Triple Threat: In Sequin's

I love me some sparkle both in jewelry and clothing. Last night to dinner I took my new FAV top. In stunning sequins this vintage dolman sleeve top (from 4 Birds Vintage) rocked my world.

 Fashion Fact: A Dolman Sleeve is a sleeve that is very wide at the armhole and tapers to a tight wrist. 

This piece is actually quite versatile. I style a top like this 3 ways!

1) Wear it "backwards" 

Original intended back.

 I wore it backwards and tucked the button and loop underneath to create the "V" look.

2) The forward facing, traditional way.

3) Off the Shoulder.

*Open the back button and loop and pull the top off the shoulder

Want one?

Vintage Dolman Sleeve Sequin Top - Black with Gold & Silver Sequin & Threading $65

Check out this BLOG - A Vintage Variation of this top/look PERFECT for the holidays!

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I LOVE this piece, a little different in style but it is sequin with a dolman sleeve, in an ANIMAL PRINT!

BasyaBerkman Vintage ~ $55.20

Belt It: Stretch

Stretch belt's are a Fabulous way to define your waist and show off your curves.  They are chic for women of all shapes and sizes. They are a very figure friendly accessory. Pregnant women can also benefit from belting, below or above the bump.

Most Stylish Belted BUMP:

 Tori Spelling

CHICest Curves

CoCo

Stylish Cinching

 Naomi Campbell

Victoria Beckham - Studded Stretch Belt

Ivanka Trump

Many women with curves shy away from this stylish stretch accessory in fear of "looking bigger" when in fact they could not be farther from the truth.  Wearing clothing that are "too big" or really "loose" makes you look BIGGER. A stretch belt is one of the FAB tools in a woman's accessory arsenal, use it to define your shape. Celebrate the shape you have. As pictured above with the celebs - EVERY one's unique shape benefits from a stretch belt!

3 Fun ways to add a little STRRRRETCH to your Style:

1) Pair a solid colour belt with a print.

GET THE LOOK

Vintage Yellow Cello Straw Stretch Belt ~ $22

*Vintage 80's Black & White Polka Dot Romper Coming Soon to Evolution Vintage

2) Style Complimentary Colours together

 (Stay Tuned for my Fashion Colour Wheel Feature)

TIP: Orange & Blue  are "Complimentary Colours" - Opposite on the Colour Wheel.

GET THE LOOK:

 Vintage Rust Blouse with Zig Zag Pattern (from Universal Studios) ~ $35

Vintage Gold Tone "Monogram" Stretch Belt in Navy ~ $25

3) If your belt has mixed colours.

choose ONE and pair with the same solid colour top or pant.

GET THE LOOK:

1960's Red baby doll Mini Dress - Could be styled as a Maternity Top! ~ $55

Vintage 80's Purple Stretch Belt with Hand Painted Wooden Buckle (India) ~ $30

CHECK OUT OTHER STRETCHY SELECTIONS FROM EVOLUTION VINTAGE

Not a Vintage Fan? Check out this Chic Confection from M Missoni - Woven Logo Stretch belt

Do You or Will You Belt It?
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Writers NOTE: YES ColoUr (I'm Canadian) - I keep getting messages about spelling ;)

Style ME: Waisted

Many women frequently come to me with Style questions, advice and help. I wanted to create a new series for EVOLUTION REVOLUTION that has styling tips, tricks, ideas and DIY projects to help make the most of your wardrobe and your looks.

I wanted to start with utilizing random accessories that are usually left in the back of the closet (belts & ties), or tucked away in what's perceived to be "Granny's Drawer" (brooches & scarves).

We all have a LBD or day dress that borders on blah or requires a little infusion of life to make it acceptable to re-wear over-and-over again. Easily done; through styling.

Break out your belts and brooches and let me show you a few ways to get WAiSTED!

My super stylish friend and Evolution Vintage client Sydney helped me demonstrate a few easy looks you can put together using belts, brooches, men's neck ties and scarves.

Some of you may be a little shy about mixing pattern and print but just have fun! Try something new and take a risk. There are no "RULES" when it comes to fashion; it is all about an individuals perception and perspective... and a little courage!

A PASSION for PRINTS:

Try a tribal print scarf with a statement brooch. HOW? Fold and pin the scarf at the desired width (depending on garment). Not a size 5? no problem! Pin the scarf at the side seams of your dress - It is not required to wrap all the way around and meet at the back to get the look.

Try the scarf thick or thin with a pearl belt
(or any belt you have with jewels or beading again depending on the dress)


Use a POP of color! Vintage Anne Klein Silk Scarf with Belt. Accessorize w a Vintage clutch!<

MIX METALS:

Mix a Metallic and a color - Vintage Gold Metal Mesh Belt & Red Moshino Printed Silk Scarf


A cream vintage printed scarf paired with a gold tone metal adjustable belt (this belt also doubles as an AMAZING statement piece necklace). A printed scarf mixed with metal is CHIC!


TIE ONE ON: Utilize all the men's ties in your man's closet or the one's you had left over from the 90210 days of Brenda Walsh workin it at West Beverly High
I know you ALL watched it!

T&B - Vintage men's tie and Vintage Gold Tone Brooch Combo

Mixing a floral colored Vintage tie with a Vintage crystal brooch - A different way to wrap the tie exposing the under color.


Use a tie in the place of the scarf - it will create a cool angle and choose a statement belt. Vintage Christian Dior pritned tie and Vintage Asian metal belt.


I Applaud Animal Prints & Textures:

Use an animal print scarf with a plain or textured belt in a solid OR opt for a solid colored scarf and a printed belt.

Animal Print scarf with a textured belt - Snake Skin print in a black patent belt.


Vintage DVF scarf paired with a faux snake skin skinny belt. Try mixing color with animal prints.
Sydney was styled 10 different ways that made her little dotted dress all DRAMA! She now has 10 different looks by just digging through her closet and utilizing accessories for a variety of purposes.

Moral of the story: Take a page out of the Sex and the City Character Carrie Bradshaw's book; Taking a fashion risk, pushing your boundaries and trying something new may serve to surprise you, in a really CHIC way!!


Want to get WAISTED?

SHOP EVOLUTION VINTAGE selection of belts, ties, brooches and scarves