THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR a guide to style
THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR
“One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a little black dress.� Karl Lagerfeld
Accessible, stylish, and versatile, the little black dress is a wardrobe essential. The following looks represent modern styling ideas for the classic staple of the LBD. Highlight the power of individual identity through your own twist on this must have piece.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
HOLLYWOOD GLAM PAGES 3 & 4
RELAXED AND FUNKY PAGES 5 & 6
SOUTHERN AND SOPHISTICATED PAGES 9 & 10
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SLINKY AND SLEEK PAGES 7 & 8
HOLLYWOOD GLAM
Clutch: Marc Jacobs, $120 marcjacobs.com
Dress: Banana Republic, $98 bananarepublic.com
Necklace: J.Crew Factory, $89 jcrewfactory.com
Shoes: Steve Madden, $99.95 stevemadden.com
SPORTY CHIC versatile and functional Bangle: Kate Spade, $32 katespade.com
TIP! Pair your sporty chic look with a natural fresh face and pink lips. Keep your accessories light and fun with a bright orange bangle and a striking crossbody bag.
Bag: Michael kors, $128 michaelkors.com
Dress: Michael Kors, $150 michaelkors.com
RELAXED AND FUNKY
Dress: Urban Outfitters, $48 www.urbanoutfitters.com
TIP! Take a risk and get a little crazy! Throw on those bangles or layer necklaces. Try your LBD with knee socks or a vintage denim vest.
Belt: Forever 21, $7 Bangles:: Trunk 13 $28 Necklace: Forever 21, $10 www.forever21.com
Knee Socks: Happy Feet, $12
Studded purse: Henri Bendel $250 Denim Vest: Levi Strauss, $7 Shoes: PLV, $150
LAIDBACKrelaxed CHIC formal
Dress: Red Clover, $52.99
Tip! Take a more formal look and give it an edge by adding your favorite pair of broken in combat boots.
Blazer: J.Crew, $98
Necklace: Banana Republic, $38
Boots: Steve Madden, $150
SLINKY AND SLEEK
Jewlery: Alex & Chloe for Forever21
Necklace: $14.80 Bracelet: $12.80 Cuff: $10.80 Earrings: $6.80
Dress: Marciano, $ 130
Shoes: Calvin Klein, $125
Necklace: Original by Christine DeNicola
DARK ANDcoolEDGY and stylish
Jewelry: Alex & Chloe for Forever 21 Necklace: $12.80 Earrings: $10.80 Ring: $4.00 Marciano Fur Vest, $115.00
Bracelet: Original by Christine DeNicola
Dress: Guess by Marciano, $ 198
Tip! Amp up your sexy LBD look by deviating from your usual beauty routine. Venture outside your comfort zone with a purple lip, black nail polish, or bold false lashes.
Shoes: Jeffrey Cambell, $149
SOUTHERN SOPHISTICATED
David Yurman Link Bracelet, $1,000
Kenneth Jay Lane Earrings, $55 Dress: Trunk 13, $125
Tory Burch Clutch, $325
Kenneth Jay Lane Giraffe Bangle, $110
Frye “Daisy Duke” Studded Boot, $425
Marc Jacobs Bracelet, $50
Hermes Orange Bracelet, $650
COUNTRY FLAIR for the modern cowgirl Tip! Use boho inspired accessories, a pair of colored flats, and statement jewerly to accent your elegant, southern chic look. Kenneth Jay Lane, Large Bamboo Hoops, $75
Karta Little Black Dress, $130
Lily Pulizter Spring Fling Clutch, $95
Salvatore Ferragamo Varina Flat, $425
RECOMMENDED BEAUTY PRODUCTS
LOOK # 1
Nail Polish: Dior Vernis, $24 Incognito 257 - nude pink
fresh faced
Lipstick: Dior Addict, $31 Beige Casual 222
Blush: Two Faced, $29 Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush
Foundation: Nars Sheer Glow, $44
Mascara: Tarte, $19 Lights, Camera, Action!
Hair: Ouidad, $23 Climate Control Heat and Humidity Eye shadow: Urban Decay, $50 Naked Palette
Hair: Flat Iron, $48 Sephora Collection
Tip! To achieve the fresh face look, go for a nude palette. Accenuate your cheeks with a bright pink blush and go for a pin straight hair style.
LOOK #2 smoky and sultry
Tinited Moisturizer: Sarah McNamara Skin Transformer, $48 www.nordstrom.com
Rimmel London Lasting Finish Lipstick, $2.59 www.ulta.com
Mascara: Telescopic Shocking Extensions, $9.95 www.lorealparisusa.com
Chanel Extreme Shine Nail Laquer, $26, Black Pearl
Eye Shadow: Dior RTW Smoky Eyes Palette, $48
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eyeliner Pencil, $19 Bronzer: Bourgois Bronzing Powder, $10 www.boots.com
RECOMMENDED BEAUTY PRODUCTS
High Beam Luminzer, $26 Benefit San Francisco
LBD TECHNICAL FLATS
SPECIFICATION SHEET: THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR, “A GUIDE TO STYLE” GROUP NAME: Women’s Dresses GARMENT LABEL: Michael Kors COLORWAY: Dark Black EMBELLISHMENTS/PATTERN: Belted at waist, zippered, snaps on pockets DESCRIPTION: Shift Dress STYLE NUMBER: B1003 CLASSIFICATION: Women’s Sportswear COLORWAY: Spring/Summer 2014 FABRIC CONTENT: 50% Polyester, 50% Cotton
PANTONE - BLACK
SPECIFICATION SHEET: THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR, “A GUIDE TO STYLE” GROUP NAME: Women’s Dresses GARMENT LABEL: Guess by Marciano COLORWAY: Stone Black EMBELLISHMENTS/PATTERN: Black mesh from neck to bust DESCRIPTION: Fitted Sheath Dress STYLE NUMBER: B1002 CLASSIFICATION: Evening Wear COLORWAY: Spring/Summer 2014 FABRIC CONTENT: 100% Polyester
PANTONE - BLACK 3 C
SPECIFICATION SHEET: THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR, “A GUIDE TO STYLE” GROUP NAME: Women’s Dresses GARMENT LABEL: Karta COLORWAY: Jet Black EMBELLISHMENTS/PATTERN: Black, cream and red stones around collar DESCRIPTION: Shift Dress STYLE NUMBER: B1001 CLASSIFICATION: Cocktail Dress COLORWAY: Spring/Summer 2014 FABRIC CONTENT: 100% Polyester
PANTONE - BLACK 6 C
THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AFFAIR a guide to style
KATHERINE YOW
GRACE DiPAOLO
Director/Stylist/Photographer
Design Director/Stylist/ Photographer
katyow20@student.scad.edu 910.612.0664
grace.dipaolo1@gmail.com 551.427.5578
ALICIA GONZALEZ
CHRISTINE DeNICOLA
Producer/Stylist/Photographer
Stylist/Model
aliciamgonzalez1@gmail.com 912.996.6550
FASM 210 / Digital Presentations and Techniques
denic21@student.scad.edu 571.277.0804