Steal Her Look For Less: Hot Pink Clutch

  

Celebrities everywhere have been punching up their spring and summer looks with a fabulous accessory choice: A Hot Pink Clutch. Since it's pretty well known that I love anything pink - I am super excited about trying this trend out. With color all the rage for the past few seasons you can pair this handbag with ANY outfit and it would look amazing. I've got some celebrity choices to give you a few pointers and of course some affordable options for you to try!

Two of my style icons, Diane Kruger and Olivia Palermo, definitely proved that pink and other colors are a must combo. While Diane paired hers with a lace Vionnet dress for a Paris celebration, Olivia went bright color blocking with her tangerine Victoria Beckham dress (look familiar?) The color just pops on both outfits! Glee's resident germ-a-phob counselor Jayma Mays paired her Rebecca Minkoff clutch with a striped sparkling Reem Acra cocktail dress showing that hot pink is totally appropriate for a formal function. Try it at your next summer wedding! And finally one look I can't wait to try - Hot Pink with Neutrals (well I guess I already tried this!) Actress Michelle Monaghan let her handbag shine while attending a dinner in honor of Tory Burch. She paired the designer's Quinn dress with nude Christian Louboutin pumps and fuss free curly hair. All around love.

Here are some options for you to try! For more ideas I'd pair one of the textured clutches with a plain LBD or LWD. I've got tons of weddings and showers to go to this summer/fall. Hopefully I'll be able to do this more than once for a fresh look! p.s. if you want Olivia Palermo's exact clutch it's the Sondra Roberts' one from Nordstrom! :) Happy Trending!

all images via People

Go Shopping: Janie Bryant's Mad Men Collection for Banana Republic



Yes, Yes, YES!! I could not be more excited or thrilled for this! Here's a first look at Janie Bryant's new Mad Men inspired capsule collection! As we all know I have a slight obsession with things Mad Men (here and here) as well as a hardcore twitter following of Janie (one of my Twitter convos with her started here) Whether you identify more with Peggy, Joan or Betty [yes please!] you won't be disappointed with the pieces in this collection. These images are filled with amazing printed shift dresses, fabulous pants and full skirts. All that's missing is your martini glass and your lit cigarette. Oh and don't worry dapper men! There are sexy suits and sweater options for you too! Let's take a peek:

I am gushing over these two looks and need them immediately. It's everything I love about 60's fashion. The silhouettes, the pants, the lace. And I love how she puts her modern twist on it by incorporating leopard into the shoes, bag and jacket. Pure Pure Genius. I bow down to you JB.

Another fabulous pairing. I'm guessing Joan and Peggy. The gloves and the headscarf are a fabulous nod to the era while the two piece suit in [guessing again] wool keeps it fresh. Also more leopard and a great use of color and lace for the 2nd style. It's just the right amount of everything.

I so wish that my husband could dress like this everyday! That sweater with the rolled up sleeves, tailored pants and shirt is practically making me drool. And of course it wouldn't be Mad Men without a gorgeous 3 piece suit and a masculine hat to top off the look.

The collection hits stores on August 11th with a Facebook pre-order on the 10th. Janie told magazine InStyle that she hopes the collection is about "bringing a dressed up look to American style for the modern man and woman" I'll tell you one thing: With items like this in my closet I'd want to dress up every day. What do you think of the collection? Any pieces you would sport? See more images over at InStyle's site here

all images via InStyle

I Tried It: Reader Edition

Hi Lovelies! I know how much I love to share with you when I try something new but it makes me even more excited when YOU try something you have seen featured on BAD! So for today's post I am showcasing two readers who sent me pics of new trends they decided to try!

First up is Witty Whit from San Fransico (You may remember her from when I Guest Posted for her blog a few weeks back). She doubled the trends for her bachelorette party in Vegas this past weekend (hate I missed it!) trying both Ombré Nail Polish and Hot Pink Lipstick.

Whit trying Ombré pink nails and Hot Pink lipstick [Note she couldn't find Spellbound so she used Siren instead] You look fabulous Whit!

Next up is another BAD reader Brittany. She lives in Colorado and was inspired by my first outfit post where I paired a long maxi skirt with a plain white tee and jazzed it up with accessories. Here's Britt's take on it:

Britt was excited to pair her flowing skirt with a simple white tee. She also layered on some necklaces and stacked a few bracelets on her wrist for perfect accessory choices. Guess what else she's wearing...?Sole Society shoes in the Libby style. In her words "The Best!" Great minds think alike! :)

Thanks so much to these ladies for sharing their style with me! Have you tried something out that you've seen on BAD - send me a quick photo and I'd love to feature you on the blog! bedazzlesafterdark@gmail.com Don't be shy! Happy Tuesday everyone!!