Perfectly Perforated

Perforations are having a major moment this Spring, from the runways of top designers to local boutiques and family-owned businesses. Designers like Rebecca Taylor and Alexander Wang are showing off this trend in perforated leather ankle booties and punctured paneled tops. This is one of our favorite looks for the season, especially in footwear-- make a more covered style breathable for the warmer months ahead with punctured or laser cut details! Here is our take on perforated style from all your favorite designers here at Poppy & Stella, including Hobo the Original, Jeffrey Campbell, Me Too and more!

Me Too perforated bootie, $164 

Jeffrey Campbell lace up bootie, $185

Born mango flats, $90

Hobo mini cross body, $98

Whether you like to keep it neutral or prefer a bolder color palate, we can help you find your perfect perforated piece for Spring 2014! Even more styles to come!

Pretty in Pink

Pink isn't just for spring anymore, according to InStyle, "this flattering tint lends an airiness to fall's heavy, structured fabrics."

Pair with metallics or neutrals for a light look, consider contrasting with dark blues for juxtaposition  or teal for a pop of color. Stick to flowy fabrics to continue that light airy feel. To keep from looking too sugary sweet select refined pieces and edgy accessories

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Thinking about rocking this season's gold trend from head to toe? If so you need a killer pair of shoes, something different, something out of the box.  Rochas has a gorge slip-on driving loafer with a rounded toe and metallic sheen.  This shoe will set you apart from the crowd, it will also set off your budget at $450.

Rochas

Of course there is always the Calabash loafer from Fossil that is both dapper and dazzling at the same time.  Same rounded toe, slip-on style, but with sparkle instead of sheen and a $98 sticker. Go for the gold in a pair that makes both you and your wallet happy!

Fossil

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

The cool down has begun, which means we are that much closer to sweater season!!! Cable knits, cardigans, and cashmere are all awaiting their big debut as fall creeps closer!  Not sure you can wait that long?  There are ways to wear light-weight knits starting now that will transition well into fall!

The Cure:

Layering is the key to pulling of an early sweater look, perfect for an air-conditioned office, but maybe not great for an afternoon stroll through the park.  Choose a light-weight knit cardigan, layer over a tank or short sleeved blouse and pair with shorts.  The look here is casual, but these same rules can easily be used to create a more dressy look as well.  As always, accessorize appropriately, I would add sandals or flats to this look, but a pair of platforms would be foolproof for a more formal look!

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Animal print is ever present in today's fashion world and my favorite way to incorporate it is with a leopard print shoe! I just about died when I found the Manolo Blahnik "Shariffiac"!  The leopard print, pony hair, tapered toe loafer is perfect for jeans, skirts, trousers, you name it! Sadly the price is not so perfect at $745.

Manolo Blahnik

Which is why I just about died again when I found the Sam Edelman "Alvin".  What are the odds of finding another leopard print, tapered toe loafer? And what are the odds that they are only $148?  Obviously good odds at Poppy and Stella! Welcome these into your wardrobe today!

Sam Edelman

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Are you a trend-a-holic? Do you get excited each new season to see just what new and interesting things are going to hit the runway? Do you try to wear more than one trend at once?  Some may say to stick to one trend at a time, but if you are so enamored with them you can't help yourself there is a way to wear multiple trends at the same time.

The Cure: All-in-one

This look combines girly bows, animal print, and sea-foam green, sounds like a lot is going on, but there is a key way to balance it all.  To start, choose one trend to really standout, in this case, the animal print, then use the other trends in your accessories to give depth to the outfit.  Sea-foam green in a bauble necklace and bow adorned neutral flats offer additional trend without additional chaos.  Remember you want people to see you, not just your outfit.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

I adore flats in the summer time, such a great go to shoe because they adapt to just about everything in your closet.  My favorite is to pair them with boyfriend jeans for a little feminine touch. I've discovered the most adorable pair from Giuseppe Zanotti that I want, no NEED, to add to my collection.  Basic, but bedecked with texture in a printed leather, this round toe ballet flat is a great "go-to", what's not so great is the $495 sticker shock.

Guiseppe Zanotti

But hope is just inside the doors of Poppy and Stella with the Panther from Miz Mooz.  I fell for the scaled stylings of the Zanotti, but Miz Mooz kicks it up a notch in the texture department.  The scaled leather upper is more than just printed and let's not forget the rep Miz Mooz has for comfort.  The best part, they'll only run you $99, wait they're on sale...only $79!!! AND they also come in red and turquoise!

Miz Mooz

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Since I know you raced out and picked up a pair of those Gigi's I wrote about on Wednesday (if you didn't I know you're going to because spring and summer shoes are now marked down 20-50% off) you might be wondering what to wear them with first.  Let me off you one of my favorite go to looks.

The Cure: Gigi Glam

A black tank maxi is a great basic piece to have in your wardrobe, easily dressed up or down and can transition through just about any season.  To go for something right in the middle, pair the dress with bold jewelry and tone it down just a not with the simplicity of your Gigi's.  You'll fit right in at just about any occasion!

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Need a go to outfit for the summer? Something that is casual but has the potential to be dressed up? Does such an outfit exist? Of course it does, let me show you!

The Cure: Blank Slate

The simplest, most classic, look is a white silk tank and a pair of skinnies!  I've chosen a silk tank because it's easier to dress up than something cotton, and while they may not be perfect for heat, skinnies are the sexiest cut of denim out there.  With this as your palette accessorize till your heart is content.  For something fun and casual choose a colorful scarf, clutch, and flats, for something a little more upscale layer on the jewelry and don a sexy pair of pumps.  Regardless what you add you can't go wrong!

Parisian Chic

It's hard to ignore the timeless je ne sais quoi of the self assured French woman.  Her look is consistently effortless and put together and yet seems so elusive. But, you too, can pull of Parisian Chic with ease.

Based on basic pieces from the perfect jean, the cashmere sweater, the trench, and of course the little black dress, parisians keep it simple. Accessorizing with flats, a black tote, and complimentary jackets the style evolves for each individual while still maintaining its uncomplicated conviction. It's springtime in Paris and who wouldn't want to emulate that?!?

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

What to wear, what to wear, well that's what I'm here for isn't it?  Do you ever have those days where you feel a little quirky and you want to bring that out through your style? Well that's how I'm feeling today and that's where my inspiration stems from.

The Cure: Off-beat Beautiful

So I decided to combine trends again this week with polka dots, chambray, and colored denim in a preppy meets kooky look, whether or not you think it works all has to do with the confidence you carry yourself with. Most everything,  except the jeans, can be considered neutrals so why not add a pop of color!  Adding specific accessories will meld your look with a certain style, which is why I went for pearls and bows.  They up the prep factor.  Sweet and sassy all in one!

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

In keeping with the idea of a grown up girly look I stumbled upon the cutest pair of flats!  These Miu Miu ballerinas are a baby pink patent with grosgrain bow and Swarworvski embellishment are the perfect combo of girly and grown up. They also come with a very grown-up price, $650.

Miu Miu, $650

Lucky for us, Libby Edelman has a pair that captures the cute and the chic with a price that isn't so steep!

The "Alexis" comes in the same baby pink patent, but with a chiffon like bow and rhinestone accent. Fun, flirty, and totally affordable at just $86!

Libby Edelman, $86

Grown Up Girly

Do you ever get nostalgic for looks you used to wear when you were younger, looks that just aren't age appropriate anymore? Let's not kid ourselves, some of the things we used to wear were uber-cute, and you can get that girlhood look all grown-up.

This sprint color will of course play an important role and this is a look that incorporates it freely, when thinking about your old tee and shorts stand by make it more sophisticated in richer fabrics and silhouettes. Eyelet dresses is curve hugging cuts and flats with bows also add an air to this polished playground look.

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

I think flats are a great way to transition to Spring, provided there isn't any snow on the ground, and a chic neutral pair capped with white toes are a fool proof choice! Take this pair from Lanvin, the two-tone ballerina flat from the oldest French fashion house combines a classic look with comfort and convenience. The only unappealing thing about these shoes? A mere $645 to own them.

Lanvin

If you're willing to flip flop the colors I'm willing to share a steal with you! Me Too has a very similar pair of ballerina flats with a black capped toe instead of white and the addition of black trim. And since they are just $75 on sale right now are you really willing to walk away? I'm not! Oh I did forget to mention that if you hurry in you can get another 15% off! This deal won't last ladies, grab your pair today!

Me Too

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Have your classic pieces taken a backseat to your trendy pieces this season? They are classics for a reason, but that doesn't mean you always have to use them in the same way.  Consider what combining the two could do for your wardrobe, how does it all come together?

The Cure: Contemporary Classic Combo

Spice up your basic trench with color. Red denim radiates against khaki. Top with a neutral and go wild with accessories.  Pull in another bold color with a clutch, go for a patterned shoe, and bold jewelry. You don't have to be matchy matchy, this eclectic style pulls it all together.

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Whether by car or plane, bus or train, it's pretty safe to say that you may be traveling some where over the holidays. But just because you might be spending a day on the road doesn't mean you can't do it with style.

The Cure: En Route Ensemble

It is totally appropriate to grab your favorite pair of lived in and loved denim, but add some spunk.  Team your denim with layers of stripes and polka dots in bright colors, and if your choice of denim is a looser fit, make sure your layers aren't too baggy.  Throw on a great pair of flats and a cute hat and you're ready to hit the road.  Truth be told you never know who you might run into, better look your best!

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

Looking our best when going out seems to be the thing we're most concerned about when we are in a wardrobe conundrum, but what about those moments when we stay in, the moments that could be caught on camera, especially ones where we might have just rolled out of bed? I'm talking about Christmas morning girls, and we deserve to look just as good staying in as we do stepping out.

The Cure: So long long johns, hello loungewear!

There is nothing that says you can't put on a pair of ballet flats instead of slippers, and once you put on real shoes, you'll want to put on real clothes.  Loungewear has come a long way, "sweatpants" are cut closer to the body so they are much more slimming and chic.  Pair them with a simple white tee, a tartan plaid button down for festiveness and and infinity scarf to accessorize.  You are cute, comfy, AND camera ready!

Disclaimer: A great outfit won't necessarily hide bedhead or circles under your eyes, pull your hair back in a messy pony tail and put on a little concealer so you look fresh and well rested!

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Animal print is here to stay and one of my favorite ways of adding pop to an outfit is with an animal print flat.  This leopard print penny loafer from Prada is just the right amount of animal accent for any type of ensemble.  It's classically chic with it's simple design and bold print. The only thing not so attractive is the $790 price tag, in fact it doesn't even appeal to those with the necessary means.

Prada, $790

Kelsi Dagger has a fabulous alternative with their Frances flat, so fabulous that it's been seen on Nicky Hilton and Miley Cyrus.  This is a shoe that's asked about!

 Again, with the classic loafer design and bold print you can do wrong with the shoe.  At just $105 you better hurry up and get yours before they're all gone!

Kelsi Dagger, $105

Fantasy Fashion Becomes Reality

Ok so now that it is officially well after Labor Day, I am going full force into Fall Fashion.  One of my basic necessities for fall is a fab flat and boy did I find a truly fabulous one.  The Jimmy Choo "Wigmore" is more than just a flat, it is the be it and end all of cute, coquettish, ballerina street-wear.  The patent leather is perfection and the cap toe complete with logo adds just the right amount of contrast.  Of course I'm not sure any amount of contrast is worth $450.

Jimmy Choo, $450

On the other hand, Me Too has an similar style that doesn't make you a walking advertisement.  Instead of a cap toe, this flirty little flat has a great braided chain to break up the patent leather.  Best of all, this price is a huge contrast to those pricey Jimmy Choo's, for just $88 I get my ballerina street-wear for running around town without running out of cash!

Me Too, $88

Fashion Rx: Your weekly dose of what to wear!

It's that time of the year again...FOOTBALL!!! You've got a tailgater coming up this weekend and you want to dress to impress, but you think to yourself...it's a football game.  I've got a cute and casual cure to ensure that you score a touchdown in the style endzone!

The Cure: Football Fashion!

Grab your cropped boyfriend jeans to start, a no muss no fuss pair is perfect for game-day.  Grab a simple fitted tee (possibly represent the color of your favorite team) and dress it up with a great chunky, geographical necklace.  Grab a neutral cardigan in case in gets chilly and a neutral flat to dress it up just a tad.  A cross body bag in a contrasting color is a great way to finish off the look.  You're ready to enjoy the game! Go Team!