Styled By Alicia | Cheetah is the New Black
Thursday, February 9, 2012 | sam + mbm We could not be more excited to introduce our first blogger guest series: She Wishes She Was Wearing. If you're a regular A Piece of Toast reader you've probably seen our "I wish I was wearing..." posts where we sisters craft an outfit based on what we wish we were wearing on that exact day. While we loved doing this ourselves, a fellow blogger friend (thanks Fallon!) suggested inviting other bloggers to participate... We decided to retire our "wish I was" posts in favor of hosting some of our favorite bloggers every Thursday with their outfit picks, and their style insights. We hope you enjoy!
Today we welcome Alicia - and could not be happier that she is the stylish girl to kick off She Wishes She Was Wearing! Alicia's blog, Cheetah is the New Black, is one of the first blogs we started seriously stalking. We both fell in love with her sweet smile but edgy wardrobe. She oozes a personal style that is all her own and makes wearing leather and leopard look easy. Alicia is also a contributor to Glitter Guide (another daily must read), and we love that we get even more of her in our daily reads!
QUESTIONS of STYLE:
.Describe your personal style in five words or less: Casual glamour with edge.
.Who/What inspires your personal style, influencing what your drawn to and what you end up wearing? I'm constantly inspired by various style icons of mine (ie: Taylor Tomasi Hill, Jenna Lyons), as well as street style, various blogs / websites and magazines. I'm typically drawn to ensembles that are somewhat unexpected, mixing high with low, preppy with edge etc.
I wear what I feel most comfortable and confident in while experimenting and putting my own spin on various trends of the season.
.What is an item you cannot live without or what are some of your wardrobe essentials? My wardrobe essentials are: a classic leather jacket, great fitting pair of jeans and a statement-making bag that's both functional and stylish.
.What is your most recent purchase? A leopard carry-all tote from J.Crew.
.Where have you found some of your most treasured style items? Some of my favorite thrifted finds (designer shoes and vintage jewelry) are from a consignment store in SF, Cris. I prefer to shop in small boutiques and online at Shopbop or Net-a-porter. Bloomingdales and Barneys are my favorite department stores and of course, I love J.Crew and Zara.
.What is your go-to jewelry routine? Typically one statement piece (bold necklace, cuff or earrings).
.What are some of your make-up must haves? Chanel Rose Bronze Blush and Rosebud Salve for my lips.
.If you could meet any designer it would be and why? Stacey Bendet of Alice + Olivia (she seems like she'd be a lot of fun and A+O is one of my favorite brands - it's just so happy!).
.What's the best style advice you've ever given or received? Confidence makes the outfit.
Thank you SO much, Alicia! xx
(Images: 01. Kelly Wearstler Cuff // 02. 3.1 Phillip Lim Leopard Blazer // 03. Kain Silk Tank // 04. Elizabeth + James Taylor Sunglasses // 05. PS1 Large Leather Satchel // 06. Zara Heels // 07. Paige Skyline Ankle Skinny Jeans)
Reader Comments (14)
I'm always so inspired by Alicia's style! Great guest post...looking forward to more in the future!
xoxo
Tina
http://east-love-west.blogspot.com/
Oooh-- I like where this series is going! And I love this mix of edgy and polished. I still think you two should post your "wish i were" posts-- I love them as well!
This seems like a great new series! I love the outfit she put together-simple but edgy.
I love your "wish I was wearing" posts - what a great idea to invite other bloggers!
P.S. That blazer is amazing!
Kirby
http://www.theshortandthesweetofit.com/
TINA - Alicia's style is killer, huh? So glad you're alredy thinking ahead - we can't wait for next week's guest, too!
HRCK - You are so sweet! We might we working in our own "I wish I was wearing.." posts every so often :) We're happy you're excited about the series though!!
JACKIE - Simple but edgy is the best way to describe Alicia's style... She does such a good job mixing bold and subtle pieces to create the perfect outfit that stands out but isn't too fussy
KIRBY - YES, that blazer needs a place in my closet... I love it. And never would have know of it's existance without Alicia!
xx.Molly
Those lucite-esque heels are so fierce!
Love this new series!!! What a fantastic idea. :) And I'm digging that gold cuff Alicia picked.
excited for the new series! I have a weird obsession with cuffs and i love the one she chose!
xx Katie Carlin-Daily Crush
I love Alicia's blog, it's one of about ten I read before I even get out of bed in the morning (your blog included) :) btw loving the cuff she chose!
SHANNON - Right?! The shoes really kind of take the outfit to a whole other level of awesome...
VICTORIA - Thanks darlin! The gold cuff is gorgeous... I can definitely see you rocking something like it!
KATIE - Thanks, girl :) Sounds like you and Victoria might be fighting over the Kelly Wearstler cuff, haha!
SARAH - omg I am SO beyond flattered that A Piece of Toast is in your top 10 "must read" list! That seriously made my day... Especially to be in the company of Alicia's blog!
xx.Molly
love, love, love this series! Those Zara heels are killer. I can't wait to see who's up next!
KRISTIN - So SO glad you love the series!!! We can't wait for next week's guest (and the week after that, and the week after that, haha)!
xx.Molly
YESSS! I am so excited about this new series. Bravo, ladies! Great idea!
Hope you had a lovely weekend :)
x Hallie
www.coralsandcognacs.com
loved reading more about her!!! love this series :)