the attack of the blue stripes

Once more, the blue stripes are back into business with summer just round the corner. Noticed there was something utterly familiar with stripes and then.. eureka! I had the same post on my old blog about stripes. In fact, Emmy Rossum was wearing em'.

EMMY ROSSUM



[Emmy Rossum]
[Event: Nivea and Shay Todd's "Bikini Bash,
[Venue: Nivea Beach House, Malibu, California]

[What She Wore: Vava by Joy Han Striped Denim Dress,
Gustto Fiore Women's Andrea Satchel]

Vava by Joy Han Skipper Cap Sleeved Dress in Striped/Denim

The striped dress this summer has evolved. Cue: found this great dress from net-a-porter about two weeks back.

Cindy Cotton-Jersey Dress by Paul & Joe Sister

£109.05

Earn your fashion stripes in Paul & Joe Sister's navy and white cotton-jersey dress with striped body. Wear this full-skirted style with a boy-fit blazer and golden accessories. Shown here with an Elizabeth and James blazer, Belle by Sigerson Morrison shoes, Tory Burch clutch and a Juicy Couture bracelet.

but of course we all can't afford luxury goods eh? Lucky for you, I found something navy-inspired from an Online Boutique offering Taiwan/HK goodies. Not too sure about the quality or whether or not it'll look cheap when worn, but I guess I can make it work.


How to style this look
If you're afraid of trying this trend but want to experiment with it, play it safe by throwing a jacket with the same tone as your dress. Cue: net-a-porter "Cindy Cotton-Jersey Dress" by Paul & Joe Sister above.

Or take a cue from blogger, Taghrid. Mix back denim with denim.


when you feel more confident with styling stripes, be as creative as you can with it. Found some styling options via "Blue is in Fashion This Year" (please note that these will work better if your stripes are in the form of tops and not dresses)

shorts


go crazy for colour
**also see the site for styling with skirts.

NOTE TO SELF: get a striped top with likable length and cutting for my shape and size. !!!!

sources: facebook, net-a-porter,Tagrid @ Chictopia, Coolspotters, Zimbio, and In Their Closet