leather shorts? yes, please

Leather shorts...yes yes yes.

You might think leather shorts are too crazy for you...they are NOT. Look how adorable Rachel Bilson looks in hers. By pairing her shorts with feminine, floral tops and more subdued heels, Rachel is on the top of my best dressed list.  

Whitney Port looks as classy as ever in her high waisted leather shorts with a cropped sweater...and look at those long legs. 

These lovely high waisted leather shorts are from Lauren Conrad's line, Paper Crown, available here.

So you might be wondering "When can I wear leather shorts?"

Well, my best friend, Allison, recently sent me the picture above of LC's line (that I posted here) and said " I want these for my bachelorette party. That's all."

A bachelorette party is the PERFECT place to wear leather shorts. As is a night out with the girls or a fun dinner date. (You'll make up reasons to wear them.)

Some shirts I would pair with leather shorts are:

this Tucker top available on shopbop

this Patterson J. Kincaid top available on shopbop

this Rebecca Taylor top available on shopbop

this Tucker top available on shopbop

You can stop by CUSP (and visit us) or visit cusp.com to find your leather shorts and a cute top to go with them!

Rebecca

i still watch laguna beach

...and I still refuse to like Kristin Cavallari. 

Team LC all the way. 

First of all...click here and fall in love with LC's website. It has everything. Obsessed. Obsessed with her.

Second, click here and fall in love with her new line, Paper Crown, and the gorgeous fall collection. Every piece is easy to wear, easy to mix and match, and just so darn cute. You can easily see LC herself wearing every piece. 

Third, just look at all of her braids. Love. Love. Love. 

I hope you love LC as much as I do.

Rebecca

shop ruche!

Have you ever shopped online at Ruche? It is a great online shopping boutique.  They have amazing prices and adorable clothes, accessories, and shoes. The style closely resembles Anthropologie, lots of fun layering pieces, cute dresses, great shoes, and more! I highly recommend you go check it out. Here are some of the pieces I am eyeing right now:

thulian pleated dress $46.99

safari adventures sheer print tunic $39.99

four seasons pleated skirt $38.99

chelsea crew janice wedges in gray $64.99

All images found at shopruche.com; Go shop now!

Meg

"we all get dressed for bill"

Do you know Bill Cunningham?

I am fascinated by him! He is a photographer for The New York Times, and a very unique one at that.

He does these little videos called "On the Street," where he captures everyday people walking around the streets of New York.  They are so fun to watch. He has become quite famous, and his adorable personality is the best. He doesn't care about celebrities or trends, but he loves style. He rides his old bicycle everywhere and wears the same blue windbreaker everyday, seriously! They recently made a documentary about him that is just to die for! As Anna Wintour says in the film, "We all get dressed for Bill..." 

Here is the trailer:

Comes out on DVD soon...rent it!

Bill Cunningham New York Trailer from Gavin McWait on Vimeo.

And go watch some of his videos at The New York Times here!

Enjoy,

Meg

loving colored denim

If, like me, you cannot wait until fall arrives then look at these fabulous denim colors to add to your wardrobe. These wonderful jewel tones will be a huge fall trend and are so cute!

J BRAND denim

OR if you are loving the summer heat still, check out these pops of color to wear now...

Paige Premium Denim

Colored denim is a fun way to change up your wardrobe and a great way to add your own personal style to your look. 

If you don't have a pair of colored jeans yet pick up a pair now! I promise you will wear them more than you think!!

Rebecca

i love tucker

Tucker by Gaby Basora is one of my favorite clothing lines.  Her easy silk dresses and blouses are fun and flowy, and she uses the best prints and colors. I just love all of her pieces! She keeps it simple by using the same silhouettes every season and focusing all her attention on the amazing fabrics and prints. Also, it's all made in the USA! You might remember when she did Tucker for Target.

Here are some of my favorite looks:

Tucker for Target

Watch one of her fun promo videos here.

Tucker Spring 2010 from Igor Kropotov on Vimeo.


Also, you can shop these 3 pieces at Cusp today:

Or find more at shopbop!


Happy shopping,

Meg

a touch of glamour

Hello loves!

We received new goodies this morning and I am so excited to share a few of them with you. 

Big Fall Trends:
70's glam, party dresses/tops, and jewel tones
I chose four party tops and dresses to share with you; the first three are AMAZING steals!
Don't miss out

 

boyod party dress; $188

 

boyod party top; $190

 

boyod party top; $188

 

Rebecca Taylor dress; $495

All of these items can be found at CUSP 

or

Reach me at 214.663.4562 for styling tips or to purchase!

Love,

Natalie

Fall has arrived at CUSP!

What an exciting day!!!! 

We have begun receiving our new Fall items! I don't know about you, but Fall is easily my favorite season for many reasons, especially the amazing fashion!
See some of my favorite looks below:

Parker Beaded dress/top: $330

Doma Leather Jacket: $500
Sam Edelman Shoes: $120

 Parker Top: $297

Splendid Leggings: $55

Sam Edelman Booties: $140

Parker Top: $264

J Brand Jeans: $176

Dolce Vita Pumps: $165

Stop by to see at Cusp boutique at Neiman Marcus NorthPark

work cell #:214-663-4562

All of these looks can be found at http://www.cusp.com/

Email us at braidsandbaguettes@gmail.com for more information

Love,

Natalie