What Are You Wearing Today?

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Being patriotic is one thing, but looking like a walking American flag is a whole other story. Whatever you decide to don on this beautiful Independence Day, please don’t let your wardrobe get caught up in all the nationalistic paraphernalia. Here, I have shared some storyboards I created that demonstrate a swank approach to dressing like a star and not like the Star Spangled Banner. To refrain from looking too literal, build an outfit around a red, white and blue color palette with classic yet au courant garments and accessories. If you don’t want to step out of your comfort zone, a simple beauty fix such as alluring red lipstick or royal blue nails are enough to inject festive panache. Simply use these looks as inspiration as you piece together your own ensemble this morning.

  1. Jessica Simpson hat, $38, zappos.com 
  2. Prada Sunglasses, $430, Neiman Marcus
  3. Karla Colletto Swimsuit, $123, theoutnet.com 
  4. Mogan Boho Half Sheer Slits Chiffon Maxi skirt with mini skirt, $35, yescheer.com
  5. Prada Patent and Mirco Wedge with Espadrille Detail, $596, Neiman Marcus
  6. Tory Burch tote, $156, NeimanMarcus 
  7. Avant Garde Paris Star Arm Cuff, $137, Shopbop.com 

  1. Lips Topshop in Rio Red, £8.00, topshop.com, 
  2. Kimberly Ovitz Dress With Cut Out Shoulder Detail, $348, asos.com 
  3. Butter London in Royal Navy, $14, Nordstrom
  4. Free People Star Cuff, $48, Free People
  5. Nicholas Kirkwood sandals, $126, designershoesshopping.com
  6. Brian Atwood clutch, $769-$1,285, gilt.com

Check out the How-To Feature in the July 2012 issue of StyleLine for another take on dressing for the holiday!

Do you look cheesy or chic today? I want to hear from you!

Happy Fourth of July!

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Hoda Salameh

The name Hoda (pronounced Hood-a) means guidance. It's no wonder I'm a natural born guidance giver of style. Fashion is more than just supermodels strutting down a runway in $5,000 Christian Louboutin heels... it's a business, a culture, a lifestyle and for some like me, it's a passion.

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