The Queen of Color

I absolutely love this chart that Vogue designed. It’s genius, and I can’t help but love Her Majesty even more. Not only is she the most elegant woman, but she can also rock every color of the...
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peter pan in pink

  top: asos. skirt: j.crew. shoes: kate spade. watch: michael kors. earrings: kate spade I love color blocking, and finding a blouse that does the work for you, makes putting the look together even simpler. (I especially love this blouse’s pink Peter Pan collar!)  Easy and...
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stripes & gingham

top: old navy. skirt: madewell. shoes: steve madden. belt: j.crew (similar here). clutch: chic wish. watch: michael kors. sunglasses: chanel. i love to mix my patterns—stripes, checks, florals, polka dots—you name it! if you like the idea of mixing prints, but don’t know how, start with stripes. you can {almost} never go...
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In Our Closet: Natalie

skirt: j.crew (similar here); t-shirt: j.crew; shoes: stuart weitzman (another option here); necklace: kate spade (old); purse: flea market Here I go again with my color obsession! Since I had so many solids going on here, I added dimension with some texture and pattern in my shoes and bag. Another tip: When embracing the midi-skirt trend, be sure your skirt hits below the widest part of your...
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In Our Closet: Casey

blouse: ann taylor. blazer: elie tahari. jeans: gap. shoes: cole haan. purse: j. crew. watch: michael kors. jewelry: gerard yosca, ny street vendor, j. crew  I’m loving the neon trend this season, but as Natalie said {here}, you want to be careful not to get too carried away with this 80s classic. By pairing my neon blouse and accessories with a traditional white blazer, I inject a...
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In Our Closet: Natalie

 Skirt: J.Crew; Shirt: C Wonder; Shoes: Kate Spade; Purse: Kate Spade (same style here); Necklace: J.Crew I love a good maxi—and I love the high waist and structure of this one. If you are in a outfit rut, pair a bright skirt or pant with a classic striped top for instant, easy style. Happy...
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Trend Tuesday: Crazy for Neon

Bold and bright, neon is definitely a way to get noticed this summer. It’s a trend we love, but if not done carefully, you could look like your are ready to “Sweat to the Oldies” with Richard Simmons. Here are our dos and don’ts for keeping you electrifyingly hot instead of an 80s has-been not. Do incorporate neon through belts, necklaces, bracelets, and shoes (but not all...
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In Our Closet: Casey

blouse: asos. jeans: joe fresh. shoes: cole haan. watch: michael kors. jewelry: jewel mint, yours truly, j. crew. belt: target Even if you don’t have an “eye for fashion”, you know that colored denim is all the rage this season. It’s hot, and it’s everywhere! Since I’m working off my stubborn baby weight, I didn’t want to invest a lot of money into...
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In Our Closet: Natalie

   Blazer: J.Crew; Pants: Gap; Shoes: J.Crew; Watch: Michael Kors; Earrings: JewelMint; Purse: J. Crew I love yellow (and all bright colors, clearly), but it is one of the least-flattering colors to wear near my face. I was thrilled when Gap made these yellow boyfriend jeans. (They are also incredibly comfortable!) Anytime you want to wear a color that might not be ideal for you, do so in...
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In Our Closet: Casey

blouse: gap. jeans: madewell. shoes: calvin klein {similar here}. watch: michael kors. jewelry:  jewel mint, cara accessories. lips: chanel “rouge allure velvet 32″ White pants are such a versatile option for summer, and now that Memorial Day has passed, we can officially pull them out! {although I’d be lying if I said they haven’t been in my closet for a...
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Women of Style and Substance

Happy Memorial Day! At Buttoned Up we feel that your style should be a reflection of who you are in the inside. It should be a way to help you stand out—not fade in the background. With that in mind, I wanted to share Fashionista.com’s recent article on stylish AND smart women, who prove you truly can have it all. Enjoy! Style and Substance: 10 Ladies Who Prove You Can Have...
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In Our Closet: Natalie

Jacket: Zara; Blouse: Banana Republic; Denim: DL1961; Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors I love a Chanel-style jacket! And this one comes at a fraction of the price of the real deal. (Thank you, Zara!) Pairing it with a simple blouse and dark-wash jeans makes the looks appropriate for day but dressy enough for...
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