The sun is shining, flowers are at their prime, love is in the air… it is wedding season, Ladies! Invitations start pouring in and the only thing more important than wondering who is going to accompany you is, obviously, what are you going to wear?! A wedding is the ultimate party, but there are some things to keep in mind when planning your outfit for your friend or family’s big day. Here are some tips to keep you looking glam, yet appropriate. A general rule of thumb for all weddings is no white or black! White is reserved for the bride, even if she decides not to wear it, and black is considered too somber for the festive occasion. If white and black are your usual go to’s, think of this as an excuse to step out of the box a bit. Navy and tans are still available for dark and neutral colors. Bright colors are always welcome at weddings, and can outwardly express your happiness towards the future nuptial. Day or Morning Wedding
Mini Leaf Dangle Earrings, $16 / Gathered Dress with Cutout by Aryn H., $86 Available at Jupe Boutique and soon at JupeBoutique.com
We created this look for the day or morning wedding. Day weddings typically call for a dress above or at the knee. Make sure your dress is not too short! Ruching and interesting cuts, like the dress above, are a nice way to make the dress more interesting, but not push it overboard. You do not want your outfit to be too flashy. Stay clear of sparkles or large jewels on dresses. Add a rocking pair of earrings or a bracelet if you’re dying to add pizzazz. Evening Wedding
Shirred Front Maxi Dress by Ya Los Angeles, $64 / Geode Earrings, $16 / Casablanca Kisslock Clutch by Urban Expressions, $46 Available at Jupe Boutique and soon at JupeBoutique.com
Night weddings are usually more dressy, so choose a cocktail dress or a long dress. Here we chose a long dress with ruching and an open back. We added a vintage bead belt, earrings, and a clutch. Clutches are a good way to keep your look glam and carry necessities such as make up, your camera, and your phone. Dress up your outfits with accessories! They are the perfect way to stand out, but not outshine the bride. Garden Wedding
Two Tone Lace Midi Skirt by Gracia, $86 / Flippy V Back Dress by Blaque Label, $98 / Lace Jacket, $58 / Rectangle Disc Necklace, $24 /Leaf Chain Bead Dangle, $22 Available at Jupe Boutique and soon at JupeBoutique.com
Garden weddings are a little more casual, but should still be dressed nicely for. Be creative! If dresses aren’t your thing, go for a pants suit or a skirt and shirt combination. Switch up your look with a long skirt and top, like we did above, or a bright dress with a neutral jacket. If the event is particularly religious, remember to dress appropriately. Wear a shawl or jacket to cover up.
I remember when M.I.A hit the scene with Paper Planes, and aside from loving that song, i also couldn’t get enough of her style. It was almost as if a 90′s hip hop diva from Sri Lanka had transported herself to the modern age. Her play with bold color, and amazing use of ethnic and geometric prints and jewlery gave here a household name. And yes, ethnic inspired dress hit the scene long before M.I.A, but i think i’d like to give her due cred for the latest craze in ethnic inspired design. Adorn yourself this summer with a plethora of jewels and bangles and draped geometry and color and ethnic inspiration!
See me here getting ethnicized below with our beaded turquoise necklace along with our beaded dangle earrings, and pyramid stud bracelet!
It’s easy to fall into a fashion slump in the summer. Sometimes we just throw on shorts and a tank top, pull up our hair and go. If your finding yourself in this predicament take a hint from fashion blogger Jules at sincerelyjules.com. Use her as your fashion inspiration to get that effortless summer feel without the usual shorts and tank. We put together a few items that can be found at Jupe Boutique which will help you achieve this look:
1. flowy summer dress 2. sheek blazor 3. strappy heels 4. long necklace 5. chunky colorful bracelets This weekend we are celebrating mothers everywhere! Every year mother’s day comes around to show how much we appreciate not only their effect in our lives, but their influence in our style. Remember playing in mom’s make up bag or dressing in her high heels? We do. Here are some celebrities that have the mom and style icon roles down pat. Nicole Richie is known for her love of maxi dresses and being a hot mom in them. We think she would approve of this maxi dress in the middle from Jupe.
Inspired by 1 & 2/ Charleston Printed Maxi by BB Dakota, $78 Katie Holmes, mom of Suri Cruise, is cute in casual with booties. Katie’s daughter is already following in her fashionable footsteps. Suri definitely got it from her momma. Take after Katie Holmes too with these adorable booties by Dolce Vita.
Inspired by 1 / Jamison Suede Bootie by Dolce Vita, $124
Kate Hudson takes after her mother, Goldie Hawn, and we can only hope that everyone takes after Kate Hudson’s effortless look here. White sundresses are a classic that never gets old. We bet her mom taught her that.
Inspired by 1 / Greylin Crochet Strap Dress, $106
So, take it from these very stylish mommies, and get their looks from Jupe Boutique. You never know who is looking up to you. Happy Mother’s Day!
Valid at Jupe, Panello and JupeBoutique.com through Sunday! Now that the sun is finally shining it’s time to break out some bold colors! Since we’re used to wearing more neutral winter colors we wanted to show you a few ways to spice up your wardrobe and add some color for summer:
Look 1: Luna Cross Back Dress by Jack $64 (available in stores) /Gold Framed Stone Necklace $18 (available in stores) Look 2: Crinkled Chiffon Blouse by Aryn K$128 / Embroidered shorts by Willow and Clay $76 (available in stores) Look 3: Pleated Strap Silk Tank by Jaloux $76 / Midi Skirt with Pleaded Details by Line and Dot $86 Look 4: Backless Dolman Dress in Colbalt by By Ark & Co $68 / Segmented Collar Necklace $26 (available in stores) A familiar vice to many females is that stripes are intimidating. They often appear to widen our figures and can just be simply unflattering. We’ve managed to overcome the seemingly impossible standard for stripes with a few of our pieces and some examples of a person who, we think, knows how to rock this look.
Inspired by Cupcakes and Cashmere
Come in and steal these styles to wear yourself or use them for your own inspiration!
Dora Striped Tunic by BB Dakota, $74 / Camilla Striped Skirt by BB Dakota, $56 Sunset Striped Dress by Sugarlips, $72 / Striped Fitted Blazer by Tulle, $70 Looking for a transition piece for the spring season? Look no further, booties are here and more in style than ever. Booties can be paired with anything from skinny jeans, spring dresses, and shorts, so they are perfect for the unpredictable weather. Dress them up for a night out or down for a stroll through campus. They will quickly become a staple in your closet. Here are some inspirational pictures to help jump-start your imagination:
Inspired by Eat.Sleep.Wear, Style Bistro, & C’est Comme La Mode
Want to trade your winter boots for booties pronto? Jupe Boutique has you covered with the perfect transitional booties for spring:
Jamison Suede Bootie by Dolce Vita, $124
Spring is the my favorite season season–not too hot, not too cold, and you can finally start experimenting with the bright colors and patterns that have been stashed away in the back of your closet during the winter! This season, I want to try pairing unexpected patterns together, like a zebra-stripe blazer with a colorful chevron top! Here’s a round-up of some of our fun and flirty spring patterns. Chevrons, stripes, bright colors, dots and spots…what’s your favorite?
Clockwise starting from the top left: Belted Aztec Dress, $60 / Dotted High Neck Dress, $60 / Pixelated Ruffle Dress, $48 / High Low Print Dress, $52 / Chevron Romper, $60 / Charleston Printed Maxi, $78 / Variegated Silk Dress, $154 / Back Cowl Button Down, $44 / Leopard Print Long Sleeve Dress, $78 / Tracy Printed Dress, $68 Center: Geo Stripe Top with Back Detail, $42 |
