INSPIRED BuY...taylor swift

lately, i've been slightly obsessed with taylor swift's newest album, speak now (tell no one). her music and lyrics may not be that complex, but she knows how to say what a lot of people are thinking in a pretty straightforward yet unique way. in addition, she has pretty cool style- she's got that whole "girl-next-door / i-just-rolled-out-of-bed-but-still-look-cute" thing going for her. taylor swift actually owns the sweater i'm wearing below, but i swear i bought it before i knew she had it. this sweater is great because its so big and baggy so you can layer it over almost anything.

sweater- free people

tank- target

jeans- topshop (opening ceremony)

boots- vintage

INSPIRED BuY...all day lingerie

so there's this whole lingerie/sheer trend floating around right now. it's sometimes tough to translate this from the runway to the real world without looking like you're doing the walk of shame. the trick is layering: i found this amazing piece from free people that can be worn under or over practically anything. it comes in a bunch of colors, but i'm on a beige/neutral kick so i decided to go with this one. here are a few looks i threw together:

leather jacket- bcbg

layering tank- free people

sheer ruffle top- free people

jeans- blank nyc

top- free people

sheer ruffle top- free people

jeans- blank nyc

shoes- miss sixty

necklace- gap

layering tank- banana republic

sheer ruffle top- free people

jacket- gap kids

jeans- banana republic

boots- vince camuto

INSPIRED BuY...charlotte gainsbourg

charlotte gainsbourg is a french actress/singer who has amazingly cool, casual, style. it's very menswear inspired but with a sexy, feminine, vintage twist. (i first heard about her last year when she and Beck collaborated on an album. the song "heaven can wait" from the album is pretty cool- i'd recommend checking it out). this looks reminds me of something she might wear- the girly top paired with ultra tight jeans and chunky but sexy shoes.

casual chic

lace top/dress- french connection

jeans- blank nyc

shoes- miss sixty

necklace- borrowed (thanks, mom!)

INSPIRED BuY...jennifer aniston

jennifer aniston's style has taught me the beauty in simplicity. she usually wears solids and neutrals, and rocks the jeans & tee look better than anyone. distressed jeans in light washes are perfect for the summer. they're casual and in the right fit, they can be very sexy. add one accessory and you're set- i'm really into fedora's lately, and this straw one from the men's section of the gap will be trend-right straight through 2011. plus you can convince your boyfriend to buy it for himself and then steal it when he sees how cute you look in it!

plain jane perfection

jeans- blank nyc (from platform boutique in hoboken)

tee shirt- gap

fedora- gap (men's section)

sandals- steve madden