Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2009

Everything from a 140-foot long catwalk covered in 100 pounds of glitter to live performances from Black Eyed Peas to models wearing a total of 124 feet of faux hair all hosted by Heidi Klum who just had a baby six weeks ago – what else would you expect from the Victoria Secret Fashion Show.  The annual show premiered last night on CBS and lived up to its typical expectations of glamour and suprises.  The show featured great music, glamorous costumes and even a live “America’s Next Top Model” like reality show throughout the hour.

The show really revolved around era’s featuring futuristic, 60’s, 40’s and even enchanted forest themed attire.  Here were some of my favorites:

• Over the knee boots paired with shorter skirts and lingerie
• Attire incorporating balloons such as trains, vest and accessories
• Faux Fur
• Bomber Jackets (not seen in the show, but all the Angels were wearing them!)
• Futuristic metal (especially in the opening number for Black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow)
• Cropped Vests and Jackets which were displayed with open backs creating a very sexy look

If you want a better look check out http://www.vsallaccess.com 

for more highlights, photos and videos.

How to Layer Up and Down this Season

As Thanksgiving rapidly approaches, summer clothing is quickly dwindling with the change of weather.  However, how can you dress appropriately for Elon’s weather?  I don’t know about you but it seems that every day the weather changes where you wake up to a 50° morning and find that you’re sweating by the rise to 80° by mid afternoon!  Here are some great pieces that can easily fit into anyone’s wardrobe to transition into the fall/winter season for Elon’s weather while also staying stylish.  

Try an oversized blazer.  The boy-cut blazer has been a huge style statement this season.  Whether tailored, knit or tweed a simple blazer can easily fit over any outfit while also keeping you bundled up for the cold weather.  It can easily be worn during the day or night making it a perfect staple piece for the season.  Urban Outfitters, Target and Nordstroms all have a great variety of options in a variety of colors.  I even found some vintage styles at the local Trollinger Treasures for $3!   

Try a leather bomber jacket.  It seems that leather and rough is back in - making the bomber jacket a perfect way to stay warm while staying edgy.  Lots of metal, leather, and pockets are necessary in order to create the look - and make sure to try it on first to make sure it works with your body type, (side zipper, front zipper, double-breasted etc.). 

It’s Going to be a BIG Fall

Everything in the fall is looking BIG. The key is to find a big essential that can fit with your style and into your wardrobe! Click on the links to see my favorite picks

Boots. If you’re a bit daring...

Big Over the Knee Boots is a key fashion statement for the fall. This style, although bold, has been seen in all of the runway shows and iseasy to incorporate into any fall wardrobe.

I know most high thigh boots instantly reminds people of Pretty Woman, but thi

s trend is anything but trashy. Whether pairing with a short hemmed dress or skinny jeans over

the knee boots show the perfect amount of leg for the fall. If you want boots for a more night look you should try some leather high-heeledboots. Some of my favorites are these Christian Louboutin’s; however that’s not very realistic. Steve Madden has some great pairs and so does Jessica Simpson for a more reasonable price.

For a more casual look a good neutral over

the knee flat boot is another good way You can

find a nice pair at shopbop.com or at for a little bit cheaper at bakers shoes, Target.com even has some for a mere $35! Make sure that y

ou try them on in order to make sure it’s the perfect height for your leg!

Bags. If you’re luxurious…

A Big Bag is a sleek way to be stylish this season with bags that take any look from day to night. Look for metal accessorizing, leather and luxurious when you’re shopping for your bags. Most big bags are able to be versatile for day and night time style.

Some of my favorites you can find at BCBG Maxazria or Urban Outfitters for less pricey.

Jewelry. If you're looking for something fun...

Big jewelry is an easy way to add a fashionable accent to your outfit. Any gossip girl fanatics would agree that big is in fact in, considering that almost every character sported

a big accessory this past season. I’ve been a huge fan of Kenneth Jay Lane lately but Forever 21.com has great reasonable pieces.

Katie Puckett's space in the Oaks

Our contributing Brick Style writer, Katie spent a lot of times on her new digs in the Oaks. Check out her Cribs worthy home here.







Send us more pictures! : ) Brickstyle@gmail.com

Mission: Dress to Impress Dublin (pt. 2)

'Tis the season... for denim! I'll be the first to admit-- when the temperature starts dropping and the leaves start changing, I'm more than ready to get back into "fall mode" with a great pair of jeans. Whether I'm wearing them for an afternoon of shopping (please, pretend you're surprised), a night out on the town, or even just to class, nothing rounds out my fall wardrobe for Dublin like some denim. See my favorite picks for this fall's denim trends after the jump!



Big this fall? Colored denim, the cuff-bottom boyfriend jeans (a la Katie Holmes), skinny jeans, and more! Here are some of my favorite takes on the denim trends:



1- 7 For All Mankind- Dojo Squiggle Pocket Jeans. For those who only do designer denim, these jeans are great. Their "havasu wash" is light enough for everyday, and perfect to pair with the trendy boho and plaid tops that will be in this fall. (On sale from $198 for $99 @ Nordstrom.com)

2- Forever 21's - Virginia Skinny Color Jeans. If you're feeling bold, colored denim is a great way to make a statement this fall. Jeans of all hues-- coral, royal blue, or even just gray for the less adventurous (myself included) are a great way to transition the colors of summer into your autumn wardrobe. ($29.90 @ Forever21.com)

3- Ann Taylor Loft- Rinse Wash Modern Skinny Jeans. I'll admit, I'm having a taudry affair with these jeans. I tried them on last week in the store, fell in love, but politely (and painfully) declined their $60 pricetag in a last-stitch effort to save money for Dublin. Yet three days later, what appears in my e-mail inbox? A 30% off coupon for Loft! God has smiled upon me, and he said "let there be denim". These sassy skinny jeans are mine! ($59.50 @ Ann Taylor Loft ... or $42 if you're lucky enough to get their coupons in your inbox)

4- !iT Jeans- Ellie Boyfriend Jean. No need to steal these bad boys from your boyfriend (or, if you did, it might be time to reevaluate your relationship). The darker wash makes these jeans polished enough to pair with a pretty little cardigan and some bedazzled fall flats. ($78 @ Nordstrom)

5- Old Navy- The Flirt. To me, these jeans are a must-have in everyone's wardrobe. They're sleek, timeless, smart, and a silhouette that will flatter EVERYONE. Dressy enough for stilettos and a silky top on a night out, and casual enough for flip flops and a vintage tee on a lazy afternoon. Oh, and the cherry on top? They're only $29.50. ($29.50 @ Old Navy)

What are your favorite denim trends for this fall? What about the trends you hate? What are your all-time favorite jeans? Let me know, leave a comment!

Street Style roundup: Wardrobe_remix

Hello!
So, it is almost August! Ahhh! I walked into Target the other day and was not only met with the beautiful target design aesthetic that I have come to expect but the words BACK TO SCHOOL big and everywhere. I also saw that oh too familiar site of the "dormwares" section of the store. Remember running around Target freshman year?
For me, back to school means that I have one of my shopping blackouts. I don't think, I just buy: anything and everything. I want to be a little more focused this year so I have been trying to draw some inspiration. I love street style blogs because I think you tell a lot about a person by what they are wearing. Here is some lovely street style for your eyes. Today, I am pulling from wardrobe_remix, a lovely street style group that tends to be a lot less indie hipsta. I was feeling feminine stuff today.

Peace and Love

Links you will love: indieNC

IndieNC features items handmade by North Carolina artists. There isn't much there yet but I still found some things I really liked.

Mission: Dress to Impress Dublin (pt. 1)

Hey Brick Style fashionistas! As a foreign correspondent, I'm going to try to give you a good look at everything BStyle covers, but from the perspective of a student spending the semester in Dublin. And without a language barrier to worry about in Ireland, of course fashion is on my radar of important things to think about before I leave. So my last month of prepping before Dublin is spent figuring out what stylish digs I can cram into two tiny suitcases that will last me four months. First on the agenda: rainboots! See my rainboot lust-list (and the pair I actually bought) after the jump...





1. Tretorn- Rigg. These sporty little boots come in a variety of colors, and have just the right amount of playful white detailing on the side. ($69 @ Zappos)

2. Sperry Top-Sider- Wool Pelican Boot. Okay, Preppy McPrepster, these boots are for you. Traditional Sperry plaid, you know they're solid quality, and they look pretty warm too. ($95 @ Zappos)

3. Target- Three Strap Rainboots. If you're on a Target budget, and want a classic, black boot, these are prefect. Supposedly fits well for a wider foot, and at the price- you can't beat 'em. ($12.50 @ Target)

4. Target- Citrus City. Just because the weather is gloomy, doesn't mean your fashion sense has to follow suit! These colorful and fresh boots will definitely bring a little sunshine to a gloomy day. And I've bought similar rainboots from Target before- the quality is pretty good for the price if you're only busting out the boots occasionally. ($24.99 @ Target)

5. Coach- Ursula Boot. Okay, okay, I caved, these are the ones I bought for my trip. They are super comfortable, and shorter on the calf (which I needed! darn my muscular calves). Plus, I figure if I'm going to be wearing rainboots multiple times per week, I may as well jazz it up a bit. ($75 @ Macy's, but they were on clearance so check eBay!)

6. Hunter- Original. Timeless, comfortable, and built to last. These really are a solid and sturdy pair of boots. They come up almost to the knee, but Hunter makes a couple different styles if you want something a little shorter. Plenty of colors to choose from too! ($114.95 @ Zappos)

What about you, BStylers? Any recommendations on a great pair of rainboots?

Etsy Love: Elon Edition

I have never had that much school spirit. While I always attempted to go to the occasional football or basketball game freshman year, I have pretty much given up. I still want to show a little Elon pride. I am not really one for the tee-shirts and the sweatshirts are way out of my price range. I have been on a constant search for something Elon themed but not in the traditional way. I stumbled across cravejewelrydesign when I was looking for a great octopus necklace ( found that too. ) Not only does she have the squirrel necklace, which is the unofficial Elon mascot, but she also has phoenix earrings and a really beautiful acorn necklace.
Check it out.

Links you will love: The Selby

I know this isn’t a local find but I am totally inspired by this website idea. I love seeing where inspiring people live. Their homes always seem so much more beautiful than mine.I am thinking about putting together a version for Elon.
Check out the home of Natalie Wood.



Can I have all of these necklaces please?