doing it right: star street style

While Ms. Theron was out gallivanting with Sean Penn and picking up sbux, I couldn't help but die over her killer street style and even more noticeably, that crazy/sexy/cool hair flip/curl thing. 

As a gal who chopped off all her locks in lieu of Charlize's amazing Oscar 'do circa February of '13, and as a gal who is currently playing with growing it out a bit (as it seems Ms. Theron is, too), this simple roller or curling iron trick is definitely going in my limited hairstyle tool kit. #pixieproblems

Honorable mention of the week: Reese Witherspoon and her pink sweater. Really I just love everything about her and her street style is always im-pec-uh-ble. Also, um, the way she is wearing that solid gold cuff is insanely genius and of course it fits just right over her sweater. Plus one for her wardrobe staple Reed Krakoff bag.

Why I love them both: menswear. I will probably be rocking a plaid button down + sweater tomorrow, and when my hair grows out again I'll finally be able to wear my fedora a little better. Also, wayfarers. Always wayfarers.

gettin' strappy.

So, I was walking around downtown and I was surprised to see a major lack in high-heeled ladies walking the streets. (Sensible is chic!) Flats of all shapes and sizes dominated the sidewalks, but if I had to pick my favorites, I'd say that ankle-strapped flats are not only a perfect wardrobe staple, but they are versatile to any personality & style.

Whether you change into flats to do your commuting or rock 'em all day long, stay comfy & stay cute in flats with an ankle cuff. I personally love the cuffs that double as jewelry / accessories - chains, metallics, and spikes. Besides, this footwear (especially the closed-toe options) transitions into your fall wardrobe quite smoothly.

Here is my round-up of five ankle cuff options under $50! Oh, oh, oh! Aaaand, I had to include a splurge / inspiration pick. Scroll down to see those beauts.

1. MIA "Ashley" Flat, Nordstrom.
2. FLOCK Leather Sandals, ASOS, $25.46.
3. Tildon "Aubree" Flat, Nordstrom, $49.95.
4. "Piper" by Tommy Hilfiger, Piperlime, $49.99.
5. Ballerina with ankle strap, ZARA, $29.99.


MUSE: Druide Spiked Patent Flat Sandal, Christian Louboutin, Neiman Marcus, $995.

 

Ta-da! Aren't they beautiful? Spiked, so stream-lined, so punk, so princess. So it girl. Alas, this it girl will just have to keep dreamin'...


Until next time, loves!