ChrisRstyle: I clearly haven’t spent as much time as I should at Caruso Caruso — I had absolutely no idea that they carry my favorite Alternative Apparel hoodies! Much cheaper than Free City (and just as comfortable and good-looking). Bought a light blue one, then thought I lost it until it surfaced on my mother this past weekend. Needless to say, she still hasn’t given it back!
Alternative Apparel Zip Up – $46 @ Caruso Caruso, 166 W. Maple
ChrisRstyle: Last week, it was 80 degrees outside, and let me just tell you I thanked whoever is up there. I have been dying to wear my spring clothes basically since the winter started. I was excited for cold clothes for about the first day, and then realized I missed the warmth and shorts and short sleeves. Here are some great picks for spring!
Sprinkled Shells Tank @ Anthropologie
Gingham Morgan Blouse @ Roots
Alexander Wang Red and Beige Top @ Tender
Jerome Rousseau Aizza Pump TENDER
SamlovesBham: Hey girls, prom season has arrived! I found my dress and shoes, but if you haven’t I suggest shopping around Downtown Birmingham. I spotted a lot of gorgeous dresses and shoes (and who would miss an opportunity for new shoes?). Cinderella’s Attic (420 E. Frank) has some fantastic vintage dresses and shoes. If you are a serious shoe lover you HAVE to check out the shoes at Tender (271 W. Maple) — a little on the pricey side, but soooo gorgeous!
ChrisRstyle: Against my better judgment, last week I began a challenge with my mom to do yoga everyday for 30 days. Horrible. I love yoga, but after three days, my body had gotten the point. The Yoga Room across from the Townsend, where my mom and I practice, carries awesome shirts, which I have become obsessed with. A portion of the proceeds go to the Hutzel Women’s Hospital at the DMC. So it is a win-win purchase! 
ChrisRstyle: Obviously, if blazers have remained a trend for so long, they probably aren’t going anywhere! A blazer is a great way to dress up anything in your wardrobe, it’s money well spent and it will make any outfit you have look brand new. Here are some great options if you are late to jump on this bandwagon…
Anthropologie Troisieme Blazer, $118
Anthropologie Flip Side Blazer, $88
Latticed Oxfords
Air-Conditioned Oxfords
ChrisRstyle: I, to my dismay, completely missed this trend. Oxfords are taking over every magazine. Completely. Thank goodness we have access to such a thriving downtown area with TONS of different kinds of Oxfords readily accessible. I spotted a great selection at ANTHROPOLOGIE!
ChrisRstyle: In the ten minutes I’ve spent scanning through the spring collections for next year on Style.com, I am legitimately so excited! The tribal prints, flak jackets and exposed brassieres are going to be TO-DIE-FOR. This season is exactly what we need in these interesting economic times. High schoolers, look at this site and at the trends listed below so you can adapt your looks while shopping in Downtown Birmingham – they are SO chic!
- Alexander Wang’s American football collection
- Peter Dundas designs for Pucci
- Military Influence
- Gingham from Christopher Kane
- Patterns
ChrisRstyle: I am obsessed with crew necks; they are actually the most comfortable things on the planet! Lets be honest, every now and then we need a day to just snuggle up in our clothes. I wore one today and it was a religious experience. I HIGHLY recommend them.
Argyle Oberlin Crew Neck Sweater at Roots
ChrisRstyle: Now, this blog post is going to be the most ridiculous, over the top, example of overindulgence thus far: a fantasy Christmas list for both men and women. I will get right to it…
Balmain Ankle Boots are 40% off at Tender!
Women:
- Balmain Ankle Boots (basically everything Balmain)
- The entire Lanvin Fall/Winter ’09 collection
- Mercedes Benz S- Class
- Giambattista Valli Peacock Feather Coat
- Everything Thakoon
- The entire handbag section at Tender
Creative director of Barneys New York, the author of four books and a regular column on style in The New York Observer, Simon Doonan has become a TOP style guru!
Men:
- Audi A8
- Simon Doonan’s closet
- Cartier Tank Watch
- Lanvin High Top Sneaker
- Anything and Everything Givenchy
SO I say, GO CRAZY! Money-No-Object!
LMFAO!
ChrisRstyle: On Friday, I had a religious experience…being just 10 feet away from LMFAO, Shwayze and the Paradiso Girls. I know, too much to handle, right? However, I was disappointed with the attire on my fellow concertgoers! So let’s just say for lack of a better word, UNFASHIONABLE! A bikini, really NOT okay!
Rihanna in the Christopher Kane Gorilla Print Dress.
Here are some classy alternatives to THAT…
Christopher Kane Gorilla Shirt Dress –
Linda Dresner (BEG FOR IT)
Smoky Plaid Tunic –
Anthropologie, $128
Alexander Wang Cage Vest –
Tender (currently on sale!)
Rag & Bone Boyfriend Shirt (wear it as a dress with a belt) -
Tender, $165
