Wedged In Between

I love a good wedge heel.
I have flat feet, and a skinny heel is MURDER on my feet.
So, I need something that supports my entire foot, and wedges give me height and the long leg line I love without the pain!

Here is a collection of some of my fave wedges...
Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Here are a few outfit ideas!!!!

Ombre

I love a great discount and great style...and this Nine West Ombre skirt is both.
At only $74.00 it is going to be something you can build into your spring and summer, work and play, daylight and sunset, wardrobes. Pair it with a tank and low sandals for day, and add some heels for night. Pair it with a cool v-neck silky tank for a nice evening date or a blouse for work. The possibilities go on and on!
Check it out here!

Outfit Idea:

Be Unique

One surefire way to show off your style is to find a piece, whether clothing or furnishings, that has bottled up your personality into tangible form.
This bookcase by Stanislav Katz is my personality...I am reserved and functional but there is an unexpected POP that most people only get to see if they are welcomed.
This bookcase is also a chaise lounge, and it functions double duty.
Up against a white wall in a black and white themed room...this would be the surefire center of attention!!!!



Inquire about price at Stanislav Katz !

Discount Dresses

I love Net-A-Porter, Browns, and Eluxury...however, it is difficult and basically impossible to afford the things on those sites, without selling your plasma that is...and I am not talking about your tv set.

So, I, like most women, have to find great style that mimics the luxury brands I like, at discount prices.

Below, I show you all looks I have found at Newport News that are similar to some high fashion styles.
Enjoy!!!


Lauren Conrad Bandeau $216.00

NN Bandeau Dress $34.00


Iisli Tank Dress $198.00

NN Tank Dress $24.00


Marc by Marc Jacobs $298.00

NN Mutli Strap Dress $39.00


Alice & Olivia Beaded Dress $385.00

NN Halter Jeweled Dress $39.00


Philip Lim Fringe T-Shirt Dress $395.00

Appliqued T-Shirt Dress $39.00


Paul & Joe Safari Dress $485.00

NN Safari Dress $34.00


Tibi $340.00

NN Floral Dress $29.00

Tie Me Up

These DAY Birger et Mikkelsen Tube Leather Sandals for $140.00 at Net-A-Porter are not only a pretty price by a pretty style. The upscale designer is offering you one of a kind style at an affordable price, and giving you something to pair your summer shorts, dresses, and skirts along with.
I think I might have to save a few pennies.

Shoes in the City

We all know by now that Sex and the City comes out on May 30th.
And while all of us ladies will probably be flocking to the theatres in droves,
we will be just as excited to see the girls as we will to see the fashion.
So, we will be focusing on Sex and the City style on Definition of Style every so often, to keep you up front and center on the Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda style choices!

This shoe is one of two Carrie has been seen in in the photos of the movie.
This shoe by Proenza Schouler is being called the "it" shoe by Vogue, and is very very stylish!
Carries other fave shoe...

these Dior Gladiator sandals...tres dominatrix chic!

Purls

Sometimes I just get super excited when I find something magnificent and creative online...and this is one of those times.
This necklace is KNITTED...and it is fabulous.
Available on Etsy in the Little Purls store, this necklace is perfect for spring and summer...and if this is too much for you, check out the bracelet:


Here at Definition of Style, we believe that great style is not only designer and available at high-end stores, but it is those little accessories that make an outfit and your style, definitively YOU!

Natural Nails

I tend to let my fingernails be plain, or at most, a sheer beige or pink. However, with my toes in the summer, I let the color flow. However, I hate the horrible smell of nail polish and the unbeknownst effect those chemicals might be having on my sensitive piggies.
When I came across butter london, a brand I heard of per Mandy Moore, I quickly looked them up and was surprised that something natural would have such beautiful colors.
My fav is Billy No Mates, a gray that is going to go just perfect with my new bright summer sandals in yellow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check it out here.

Bid On It

Ebay has tons of great finds, but I found one that is just magnificent.
This wood table, made from the trunk of a tree and finished, is not only gorgeous but at $150.00 it is cheap and practical.
You could put this front and center in any room and have a piece worth talking about for years to come!
This would fit just as well in a modern home as it would a vintage inspired home or even a contemporary style home.
The possibilities are as endless as the table!
Find this here!

Kids R Us

Kids and the little kid inside of us adults, tend to love cutesy things that
keep our lives fun and full of color.
These huggables by little odd forest are really cute and make great gifts.
The Forest Love-Sender shown above is a great way to present gifts, but stuffing trinkets, jewelry, or cards into its heart shaped pocket. Afterwards, it can be used as a cute pillow for lounging.
For kids, these plushies are great gifts for kids as well.
Try the Forest Magoo for girls,

and the Leafy for boys!

Freaky Friday

Twinkle by Wenlen is a brand known for stylish tops and sweaters. So, this Picasso Friday Night Top shown above, is no different.
It is very sexy, but also very modern and cool. Pair it with some great jeans or trousers and a heel or flat sandals for a great night out. Add a oversized clutch and some bangles and you are ready to drink cosmos and dance to "4 Minutes" until the sun comes up!

Discount Designs

Kelly Ripa has great street side style. She usually wears really girly and feminine clothes with a bit of an edge. The floaty top she has on goes great with her wide bottom jeans and her Marni bag.
But to get this look, you would be spending hundreds of dollars in Kelly's designs.
So, here is the Discount Design:

Top

Urban Outfitters $19.99

Jeans

Old Navy Flirt Flares $20.00

Bag

Forever 21 Patent Tote $23.80

Sunglasses

Shop Suey Boutique $14.00

Shoes

Target $14.99

Jewelry

Old Navy Bangles 9.50


Old Navy Earrings $7.50

I'm Gonna Have Some Fun

Fashion can be so serious and stoic...you need this and this to look like this.
But, fashion should be fun, it should be about you, and accenting your best features.
While you might not be able to get away with short shorts, Herve Leger Bandage Dresses, or wear Neil Lane diamonds...you can give your feet some fun and strap on this pair of DSquared sandals.
The fun colors and chain detail will decorate your feet to perfection, and all you need is a good pedicure to pull these bad babies off!!!!

I Don't Fall

Some would say...why oh why do you have a sweater posted when it is the time to show spring goodies...well,I live in Michigan. And sorry people, but Michigan is known for impromptu snowing, inclimate weather, and the occasional 50 degree day in the dead of June. So, for those still chilly days to come...grab up an ultra cool sweater that can serve double duty as a jacket...and be fashionable and comfortable.
This look by Tracy Reese, available at Revolve Clothing is a great piece, that is feminine with the cut off sleeves, utilitarian with the leather tabs, and ultra chic.

Sugah Mama

Mother's Day is one of the biggest holidays of the year.
More cards are sent around the United States and other countries for Mother's Day than any other holiday.
Instead of the same boring ole card, give your mom...or yourself for that matter...a
fabulous gift, one that sparkles and shines.
The David Yurman Candy Collection has brilliant yellow, pink, and blue gems that highlight the famous cable bangle.
They range in price from $725-$1200, but they are definitely a statement and an investment piece!!!!!
For those that cannot afford such grandiose prices...
You can still get David Yurman at better prices with the Classic Cable collection starting at $325:


Happy Mother's Day ALL!!!

Party Up

Spring and Summer is definitely PARTY TIME!
Find a great dress for your party going adventures that is a signature of your own style...whether sophisticated, girly, flirty, or classic!
Here are a few in a WIDE range of prices to get you in party mode!
My personal fav is first!


Net-A-Porter Rebecca Taylor $400


net-A-Porter Alberta Ferretti $3995


Bluefly Tufi Duek $392.70


ShopBop Vince $325


JCrew Juliet $180


Newport News $39


Forever 21 $24.80

Flat Attack

Hands down, Tory Burch makes the cutest flats. With her large emblem on the instep, wild and vivid colors, and great comfort...you cannot beat her Reva flat. It comes in every style from patent to snakeskin. You can get the bright pink above, or go for a more subdued black or white. Whatever you pick, you will surely find tons of things to wear these with.
Besides that, at a cost of $195.00, you are not breaking your bank...even though they are not cheap shoes!

Check out a wide range of Tory Burch shoes at Nordstrom .

Too Wood to be True

Charles and Ray Eames produced this fabulous chair for Herman Miller, Inc., a office equipment manufacturer in Zeeland, Michigan. This chair has become synonymous with modern styling and classic design. Made out of plywood that is formed by thin sheets of veneer molded under heat and pressure, this chair is molded to fit the body and provide not only style but function and COMFORT to one's space.
You cannot ask for more...

Go to Herman Miller or Room and Board to purchase.