How They Wear It: Top L.A. Fashion Bloggers & Tastemakers

If we’re going to trust anyone with styling tips on how to perfectly flaunt items from our spring collection, it’s L.A.’s top fashion bloggers and tastemakers. We gave them all pieces to style for our “Girls Who Lunch” event and couldn’t believe how flawlessly gorgeous they looked in them. To put it simply, we’re obsessed! 

Get tips on how to achieve their looks below…

From left to right: Sydne Summer (Sydne Style), Jenny Wu (Good, Bad  and Fab), Annabelle Fleur (Viva Luxury), Kelly Lee (Kelly Golightly), Ani Esmailian (Hollyscoop), An Dyer (Haute Pink Pretty)

SHOP>> Debbi Crepe Crop Blazer, Safari Pocket Zip Peplum Top 

STYLE TIP>> Balance out spring-ready coral with black or white pieces. We recommend coated denim or a pretty peplum skirt. Finish with a colorblock tote and a pair of neutral-hued shoes. Want to amp it up? Try a printed item with a hint of coral like fashion blogger Jenny Wu. 

LOOKS FAB WITH>> Sleeveless Lace Button Up Blouse, Midrise Icon Skinny Jean, Matte Coated Zipper Skinny Jean, Peplum Knit Pencil Skirt, Milan Metal Heel Pump, Georgia Stud Cork Wedge, Interlocked Link Collar Necklace

From left to right: Devon Dyer (Devon Rachel), Annette Tang (The Versastyle), Emily Cholakian (Stiletto Beats), Deniz Senkan (Le Fashion Monster), Lauren Hilger (Who What Wear)

SHOP>> This skirt is sold out on bebe.com, but check your nearest bebe store or try our Printed Sateen Dress.

STYLE TIP>> Match at least one item to a color in your print like Who What Wear‘s social media guru Lauren Hilger or fashion blogger Deniz Senkan from Le Fashion Monster. When in doubt, reach for black and nude pieces (hint: you can never go wrong with a black blazer). Feeling edgy? Take a cue from The Versastyle‘s Annette Tang and style yours with leather.  

LOOKS FAB WITH>> Dolly Blazer, Colorblock Leather Vest, Contrast Insert Button Bodysuit, Studded Sleeve Tee, Sarah Classic Leather Pump, Jacqueline Metal Cuff Sandal, Latasha Zipper Gladiator Sandal, Crystal & Spike Chain Necklace

From left to right: Kara Magee (Hollyscoop), Samantha Hutchinson (Could I Have That), Jacey Duprie (Damsel in Dior), Sheryl Luke (Walk in Wonderland), Nora Gasparian (Hollyscoop), Kelly Agnew (Rachel Zoe)

SHOP>> Nina Linen Blazer

STYLE TIP>> Style your white blazer like you would a black one. It goes with everything! We’re obsessed with the way it looks with a pair of skinny jeans and eye-popping prints and hues. 

LOOKS FAB WITH>> Ladder Back Sweetheart Dress, Signature Icon Skinny Jean, Variegated Stripe Collared Tank, Checkerboard Mini Skirt, Printed Sateen Dress, Regina Studded Leather Sandal, Spike & Link Necklace, Westwood Leather Tote

From left to right: Tiffany Borland (Tuolomee), Jamie Stone (Queen of the Quarter Life Crisis)

SHOP>> Printed Sateen Dress

STYLE TIP>> Throw a black sweater or blazer over it. Power it up with embellished heels or a colorful handbag. Lastly, let the print speak for itself by accessorizing with a pair of stud earrings. 

LOOKS FAB WITH>> 3/4 Sleeve Shawl Collar Crop Jacket, Dakotah Pyramid Stud Ankle Wedge, Alexandria Studded Suede Sandal, Westwood Leather Crossbody, Daisy Oversized Quilted Crossbody, Rounded Cone Stud Earring

Funny truth about women

4 Ways to Deal When You Work With an Ex

Sharing an office with your boyfriend is great—until you break up. Here's how to work through the awkwardness

The employee handbook may have advised against it—or even straight-up forbidden it—but it can be hard to resist a guy who’s funny (and easy on the eyes) when you sit just a few cubes away from him for 40-plus hours a week.  In fact, 39 percent of people say they’ve dated at least one coworker, according to a 2013 CareerBuilder.com survey. Famous faces are no exception;recently, Vampire Diaries stars—and former S.O.s—Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder appeared together at Comic Con, where Ian joked about their newly ex-status. Uncomfortable? Oh, yes. If—or should we say when—you find yourself in a similar situation (did we mention how incredibly common intra-office dating is?), use these tips to keep your cool:

Get Away From the GossipYour coworkers may be some of your closest friends, but it’s best to take a cue from Ian and Nina, who refused to fuel rumors and instead told the press that they’re going to “continue to work together and be best friends.” Even if the breakup was messy and you’re dying to dish, office happy hours are so not the place to do it, says Anna Ranieri, PhD, a psychologist and author of How Can I Help: What You Can (and Can’t) Do to Counsel a Friend, Colleague, or Family Member With a Problem.

Get Someone on Your SideSince your office bestie is off-limits to discuss any daytime drama, enlist one of your out-of-office friends as your own personal support system during the days/weeks/months after the breakup, says Ranieri. “Having someone there to congratulate you on dealing with your ex effectively or to remind you to keep your head held high can help you move forward,” she says. Knowing a friend is only a text away can also help you avoid making any snide remarks when you’re interacting with your ex—especially if you two have to deal with each other a lot.

Focus on Your Own StuffRemember when your first grade teacher reminded you to keep your eyes on your own paper? The same principle is at play here, says Ranieri. Without you to do a last-minute read, maybe your boss will ream your guy out for his typo-laden report … but that’s no longer your concern. And if you always went to your ex for a pre-presentation pep talk, try finding someone else to fill that role (even if it’s you’re your mom, via phone). “Since ‘out of sight, out of mind’ may not be feasible, it’s your responsibility to create your own boundaries—and one of those is disengaging from each other’s work struggles and triumphs,” says Ranieri.

Lose the GuiltWere you the one who called it off? If so, it’s hard not to feel bad if you see your ex looking downtrodden at the water cooler. But that attitude can end up biting you in the butt. “Getting distracted from your work by your ex won’t make him feel better,” says Ranieri. And don’t let him involve you in any drama. If he’s always e-mailing you or asking to talk during work hours, let him know it’s hard for you, too, and that you’re dealing by focusing as much on work as possible. And make sure you stick to this instead of stirring the pot even further by, say, flirting with Ned in accounting.

Find the Friendship AgainChances are, you started as friends before you got together. If you can, it’s worth it to both your wellbeing and your career to unearth your initial, platonic attraction.  Saying hey in the break room or not glaring at him during an all-employee gathering will go a long way toward getting you back on track. Just be careful about getting tooinvolved, says Ranieri. Going out to lunch with a group of six other people—one of whom is your ex—is fine. But going on an afternoon coffee run just the two of you? Not a good idea—unless you’re prepared to deal with the office gossip and messy emotions that are bound to ensue.

Never full of vintage style

Photos by Andrew Arthur
Some accessories are born to become icons, like my Louis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Ebene that has been my loyal companion in my trips and adventures all over the world.
“Her traveller destiny” was already written: I saw “her” for the first time in the windows of the 5th avenue Louis Vuitton store in one of my first trips to New York, I admired it and thought about reasons to avoid trying it on. Of course I didnt find any of them: five minutes later I looked at ourselves together in the mirror for the first time, and I understood that some relationships really start with love at first sight.
In these four years together she’s has been everywhere with me: from Thailand to Los Angeles, from Brazil to Tokyo, never tired and always ready to make me feel chic in a second, even after twelve hours of flying.
And here “she” is again with me, in a new Louis Vuitton adventure (do you remember about my Speedy adventures?): this time my Neverfull Damier Ebene poses with me in front of the camera in the iconic Forte Dei Marmi.
The photos are shot at Hotel Augustus, hystorical location which became popular in the 50s and 60s, years that inspired this photoshoot.
My Neverfull also managed to do this: “she” stopped the time and made me feel like a pinup from the 50s.
It’s all written in “her” name: she’s never full and always ready for new surprises.
Certi oggetti nascono per diventare un’icona, come la mia Louis Vuitton Neverfull Damier Ebene che da anni mi accompagna nei miei viaggi ed avventure in giro per il mondo.
Il “suo destino” da viaggiatrice era d’altronde gia’ stabilito sin dall’inizio: l’ho vista per la prima volta nella vetrina dello store di 5th Avenue in uno dei miei primi viaggi a New York, l’ho ammirata e ho cercato di pensare a qualche buona ragione per cui non entrare a provarla.
Motivi per cui non farlo naturalmente non ce n’erano: cinque minuti dopo la vedevo per la prima volta insieme a me, e capivo che certi rapporti nascono veramente cosi, con un colpo di fulmine che ti fa battere il cuore.
In questi quattro anni insieme lei ha sempre viaggiato con me: dalla Thailandia a Los Angeles, dal Brasile a Tokyo, mai stanca e sempre pronta a farmi sentire subito chic, anche dopo un volo aereo di dodici ore.
Ed eccola ancora qui con me, in una nuova avventura firmata Louis Vuitton (vi ricordate le mie avventure con la Speedy?): questa volta la mia Neverfull Damier Ebene posa insieme a me davanti all’obbiettivo nell’iconica Forte Dei Marmi, luogo di villeggiatura da sempre sinonimo di quiete e di eleganza.
Le foto sono state scattate all’Hotel Augustus, location storica che ha visto il successo negli anni ’50 e ’60 e a cui naturalmente queste foto sono ispirate.
La mia Neverfull e’riuscita anche in questo: ha fermato il tempo e mi ha fatta sentire una vera pinup anni ’50.
D’altronde e’ gia’ tutto scritto nel suo nome: da sempre e’ “never-full” e piena di sorprese.

Tonya Embellished Suede Sandal

Tonya Embellished Suede Sandal Inject your look with a dose of heavy metal. This pair of luxe suede bebe sandals features studded straps and a sexy platform heel. Try yours with a comfy pair of skinny jeans to dress them up.