Alison Brie showed off her summer style in NYC as she was seen leaving an apartment building in a black sleeveless top, black and white patterned skirt, and purple suede pumps.
When temperatures soar, I think this is the perfect outfit formula for the office.
Black and white is always a good choice, and while I usually associate it with the fall and winter seasons, it's just as easy to wear in the summer. You can always add a pop of color like Alison has done here with her shoes, or mix things up with a colorful top or bag.
To get this look for less, I recommend spending a bit more than usual for some pieces I found at Ann Taylor - they're all on sale, making these worthwhile purchases you'll wear next season, too!
Alison Brie Photo Credit: Teach / Moryc Welt / BACKGRID
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For a limited time, all full-price dresses are just $75 at Ann Taylor. Use code DRESS75. This is where I found a dress for my last summer wedding, so pretty and flattering. They're my new go-to when I need something nice!
College Fashion rounds up some fun Fourth of July finds. Yes, it's almost here!
Kylie Jenner and her sister looked stylish as they were snapped out and about on Father's Day, Kylie in a black t-shirt and Celine striped trousers ($595, italist.com), and Kendall in a pretty denim wrap dress.
Focusing in on Kylie, I love that she doesn't shy away from vertical stripes. Paired with a simple black t-shirt, white sneakers and a Prada 'Vela' mini crossbody backpack bag, these print pants really make a cool streetstyle statement.
To get the look for less, try this amazing pair of striped pants from the Who What Wear at Target collection (in regular and plus-size under $35!)
Elevate the look with a slide sandal or mule and you're all set. I used to be intimidated by striped bottoms but I'm so ready to try this look!
Sarah Hyland kept it cute in gingham as she exited friend Lucy Hale's birthday dinner at Viva Hollywood.
This is the perfect outfit for a girls' night out...just top a flirty dress with a cool moto jacket - a wardrobe must-have! Then finish the look with ankle strap heels and a bold red lip (Charlotte Tilbury's 'Hot Lips' lipstick will do the trick).
I love the 'Modern Family' actress' mix of girly gingham, edgy leather and cooler-than-thou glasses. It all adds up to a winning look that you can try, too, with pieces under $100...
Vanessa Hudgens' was spotted doing a little shopping at Urban Outfitters in a navy bubble sleeve crop top paired with embroidered crop flare jeans and Gucci block heel mules.
The new 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge spared no detail, added a body necklace beneath her midriff-baring top, retro sunglasses, and a straw tote accessorized with a red bandana scarf.
This is edgy summer style at its best, mixing high fashion with laid-back bohemian vibes that Vanessa does so well. Steal her style with the affordable finds below...
I feel like I'm one of the last people on the planet to try SheIn.com, a giant online fast-fashion store that ships worldwide. If you're like me and have been curious about this site but hesitant to shop, I went ahead and placed my first order - here's how it went!
Navigating the site: SheIn.com is huge and you can easily spend hours getting sucked in and browsing endlessly. The search functionality is pretty good, so I would try to approach the site with some items in mind (for example, 'I really want to try the off-the-shoulder top trend, and I want a vintage rose print t-shirt'); that way you won't just go down the rabbit hole and never come back out.
Sizing: DO use their size charts. DO not order up unless you think you must after referring to the sizing details for an item. I went with my normal size for each item and each item fit true to size. I feel like in the past, I would definitely order one or even two sizes up when ordering from international sites, but I feel like they've adjusted to US sizing for the most part. I used a tape measure on myself to make sure each item would fit in the shoulders, bust, and lengthwise.
Shipping: SheIn.com offers "free express shipping" on order $99 and over, so I went for it. DO refer to their shipping details page. I posted my review on Instagram Stories and heard from a lot of you guys that shipping can be all over the place. But to be fair, my order shipped promptly and arrived within the timeframe they promised. I ordered late at night on a Sunday, June 4th, and my package arrived the following Monday morning, June 11th. So, 5 business days.
Quality: Whenever I'm shopping for fast fashion, I try to pick pieces that I think will read "more expensive" and I was very happy with my buys overall. I'd say for the price it's great. Think H&M. My gingham cotton top could pass for J.Crew if you just saw someone wearing it on the street. The embroidery on my tunic top and peasant blouse was very nice and again comparable to items you might buy at Gap or T.J. Maxx. I mean, you get what you pay for, but if you choose well you'll find some really nice pieces!
Style: Did I love how everything looked on me? Nope. The peplum tee is probably going back because it's way too boxy. But was the description accurate? Yes. Is this the 'in' style now? Yes. Does it flatter me? Not at all. Same with the boho top. It looks better with shorts. It's not perfect but I do love the embroidery and the cotton is nice enough, so I'll keep it. But I appreciate that SheIn has some unique pieces that you won't see everyone else wearing.
My best tip: Download the SheIn app! I loved using the app to track my package. In fact it works better than the browser and has more detailed information.
Overall: I'm really glad I gave SheIn.com a try. Items looked like they did in the photos, which was a good thing of course! The fashion landscape is getting more and more competitive, so we have lots of options as shoppers. SheIn has things you might not find at Forever 21. I'm also loving shopping at Target.com lately...shipping has gotten faster, and you can always return things in store which is a definite plus. But it's hard to resist the siren call of rock-bottom prices...I'm already eying a couple more items from SheIn and will not hesitate to shop from them again!
I'd love to hear your thoughts, are you a SheIn.com fan?
