The Flare-Leg Jean & How to Wear It: Thank you to Eva Mendes for being the inspiration on the jean look. The light wash, flare-leg jeans she’s working had me at first glance when thumbing through People Style Watch (April 2011 issue). It works. From the slouchy top tucked into the bold belt buckle that [...]

Your Classic Black Short & How to Wear it For a Night Out: I’m seeing shorts worn in an a-typical way all over the place right now. I’ve seen tons of variations on the short theme that are a far fashion cry from the homemade cut-offs you were sporting back in the day. From shorts [...]

Shop Parker Blouses: Shopper setback: You spot a Parker blouse from one of my ‘how-to-wear-it’ posts, fall in love with it, and it’s sold out. Solution: Tell me about it (info@stellabfashion.com), I pull blouse options that play in similar fashion ballpark, and voila, the setback is now your advantage. A bevy of gorgeous tops you [...]

The Jegging & How to Wear It: A little fashion math for you: jean + legging= the jegging. Now that we have the translation under wraps… I love a jegging (see how to wear all pant and jean/legging favorites) because they’re beyond comfortable and easy to incorporate into any wardrobe. The real key here is [...]

Alice + Olivia’s Halter Top & How to Wear It: The inspiration for this ‘how-to-wear’ look was the deep-v, chiffon halter neck top from Alice + Olivia. I’m feeling like I want to go take a trip somewhere that hits above the teens when it comes to temps. The layer of the ice outside is also [...]

Elaine Turner’s Purple Suede Clutch & How to Wear It: When I first saw this clutch I thought two things: First, “Elaine Turner pulled this little puppy off? Really?,” and second, “perfect for a summer dress-look.” So, yes, Elaine Turner is the name behind this clutch with the bamboo closure detail and eye-catching lavender color (also available [...]

BCBG’s Color-Block Dress & How to Wear It: This flutter-sleeve, cocktail-esquedress from BCBG is a new favorite. The sleeve detail and high-hem paired with a slouchy boot won me over even though I went another direction with my ‘how-to-wear-it’ equation, but first, Fashion 101: Color-blocking…What is it you ask? When pieces of fabric in just a few [...]

Joanna Laura’s Bold Cuff & How to Wear It: This hammered, over-sized ‘Constantine’ cuff from Joanna Laura pairs perfectly with the silk ‘Explorer’ blouse from Elizabeth and James. For some reason the trend here seems to be designers branded with two first names. It’s a pattern I’m more than happy to run with while creating [...]

How to Wear LA Made’s Hot Pink Silk Wrap Dress: I want to be a dress girl, I really do. It’s just that I seem to have really hit my stride when it comes to my current style comfort zone of skinny black pants, platform pumps, and military-inspired jackets/blazers, the edgier the better. So, I’m [...]

How to Wear | Asos Tailored Heritage Check One-Button Jacket: The “what” that inspired this how-to-wear post is that tailored ‘heritage check (aka plaid)’ jacket from Asos. I love the details at the elbows combined with a one-button closure. Here’s how to wear it: 1. ASOS Tailored Heritage Check Jacket- $82.75 from $103.44 (www.asos.com) 2. Michael Stars Passport [...]