Dissecting Stars Style: The Duchess of Cambridge

Happy Friday everyone! Are you excited for the weekend? I hope you all have some fun plans for the next couple of days. Here in Utah we're getting a little kiss of fall weather and it has been so lovely! The trees have even begun to change. So I am hoping this weekend I can enjoy the outdoors a little bit!

Anyways, today I am going to do a "Dissecting Stars Style" post. You can read the other ones here and here . BUT today is one of my favorite style icons of all time. The Duchess of Cambridge, Miss. Kate Middleton. And since she just announced she is having another baby she has been all over the media- so why not do a little post about her awesome fashion sense?

Casual Kate-
Let's first dissect Kate's casual style. One of the things I adore about Kate is she doesn't over accessorize. She keeps it simple, clean and effortless. When she does accessorize, she usually goes for a simple scarf.

To achieve Kate's casual style you'll first need a pair of good jeans. Obviously, we all don't have a gazillion dollars to spend on jeans but you can still find yourself a good pair. The fit is essential, when you try on jeans pull the waist out- if there is a lot of room you need to go down a size. Also make sure around the bum area the fabric isn't pulling or sagging.

Kate often wears blazer. She isn't too trendy in the blazer department, classic silhouettes and colors are her go to. No crazy lapels or pockets for this girl!

As far as the shirts Kate wears, she never goes CRAZY with patterns. Stripes, gingham and polka dots are classic patterns she often wears. And her shirts are never super baggy, they are structured and fitted. Luckily for all of us, cute and classic button ups are easy to find without breaking the bank!

Kate's Dresses:
This is where Kate and I are kindred spirits- her dresses. Because of the position she is in she often is dressed up a little more than the average person (I know, duh right?). Again, Kate never over accessorizes. Yes, she is famous for her fabulous hats but those are only for special occasions. Whenever you see Kate in a dress she lets that be the focal put of her outfit.  You will even noticed that she often wear simple SIMPLE shoes.

For Kate, most of her dresses define her waist. She is a girl after my own heart! Kate loves herself some fit-an-flare pleat dresses! They are so classic and feminine. L-o-v-e it.

Even if you don't have a Middleton body, waist defining dresses make you look real good. She often wears nude pumps which make her already long legs look longer because the line doesn't break. Kate doesn't always wear fit-and-flare but she always makes sure that waist of hers is defined.

I also want to point out Kate is not afraid of color. Yes, gray is a go-to of her's BUT some of her most well known dress looks of been solid bold colors.

The Trench-
Finally, you can not dissect Kate's style without talking about her trench coats. Trench Coats are soooo classic. Whenever I think of them I think back to the one Audrey Hepburn wears in Breakfast at Tiffany's. They've been around forever!

Even though they are such a classic piece Kate chooses coats that reflect her personal style. If you don't have a trench coat I would invest in one. There are so many great ones out there- some with leather trim, some with more of a flare, some with ruffles, some with edgier details. Pick one that is uniquely you. It'll be a piece you'll have forever and you'll channel your inner Kate Middleton.

Guest Post: Dissecting Stars Style- Elle Fanning

Hello there! I am SUPER exciting about this post today. I did a "Dissecting Stars Style" a little bit ago with Taylor Swift and you guys really took a liking to it; and I am SO glad, it was one of my favorite posts I have done. ANYWAYS, today is another "Dissecting Stars Style" but I'm not doing it. My friend Andy, who I have known since High School, has written this lovely post. His taste in fashion is impeccable, I mean for real, and he is always on top of who is best dressed in Hollywood. He is an incredibly talented guy and has an awesome tumblr! I hope you all enjoy what he has to say about the fabulous Elle Fanning.

Meet Elle Fanning. She's not just "Aurora" from Maleficent. She's not just the younger sister of Dakota Fanning. She's ELLE FANNING. This 16-year-old Southern belle from Georgia has been in the acting business since 2001. Young as she is, Elle is, without question, a force to be reckoned with - in acting, yes, but especially for her impeccable taste in fashion.

I've been watching Elle since she played Alice in Super 8, and this girl knows how to dress. Style blogs of all kinds are well-aware, and you should be, too. One look at her red carpet looks is enough to cement her as a fashion icon, even this early on. For goodness' sake, she's wearing Rodarte! What teenager has the sense to wear and pull off Rodarte?

Even in a simple red Marc by Marc Jacobs ensemble, she's breathtaking.

And my favorite.... This white Louis Vuitton dress. Bliss. Pure bliss.

It's not just the red carpet! On the streets, she's serving flawless-taste realness. 

At this point, I can sense you're already off to google "Elle Fanning Fashion Goddess", so I won't keep you much longer. Go in confidence, and prepare for a tidal wave of style inspiration! Elle is on the scene. She is slaying and she is staying.

Dissecting Stars Style: Taylor Swift

Here's the thing, I love looking at Star's style- their street style more than anything. But sometimes I try to get their EXACT look. AND, I think people can get in a funk when they do that. Because, lets be honest, most of us can't afford that EXACT look... plus you loose your style when you try to be identical to someone else. So I decided to do this new thing called "Dissecting Stars Style" it will help you get the look they have but not IDENTICAL to them. Our first star is Miss. T-Swift.

I love Taylor's style. It's old-school and feminine. Some how she even manages to make her"tomboy looks" girly. Here are some of typical Taylor looks I found and I am going to dissect them for ya!

I feel like Taylor often does black on black. Which is super easy to make your own, plus it foes back to Audrey's look in Funny Face. BUT be careful with this look, make sure you keep it elegant and feminine enough that it doesn't end up looking Gothic. A way to avoid this is go for a cropped paint or a capri... these are super easy to find and are always in. Showing a little bit of ankle gives the look a more feminine appeal. Also, make sure the top is tight and not super loose. Go for a shirt with sleeves. A tank top will make you look like you stepped out of yoga class. As far as the shoes go try a pointed toe shoe... it will make you look longer and add more glamor. AND a bold red lip didn't hurt anyone.

 

I have noticed that Taylor doesn't over accessorize. Which I LOVE.  I like my looks to look clean and crisp and if you add a gazillion bracelets and a necklace AND earrings AND a scarf it starts to be too much. Sooooo to accessorize like Taylor you need a few things: Rayban shaped sunnies, a headband and a great bag. 

You don't need to get Rayban's but just a similar shape. They are flattering for most people AND can find them at Target for cheeeeeap. But if that shape isn't your thing... just go for black. You can never go wrong for black sunnies... and black sunnies are very Taylor like.

Her headbands usually have a knotted detail to them. You can find some here and here. Or can use a scarf and tie it around your head. Easy. 

As far as bags go... Taylor usually doesn't have huge extravagant bags. At least- there aren't huge bows, or studs, or anything of that kind. Try to find a a structured bag in a solid color. It will go with more and get that Taylor look.

 

My favorite part of Taylor's style is her dresses. I ADORE dresses, slip one on and you are basically good to go. Taylor usually goes for flowy dresses with a fit and flare shape (In at the waist and then flares out).  Often times she pairs a long cardigan with her dresses. Which is such an easy style to follow, and it is always cute and girly. If she is not wearing a cardigan it is usually because her dress has details on it that an added cardigan would over power.  What I mean is a bow at the neck, a collar, a bow around the waist etc. If a dress has these details I would avoid a cardi. 

Taylor also wears a lot of d'orsay shoes, Keds (or converse) and oxfords. These three shoes are easy to find and you don't have to spend a fortune on them. 

Well that's a wrap! If you need any more ideas on how to get the "Taylor" look you can write me an e-mail, I would be more than happy to help. Also, if there is another star's style you want "dissecting" let me know!!