Fash Bash 2014

Detroit's biggest fashion event of the year happened a few days ago and it was so fashionably insane, I can't stop thinking about it. Fash Bash is the Detroit Institute of Arts biggest fundraiser and I was lucky enough to attend as StyleLine's social media crew. Which was great, because with all of the fashion happening, I would have been all over my social media anyway. I didn't pick an outfit until the day before the event and that worked out well because it was a little chilly so I was able to put something together that could keep me warm. 

I found a box-pleated, perforated faux leather midi skirt by ASTR and paired it with a sweater from Nordstrom that I cut myself and tied in a front knot -- I'm obsessed with shirt knots. The jewelry is a fringe necklace by Visceral Enrapture layered over an Amazon Medallion Bib necklace from BaubleBar to create a DylanLex effect (because I'm also obsessed with DylanLex) and the bag is vintage, purchased from The Peacock Room.

Sweater, similar here; Skirt, ASTR; top necklace, Visceral Enrapture; bottom necklace, BaubleBar; Bag, The Peacock Room in Detroit; Shoes, Target.

The night was AMAZING. It started out with fun conversations and cocktails and a vast amount of people watching. And people really step it up at Fash Bash. Local designers were represented, people brought out their best party accessories and they were having so much fun while doing it.

The fashion show, put on by Neiman Marcus, was unreal. It showed layers of sweaters, ponchos and coats over skirts and dresses with feather head pieces. Everything was so opulent and elegant and the fact that it was set in one of the most beautiful rooms of the DIA, only made the whole show more ethereal.

Once the fashion show commenced, the after party began complete with a live DJ and very live dancing. People were mingling, drinking and have a fantastic time on the steps of the DIA. 

What would you wear to the most fashionable event of the year?

xo,

Lindsey Lou

Saturday Styling

I was asked to style the business wardrobe fashion spread for the October 2014 issue of my local magazine and honestly, I think it's a perfect fit. Growing up, I attended an elementary school where I was required to wear a uniform and my third and longest job was at a hospital with a business casual dress code, so I'm very familiar with business attire. Fortunately, we are styling women in Detroit who are business owners, VPs of big companies and designers, so their business wardrobes are a little more flexible, which gives me a lot of room to play around with the styling. I asked each woman about their style so I could keep it true to them but still incorporate fall 2014 trends.

My favorite staple and absolute must for a business wardrobe is a pencil skirt. It's so versatile and it goes with literally everything; t shirts, button downs, tights, turtle necks -- you name it, it works wonderfully. This L'Agence pencil skirt is a perfectly updated version of a regular pencil skirt with the leather detail on the waist and I can't get enough. Pair it with a pretty blouse, casual t shirt or funky sweater and you can have a few different looks with this one skirt. So good.

L'agence Ponte Pencil Skirt

Wide-leg trousers are another great workwear option. They go with everything and look so chic when worn right. If you are looking to add something a little unexpected to your wide-leg trousers, add suspenders; it will give the trousers a different style and it will look so unique because no one is wearing suspenders. Which is why you should. Another fun thing to do is to pair your trousers with a kimono-styled tunic -- Asian flare always adds interest to an outfit. Anyway, I would recommend wide-leg trousers for most body types; it looks fabulous and professional.

Donna Karen Fluid Crepe Trousers

Finally, something a little out-of-the-norm but is a great piece is a vintage coat. Finding a good vintage coat that hugs your body just right is like winning the lottery. First of all, no one you know will have it (unless one person does, which in that case it's just a crazy coincidence and should be worn anyway) and a good coat or jacket really pulls your whole outfit together and because it's vintage, it pretty much goes with anything.

1920's Black Fur Traveling Coat

What's your favorite workwear item?

xo,

Lindsey Lou