Favorites – HilaryStyle

June 14, 2016May 24, 2016

Fashion Favorites: The Muscle Tee!

Looking for the perfect Tee? One that won’t turn, stretch or tear after only a few wearings… Check out my current favorite!

We all have items in our closet that we reach for time and time again. For me, the Current Elliot Muscle Tee is one such item. I absolutely love this shirt, and lucky for me it comes in multiple colors, patterns and weights enabling me to wear it all year round.

Rose are red, violets are blue, Current Elliot Muscle Tee I love you!

Incredibly versatile, it can be dressed up or down and in my humble opinion, looks great with absolutely everything. Its looser fit makes it perfect for layering either over or under another shirt, which also makes it the perfect traveling companion. I often wear mine faux tucked, but it looks great untucked as well!

Citizens Racers

How do I love thee Muscle Tee? Let me count the ways:

I love thee faux tucked
I love thee untucked
I love thee everyday
I love thee layered
I love thee with a cardigan
I love thee dressed up
I love thee year round
I love thee because thou art sleeveless
I love thee because thou art versatile
I love thee in my suitcase…

March 4, 2016March 18, 2016

Fashion Favorites: 50 Shades of… Denim!

If there’s one thing in my closet I can’t live without it’s my jeans! Hands down without a doubt! Spring, summer, fall and winter, rain or shine, denim is my go to wardrobe staple for just about every occasion almost every day of the week. With so many different options to choose from denim makes it easy to keep your everyday look current, fun and fashionable while at the same time maintaining a level of comfort which allows for just about any activity from lounging at home to a night out. How can you go wrong?!

Did I Mention The Options?!

Low rise, mid rise, high rise, light dark, medium, vintage, destroyed, embellished, boyfriend, cropped, relaxed, straight, flared, blue, black, white…With so many choices, there is something for everyone, so let’s get started!

First thing’s first, in order to find the best rise and cut for your body type you’ll need to try on everything! And I mean everything! Don’t be afraid to try all the styles even the ones you’re not sure of, you might surprise yourself and find something new. Be confident in yourself and don’t limit your options. You never know until you try!

My Favorites

There are many brands from which to choose and of course I have my favorites, AG Jeans, Rag & Bone, Citizens of Humanity and the occasional pair of Hudsons. How did I decide which ones are on the list? That’s simple; these are the brands that work best for my body type.

A Blank Canvas

Think of your jeans as a blank canvas; use accessories like shoes, belts and jewelry to change up your look depending on the occasion. Here are a few of my everyday looks:

Citizens Racers

Rag & Bone Crop

Rag & Bone Capri Destroyed

AG Stilt Roll-up

AG Boyfriend Crop

AG Boyfriend

Citizens Racer

Hudson Collin Crop

Rag & Bone Skinny

Rag & Bone Capri

Denim Basics

Don’t get hung up on size, the numbers don’t matter, only how you feel. Know what doesn’t work and accept that even if something is in style right now, it might not work for you. Not every style works on every body type. When you do find the right pair, you might need tailoring and if so, always ask for the original hem.

These days’ jeans are acceptable for just about every occasion, so having different styles and washes on hand is a good idea, because one pair/style won’t work for everything. The pair you wear to do housework or lounge around in is definitely not the pair you wear to work or to a party.

Good denim is an investment and now that you’ve found just the right pair, or two, or many… you’ll want to take good care of them! Washing them after every wear is a definite no no. Wash them infrequently inside out and in cold water and then hang them to dry and they’ll last forever.

February 23, 2016March 18, 2016

Fashion Favorites: Walking In My Shoes… Travel shoes that is.

What’s the most difficult thing to pack? For many people the answer is: Shoes! They’re bulky, heavy and take up a lot of valuable real estate in the suitcase. If you have multiple occasions to plan for on your journey fitting more than one pair of shoes into your suitcase can present a real challenge. So, this poses the question, what comfortable pair of shoes is stylish, goes with everything and easy to pack?

The Answer is: Campers!

One of my favorite brands with many styles to choose from, I’ve been wearing Camper brand shoes during my everyday life and on my travels for as long as I can remember! I even wore a pair on my honeymoon. However, for the purpose of this particular post I am referring to a specific style, the Right.

For me, the Camper Rights are literally the perfect travel shoe! Here are a few reasons why:

They come in multiple colors – I usually bring three pair: black for dressier occasions, red for a pop of color and grey, because it goes with everything! However, if you check the website you’ll find a multitude of color options.

They can be dressed up or down — they look great with shorts and jeans, but also with dresses and skirts!

They have a rubber sole and a wide toe box which provides comfort and makes walking long distances in them a piece of cake!

They are great on a hot day and for occasions when open toed shoes aren’t appropriate. For example, when visiting some churches or other religious landmarks they may require closed toed shoes.

They are easy to slip on and off making airport security a breeze and they could double as slippers in your hotel if need be!

They come in suede leather and leather and I’ve often worn the leather finish in the rain, though I’ll admit they aren’t the best for cold days – you might stick to spring, summer and autumn with this style.

And the best part, they pack flat, so multiple pair will fit in the suitcase!

I’ve literally worn these shoes all over the world, hours on end day after day for years and can’t say enough about them!

Soft rubber soles make walking long distances a piece of cake!

Campers Around The World

#generalife — Campers at the Alhambra! Granada, Spain

Campers in Seattle

Campers in Kyoto

Campers in Tokyo

Campers in the Bay Area

Campers in Paris

Campers in Scotland

Campers in Barcelona

Campers in London

February 9, 2016March 18, 2016

Fashion Favorites: Crazy for Camouflage!

For the most part I consider myself a “stay on the path” kind of girl, a rule follower if you will, however, this is definitely not the case when it comes to my wardrobe! Where fashion is concerned I not only love to skirt the edge, but there are times when I go right over it! Head first!

Getting dressed shouldn’t be serious or stressful! Anything goes and there is very little that isn’t okay. This is the part of your everyday that should fall under the category of fun!

Camo for days…

We all have favorites, the items we gravitate to time and time again, and based on the amount of camouflage in my closet it’s clear what mine is! Don’t laugh, but I honestly had no idea. I was genuinely surprised at the collection I’ve managed to build up over the years! It’s a mix of textures, weights and styles in various shades of blue, black, desert white, pink, grey, and your standard camo green! Having all these options makes it possible for me to mix and match with other pieces in my wardrobe all year long. No matter the occasion, casual or dressy I’m covered!

What Not To Wear: All Your Camo At The Same Time!

Remember that part above where I said there is very little in fashion that isn’t okay? I’m going to suggest that unless you’re in the armed forces, wearing all your camo at once fits neatly into that little category. However, just this one time… since I’m writing this post…

Sweet Meets Street: A Mix of Styles Adds an Element of Fun!

I love to mix edgier pieces with contrasting fabrics and accessories like velvet or silk or a bit of sparkle. I’ve mixed my velvet flats with camo zipper jeans and a studded leather belt, or my other camo jeans with a fun daisy muscle tee and short booties for a more relaxed look.

Peek-A-Camo

Believe it or not I don’t always wear camo and sometimes I just want a hint of something fun to peek out from a more subdued outfit. This pink camo tank fits the bill!

Here, There and Everywhere!

Here are just a few of the outfits I’ve put together using my camouflage collection! They represent many past events and I am sure will be present at many more in the future. These include, Academy Awards parties, date nights, family movie nights, fancy dinners, school drop offs and pick ups, shopping, hanging out at home & mom’s nights out.