ooh i love that dress! i think she looks good, mostly bc she doesn’t look like she’s trying too hard

it screams post-tennis practice in tenafly, NJ, by way of loehmann’s (source of the oversized plaid women’s jacket).
she also seems to be holding down her hem which belies her discomfort with the length, not to mention the transparency, of the mini-dress.
overall, an awkward fashion moment. but points for keeping the tennies so white. she can wear them when she goes back to cheerleading camp next month.

I really don’t think the bag works with the outfit, but the outfit is alright.

hmm i understand shes going for a “look” but she looks a little too much like she’s early for halloween. The shoes with the plaid oversized whatever-that-thing-is with more pastel underneath, ah! i actually don’t hate the purse with the outfit, but unfortunately i do hate the outfit, so i guess that cancels my one good opinion out.

You’re all slobs. This outfit is gorgeous and very chic. Obviously she looks uncomfortable in the photo, it’s not cool to smile like an idiot when some girl wants to take your picture for a blog!

I think the last line should be “easy breezy beautiful.” It’s good this blog is so educational because it seems like you all need some lessons in what actually looks good. This is so pretty!

I must say that Fashionista always features interesting outfits. (And that’s not me being sarcastic) Personal preference always makes a big difference in whether someone appreciates or doesn’t appreciate an outfit you guys post (as opposed to models in a magazine that have been stylized to perfection)… personally, I would’ve liked this without the necklaces.

does anyone know where you can purchase chris benz in nyc?

Sir- Point taken. I actually do think that variety is the spice of life (contrary to some misconceptions I’ve heard previously here) BUT also realize that some spices can make you lose your lunch. I had similar observations about the handbag…. and that it looks like couch upholstery. But I digress. It troubles me that you’re vilified here for speaking your mind and doing anything other than slavishly offering up praise, but I was born to be a martyr. :P

I praise you Matt for speaking your mind and touche on those keds! Gross and predictable of nylon to try and bring them back.

Another round of support for Matthew. I think he always has something thoughtful to say, even if I don’t agree with him — although i do here.
If we all agreed on fashion, we wouldn’t be here and the magazine industry would a lot more somber and a lot less lucrative.

Thanks you guys. We may not always agree, but in the midst of Fashion Catastrophe it’s good to know that some of us can stand united. Trust me, it’s us against the world. :)

So much so that I’m afraid your comments will soon be deleted.
If you can intelligently say why you don’t like an outfit, that’s great, but dumping on someone in order to make yourself something of a personality on this blog is really boring.
Be warned.

Faran- Wow. I thought I had articulately expressed why I don’t like certain things. I didn’t realize that there were guidelines or censorship here. If you think I’m dumping on people just for kicks or to make myself a “personality” then you’ve got me all wrong. I don’t need this forum to “make” me into anything. Wow. I’m stunned.

Also, it’s called humor, look it up.

wow. look out. big brother in the house. this blog is over before it began.

Aw, don’t be stunned, just be a little more aware.
For instance, the comment about the Chanel bag being real – well, it’s real. An editor at a major fashion mag wouldn’t carry around a faux bag; it could get them in incredible trouble with advertisers.
Plus, editors get major discounts on handbags, to the point of insanity. If we ever meet, I’ll show you something I got from Prada last year as an example.
And yes, there is a bit of censorship on this blog’s comment board, which we addressed last week:
http://www.fashionista.com/2007/06/post_216.php#comments
Also: we just like to mess with your heads a little bit. You certainly like to mess with ours. :)

Um, I think Chris Benz made “tiny shorts” that go under this dress for a reason! It’s too short and, in the right light, possibly see-through.
The dress is cute but not with the jacket. The jacket is too Esprit circa 1982.
Love the bag – just not with this ensemble.

the outfit is okay, but i feel like, overall, the shoes would take away from ANY outfit – they are just TOO white! white keds/converse should be a little dirtied up, always.

ronherman.com for chris benz!

subtract distracting necklaces, add some sparkle w/ some simple diamond earrings. would wear this in the daytime. the bag confuses me, clearly not a bag to wear w/ this outfit. i would question the taste of anyone who thinks otherwise.

that’s funny… i was thinking more sheena easton, paula abdul and janet jackson, circa “Control” and “Straight Up!” of course they wore their men’s jackets in harsh primaries with larger padded shoulders.

absolutely adorable!