What Is All the Fuzz About? How to Wear Fuzzy Sweaters for Fall

Time to bring out the bulky clothing because fall/winter is already upon us, and we can't afford to freeze our buttocks off for the sake of fashion, can we? Fortunately for us, a handful of fashion bloggers are going to show us how to wear bulk and fuzz for fall without looking like a creature from Monsters, Inc. Here are five of our handpicked bloggers who will show us what all the fuzz is about:

1. Bebe of Fated to be Hated

What would fall be without leather? Try a tiered fuzzy sweater in hues of gray and match it with a black leather mini skirt. Pick out a pair of sheer stockings and black leather flats to complete your androgynous look. (Did we mention that we love the lace trim on her skirt?)

Shop her look:

BB Dakota Baxley Striped Sweater, $26.50 (before: $88.00) / Diane Von Furstenberg Black Lace And Leather Elley Mini Skirt, $179 (before: $298) / NaturalSoul by Naturalizer Villagio Smoking Flats, $47.99 (before: $59.99)

2. Malin of Spark and Bark

Okay, so this one may not be fuzzy but it is bulky, and we are all about schooling fashionistas on proportions here. Plus, how adorable is this holiday glitter-and-lace look? Pick out a fresh color for your sweater and pair it with white lace shorts to divert your outfit from the dark hues of fall. Slip into festive glitter flats to put an exclamation point to this ensemble.

Shop her look:

MinkPink Be My Baby Fuzzy Jumper, $56.00 / Nasty Gal Gilded Lily Lace Shorts, $24 (before: $48) / Campana + Melissa Shoes Campana Zig Zag 4 Silver Glitter, 55.00

3. KTR of KTR Style

This is one of the freshest looks we've seen done on a fuzzy sweater. Pair a cobalt or black colored top with a high-low hemmed full skirt in a bright color (bows at the waist are optional but highly recommended). Put on a pair of metal-strapped sandal heels for that touch of sophistication in this ber girly look.

Shop her look:

Urban Outfitters byCORPUS Cozy Popcorn Sweater, $69.00 / KTR Collection High Low Bow Skirt in Fuchsia, $126.00 / Charlotte Russe ID Tag Ankle-Strapped Heel, $35.50

4. Esmirna of Platforms for Breakfast

Not willing to let go of your summer overall denims just yet? Fret not, because all you need is a wardrobe update and your denims are on their way to fashion salvation. Pair your white fuzzy friend with light-washed denim overalls, adding a little bit of holiday with a pair of metallic heels. Choose chunky clear heels for that casual chic look.

Shop her look:

Forever 21 Speckled Fuzzy Sweater, $24.80 / Fashion Union Denim Denim Dungaree Shorts, 25.00 / DailyLook Modern Sandal Heels, $39.98 (before: $44.99)

5. Toshiko of It's Not Her It's Me

Ah, textures and prints - the fastest way to put oomph into your basic silhouettes. Bring spring and fall together by matching a geometric-print sweater in light hues with a pair of floral skinnies. Slip into a gorgeous pair of white buckled boots with chunky heels for that bit of edginess.

Shop her look:

Nasty Gal Light Of Dawn Sweater, $48.00 / Forever 21 Floral Print Skinny Jeans, $24.80 / Nasty Gal Jeffrey Campbell Hyatt Buckled Bootie, $195.00

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Wear the Trend: 50′s Skirts Under $50

Out with the short, and in with the midis. Fall/Winter 2014 is all about the midi skirt, and what better way to celebrate this classic silhouette than to splash a little vintage onto it? Whether you're channeling a quirky full-on Zooey Deschanel look or experimenting with ways to mix a little nostalgia with modern pieces, these six skirts are sure to scratch that 50 s itch (did we mention that they're all under $50?).

1.

Ruche Green Gables Circle Skirt in Mustard, $39.99

Tone down a bright sunny color to a more fall-friendly subdued one such as a pretty mustard shade. For that 50 s look, find one with a single horizontal stripe that delicately runs right across the entire width of the skirt. Pair it with bolder stripes and a pretty pointed-toe pump (you can throw in some metallic for an instant holiday vibe) and you're all set.

Try the look:

Ruche Green Gables Circle Skirt In Mustard, $39.99 / Oasis Stripe Polo Neck Jumper, Black/Beige, 25.00 / ASOS Timeless Oneil Black Heeled Shoes, $49.83 (before: $74.75)

2.

Dorothy Perkins Black and Stone Midi Skirt, 22

Flower power, anyone? Slapping a 70 s flower print onto an A-line silhouette automatically turns the look from hippie to darling vintage. Complete the look with a turtleneck cap-sleeved crop top and a dual-strapped mary jane pumps to put a little back-to-the-future edge to this look.

Try this look:

Dorothy Perkins Black and Stone Midi Skirt, 22 / Charlotte Russe Cap Sleeve Mock Neck Crop Top, $7.50 (before: $10.99) / Dune Black Patent Aibleen Mary Jane Pointed Toe Court Shoe, 48.00 (before: 69.00

3.

Ruche Corner Store Polka Dot Midi Skirt, $42.99

Nothing says Hairspray quite like polka dots (we'd say Grease but leather wins on that one). Put a little modern twist into the polkadot A-line skirt look by going print-on-print with, what else, more polkadots! To get a good contrast, choose different sized dots for your top and skirt, and make sure the colors complement each other. Slip your feet into white ankle-strapped pointed-toe d'orsays for a fresh look.

Try this look:

Ruche Corner Store Polka Dot Midi Skirt, $42.99 / Forever 21 Polka Dot Tube Top, $7.80 / Fashion Union White Stiletto Ankle Strap Shoe, 28.00

4.

ASOS Scuba Midi Skirt With Kilt Buckles, $42.72 (before: $71.19)

Mixing-and-matching not your thing? Not to fret - a monotone outfit makes as strong a statement as a print-on-print one. Go for bold colors such as a firetruck red or orange, and you're sure to get asked out to a burger-and-milkshake date (okay, so maybe that's a wee bit outdated). Just be careful when mixing silhouettes and hues as the wrong combinations may make you end up looking a bit deranged.

Try this look:

ASOS Scuba Midi Skirt With Kilt Buckles, $42.72 (before: $71.19) / River Island Bright Pink Ruched Sweetheart Crop Top, $20 (before: $40) / New Look Red Cross Strap Pointed Court Shoes, 12.99 (before: 22.99)

5.

Ruche Prairie Fields Floral Indie Skirt, $39.99

We've gone with a 70 s floral pattern, so now let's dial it back down to the softer and sweeter florals of the 50 s and 60 s. Pile on the sugar by wearing an off-shoulder top with a sweetheart neckline, partnered with ultra-femme strappy heels in a beige or pinkish nude hue. Don a red lip ala Katy Perry for a stronger vintage feel, or you can opt to stick to lighter shades for a subdued modern take on the era.

Try this look:

Ruche Prairie Fields Floral Indie Skirt, $39.99 / ASOS Crop Top with Sweetheart Neck and Off Shoulder, $17.80 / Nine West Breezin Platform Sandals, $33.37 (before: $89)

6.

Dorothy Perkins Black Mesh Hem Circle Skirt, 22.00

More of a Posh Spice than a Ginger Spice? These 50 s A-line skirts look good in black, too, especially with clever little mesh insets at the hem. If you prefer a little color, pick out an aztec print crop top with a sweetheart neckline. Pair it with a daintily strapped pointed-toe d'orsay to liven up this posh ensemble.

Try this look:

Dorothy Perkins Black Mesh Hem Circle Skirt, 22.00 / Damned Delux Women's Aztec Binded Bralet Top in Mint/Pink, 12.99 / ASOS Saturday Heels, $44.50

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Jennifer Lawrence Does Dior Proud in a Guipure Crop Top

Jennifer Lawrence has had her share of red carpet hits and misses since stepping out into the spotlight around three years ago, with the fashion police going easy on then-19-year-old up-and-coming actress since she was only starting to make a name for herself. At 19, the actress was cast alongside big names such as Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman for the X-Men series, but failed to get international recognition since her character Mystique required that she become unrecognizable onscreen. It wasn't until The Hunger Games was released in 2012 that Jennifer was catapulted straight into the Hollywood spotlight and into the not-so-loving arms of tough fashion critics.

In November of 2012, Jennifer hired the much-coveted stylist to the A-list celebrities, Rachel Zoe, who produced her first big moment on the red carpet at the 2013 Oscars. We're not sure if it was the gorgeous voluminous Dior Couture gown that Rachel Zoe dressed her in (or the fact that she tripped on her way up to the stage to claim her award) that blew up her red carpet moment to epic proportions, but one thing is for sure - Jennifer is no longer letting her style guard down. The actress arrived at the Paris Fashion Week for the Christian Dior show clad in none other than Dior from their Resort 2014 collection.

Jennifer Lawrence arriving at the Christian Dior show at the Paris Fashion Week Men's Spring/Summer 2014 - 1 July 2013

Jennifer picked out a guipure lace cropped top and matching wool pants ensemble for the show. The beautiful guipure lace top is echoed in the pants by running a lace strip down one leg of the wide-legged pair. Guipure has been a favorite of designers for the last few seasons because it lacks the mesh that usually acts as the foundation for the lace, making the patterns stand out on their own even more. This type of lace has been made even more famous when Victoria's Secret models Miranda Kerr and Candice Swanepoel donned gorgeous guipure dresses from the Australian brand Lover.

Christian Dior Look N 19 from the Resort 2014 collection - Printed pastel metallic guipure top

The beautiful crop top is not available to the general fashion public just yet, so we picked out three guipure tops that will catapult your closet into chic-whimsical fame.

Oscar de la Renta Camilia Guipure Lace Tank, $337.00 (before: $750)

Valentino Ivory Guipure-Lace Top, 1 025,00

Warehouse Guipure Lace Shell, 32.00

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Vintage Tee Lover? Grab Ashley Greene’s Rocking Shirt Now!

It seems like Kristen Stewart isn't the only Twilight actress with a vintage tee obsession. Ashley Greene has also been spotted numerous times wearing some sort of rugged vintage tee whenever she's out and about on an errand, headed to the gym, or even just to get her caffeine fix, and so on.

This time around, the 25-year-old actress was seen wearing a distressed skull-printed tee by CBGB & OMFUG while getting her smoothie fix in West Hollywood last Wednesday. Ashley looked like she just put on whatever was lying around in her closet but she did rock this vintage tee nevertheless.

Ashley Greene seen leaving a juice bar in West Hollywood in Los Angeles, CA - 10 July 2013

If you happen to be a vintage tee afficionado as well, then you might want to get your hands on Ashley's rocking tee below:

CBGB & OMFUG Burn Out Skull Deluxe Vintage T-Shirt in Black, $24.99

Credit: Owen Beiny/WENN.com

Heidi Klum Joins the Palm Print Bandwagon

From swimsuits to cotton tops, the palm print trend, along with everything else that's beach-related, is all the rage this summer. It does not come as a surprise then that fashion household names, such as former supermodel Heidi Klum, would not dare let themselves fall even one step behind the fashion pack. The ever-cheerful model-turned-host was seen spending an afternoon with her children and boyfriend Martin Kristen in Manhattan in none other than these funky tree prints.

Heidi has been making consistent waves with her outfit choices lately (we're still not over her perfectly polished all-blue leather skirt ensemble), which gives us enough reason to run for our keyboards and tap away on search engines to get our daily Klum outfit fix. Heidi was spotted enjoying a casual meal in a long-sleeved cotton palm tree print blouse, denim shorts, oversized sunnies and thong sandal flats.

Heidi Klum spotted on a day out with her children and boyfriend Martin Kristen in Manhattan - 9 July 2013

The Maison Scotch Palm Tree Shirt is a white cotton blend shirt with a front button closure, long-sleeves, classic colar and a chest pocket. The rather unisex print is made more feminine by the highly-noticeable curved hem. The shirt tends to wrinkle after a while of wearing it, which may make it more apt for casual wear.

For your dose of summery palm prints, get your Maison Scotch cotton blend piece from Farfetch.

Maison Scotch Palm Tree Shirt, $79.04 (before: $112.91)

Photo Credit: Ivan Nikolov/WENN.com

Jessica Alba Takes Batman Out on Her Errands

The cutest little doting mom Jessica Alba was spotted running her errands in West Hollywood just a few days ago. The actress-turned-author stepped out of her car with the handles of her bag tucked into the crook of her arm and coffee in hand. She conversed with a person out on the street before she spotted the cameras.

Jessica's style has always veered more towards the feminine side, opting for flowy tops, printed pants or billowy maxi skirts and dresses, so it's quite refreshing to see her in something that's not usually up in her alley. Aside from her ability to turn sweatpants into something really chic (if you don't believe us, stop reading and scroll down to see her amazeballs talent), the actress wore a *gasp* graphic tee. While the overall execution was still pretty much feminine, we can't get over the fact that Jessca Alba actually put on a graphic tee, and of Batman, at that.

Jessica Alba running errands in West Hollywood, Los Angeles - 10 July 2013

Okay, so maybe Zoe Karssen did not exactly plaster a comic book rendition of Batman on one of her tees but rather a chic caricature version of him, which in general makes the look easier to pull off. But still, Jessica Alba, graphic tee, sweatpants and stylish all in one sentence? Some form of sorcery definitely happened here. Jessica pulled the entire look together with an oversized watch, hat, sunnies, a striped scarf, and a pair of lace flats. Voila! I present to you, my dear ladies, a look we'd like to dub as errand-fierce.

To grab your own dark knight, head on over to Bloomingdales.

Zoe Karssen Tee - The End Oversized Loose Fit, $66.00 (before: $88.00)

Photo Credit: Owen Beiny/WENN.com

Five Ways to Wear Ripped Jeans to Work (and Not Get Fired for It)

Before ripped jeans were associated with chic dressing, the only workplace where it was acceptable to dress yourself in tattered denim were probably those for intensive labor jobs, such as, err, coal mining. Nowadays, the lines for dressing up "seriously" for work through company dress codes and casual wear are becoming increasingly blurred as fashion-crazed employees continue to bend the rules and look appropriate enough to not be summoned to the boss' office. Ripped jeans happen to fall under the rule-bending category.

Ripped jeans are quite tricky to pull off because when paired with the wrong elements (yes, this includes even disheveled hair), the security guards may mistake you for a homeless person and drag you out of your cubicle and out onto the front curb of your workplace. Okay, maybe that was an exaggeration, but you get what I mean (assuming you at least wash your face and brush your teeth every morning).

We put together five different office looks to give those tattered jeans that polished finish that may even send your boss reaching for a pair of desk scissors to do her own pair in.

P.S. Dear readers in stricter professions, such as law and medicine, please don't take our word for it.

Meijia of Meijia S

There is nothing more grown up and more polished than a crisp button-down top that fits like a glove, albeit this look intends to come off as a little slouchy. The sunnies make this look absolutely sophisticated, but since it would be weird and douchey to wear sunglasses inside the office, substitute your pair with delicate silver or gold jewelry and an oversized watch. Do not forget to finish the ensemble with pointed-toe pumps. They will make sure the security guards are kept far, far away.

Get her look:

7 for All Mankind Josefina Jeans in Light Destroyed, $157.50 (before: $225) / Roberto Cavalli Floral Silk Shirt, $829.88 (before: $1,185.55) / Jimmy Choo Alicia Black Suede Pointy Toes, $550

Adriana of Fake Leather

If you can afford to look just a teeny bit more rugged in the office, go for a pair of black distressed denims and a biker jacket. Opt for a two-toned jacket, preferably in black and tan or any other neutral shade, with crisp lines for that glammed-up biker chick look. Round it up with gold jewelry and black suede heels to inject the look with sophistication.

Get her look:

Christopher Kane Black Shredded and Frayed Jeans, $570 / Zara Khaki Long-Sleeve Zipper Pockets Leather Jacket, $66.56 / Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Ankle Toe-Pointed Boots, $800

Heliely of Heliely B

You can never go wrong with lace in the office. Lace, done in the right silhouette, has been associated with power dressing for women time and time again, whether it's a top, a dress, or a skirt. Not all lace will agree with tattered denim, however, so we advice you to reach for a pair of white distressed boyfriend jeans instead. Choose a pair of minimalist sandals (and maybe a pretty pedicure) to complete the look. A leopard clutch for that extra rawr factor is optional but highly recommended.

Get her look:

NSF Beck Boyfriend Jeans in Raw White, $322 / Anna Sui Pinwheel Mixed Lace Top in Black, $305 / Topshop Lolly Skinny-Heel Sandals, $170

Anni of FashionHippieLoves

This look is all about contrasts - soften the ruggedness of a pair of distressed boyfriend jeans with the girliness of a flowy but structured peplum top. Choose a peplum top that complements the fit of your boyfriend pants, lest you want to have bulges in all the unsightly places. The lovely Valentino Rockstuds are perfect for polishing the look off because the pair in itself exudes contrast - the feminine blush color and pointed toes are balanced by the studded straps. Don't forget to throw in some chunky jewelry.

Get her look:

7 for All Mankind Josefina Skinny Boyfriend in Luminous Light Destroy, $139 (before: $225), Osman Neoprene Peplum Top, $504 / Valentino Rockstud T-Strap Pumps in Poudre, $945

Dena of Style Limelight

Menswear lovers, this look will definitely delight you. Pick out a pair of white distressed jeans with fewer but more concentrated rips and throw on an oversized blazer with crisp lines and padded or embellished shoulders. Wearing a sheer cream top underneath will do wonders for the look as well. Pull the entire look together with a pair of beautiful oxfords for that chic menswear-don't-care look.

Get her look:

J Brand Destroyed Skinny Jeans in Blanc Destruct, $109.80 (before: $183) / Isabell de Hillerin Blazer with Embroidered Shoulders, $650 / Manolo Blahnik Lorenza Leather Oxfords in Brown, $765