Derby Day

Derby Day by richleighgab featuring Kate Spade

Rochas black and white checked dress
modaoperandi.com

Lanvin sheath dress
$1,770 - theoutnet.com

Ted Baker formal dress
tedbaker.com

Reed Krakoff cut out booties
reedkrakoff.com

Jimmy Choo suede shoes
shopsavannahs.com

Kate Spade pumps
katespade.com

Bundle MacLaren millinery
boticca.com

Strap hat
solescapes.com

Victorian hat
modcloth.com

Stylish item number 10 - An item of colour!

Stylish item number 10 is an item of colour. Colour is more flattering and can make you look younger and fresher than black. Here are some ideas.

Alex Perry dress, Hunter boots, Michael Kors Bag, Tony Bianco shoes, and Michael Kors bangles.

Stylish item number 9 is a Statement Piece of Jewelry.

Stylish item number 9 is a statement piece of jewelry. It doesn't have to be expensive, it just has to be the final touch to your outfit.

Necklace from tandjdesigns.com, Tiffany earings, Hermes leather cuff, and Mimco Pearls

Stylish item number 8 - A great pair of shoes.

Stylish item number 8 is a great pair of shoes. Flat or high just make sure you love them.

Here are some of my favourites - some I have, some are on my wish list. 

Michael Kors, Brian Atwood, Ivanka Trump,Sambag and Christian Louboutin.

Stylish item number 7 - A plain tshirt

Here is Stylish item number 7 - a plain t-shirt. White is a good colour to start with but I also encourage you to have some plain colours too. 

Find a good quality cotton tee and you can wear it in so many ways; a simple tee with a scarf, jeans and flats for an easy casual look, or for one of the "looks" of the season a white tee with some white jeans and a statement necklace.

Here are some tees for you to check out. Jennifer Aniston in a great casual outfit, gap basic t-shirt, bonds tee, witchery tee, and target tee.

Stylish Item number six - The Little Black Dress

Stylish item number 6 is the "Little Black Dress". I am posting early today so you can get some inspiration to shop for tonight. Here are some dresses you can pick up in store today.

But first, where would the LBD be without "Breakfast at Tiffany's".

AH -Breakfast at Tiffany's, Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Forever New, and Leona Edmiston.

Stylish item number 5 - Jeans

Stylish item number 5 is "jeans". I usually like a medium to dark wash and find straight legs are universally flattering. 

When buying jeans look for a fit that doesn't gap at the waist or cause the dreaded muffin top. 

Here are some celebrity looks I like and a link to "grasping for reality" blog which shows the difference between good and bad fitting jeans.

http://www.graspingforobjectivity.com/2012/07/gap.htm

Stylish Item 4 - Neutral coloured Trousers

Stylish item number 4 is a pair of neutral trousers. I know these all sound a bit boring but some of the other items on my list are more exciting. 

Neutral colours are black, brown, tan, grey, navy or white.

If you need to create curves a skinny pair will look good and if you already have curves a pair of straight leg or slight bootcut trousers are flattering.

Here are some example for you; Banana Republic, Witchery, DKNY and Amal (Mrs Clooney) via the Daily Mail.

Stylish Item number 3 - A white button down blouse"

The third Stylish item is the humble "white button down blouse". An underrated but versatile item can be worn with a suit, jeans even shorts. Best worn fitted but make sure it doesn't gape at the chest.

Photos from Banana Republic, Country Road and the Classy Cubical blog.

Stylish item number 2 - The Blazer

The second Stylish Item is - "A Blazer". It is such a versatile item, dressing up a casual outfit or worn as part of a suit for a interview or in the office. Make sure it is cut well with defined waist and structured shoulders.

Here are some of my favourites.

From Witchery, Forever New, Cue, Zara (via styleandfashion/blogspot.com, Pinterest (no photo credit given) and Banana Republic.