To be fair, everything Diane wears is tasty. But rarely do we see her so vibrant in mismatching colors and wearing blingy accessories. Rejoice! Here she is between shopping visits in Berlin in a tasty tulip Stella McCartney print skirt (with obi belt), yellow tee, cascading necklace, and Chanel bag. Metallic sandals appear to be both comfortable and functional. The latest crop of tulip skirts are unique and heavily draped, inspiring experimentation. Screw playing it safe, Diane never does.
I adore Geeksy's tough-pretty getup. Today, she's kickin' it in a cute tulip skirt, tank, and tough boots. It's the perfect mash of girliness and badass.
Here's what she has on:
Tank: Unknown
Skirt: Custom
Tights: Topshop
Boots: Dr. Martens
Belt: Unknown
Congrats to Geeksy!
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Tulip skirts totally remind me of Spring. After all, tulips do best in the brisk Spring weather. This look, modeled by Daiane Conterato, is from Marc Jacobs's Resort '09 collection. The bright blue tulip skirt is flirty and Fab just like the flower, but the $850 price tag is insanely steep for my wallet. It's good then that I found a cheaper skirt that has the same shape and sexy asymmetrical slit. I can now recreate this funky fresh look without going broke. Perfecto.
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When I feel like channeling my inner goddess, I look for clothes with decadent draping. This ode to Grecian beauty is all about soft textiles wrapped, folded, and pleated into beautiful cuts. Take for example this Elizabeth and James Drape Skirt ($295). The smokey lilac hue and fluid swoop are simultaneously modern yet magical; the thick black banded waist adds sporty chic. Quite the perfect Spring skirt . . .
Black is back. But while most stars are turning to LBDs, Lindsay Price is doing her own thing. The actress attended the 2nd annual H.E.L.P. Malawi fundraising event in NYC in an all-black ensemble that dazzled from head to toe. I love that she paired up different fabrics — a satin tulip skirt with a rayon cocoon top. The oversized stone and chain necklace and gold sandals provide just enough variation. What a wonderful holiday party outfit!
Have you checked out CelebStyle yet? Find lots more celebrity street style there!
Tennis star Maria Sharapova appeared on the Late Show With David Letterman looking quite the style maven in her black-and-white ensemble and to-die-for YSL sandals. I don't normally look to sports figures for inspiration, but I have to give credit where credit is due . . . and Maria's black tulip skirt spurred a hunt to find something equally sexy but not equally pricey.
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Bloomie's has just taken off an extra 30 percent from their already reduced handbags, accessories, shoes, and clothes, making for a whopping 45-75 percent off the original prices. We're talking brands like BCBG, MICHAEL Michael Kors, DKNY, Kate Spade, and more.
Once a Nanette Lepore, always a Nanette Lepore girl, I like to say: and this Nanette Lepore Radiant Satin Skirt ($214, originally $305) does anything but change my mind. It's so sophisticated and fun!
Designers have been playing with volume for seasons now. What was once a frightening trend has evolved into something modern and wearable. The easiest way to play with volume is with a tulip skirt. All you need to do is keep is slim or structured on top, depending on whether you want to go flirty (see Emporio Armani Fall '07 at left) or artsy, and definitely pair with some sexy booties. Tulips require heels to blossom, and your overall womanly silhouette will flourish.
