March 06, 2015

Circle of Stylists: How to Get Out of Your Style Rut

March 06, 2015/ Alexandra Evjen

Even stylists get stuck in a fashion rut. To prove that to you, Reachel Bagley, Becki Crosby, Summer Bellessa and I got together to style each other. We are all stylists and fashion experts, and we are just like every other woman - we like to wear the same thing time and time again because we know it looks great on us.

I had the chance to style Reachel Bagley of The Cardigan Empire. Her struggle was wearing the same shape over and over again - a pencil skirt and top with a cardigan or jacket. Check out what I did to get her out of her box.

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MAKEOVER WARDROBE

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Le Tote - https://letote.com/r/D8A78C

Get new clothes selected for you by a Le Tote Stylist based on your fashion profile. Wear it as long as you like, keep what you want, send the rest back, and they will ship you a new box.

Leopard Tunic: http://bit.ly/1wIRbOS

Chevron Necklace: http://bit.ly/1CyzDGS

Leather Leggings: http://bit.ly/1EMHQGZ

Shooties: http://rstyle.me/n/xj2ss22z6

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My style rut is gravitating to all black these days. It's an easy color that is chic, makes me feel slimmer and my shoes match. To get me out of this pattern, Becki Crosby of Whippy Cake, a fellow fashion stylist and brand stylist, gave me a new direction. Check out the video below.

What do you think of my new look? To get it check out the links below.

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MAKEOVER WARDROBE

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Lace Embellished Top: http://www.letote.com/clothing/1779-sienna-lace-top

Pencil Skirt: http://rstyle.me/~4rQS8

Leather Booties: http://rstyle.me/n/xkuw622z6

Hat: http://rstyle.me/n/xdh6d22z6

To see all of the makeovers, follow the links below.

Reachel Bagley of The Cardigan Empire

Summer Bellessa of the Girls with Glasses

Becki Crosby of Whippy Cake

July 30, 2014

Purple

July 30, 2014/ Alexandra Evjen

Everyone has a color that they don't like. For me it has always been purple. I don't know what it is, but I have never warmed up to the color. Magenta is about the closest I can get to the color. What is really interesting is that I'm not alone in my dislike for purple. I often find that people either are obsessed with the color to a crazy degree or they really don't like it either.

Well, up until a couple weeks ago I didn't own anything purple. The closest thing I had was a Marc Jacobs midi skirt with purple feathers on it. LE TOTE sent me this sheer purple floral shirt, something I would never have picked for myself, so I thought I'd give it a whirl.

Well, it turns out purple is growing on me. It still may not be the first color I reach for, but I sure do like this blouse. What about you? Do you have a color that you have never been fond of?

Get the look: blouse, skirt, shoes

Photos by Michelle Herrick

July 29, 2014

Jumpsuits & Rompers

July 29, 2014/ Alexandra Evjen

I hope every girl has a jumpsuit or romper in their closet. They are so easy to wear and to move in. You can have such style in the simplest way by just putting it on and walking out the door. I don't even feel like I need to accessorize these outfits to make a statement, whereas with a dress I often feel like I need to wear a statement necklace or stellar earrings.

LE TOTE sent me both of these incredible pieces as part of a trial of their personal shopping service. If you are someone that needs help shopping or you don't have the time for it definitely check out their site. They send you a box of three clothing pieces and two jewelry items every month. Whatever you keep you pay for and what you don't want you send back. All of the shipping is free. How easy and awesome is that?