• How to Wear High-Waisted Shorts and Skirts: The Ultimate Vintage Look

  Posted by: Allie Paxton

  February
  8
  2011

  

   

  

   

  The High-wasited trend has been around since the 1940s and it will be around for quite some time, which I am ecstatic about! It is the ideal fashion tip to elongate your legs and accentuate your waist. High-waisted bottoms are also a solution to every girl’s dread: the muffin top. The key is to find bottoms that hit your natural waist and hugs your hips. Who doesn’t want to look like a tall vintage-inspired beauty queen?

   

  

   

  Here are some style tips of how to attain the classic and sophisticated high-waist style:

   

  1. Make sure your high-waisted shorts are nice and snug, they will be unflattering on you if there is bunching of the fabric. The most important thing to remember when sporting this trend is to find bottoms that suit your body type perfectly. 

  2. Cropped tops are ideal for the high-waist look because of how easy they tuck in. It is VERY important to tuck in your shirt if you want to pull off this look. When tucking, don’t pull the top out too much because this adds volume to your waist. Also, do not tuck in too much or else you will look stiff and uncomfortable. A personal crop top favorite is the Picking Petunias Pink Top for its adorable ruffles and girly color.  

  3. Belts are a must with this look. Pick a skinny belt to draw attention to your high-waisted style. Or, if you want to emphasis your upper body and cinch your waist, a wide belt is a must! 

  4. Heels heels heels! These are the perfect final touch to this look because heels add to the elongated look of the legs.

   

  

   

  Even cute Betty White rocked this style when she was younger!

   

  Here are some perfect options from Lulu*s to start you off with this trend the right way:

   

   Shorts:

  
  

  

   

  Shoo Be Do Wop High Waisted Khaki Shorts

  Lucy Love Mint Julep Shorts

   

  

   

  Stereo Love Navy Blue Shorts

   

  Skirts:

   

  

   

  Crème Brûlée Ivory Lace Skirt        BB Dakota Dey Green Skirt

   

  

   

  Almond Toffee High Waisted Khaki Skirt

   

  Adorable Crop-tops:

   

  

   

  Picking Petunias Pink Top

  Collective Concepts Marble Painting Green Top

   

  

   

  Mocha Sprinkles Polka Dot Crop Top

   

  Belts:

   

  

   

  Take Me Out Pink Skinny Belt    Apple Brown Betty Brown Belt

   

   

   

  Now you are ready to show off your vintage-inspired look. Let’s go make Audrey and Marilyn proud!

   

  xoxoxo
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• Trend to Try: High Waist Shorts

  Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

  February
  22
  2010

  

  

  This summer, I'm hoping to add a little retro flair to my warm-weather wardrobe. Retro to me means a high waist, whether it be skirts, pants or shorts. Don't be frightened into thinking that a high waist = mom jeans. When worn correctly, a high waistline will cinch in your middle while creating an overall flattering and feminine silhouette. That's why I was thrilled to see our Short Shorts from Cheap Monday come in last week. With a high belted waist, these dark denim shorts are just ready to be styled up with a pair of cute flats and button up top (not to mention hair tied up with a handkerchief and bright red lipstick).

  

  For styling inspiration, I love how Kiera Knightly has paired a simple collared blouse with her high waist plaid bottoms.

  

  A leggy Audrey Hepburn keeps the look chic with little heels and a plaid shirt.

  

  Zooey Deschanel's outfit goes all out retro with double breasted sailor shorts. The tights are a nice touch in that they make the look wearable for the cool months of spring.

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• Favorites From Fashion Week

  Posted by: LuLu*s !

  February
  19
  2010

  

   Fashion Week is one of the biggest events in the fashion industry, as it allows designers to show off their new collections on the runway, and gives buyers a chance to see all upcoming trends. Jill Stuart has been one of my fashion designers for a while and so far for Fall 2010 fashion week, Jill Stuart is once again my favorite.

   

  

  Moving away from her risque Spring collection of short dresses with studs and spandex, Jill Stuart's Fall collection is full of dark, almost goth looking boyfriend jackets worn over a variety of tight dresses, shorts, and high-waisted trousers.

   

  

   

   Take a look at the pictures above for quick peek of Stuart's Fall collection for next year!
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• Glee Your Style

  Posted by: Kathleen McHatton

  November
  18
  2009

  

  A new fashionista is making her way to Wednesday nights on Glee! Actress Jayma Mays plays Emma Pillsburry, the guidance counselor on Fox's new series Glee. We couldn't help but gush about her character's adorable style, which is a combination of vintage, prep and a little whimsy.

  

  On a school day, you'll usually find Emma sporting a feminine blouse, colorful cardigan, high waist skirt and an eye-catching accessory. This combined with her impeccably styled red hair and charming personality has made her a fashion favorite, winning the hearts of vintage-lovers everywhere.

  Steal her style with similar items [sold out!] here at LuLu*s! Here's what I think Emma would be eyeing on our website after a day with the Glee Club:

   

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