1 Piece, 4 Ways: Studded "Shootie"

A couple of weeks ago, I bought a new pair of shoes. Black, leather and studded all over, they have quickly become one of my favorite things. Shoes like this have quite a bit of versatility, which is great because I’m tempted to wear these suckers with just about everything. However, for our purposes, I dug deep for enough self-restraint to dial it back to four separate outfits I love wearing with these shoes.

 

1 Piece: Harlow “Shootie”

Where to buy: Beyond the Rack

Cost: $60 (Retail $95)

Four Ways:

1. Multicolored strapless mini-dress, blazer, over-sized bangles, patterned fishnets

2. Skinny jeans, chartreuse knit top, large hammered metal cuff, Michael Kors trench

3. Black maxi, statement necklace (jean jacket optional)

4. Gray sweater dress, blazer, large silver cuff

And there you have it! Do you have a fave pair of shoes you love to flaunt? Send a pic of your best look to us at thegatheredlady@gmail.com, and if we love it, we’ll share it!

Fashionista Feature: Sarah

Happy Monday! The Gathered Lady is proud to feature Fashionista Sarah, rocking her super-fun signature style. Straight out of New Orleans, Sarah is an 31-year-old business owner, entrepeneur, and designer of G.U.M.P. Apparel. A self-proclaimed "sneaker freak" with an amazing eye for color, we can't wait to run out and buy her upcoming line! 

 

Cultural Background: Black, French, and Cherokee Tribe

Career: Freelance Designer/ Owner of Drops of NOLA LLC and G.U.M.P. Apparel

Hobbies: Thrift shopping, Styling friends and entertainers, Collecting Black Label Barbies

Describe your fashion style & influence. Corky, Fun, Harajuku-inspired, Skateboard chic, Vintage

How has your culture influenced your fashion style? My grandmother left me her vintage jewelry and her concept of what a young lady dresses like. I took a little of her vintage style and combined it with my geeky style and the rest is history. 

Who are your fave style icons? Dorothy Barrow (my late grandmother), Gwen Stephani, Po Johnson, Rhianna (off stage)

Favorite stores to supply your fashion habit? Thrift Stores!!!!!!!!!!
Worst fashion mistake you ever made? Never had a fashion faux pas and don’t plan to!
Tell us a fun random fashion fact about yourself. I have over 30 pairs of Chuck Taylors. I have over 30 pairs of different colored nerd glasses I wear with outfits from time to time.
 
 

The Gathered Fashion Spread (March 30, 2013)

Happy Saturday! Here are your hot looks of the week. From drappy layers and prepster sophisticated prints in L.A. to hipster chic and bright spring coats in New Orleans, our fashionistas are staying oh so chic!  Check these ladies out for style inspiration. Have a banging outfit you are wearing out and about? Submit your outfit to thegatheredlady@gmail and you may be featured in our weekly fashion spread!

1 Piece, 4 Ways: Cropped Denim Blazer

Denim is always in, and blazers add style and sophistication to any look, so obviously a cropped denim blazer is a perfect little accent piece! Deceptively simple in it’s design, it can transform a multitude of pieces, and add an element of surprise. I love to pair it with colorful prints, simple stripes or  statement necklaces for a flirty look. Do you have other ways you’ve worn this piece or something similar? Submit your outfit  to thegatheredlady@gmail.com and we’ll share them! Check out my versions below:

1 Piece: Denim cropped blazer.

Where to buy: Le Target!

Cost: $30

4 Ways:

1.  Skinny pants, graphic top, neon beaded necklace, kitten heels
2.  Sun dress, statement necklace, wedge sandals
3. Skinny jeans, striped peplum top, long strap purse, riding boots
4. Polka-dot romper, statement necklace, neon yellow purse, neon pink shoes

Bonus Look: Long black body-con dress, statement necklace, stud earrings, clutch, chunky high-heel sandals

 

Fashionista Feature: Jacqueline

This week’s featured fashionista is our good friend Jacqueline. She is a 26-year-old journalist and always looks amazing. She is currently in the midst of a major move from Los Angeles to Chicago, so we are very happy she was able to find some time to sit down with us!

1. How has your culture influenced your fashion style? Actually, my home environment growing up influenced my fashion more so than my culture, and really more so than anything. My father is an architect. Often he would bring home his drawings and building models, and my siblings and I would often help out at his firm -- so I've absolutely been influenced by his style. I've grown to appreciate a very structured silhouette, how less is more, jazzy angles, and architectural prints.
2. Who are your fave style icons? Kerry Washington, Audrey Hepburn, Michelle Obama
3. Favorite stores to supply your fashion habit? BCBG, Kate Spade, Michael Kors
4. Worst fashion mistake you ever made? I used to cut up and tie-dye my jeans in high school, trying to be creative.
5. Favorite asset to accentuate? How? My height/legs by wearing dark on top and then a bright color on bottom -- or I'll often make my pants or skirt the statement piece.
6. Which celebrity closet would you love to raid? Beyonce!!!
7. Tell us a fun random fashion fact about yourself. My first major fashion experience was when I was in Australia during Melbourne Fashion Week! Being in a new country and experiencing a new culture, I was able to really step out of my comfort zone, and by experiencing a new environment, it helped me to shape, understand, and truly embrace my personal taste.