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COLORED JEANS

>> Tuesday, December 11, 2012 – emma, jeans

I'm absolutely loving the fact that colored skinnies are in style this season. Perfect for everyday.

LONG//SHORT

>> Thursday, May 17, 2012 – emma, fashion, favorites

There's a new trend going around in the fashion world this Summer. It's long in the back, short in the front. Here are a few examples:

I love this look. It gives it a casual feel and it's a great balance between the maxi and a short-length skirt. I also can make a otherwise boring plain cotton skirt more fun with the length in the back.

I don't have one of these skirts (yet!), but I tried it out with a longer shirt I have and some light-washed denim shorts.

how to 'pull off' boyfriend jeans

>> Wednesday, April 4, 2012 – emma, fashion

Hey, everyone! I'm alive. Sorry, I took a break from blogging :) I'm back now though! And ready to rejoin the fashion blogging world :)

Anyways, I'm going to talk about boyfriend jeans! There are many ways to wear them. I'll try to break them down for you.

The key to pulling off boyfriend jeans is that you have to get the proportions and the top right. Since the jeans are more slouchy, it's okay to wear a more slouchy shirt with it. In this photo, she has a great example of denim on denim, and also how to make it super casual.

This isn't really boyfriend jeans... but I think the top is a great idea to pair with boyfriend jeans. She paired a button down with an oversized sweater. Perfect.

Again - the proportions are perfect. The top is also not too tight - which is key.

In this outfit, I think this woman perfectly showed how to make boyfriend jeans more formal. She added heals and some great bracelets with an oversized bag to make it less casual.

I lovelove this look. The floral scarf with the sweater and light-washed jeans is so lovely!

One more thing to remember - make sure you get the proportions right. In each of these outfits, none of the tops were too long. If they went too long, you'd end up looking really short (which is not good for us super short girls ;)) and probably would throw off your whole outfit.

Hope you enjoyed this post :) I'm glad to be back!

-emma

t-shirts

>> Saturday, February 25, 2012 – emma, fashion, tshirts

Sorry we've been MIA lately! We've been extremely busy. We're back now ready to give some more fashion advice!

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I see it from across the room. It's a sleeveless top with an amazing picture on the front. When I get to it, it has the Beatles plastered across the back. (Now, let me get one thing straight: the Beatles are not my "cup of tea", I just loved the look). I quickly grabbed it and ran to try it on. Here it is:

Now you're probably going, "Really, t-shirts are fashionable?" Well, not exactly. But! There's a way to be fashionable with them. Here are a few rules:

It has to be the right kind of t-shirt. Go to H&M or Urban Outfitters to find the perfect fit. It should be well made, and have something on the front. Not plain or anything like that.
Pair it with a nice pair of denim shorts and boots (particularly combat boots, or something to that effect. The boots are what will really make it more fashionable.
Accessorize correctly! Add some long earrings, or something to catch people's eyes. Try a chunky bracelet or necklace too.
If you're feeling even more daring, wear some tights under the shorts. This can add a lot more appeal and is extremely eye catching!

Well, there it is! How to fashionably wear a t-shirt. It's perfect for a casual day out with friends. If you happen to try it, we'd love to see it! Email a photo to us or post the link in the comments section!

xo,

emma

pulling it off

>> Tuesday, January 24, 2012 – emma, fashion

as a fashion-lover, i'm always looking for ways to be wild. i get a lot of comments like, "Oh, I could never pull those off!", or, "Emma, only you can pull those off.". To be truthful, that statement kind of bothers me.

it doesn't matter if you're a loud or wild person, you can pull everything off. i know some people that go to a store and say, "Oh, I'd love to have that, but I can't pull it off.". Yes, actually you can. that's because it's not about the clothes, it's about the attitude.

if you want to pull something off, you have to have the confidence, or, as i like to call it, the swagger. if you don't have confidence, you can't wear it. today, i wore pink jeans. i think about 90% of the people i saw gave me this shocking look, and probably 50% told me only i could pull them off.

so, what i'm trying to say is that if you want to wear pink jeans, wear them. if you want to wear floral tights, wear them. before you do, though, you have to make sure you have enough confidence to wear them and to not care if anyone looks at you like you're a freak.

the best fashion icons take major chances, and get the most attention from it.

here are a few examples of taking chances in fashion:

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oh, and then there's me....

p.s. when you take chances, you're going to get looks after looks after looks of shock... ignore them. ignore them all. bright is better than boing.

denim on denim

>> Saturday, January 21, 2012 – emma, fashion

denim on denim is something we've been seeing a lot of inside the style world lately. it's one of my favorite looks, i just haven't been able to try it! denim tops are very hard to find! anyways, here are a few outfits i set up on polyvore to show you how to achieve this classic look.

denim on denim pt 1 by iamemmaclaire featuring tote hand bags

this first outfit is the most basic way to do denim on denim. the key to this classic outfit is that the washes of the denim need to be different. so, i paired a dark-wash jean with this lovely lighter-wash button down. these button downs are all over Goodwill, if you're in need of one! i then just paired simple colors to go with it. if you're not a very loud person, this outfit is perfect for you!

denim on denim pt 2 by iamemmaclaire featuring an envelope clutch

this second outfit is a little different than the other one! i used a long denim long shirt and a lighter wash of jean. i'm also featuring an orange envelope clutch and a creme gladiator sandle. this outfit is probably just as basic as the other one, but i think it's a little more dynamic.

denim on denim pt 3 by iamemmaclaire featuring crochet hats

wondering how to achieve this look in the summer? try this outfit! i paired a vintage white-wash tee with some dark shorts. i added a lot of accessories. it's so hard to find a great pair of denim shorts that aren't short, boring, or just plain average (haha). i found a great pair of denim shorts at H&M last summer and wear them all the time. here at be now we are strong believers in shopping at H&M, because we think their clothes are not so average, so go check them out!

and, finally, here is the look in action:

i hope you enjoyed my little overview of this great outfit, and i hope it inspires you to be different and wear denim on denim!

xoxo,

emma

tights under shorts

>> Wednesday, December 21, 2011 – emma

one of my new favorite looks this season is tights under shorts. i think it looks wonderful. it's also a great look in the winter, if you're wanting to wear shorts but also stay warm. here are a few of my favorites:

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a good jacket :: essentials

>> Thursday, December 15, 2011 – emma, essentials

i think another essential thing in your wardrobe is a good jacket. whether it's a blazer, or just a nice, sturdy jacket; it's so necessary!

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i recently found a pink blazer at goodwill. while at h&m blazers go for $30-$45, i got mine for $4. it's probably from sometime in the 80's, which is perfect, because that is what is all the rage this season. i do think that it would be worth tailoring, just to fix a little bit ;)

a good jacket can add to any outfit. i live in arizona, where jackets aren't really that necessary, but in most states, you would need a good jacket. blazers are fun, quirky, and very popular this season. i also love the green coat that is in picture #4.

so go buy yourself a good coat or blazer!

xoxo,

emma

sweaters :: essentials

>> Wednesday, December 14, 2011 – emma, essentials

we're starting a new collection :: essentials! it's just a collection of blog posts with items we think are essential to your wardrobe. well, let's get started!

one of my new favorite things to do has been to wear a collared shirt and throw a sweater over the top (as I did in #2 + #3). it's been all the rage this season, and it's definitely a great addition to your outfits! also, (in outfit #1) i wore a sweater over a dress. i've done that a few other times with other dresses, with tops that don't fit as well. and sometimes, you want to create a more skirt-like outfit instead of a dress ;) in outfit #4 i paired my famous gray sweater with my floral shorts during the summer for a great hot/cold outfit :)

hope you all enjoyed my little post! be looking out for much more, and more essential posts!

much love,

emma

florals and fuzz

>> Tuesday, December 6, 2011 – emma, ootd

hello, my lovelies! soooooo you're probably noticing that i like leggings. and tights. this is what i wore for thanksgiving.

dress//h&m | leggings//h&m | boots//uggs.

i thought it would look kinda strange. a dress, leggings, and uggs. after all, shorts and uggs are just not the best together. buuuut! it actually turned into something really cute.

xoox,

emma

hipster.

>> Wednesday, November 30, 2011 – emma, ootd

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hipster¹|ˈhipstər|

noun informal

a person who follows the latest trends and fashions.

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when i think of hipster, i think of some emo, depressed, long-haired teenager who hates his life and spends all his life on tumblr. disturbing, i know. but isn't it true? maybe they wear all black, or have purple highlights. it's a stereotype. so when i decided to choose an outfit today, i decided to go hipster. or at least, the real definition of hipster.

[grain added for effect... you know, hipster effect]

outfit details | shirt/thrifted | shorts/h&m | tights/nordstrom | boots/target

this shirt makes me very happy. i found it while thrifting, and when i put it on, i felt so lady gaga-esque. one of my favorite new things has been shoulder pads. they make me feel so.... hipster?