Friday, January 18, 2013

Fabulous Fashion Friday! Striped Tunics = Instant Gratification

As the dark, dragging chill of winter drones on,  we're craving instant fashion gratification to lift our spirits! We want to look cute NOW, without blowing our budget for new Spring clothes!  So, we've put together two looks--featuring striped turtleneck tunics--that take two minutes to put together yet provide all-day & night satisfaction! 


Look #1: Shimmering Sandy Shores 

How about an instantly-cute shimmering striped tunic over jeans for work...then just perfect  for an evening bonfire with friends at Golden Gardens! This warm sparkly long tunic  turtleneck--in the muted colors of driftwood & sand--over jeans with tan suede boots looks professional but feels funs and festive for afterhours!  S'Mores anyone?
We love the "slub" texture of this sassy Renee C striped tunic dress  with gold lurex threads ($48).
Notice how a little stretch rouching on the sides adds interest and room for movement!
Tan suede demi-wedge boots by Kenneth Cole Reaction, $138 (now on-sale), with edgy back zipper, plus black heel treads for trecking through sand! 
Speaking of rocky shores, check out this stunning Green Tourmaline tumbled nuggets necklace by LM Inspired, ($145).
Like ocean waves under the stars at night, this dress ebbs & flows & glistens.

Look #2: Beach-Balls & Blue Skies

This is the "feel good" turtleneck tunic of the month!  The mixed stripes in colors of the ocean remind us of beachballs and ocean breezes.  Plus it's a warm sweater, perfect for a trip to the shore on a chilly winter afternoon!
This is so easy!  Pull on this gorgeous fine-guage knit sweater (we call it a "tunic" because it's super long) over your jeggings with boots and you are good to go~to the beach, that is!
We love the way the mixed-color graduated stripes~with the bold coral one in the center~create geometric shapes, while the tall turtleneck with grey skinny stripes brings focus to the face!
We added simple, elegant triple-rounds Crysophase & Sterling silver earrings by Bellatrix ($28) in a teal blue to complement the main color in the sweater.  Available at our sister shop Ponytail Jewelry Studio.
Get this entire look: striped tunic, cotton jeggings, suede boots and the handmade earring  for under $200, WOW!
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So don't wait until Summer to get to the beach.  Throw on one of these easy, quick insta-cute striped tunics in the morning, then right after work, grab a blanket, some firewood and a friend and head out to the shore.  It will be so gratifying!


Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

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