Styled By D: Miley Cyrus - Wrecking Ball

I'm starting a new segment called Styled By D; where I will show how I would style people for certain occasions if I were their stylist.

Miley Cyrus is lucky enough to be the first person that will get Styled By D (WHOO!!) because she inspired me in two ways:

1. Record breaking popularity of the music video, Wrecking Ball
2. Wardrobe selections for the video makes her a blank canvas

Everyone has seen what Miley is wearing in the video for Wrecking Ball right?  It broke the record for most views on YouTube within 24 hours according to this E! Online News article and is currently at 142,072,000  YouTube views, so chances are you have. But in case you haven't seen the video (or want to hear it again) here it is:

The video is full of Miley Cyrus' tears, red lipstick, rocks, sledgehammer licking, and a wrecking ball swing.  Miley's wardrobe consists of combat boots, a cropped white tank, white panties, and her birthday suit (that birthday suit is one of a kind though).

I don't hate the styling decisions, I especially like the strategically placed arms that she wears (yes I consider it a wardrobe function) while swinging as freely as she wants to on that ball, yet they still cover her naughty bits just enough.

But if I were to style her, she could keep her current pieces, I'd just add a few more things for her to wear.

Wrecking Ball seems to be about Miley falling in love with someone so hard that he ends up hurting her.  I don't think nudity portrays this as much as my selections would.

Farrah Cotton Jersey Muscle Back Vest US$6.00

Flying Tomato Taupe Lace Sheer Skirt $46.95

From GallimaufryClothing on Etsy $68.00

                        Buckle Zipper Military Boot - $49.20

Wild Diva Lounge Bossa Boot - $41.50

Her 1st look would be the tank (cut for the cropped look) with one of those two skirts (but pure white versions, to represent the innocent vulnerability yada yada that people keep talking about).  It would look really cute on Miley, especially when she's laying down.  I imagine the flowy skirt pieces spread out amongst the boulders, and fluttering through the air as she swings on the wrecking ball.  I couldn't pick between the two boots because they're both super cute, but yeah, one of those.

Hooded Plaid $39.90

Made into:

AWESOME DIY by By Hand HQ

With:

Black The Brix Cargo Zip Skinny - $207

Would be the 2nd look, a girly construction worker-esque look for the sledgehammer scenes.  The red shirt made into that cute crop wrap top would look great on Miley with skinny black cargo pants and the boots.  Red and black seem fitting for the pain and sadness involved in being hurt by the sledgehammer that she was deeply in love with before it ruined her (I'm awesome at interpretations, jk).

• The tank is from Boohoo, the store has this 20% off coupon USA20.

• The boots are from UrbanOg, there's coupon code LKYOCT13 for 20% off your purchase.

• The plaid shirt is from Delias, which has 65RMNDW for $20 off $65+

Although, adding these extra pieces of clothing probably wouldn't have helped this video break the most views record, so my alternate record breaking styling would be:

Miley wearing only her one of a kind limited edition birthday suit with body art drawings of sledge hammers strategically drawn on her naked body, and I'd have her do cartwheels and somersaults all over the rocks for an air of wrecklessness.

Since Miley is breaking down cement walls with her beloved sledgehammer I thought of a fitting accessory for her look.  For saftey's sake, protective eye wear would be a cute incorporation imo.  What do you think about my look for Miley?  How would you have dressed her?

$4.49

That's Styled By D (WHOO!!) Please comment me people you think I should style next, famous or unfamous, and I'll pick some to style for upcoming posts :o)

*Disclaimer: the pictures and video aren't mine, and they are all like to their appropriate websites.

Labor Day Online Fashion Deals!!!

Thanks to the holiday, there is some great online discounts happening right now!  Here are some stores that I like that have awesome discount codes to use for Labor Day.  All of the pictures are linked if you want to check them out.

Amiclubwear

I'm not sure how well known this store is, but I've had many a shoe spree here because they have tons of cute heels, dresses (mostly form fitted), as well as a lot of other things.  

Use code YAY50 for 50% off their REGULAR PRICED merchandise.

50% off $23.99 = $12

50% off $23.99 = $12

 50% off $17.99 = $9

  

50% off $35.99 = $18

50% off $22.99 = $11.50

 

50% off $22.99 = $11.50 

Pastry

My favorite sneaker brand (created by Reverend Run's [Run DMC-rap group] daughters [Run's House-reality show] is having a great sale now:

40% OFF plus FREE Shipping when you buy $120+. Code: sweetdeal40

25% OFF plus FREE Shipping when you buy $100+. Code: sweetdeal25

15% OFF when you buy $75 or more. Code: sweetdeal15

Offer cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. 

Offer valid thru: 9/2/13

I checked the 40% off code, and it does work on sale sneakers, yay!

Here are my fav Pastries...

 

40% off $65 = $39

These have a super uniquely wonderful convertible high top the can be folded up or down or zipped off!

 40% off $60 = $36

These also the convertible high top.

40% off $60 = $36

These are sneaker wedges.

Dorothy Perkins

I can't even explain how much I love this store.  It's definitely my favorite U.K. store as well as just one of my favorite stores ever!  The clothes here are so cute I really can't allow myself to go to their site too often or I'll buy everything.  Their pieces are literally like art to me, which is why I don't mind spending a little more on their clothes (their dresses in particular).  They are having a 25% off everything sale, not for labor day (since they're not American) but for fashion week.  

Use code STYLE25 for 25% off.

Good on sale items too.

I will try to narrow down my favorites (although there's MANY).

25% off $21.00 = $15.75 

 

25% off $69.00 = $51.75

Super cute jumpsuit, the cut looks super flattering.

 25% off $27.00 = $20.25

 25% off $69.00 = $51.75 

 25% off $21.00 = $15.75

Tunic that flares out.

 25% off $44.00 = $33

25% off $55.00 = $41.25

25% off $27.00 = $20.25

25% off $110.00 = $82.50 

These are out of my budget, but I had to show you the gorgeous weave detail on this combat boot.  Art!

So if you're going to celebrate Labor Day with some shopping, check out these stores because they are having especially good savings for the holiday.

*The photos are from their original sites and are linked back to them.

$35 Orange and Beige outfit like Victoria Beckham, Blake Lively, and Gwen Stefani

 

Victoria, Gwen, Blake and I seem to like the orange and beige color scheme. They've paired the two colors in their skirt outfits as did I.  But my whole outfit is budget friendly.

My shoes remind me of my grandma's couch from way back in the day.  They inspired my outfit.  I went with a beige mini skirt and wore a top and tights in colors that are within the shoe's brocade pattern.  The pattern in the shoe remind me of the pattern in Gwen and Blake's maxi skirts.  The shirt is actually from the plus sized section so I belted it for waist definition.

Brocade pattern Shoes, 10 dollar mall, $10
Orange ruffle blouse, JC Penney's, $7
Beige Skirt and earrings, Burlington Coat Factory, $12 and $4
Dark green tights, Forever 21, $1.50
Belt was included with some palazzo pants.

I love any chance I get to wear tights, and it is worth while to check plus sized tops  since loose fitted tops are on trend and there are easy ways to make them look more fitted. 

I think this outfit is similar to the one's that the celebrities are wearing...

And it was only $35!

$47 4th of July Independence Outfit of the Day (OOTD)

For the holiday, I was in the mood to wear my red, white, and blue.  I wanted to look business casual since I had to give a presentation as well, so I came up with this festive yet chic look.

These shoes were surprisingly super comfortable, I wore them for about 18 hours and walked a bunch and at the end of the day my feet didn't even hurt!

 

Blue & white stripe hi low top, Target, $12
Red skinny jeans, dwd shoes, $10
Red & blue striped chunky knit cardigan, Forever 21, $8
Navy & white wedges, Land's End, $15
3 layered necklace, Rue 21, $2

*BONUS*

My niece came over and I got to see her super cute 4th of July outfit.  We had a photo shoot, and since this 4 (almost 5) year old is already a high fashion model, I had to include her in this OOTD.

My sister created a beaded flag hairdo, it's AMAZING!!!

Niece was also able to capture the essence of the state of liberty in this head accessory.  I may have a future model on my hands...

My niece's outfit is from the children's place (I think, maybe, idk).  If anyone wants confirmation just comment and I'll ask my sister for the details.