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hello dear fellow fashionistas!

so sorry for my lack of correspondence. you know that a fashionista never rests. ;)

but enough apologies. let's get to the good stuff!

dani writes:
"Hi, my names Dani and I really want a kind of Blair Waldorf like look, preppy, but classy. Young, but sophisticated. I already have the school-girl skirt, white short sleeve oxford, argyle knee highs down, but I want something new, affordable, but looks expensive! Also, there is a party where I finally get to meet this guy i gave been DYING to meet for ages. Could you also create a look for that? THANKS SOOOO MUCH!"

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dear dani,

doesn't everyone and their mother want to look like miss blair?! she has impeccable taste and an incredible look to boot. the key to getting her look for less is to check out sale racks at department stores, or just head to places like forever 21 or urban outfitters where stuff is terribly expensive to begin with.

a basic pea coat makes any outfit instantly classier. you can dress a pea coat up or down and it can be worn with just about anything. finding a good one is worth a few extra bucks because these suckers last for a while and are timeless.

furthermore, opaque tights with a cute dress look incredible! and because the tights aren't see-through, you can get away with a shorter dress and not look, as my grandmother says, "like you're asking for it."



and as far as that party of yours is concerned, you need to wear something that you feel comfortable with. there is NOTHING (and you know i mean business because i hardly ever capitalize anything) worse than trying to talk to a guy you like and feeling uncomfortable. this outfit should really showcase your style and also include something that would be a good conversation starter. if there's a really cool necklace or some awesome shoes that make a statement, wear them and flaunt them!

i have some awesome hightops that are multicolored and have a bold pattern on them, which i don't wear all the time. whenever i want a little extra attention, i throw those babies on and let the compliments run like the great mississippi. ;)

thanks again for reading, miss dani. please keep us posted on your style and how things turn out with your soon-to-be gentleman friend.

<3.THEfashionista.