Style Me Saturday: Surprise Birthday Party

A reader wrote in because she is surprising her husband with a birthday party and all the details are set except for her attire. It's at a small restaurant and will be mainly friends and family. She wants to wear a dress and sandals (perhaps a strapless dress) and her style icons are Jennifer Aniston and Rachel Bilson. She loves J Crew and Anthropologie and although she doesn't have a set budget, nothing too extravagant.

I sent Kristine several dresses to choose from that I thought fit her style, and she chose her favorite - which I accessorized below. Click on any of the images shown to purchase or for more information! Note - the strapless Michael Kors one also comes in white, and the contrast trim MK dress also comes in black w/white trim.

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Day Dresses at Bloomingdale's
Platforms by Mossimo

Style Me Saturday: Steve Madden Wedges

A reader recently received these Steve Madden sandals and wanted some ideas of how to wear them in casual settings. She loves Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Kim Kardashian, and Minka Kelly's style. She doesn't want any accessories that are over $20, no tops over $50, and wants a skirt as well as a romper option. Below are the outfits I put together, click on any of the images for more information.

Sandals by Steve Madden
Belts by Old Navy

Tees by BDG
Sandals by Steve Madden

Sandals by Steve Madden
Necklaces by Forever 21

Style Me Saturday: Denver Wedding

Reader Stacy is attending a wedding with her boyfriend where the dress is "cocktail attire" and she will be meeting his family for the first time. Her budget is less than $300 and she admires Victoria Beckham and Eva Longoria's style. She has curves but doesn't want to look too sexy for this event. Here are the dresses I sent her, and the two she liked best with accessories. Click on any of the images below for more information.

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Sandals by Nine West
Earrings at Lori's Shoes

Sandals by Aldo
Bracelets by Forever 21

Style Me Saturday: Master's Degree

Sarah is getting her Master's degree and is looking for a fun dress to wear to graduation. She loves Blair Waldorf's style on Gossip Girl and admires her feminine style without being too revealing or overtly sexy. She is looking for a dress that isn't too low cut, approximately knee length skirt, nothing strapless. She wants flats or low heels since she'll be standing most of the day. She also dislikes polyester, so natural fibers are preferred. Her budget is $200-250 for the entire outfit.

First I sent Sarah several dresses that I found that might work for her graduation ceremony, and asked her to choose a couple that she would like me to accesssorize. Here are all of the dresses I sent her, and the completed outfits below. Click on any image for more information unless otherwise noted.

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Day Dresses by Maggy London
Earrings by Urban Outfitters

I chose espadrille wedges for this look, but kitten heels like these could easily be worn instead.

Day Dresses by Maggy London
Pumps by Forever 21

Evening Dresses at Nordstrom
Pumps by Bandolino