Sherri Hill: September 2009 Archives
Recently, we gave you the full rundown on the Angelina Jolie-esque Siren's Guide to Dressing for Homecoming. Not totally the look that you're going for? Don't worry; we here at TIZA know the importance of individualizing your style - which is why we're providing advice for girls of all different aesthetic preferences. Now, get ready for our latest installation on....
ROCK'N'ROLL CHIC, HOMECOMING STYLE
Maybe you are not the kind of girl who is into dresses involving too many sparkles, chiffon layers, or even pink frills. That is okay. There are still many options for you. Case in point: Kristen Stewart, the 19-year-old Twilight star, may portray your everyday jeans-wearing, fleece-ridden, Vampire-smitten teen in the wildly popular film series -- but in real life, the California native has a definite hard-rock edge to her look. She's proven herself the master of adding a personalized tough-girl touch to some of her red-carpet party-dress looks. (See above.) But even this style doesn't require a hard-ass sensibility or a bad attitude: it's all about balancing the balancing the soft and hard elements.. Even a super-feminine dress (short usually works best, in this case, and beading, bright colors, and bold patterns are good too) can be tempered by pairing it with an artfully tousled mane, as well as angular or contrasting shoes and accessories. A leather biker jacket (which, by the way, goes with basically everything) and thick layer of black eyeliner never hurt either. Of course, the primary goal here? Be yourself, experiment, and don't forget that even punk-rock girls are allowed to have a little fun.
**Click on the links for some inspiration from TIZA
ROCK'N'ROLL CHIC, HOMECOMING STYLE
Maybe you are not the kind of girl who is into dresses involving too many sparkles, chiffon layers, or even pink frills. That is okay. There are still many options for you. Case in point: Kristen Stewart, the 19-year-old Twilight star, may portray your everyday jeans-wearing, fleece-ridden, Vampire-smitten teen in the wildly popular film series -- but in real life, the California native has a definite hard-rock edge to her look. She's proven herself the master of adding a personalized tough-girl touch to some of her red-carpet party-dress looks. (See above.) But even this style doesn't require a hard-ass sensibility or a bad attitude: it's all about balancing the balancing the soft and hard elements.. Even a super-feminine dress (short usually works best, in this case, and beading, bright colors, and bold patterns are good too) can be tempered by pairing it with an artfully tousled mane, as well as angular or contrasting shoes and accessories. A leather biker jacket (which, by the way, goes with basically everything) and thick layer of black eyeliner never hurt either. Of course, the primary goal here? Be yourself, experiment, and don't forget that even punk-rock girls are allowed to have a little fun.
**Click on the links for some inspiration from TIZA
As most of you can probably attest, finding the perfect dress for any occasion is never easy. (Certainly not as easy as it looks, once achieved.) But sometimes, making a splash in the ensemble that's Just Right can give you the confidence you need to make it through the beginning of the fall semester. That's why we're presenting you with a whole slew of inspirational styles (corresponding celeb icons included), to help you channel your inner royalty - Homecoming or otherwise.
First up: The Siren
When it comes to dressing up, do you tend to favor all things plunging, hugging, slinking and accentuating? Perhaps bold (see: red) or sheer; backless or cut-out?** Is there a chance you admire the red-carpet tendencies of, say, Angelina Jolie or Megan Fox? If you find yourself answering mainly YES to these questions, go ahead and consider yourself a classic type A siren. Sirens (a mainstay of Greek mythology, FYI) are historically alluring; they're known for possessing a strange - almost mystical - seductive power that's nearly impossible to resist. Fashion-wise, that basically just means that you don't have to do a ton of work when it comes to getting dressed - your attitude and innate appeal will speak for itself. Bold colors and classic, curve-hugging cuts are all you'll need to make a dramatic entrance. Accessorizing is easy, too; keep it simple with elegant earrings or a necklace, and think minimalist when it comes to hair. (Sirens, after all, have often been portrayed as mermaids - and do you recall Ariel ever sporting any sort of elaborate updo?) Once you've hit those basic marks, your confidence will speak for itself. And what could possibly be better than that?
Stay tuned for our next installation: Homecoming dresses go Rock'n'Roll Chic
**Click on the links for some inspiration from TIZA
