Guest Blog | How To Wear Graphic Prints By Stylist Catherine Horgan

Graphic prints are bold, fun and sassy. However, at times, they can be difficult to wear if you don't know how to mix the right pieces together to keep the focus where it should be.

This graphic print silk dress is a standout! Don't overwhelm it with heavy pieces. These leather and perspex sandals are the perfect complement to keep things light and airy, thanks to Michael Kors. The jewelry, all by Kara Ross, is simply fantastic! Mixing a little chunky with a little lightness works the balance. Adding some color, perhaps just one as shown here, makes it playful. And the clutch brings just the right attitude!

So, where are you going in this fab outfit? How about a luncheon, afternoon tea, cocktail party, dinner with your significant other, or girls night out? The beauty of this ensemble, is once you master the accessories, it can go sooooo many places. Enjoy!

-Catherine Horgan, www.closetofstyle.com/my-style-files

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Guest Blog | How To Dress For An Interview by Le Petite Fashionista

Hi Readers! This week I am inviting some of my favorite bloggers to share their style expertise on Haute Mimi. Each day we will feature a new fashion editor to share their insider style secrets. First up we have Lauren Felix of Le Petite Fashionista, she shares great tips on how to look your best during an interview, enjoy!

My best friend texted me last week with desperate pleas of something trendy & appropriate to wear to an interview for a PR internship. "I'm officially requesting a 'what to wear' post for you blog," she said. So here I am with some outfit suggestions & a few tips for dressing for success at an interview!

The formality of your outfit depends where you're interviewing; interviewing for a fashion job allows a bit more creative freedom when it comes to shoes/accessories, but the basic foundation should still be conservative & classic.

What to Wear:

• Pair fitted button downs with coordinating dress pants


• Wear a pencil skirt with a tucked in shirt with a blazer for a trendier look


• Keep heel heights to a minimum & jewelry classic and minimal think pearls, sterling silver, and rhinestone studs


• Make-up & hair should be clean & natural looking


• Invest money in your interview outfit, because all the pieces will work great into any work wardrobe.


• Dress for the job you want! It's okay to be a little overdressed rather than sloppy looking.
  

Best of luck to everyone applying for jobs and internships right now. -Lauren Felix, Le Petite Fashionista

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Who What Wear TV: What To Wear On A Warm Weather Vacation

HM How To | Dress for a Themed Party

Poker party. Masquerade. Sports day. Halloween. We've all had those moments where we get invited to a themed party and have no idea what to wear or how to make something work. Regardless of if you're rocking it out in Manhattan to a 70's inspired birthday party for a girlfriend, or dancing at the hippest club in Los Angeles with a sports theme, here are some tips to keep in mind when dressing up for a night with a theme.

Keep the theme in mind. As lame or strange as the theme is, if someone has invited you to a themed party, then try to stick to the dress code. With something like a Hollywood theme, bold and statement are definite ways to go. This Phillip Lim allows you to remain fashionable while well within the theme's limit.
Think of words that you can link the theme to. I've been invited to a number of different outdoors and summer-themed picnic parties. Words that can often be associated to these would be 'spring' and 'floral' and 'flowy,' much like this Roberto Cavalli floral blouse.

Accessorize with the theme. Sometimes, it's the little things that make a big difference. I've found that some of the places that you can be the most meticulous is in jewelry and when you're accessorizing. I've personally never been invited to an Egyptian-themed party, but if I did, I would definitely be adding this Anita Ko ring to my accessories list.


Don't overdo it. While it's great to be a part of the party and the theme, you also don't want to overdo it and become the laughingstock of the night. Sometimes, I find it better to focus the bold on one specific aspect that will link you to the theme and go for something simpler along with it. For example, this Philip Crangi anchor pendant would be great for an ocean theme with a crisp white shirt and simplistic clothes.

So remember that no matter what theme it is, there's always a way to be a part of it, regardless of it's through the way you dress, accessorize, or even act. Above all, have fun with the theme! It's a great way to be original and fun at the same time.

The Femme Fatale

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