Celebrity Looks for Less: Plaids

I must admit, when plaid came back onto the fashion scene I was pretty excited about it.  Growing up in the 90's I had my fair share of plaid button up shirts (oversized, worn open, with a graphic tee underneath).  90's grunge forever.  But there are more sophisticated ways to sport plaid.  Here's a couple of ideas from celebrities, and some Miskabelle pieces to recreate their looks.

Sarah Jessica Parker

This is a lady-about-town sort of look.  Plaid, mid-length skirt, leather bag and a tucked in sweater.  Pair it with some fun heels to modernize the look.

Katie Holmes
This look is almost a parred down version of 1990's styled plaid.  A plaid button up shirt (knotted at the waist, rather than worn loose and sloppy) and a flouncy skirt.  Paired with unexpected little booties.

All the Miskabelle pieces are currently for sale in the SHOP!  Though that plaid button up (by Diane Von Furstenberg!) is sort of speaking to me... better snatch it up quick, before I decide to keep it for myself!

xo

Jayme

Music to Our Eyes: Joy Williams

I have been a music lover since my earliest memory.  I've shared a little on the blog about my band, The Crooked Hearts--it's just me, on vocals, and my friend Jason on guitar/vocals.  Simple and pared down. Lots of harmonies. Jason and I met and started collaborating over our love for the band The Civil Wars, a male/female duo made up of  Joy Williams and John Paul White.

Their music is the stuff dreams are made of.  And so is Joy's wardrobe.  She can get away with a wardrobe of all black by mixing textures and cuts and adding some sparkle with accessories.  Her dresses may not be vintage, but they are certainly vintage-inspired:  1950s full skirted dresses and Hollywood siren-worthy gowns. I scoured some of my favorite Etsy vintage shops for some Joy-inspired looks.

Everyday Pretty (Clockwise from top left): 

 Lace and Satin Party Dress (Jonathan Logan)-villavillavintage, Art Deco Lariat Necklace-myboom, Bow Belt Cocktail Dress- LeMollusque, Leather Belt-sunandflowers,

 1930s Peeptoe Heels- 4birdsvintage, Gold Rhinestone Locket-salvagelife

Your Big Night (Clockwise from top left): 

 Simple Gold Bar Bangle- diamentdesigns, 1940s Black Silk Beaded Evening Gown- AnaChronos, Chandelier Earrings- RAKcreations, Strappy Heels- FabGabs

Joy is absolutely stunning, but it's her voice and stage presence that really takes the cake. Go and check out their music if you haven't already--better yet, see a live show! (Though it may be a while, since Joy recently had her first child.)

We look forward to sharing more "Music to Our Eyes" posts with you!  Whose rockstar wardrobe do you want to steal?

xo,

Amanda