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Contemporary Dresses Left: Milly Selena Off-the-Shoulder Cady Sheath Dress – On-trend, 3/4 bell sleeves on a body skimming sheath. Eminently useful, quietly feminine. Thigh-high slit at right. Concealed back zipper. Polyester/spandex. $485.00 Center: YIGAL AZROUËL Cold Shoulder Matte Jersey Dress– Cold Shoulders straight from modern runways. Sheath silhouette. V-neck. Off
Sometimes nifty fashion can be discovered in the most unlikely places. Through most of what’s represented on this site is word driven, purposefully trashy, and body bound, there are fun, wearable items – most very inexpensive-one might successfully add to a varying, occasionally disposable wardrobe. Tops Left: Duh YR Dreams
Women are shopping earlier and earlier. Most of these won’t be worn until spring, except inside. Research proved many sold out, but others on good sale. Easy and feminine, they’re back every year. Minis Left:BCBGMAXAZRIA Zana Metallic Tiered Pleated Skirt– Cute with flats or kitten heels. Tiered, pleated, polyester skirt
Many of these will make an ensemble. Pair with long or short skirt, skinny or wide pants depending. Of course, they’ll also look cool with jeans. Hot Red Left: Diane Von Furstenberg Yeva Top (also in black or olive)- Classic floral-lace cut with a round neck, flaring lightly through the
Separates take evening clothes farther. Change blouses/sweaters and accessories for a fresh, different look. Warm Color Left: J. Crew Dante Ruffled Duchesse-Satin Skirt – Rather sassy. Seriously pink satin with a ruffled hem. Fully lined polyester. Concealed hook and zipper closure at back. $275.00 Right: Diane von Furstenberg Glimmer Lace
In the late 1990s, Linda Tillman lived in Los Angeles, freelancing as a textile designer for several companies. She began collecting Mid-Century Modern Furniture, the types of chairs, sofas, and tables that once were seen on popular 1950s sitcoms like I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver. Back then,
Have a Fashion Question? Ask us! Annie B. writes “I understand leopard is ‘it’ this fall. How do I buy something now and not want to toss it next year?” Buy Inexpensive – it won’t matter. Left: Black Back Cut Out Detailed Chiffon Blouse -Easy and fun. Featuring round neck, nine
Whether showing off your tan or just letting your skin breathe, these tops are fluid and feminine. Warm Colors Left: BCX Juniors’ Crocheted Handkerchief-Hem Blouse– Kind of contemporary hippie. Crocheted halter neckline. Pullover styling. Casual. Rayon. $39.00 Center: Java Halter Tank– Cute and unique. 100% viscose. Lining: 100% cotton. Halter
Contemporary Dresses Left: Milly Selena Off-the-Shoulder Cady Sheath Dress – On-trend, 3/4 bell sleeves on a body skimming sheath. Eminently useful, quietly feminine. Thigh-high slit at right. Concealed back zipper. Polyester/spandex. $485.00 Center: YIGAL AZROUËL Cold Shoulder Matte Jersey Dress– Cold Shoulders straight from modern runways. Sheath silhouette. V-neck. Off the shoulder look with cutout design. Front right side vent. Straight hemline. Pull-on construction. Viscose/ elastane. $890.00 Right: Lauren Ralph Lauren Jersey Halter Dress –
Sometimes nifty fashion can be discovered in the most unlikely places. Through most of what’s represented on this site is word driven, purposefully trashy, and body bound, there are fun, wearable items – most very inexpensive-one might successfully add to a varying, occasionally disposable wardrobe. Tops Left: Duh YR Dreams Sweater – Playful doodles on a long sleeved, cotton/acrylic sweater. White knitted construction, slouchy fit, wide rounded neckline, ribbed trim, and black knitted graphics like
Women are shopping earlier and earlier. Most of these won’t be worn until spring, except inside. Research proved many sold out, but others on good sale. Easy and feminine, they’re back every year. Minis Left:BCBGMAXAZRIA Zana Metallic Tiered Pleated Skirt– Cute with flats or kitten heels. Tiered, pleated, polyester skirt in high-shine metallic finish- not vulgar gold. Elasticized waistband. Pull-on style. Lined. About 16″ long. Sale $94.80 Center: Intuitive Impact Mini Skirt– A little spark
Many of these will make an ensemble. Pair with long or short skirt, skinny or wide pants depending. Of course, they’ll also look cool with jeans. Hot Red Left: Diane Von Furstenberg Yeva Top (also in black or olive)- Classic floral-lace cut with a round neck, flaring lightly through the sleeves for a feminine flourish. $328.00 Right: Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Red Ruched Ruffled Silk Top – Previously Owned circa 2004. Soft 100%
Separates take evening clothes farther. Change blouses/sweaters and accessories for a fresh, different look. Warm Color Left: J. Crew Dante Ruffled Duchesse-Satin Skirt – Rather sassy. Seriously pink satin with a ruffled hem. Fully lined polyester. Concealed hook and zipper closure at back. $275.00 Right: Diane von Furstenberg Glimmer Lace Pencil Skirt – Low key but dressy. Satin band sits at the natural waist of floral lace skirt. Fitted silhouette. Scalloped hem. Cotton/nylon/ viscose. Lining,
In the late 1990s, Linda Tillman lived in Los Angeles, freelancing as a textile designer for several companies. She began collecting Mid-Century Modern Furniture, the types of chairs, sofas, and tables that once were seen on popular 1950s sitcoms like I Love Lucy and Leave It To Beaver. Back then, Linda was able to snap up such pieces for next to nothing at flea markets, not possible these days with prices for these collectibles skyrocketing.
Have a Fashion Question? Ask us! Annie B. writes “I understand leopard is ‘it’ this fall. How do I buy something now and not want to toss it next year?” Buy Inexpensive – it won’t matter. Left: Black Back Cut Out Detailed Chiffon Blouse -Easy and fun. Featuring round neck, nine points sleeve, bowknot detailed, loose style. $25.99 Right: Multicolor Leopard And Diamond Print High Waist Skater Skirt– Looks much more expensive than it is because
Whether showing off your tan or just letting your skin breathe, these tops are fluid and feminine. Warm Colors Left: BCX Juniors’ Crocheted Handkerchief-Hem Blouse– Kind of contemporary hippie. Crocheted halter neckline. Pullover styling. Casual. Rayon. $39.00 Center: Java Halter Tank– Cute and unique. 100% viscose. Lining: 100% cotton. Halter strap ties around neck. Embroidered detail with trendy tassel accents. $143.00 Matching Shorts $149.00 Right: Estella Lace Up Halter Top– Metal eyelets decorate this one.
