

Outfit sneak preview! I dug my grandmother’s scarf out of the closet and parted my hair in the middle—I’m feeling very 70’s as a result.

Check out my recent blog post on the Tastemaker Diaries about...

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:06:41 -0400

Check out my recent blog post on the Tastemaker Diaries about the new Matthew Williamson for H&M line.

jackieheartsb: Brandon and I with Tanya and Kevin at his...

Sun, 17 May 2009 19:57:21 -0400

jackieheartsb:

Brandon and I with Tanya and Kevin at his graduation party at the Pearl Spa. We had a wonderful time!

I’m wearing:

Isaac Mizrahi for Target print dress

Thrifted black belt

Target red peeptoe wedges

Brandon is wearing:

Gap jeans

H&M buttondown

H&M skinny tie

H&M blazer

My Spring H&M Picks Leopard print 50’s-style...

Sat, 16 May 2009 21:34:31 -0400

My Spring H&M Picks

Leopard print 50’s-style dress

Another of my favorites: would have bought this and the red-and-white dress, but have no discernable closet space at the moment. This dress ran small (had to go up a size bigger than normal), but it’s fun, flirty and would look great with red shoes.

My Spring H&M Picks Matthew Williamson for H&M tunic...

Sat, 16 May 2009 21:33:17 -0400

My Spring H&M Picks

Matthew Williamson for H&M tunic dress

This dress was way overpriced—$80. But, as you can see, I felt good in it and liked the cheery bird print.

My Spring H&M Picks Paisley-print dropwaist-tie...

Sat, 16 May 2009 21:32:11 -0400

My Spring H&M Picks

Paisley-print dropwaist-tie dress

Adorable and casual enough to wear almost anywhere, but easy to dress up too.

My Spring H&M Picks Red-and-white striped 50’s-style...

Sat, 16 May 2009 21:31:12 -0400

My Spring H&M Picks

Red-and-white striped 50’s-style dress

This was my favorite thing in the store and only $25. Fit me like a glove and was super-flattering, with a full skirt and fitted waist.