College Fashion Street Style Roundup: May 2011
SPRING’S HERE, AWWWW YEAH. Let’s all let out a collective fist pump, and then move onto the issue at hand – what are we going to wear?
With the warm sun finally starting to shine, it’s more important than ever that we have easy looks that keep us looking effortlessly chic… without feeling the heat. In need of some fashion inspiration? Look no further than my favorite street looks from the past few weeks, as these lovely ladies are model examples of street chic. Take notes, class – this is gonna be good.
Creme de la Creme
(Source: Lookbook | Corset, Shorts, Shoes, Ring, Cardigan)
Mmm, mmm, like a tall glass of iced coffee, or a yummy scoop of vanilla ice cream, this girl’s outfit is both sweet and refreshing. What can I say that isn’t already obvious? She’s managed to flawlessly pair her deliciously buttery bustier with that beautiful blazer and a perfect pair of denim cutoffs. Lovely.
To get an inspired look, I stayed true to the original color palette. I picked out a cool denim bustier and paired it with a pair of white high-waisted shorts. Pull on a white cardigan like the one and then all you’ll have to worry about is tying your laces on a pair of cute oxfords like the ones I found, and finding a cool ring like the silver one above. The perfect mix of sultry and classy, this look is totally modern Marilyn – Monroe, that is.
Class Act
(Source: The Sartorialist | Tank, Bracelet, Socks, Hat, Cardigan, Skirt, Boots)
This girl knows fashion. You know how I can tell? She manages to pull together a whole bevy of trends and colors in one look without appearing overdone. I’m in love with that green skirt, her ensemble’s complementary colors, and, of course, her bowler hat.
To create a similar outfit, I first found this awesome black and white striped skirt and paired it with an easygoing striped tank. (Stripes and stripes can work – it’s all about choosing stripe patterns that are different enough from one another!) I then picked out a fun feather hat and a black banded bracelet. To add some color interest, I threw in some grey socks and a bright red cardigan. Finally, to keep your feet happy, I added a pair of low top boots. Perfect for a trot through the city streets or a a night at the local clubs, this look will have you feeling smart and stylish in one fell swoop.
Pretty Pastels
(Source: Yvan Rodic, AKA Face Hunter | Corset, Shorts, Cardigan, Belt, Sandals)
Me oh my, this girl’s outfit manages to look both flirty and cozy – something that I’m sure you can all appreciate. I love the top and bottom pairing, as well as that hint of skin in between. My favorite part is how she adds a boyfriend cardigan to pull back the “cute” and make it a little boyish. Little tweaks like that are great, don’t you think?
To get a similar look, I picked out this great corset-esque top and paired it with a sweet pair of floral shorts. Add some interest with some fun accessories like the teal sandals I picked out, and top it off with a nice sturdy belt. Finally, throw on an optional cardigan like the one I picked out above. If you’re looking for a cute picnic outfit or something to wear to a concert, this look is the one – it absolutely exudes effortless cool.
Blue Suede Shoes
(Source: Facehunter | Watch, Skirt, Bag, Sunglasses, Blouse, Heels)
In a perfect mix of yellows, blues, and reds, our friend above is owning her outfit. Missy’s got some serious color pops in her ensemble and she’s not afraid to show them off. I’m lovin’ the red shades and the blue heels: they elevate the outfit and make it fab.
To get an inspired look, I stayed true to the original colors, picking out an adorable yellow scalloped shirt and pairing it with a lilac blue floral skirt. The rest of the outfit relies on accessories. I included a great pair of blue wedge heels, a silver watch bracelet, and a dynamic duo of reds in the form of some fierce cat eye sunnies and the classic quilted purse. Flirty and fun, I like to imagine a young Jackie O rocking this outfit – très chic, non?
Thoughts?
What did I tell you girls? Wasn’t this month’s crop of looks a knockout? Or were they not your taste? What look was your favorite? What about your least favorite? And what did you think of my inspired looks? Let me know your thoughts in the comments, I love your feedback!
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Posted on on May 17, 2011 / Filed Under: Inspiration / Tags: Spring 2011, Street Fashion, Street Style, street style roundup, Summer, Summer 2011
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Cat
I loved every bit of that post! Great job!
Kelsey
Love Pretty Pastel’s sandals and floral shorts! I’m dying for a pair this summer! Also, I would never wear Class Act’s outfit, but the outfit you coordinated is actually do-able :) i really like the color scheme — good job !!
Laura Burtis
LOVE the Creme de la Creme outfit!! So dang cute! And her hair is perfect with it too! Such a great post!
Jenita
Love the first look! Already started on taking the ~cremes out for a spin. And blue suede shoes are definitely a must, Elvis taught us that ;)
Anelis
That skirt is the last photo =perfection.
Kate
I always love this series, and I adore the looks you pulled for inspiration. Maybe I just have too high of expectations, though, but I felt the accompanying looks you put together fell short of the mark this month. Details which I felt were the focal point of the look, or truly essential to achieving the same feel (like how the last look featured a pencil skirt) were overlooked in the pieces you selected. Here’s to slightly more “inspired” inspired looks next month.
Dani
I love love LOVE the first look. I’m not so sure about the second one though. I might try and recreate the first look! Thanks guys! <3
Natalia
I love these posts, as I loved every outfit!
stormXOXO
I would kill for that LEVI’S shorts in the first photo! Where can I buy it?
Oh, and as always, great outfits. Cheers xx
mermaid
um the feather ring (which i want, so i clicked on the link) is out of stock or whatever. when you click on the link Forever 21 tells you to advise the site you got the link from that it’s “dead”. these are great tho, good work!
Melissa
love it! makes me want to buy some blue suede shoes now!
BougieHippie
Great look with the bustier and blazer. I personally find a bustier cheap and tacky but paired with the blazer and preppy shoes its tastefully done.
Caitlin
I love the first outfit! So perfect for this time of year :)
shay monet
the first outfit is SO my style. I actually have pieces almost identical to what the girl is wearing so i think ill try it out if it ever stops raining in Chicago :)
Ms. D
Can you PLEASE help me find those blue wedges? The name something about where I can find those shoes.. I looked all over the macy’s website and no luck :(
Kim - Cal State
@ stormXOXO- Hey Storm! As these looks are based on pictures and more for inspiration than finding exact pieces, I don’t know exactly where our first girl would have gotten those shorts from. But I bet if you message her on Lookbook and ask her, she might answer! Just click the source link under her picture and it will take you to her posting. Fingers crossed she answers back! :)
@Mrs. D and Mermaid- Sorry about the items being out of stock! As I usually write these articles up a few days ahead, it is not uncommon for the items I list to go out of stock before or during a posts run. Just like if you went to a store to buy something, the online stores also run out of items sometimes too. Just wanted to let you know that I’m not consciously putting up out of stock items :)
@Mrs. D- I double checked the heels URL and although I could not find them on their site, perhaps if you call Macys you can find them locally. You could also try searching online! The name of the heels are “BCBGeneration Shoes, Frost Wedges”. Good luck!
@Kate- Regarding the skirt, sometimes it’s hard to find very very similar pieces to the ones in the picture- I spend an hour+ hunting for stuff similar in color and shape, and I also try to keep the budget under 50 dollars per piece, so sometimes I have to compromise a bit.
That said, you’re probably right the last outfit was more of a stand alone outfit than an inspired piece- to achieve the look better, I probably could have used a pencil skirt instead, but it might not have had the same effect without a print. Either way, thanks for the feedback! I’m really glad you like my articles, I really take your opinion to heart! :)
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Daniela Zagnolli
I am in love with every piece in this collection. I don’t think I have ever seen a designer pull off retro, futuristic, and feminine all in one line!