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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Kelly Brook Makes Baroque Patterns Look Summer-Appropriate

Jacquard has been making its rounds for summer and English beauty, Kelly Brooks, is one to sit up and notice. The Italian Job actress was seen out in the streets of London filming for her upcoming movie Taking Stock a few days ago. She seemed to be in good spirits as she trudged down the streets, even flashing the paparazzi a dazzling smile. Kelly and the rest of the film’s cast and crew all seemed to be getting along well, filling the actress’ Instagram account and Twitter with rather jovial uploads. Kelly tweeted: “Big Thank you to anyone who has dropped by to support our Movie or tweeted!! Really appreciate the Love xxx” and even uploaded a picture of herself being prepped for her scenes with big rollers in her hair, jokingly putting the caption: “Look what these bitches keep doin to me!! #takingstockthemovie”.

The actress seemed to have taken a day off in between shooting, uploading some funny car videos of her and a girlfriend. I guess she deserves the break after juggling acting and promoting her clothing line (in collaboration with New Look).

Kelly Brook filming scenes on location for her latest film “Taking Stock” in London – 2 July 2013

The actress looked radiant as the blush pink of her skirt did wonders for her complexion (that and mostly because of that big smile, of course).

The jacquard pattern printed lightly on a pink skirt makes it absolutely summer-appropriate, as jacquard patterns tend to look heavy. The skirt is cut out in a skater silhouette to give it enough flounce but still keeping it structured enough to accommodate the weight of chambray.

To get your dose of baroque-in-the-summer, click on the link below:

New Look Coral Chambray Jacquard Skirt, 19.99

Photo Credit: Stuart Castle/WENN.com

Summer Shopping on a Budget: Kelly Brook Demonstrates How to Use Dresses as Skirts

A little bit of resourcefulness can go a long way, as demonstrated by the lovely English actress, Kelly Brook, who donned two different floral skirts in one shooting day for her upcoming movie Taking Stock. What’s so resourceful about that, you ask? The actress was actually wearing dresses underneath the “Do South” tee (which we assume is a fictitious name for a coffee shop or restaurant that she is working for in the film), passing off the bottom parts quite marvelously as separate skirt pieces (not to mention, she successfully gave us a difficult time identifying her wardrobe).

Kelly had just started shooting her upcoming movie in various London places less than a week ago. On the 30th of June, she tweeted: “Start our first day of Filming tomorrow I hope the Sun shines like today so beautiful #TakingStocktheMovie”. The actress has also been busy promoting her collaboration with New Look, wherein she designed some hit bikinis for more curvaceous body types.

Kelly Brook filming scenes on location for her latest film “Taking Stock” in London. The actress was seen enjoying a hot drink on a rather breezy day. – 2 July 2013

Kelly Brook films scenes on location for her latest film “Taking Stock” in London. Kelly is seen out on the streets barefoot and putting on a disgusted face as she is fed what appears to be sushi. – 2 July 2013

To use floral dresses as skirts, make sure the bodice is adequately fitting so that layering over it won’t make your top look bulky and awkward. Choose fabrics that cling to the body. For skater or flowy dresses, the hemline of the layered top should sit right on the waist of the dress. Bodycon dresses, however, are more forgiving in terms of choosing tops to layer it with.

To kill two looks with one purchase, you may find Kelly’s film wardrobe picks below:

New Look Cream and Red Floral Sleeveless Skater Dress, 14.99

New Look Blue Floral Sleeveless Skater Dress, 22.99

Photo Credit: Will Alexander/WENN.com

Kate Upton Hangs Up Her Dougie for an Altuzarra LBD

Looks like Kate Upton is hanging up her bikinis in the meantime because what we're seeing is a far cry from the dougie-dancing girl that we've become used to. The blond bombshell has traded in her body rolls for a more poised and sophisticated image, exchanging her barely there clothing for a more conservative one-piece. The actress attended the 10th Annual Style Awards held during the New York Fashion Week (spring 2014) in a black Altuzarra zipper dress.

The actress stepped onto the red carpet looking absolutely glamorous with her slightly tousled shoulder-length locks, complementing her suit-dress-like outfit with a pair of classic Jimmy Choo Abel point-toe pumps in claret and a Jimmy Choo black clutch. Her makeup was kept clean and natural, putting the focus around the eyes and leaving the lips au naturel.

Kate Upton at the 10th Annual Style Awards during the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at the Lincoln Center, New York City, on September 4, 2013

Kate Upton with Christie Brinkley

The Altuzarra Walker dress looks like a conventional LBD at first glance, but, as they say, the devil is in the details. The dress has a lovely mesh inset on one thigh, which tapers into a zipper decor path. Another zipper line converges with the previous one, giving the dress an overlap illusion that makes it look almost like a suit dress. The padded shoulders add a little formality to the dress.

Altuzarra Walker Zipper-Detail Dress in Black, $1,645

Credit: POP/Ryan/Ivan Nikolov/TRY CW/WENN.com

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Five Cutout Skirt Looks That Won’t Upset Your Mom

The saying “the shorter, the better” is no longer accurate for women who try to look more feminine by wearing skirts. In fact, nowadays, a woman need not chop off a good few inches from the bottom of her skirt in order to recreate a look that would express their femininity better – all that is needed is a substantial amount of cutting and a brilliant strategical placing of that cut.

When it comes to cutout tops, pretty much everywhere that one can poke a hole in has already been poked. Designers eventually asked, “Why stop there?” For designers, deciding on where to put a graceful cut on a skirt without revealing too much skin and compromising functionality proved to be a bit challenging, but not all of them are backing off. Hence, the birth of cutout skirts.

We rounded up five of our favorite blogger looks for these ironic rule-breaking but structured babies.

Maria of Stylissim

Having a skirt that looks like a giant chomped down its front has never looked this chic. Choose a graceful round cut that’s not too wide and show off a comfortable amount of extra leg. For the illusion of longer legs, go for a high-waisted pencil skirt. If you’re not confident about the length of your torso, lower waistlines should do the trick. For a laid-back but still ladylike look, pair the skirt with a slouchy graphic sweater and pumps.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Shape Up Skirt – Two Tone, $28.50 (before $38.00) / BOY London Eagle Sweatshirt, $93.34 / Sophia Webster Loren Pumps in Black Suede, 385.00

Isabella of Views of Now

This look shows that it’s all about location, location, location (that and the gorgeous angular cut that is aptly proportional to the height of the skirt). The cutout need not be huge as long as it complements the entire piece – in this case, the roughness of the skirt material is complemented by the triangle cut and the illusion of a wrap skirt. It pays to be a smart dresser, too, since choosing an open back top complements the angular cutout of the skirt. The look is finished off with black heeled booties.

Get her look:

Witchery Quilted Wrap Mini Skirt, AUD $129.95 / Stylenanda Low Back Tee with Snap Button Closure, $35.01 / Burberry Prorsum Woodley Studded Leather and Calf Hair Wedge Ankle Boots, $1,153.03

Kookie of Death by Platforms

Sometimes, it’s not about the size or location of the cutout, but rather the gracefulness of the cut. The hemline of the skirt in this look ever so slightly curves upward, but this shy skirt curve brought an abundance of freshness to the fashion table. For a sophisticated but fun look, pair the skirt with a floral or guipure buttondown shirt and sandals with a fun geometric print.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Peeking Daisy Skirt, $48.00 / Piece D’Anarchive Tailored Guipure Lace Shirt, 530 (before: 1,330.00) / Atalanta Weller Block Heel Sandal, $459.08

Nadya of Glitter Dessert

Not ready to put away your maxis yet? A compromise is in order. This skirt is reminiscent of the trending (and, let’s face it, slightly overused) high-low skirts, but with a fresh structural take to it. This cut is perfect for those who are not quite ready to go all the way short or, for some weird reason, love how the front of their legs look but equally despise the way the back looks. Style it up with a flowy or draped top, chunky neck pieces and some fancy footwear.

Get her look:

New Look Coral Jersey Dip Hem Skirt, 7.00 (before: 14.99) / Mugler Draped Top, $1,065.00 / Ala a Vault Chamois Cloute Sandal, $926.00 (before: $1,852.00)

Michelle of Michetteee

What happens when a side slit and a cutout decide to have an offspring? You’re looking at it. This graceful and oh-so-flattering cut is suggestive and sophisticated at the same time. This is perfect for those women who want to look cute and sexy simultaneously (admit it, we’ve all wished that upon ourselves at least once). Pair it with an equally sweet-but-sexy scalloped or lace crop top and some strappy white sandals.

Get her look:

Nasty Gal Circuit Curve Skirt, $42.00 / Topshop Crochet Crop Top, $44.00 / Casadei for Prabal Gurung Strappy Blade Wedge Sandal, $389.00 (before: $970.00)