MAMA'S FASHION 2.0

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T.D.D. STYLE FILES | Celebrate Your Mama By Recycling Fashion Pieces From Her Youth

Mother's Day is just around the corner (this Sunday, May 10th!) and this got us thinking about the mother figures in our lives, and what they might have been like as a teen or twenty-something. What did they wear? Where did they hang out? What inspired them? We thought a fun way to tie-in celebrating mamas everywhere would be digging into their long-unworn chest of clothes in storage somewhere, giving vintage a much more personal touch than that perfectly worn-in 80s concert t-shirt you found at the Melrose Trading Post.

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LOOK No. 1 «« Recycle, Reuse, Reimagine »»

Vintage can be such a fun way to find original items and mix up your look with a style accent that will be truly unique – practically no chance of accidentally outfit-twinning with someone (#awkward). But even better, there have been some seriously awesome fashion trends over the decades that are too good to let lie in the past. It's fun to imagine what your mom might have worn as a college student hanging out on campus, or as a young adult hitting the road with friends for a road trip. Each truly vintage item carries a long story with it and when you reimagine it and show it off in an outfit today you get to be part of that story too.

IN THIS LOOK
Pants | Vintage | Enid & Edgar
Top | Vintage | Enid & Edgar
Sandals | Steve Madden | Similar Style (*Original style is Bethany)
Watch | Vintage Timex | Similar Style
Sunglasses | Coach | Similar Style (*Original item no longer available)
Book | The Awakening by Kate Chopin | Paperback (Originally published in 1899) 
Book | Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger | Paperback (Originally published in 1961)

COLLEGIATE COOL

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T.D.D. STYLE FILES | Trend Watch: Shirts Under Dresses
Working girls are always looking for quick and fun ways to mix up their professional style without always pulling out the plastic for new outfits. One easy and unique style trend that has been catching our attention – as seen by trendsetters such as Victoria Beckham, Princess Kate, Pippa Middleton, Emma Stone, and many others, – is layering a collared blouse/button-up with a tailored dress, two basic wardrobe items that most women already have in their closets.

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LOOK No. 1  «« Collegiate Cool »»
To play around with the collared shirt under a dress trend we chose a structured, classic lines dress over a lightweight blouse using the contrast between the fabric weights to allow each to still stand out. We stuck with the white and black and neutrals color scheme to keep the overall look professional and classy. The nude pumps, light turquoise gem ring, and diamond stud earrings were selected to dress up the look and pull away from the uniform undertones. One of our favorite details is the stitching on the collar of the shirt – it adds nice definition to the layered collar trend being highlighted and nostalgically draws out thoughts of school uniform in the 1930s. 

*Outfit details below.

IN THIS LOOK 
Dress | Madewell | The Anywhere Dress
Blouse | Vintage | Similar Item (Original item no longer available)
Shoes | Steve Madden | Proto Pump (Nude)
Sunglasses | Ray Bans | Original Wayfarer
Purse | Marc Jacobs | Too Hot To Handle Hobo
Tablet Case | West Elm | Leather Zipper Pouch
Nail Polish | O.P.I. | Lincoln Park After Dark

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INSPIRATION FOR THE LOOK

Victoria Beckham

Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (aka, Princess Kate, Kate Middleton)

Pippa Middleton

Emma Stone

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IT'S BEEN A WHILE... WE MISSED YOU ALL!

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T.D.D. STYLE FILES | Fall Fashion Frenzy

Like most fashionistas we rejoice in the onset of fall. Seasonal winds bring an onslaught of many little things that make us grin: PSLs, denim anything and everything, leather boots, apple-picking season, autumn hues, chunky knits, and the list goes on...

On the fashion side of things, we have always loved fall styles best. The seasonal colors that accent our wardrobes make us feel warm and comfy: burnt orange, candy apple red, mustard yellow, brown rust, poppy gold. We get to dig into the depths of our closets and bring front and center once again old favorites (Frye boots, Polo sweaters). And of course it means layers. Lots of them. 

Unfortunately, fall has eluded L.A., as of yet, leaving us in a seasonal purgatory somewhere between summer and the promise of fall. Some days we are in denial that it is still 82 degrees and sundress-weather and we will wear our boots and flannels and scarves anyways – because it's mid-October and we should be allowed to do so (even if it means being uncomfortably warm and impractical all day).

In an effort to navigate dressing for this unseasonable weather, we've compiled a little impromptu style guide for our fellow SoCal gals - inclusive of special occasions and everyday wear. We've coupled the comforts of fall styles with the ease and informality of end-of-summer to create two unique looks sure to help you stand out at your next get together.

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