Tuesday, November 29, 2011

LEAF: how to wear a white button up 4 ways


The first step to a comprehensive wardrobe is having the staples. The second is knowing how to accessorize and add personality to them.

So we consulted with the uber-amaze celebrity stylist, Monica Rose to help us create 4 completely different, fashion forward looks from one closet must: the basic white button up.

The results?? Click the play button to see our latest LEAF video: The White Button Up, 4 Ways!

p.s. what are your styling tips for a simple button up?

p.s.s. sign up for the newsletter on LEAF.tv for exclusive access on our official launch (which includes a seriously sick giveaway)!

Outfit details:
Look 1:
White Button Up: Boy, Band of Outsiders Easy Shirt
Pants: Siwy Mick Leather Skinny Jeans
Blazer: Alice + Olivia Amelia Sparkly Tweed Blaze
Purse: Vintage Chanel
Shoes: Lanvin

Look 2:
White Button Up: Boy, Band of Outsiders Easy Shirt
Skirt: BCBGeneration Paneled Skirt
Cape: Alexander Wang
Necklace: Bare
Bag: Vintage
Shoes: 3.1 Phillip Lim Regine

Look 3:
White Button Up: Boy, Band of Outsiders Easy Shirt
Jeans: A.P.C.
Watch: Michael Kors
Sunglasses: Celine
Bag: ZARA
Shoes: Alexander Wang Fabiana High Heel Sandals

Look 4:
White Button Up: Boy, Band of Outsiders Easy Shirt
Skirt: Jahannara
Jacket: Leila Shams
Hat: Forever 21
Bracelet: Vintage
Bag: Alexander Wang Marion Mini Sling
Shoes: Alexander Wang

Music:
This Conversation by Derby

53 comments:

Casla Twins said...

nice post! going to check the videos

anorexicescapades.com said...

LOOOOOOVE IT! Brilliant!

CC said...

loved the video, I'm now full of ideas, Yey :D

Natalie (Fashion Intel) said...

What a fun video! My fave is definitely the relaxed look with the jeans.

kristina@beancakes ★ said...

you are absolutely gorgeous! i love all of your videos ~ you are very creative in shooting them i must say ~ my favorite look was that last one!! great job!
xx ~ kristina

Anonymous said...

LOVE!!!!!! LOVE!!!!!!!! LOVE!!!!!!!!!

libby said...

love all these looks!

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India Banks said...

adore ALL the LEAF videos but esp this one thanks for such a ridiculously fabulous blog

vanillachic said...

amazing! love it.

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Cinja said...

great!

blue roses said...

TONS can be accomplished with a plain white button up, and the right amount of creativity.....

http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/

Leonie said...

Fantastic job on the video. Love the whole vibe and the outfits are great!

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monkeyshines ♥ said...

great video!

Bises,
monkeyshines
http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/

Lauren Milroy said...

All of these are such great looks! Loved #1 and #3 the mostest :)

grace said...

OMG! this is the best fashion video ive ever seen!

Tea said...

very very cute video.

http://minimalisticme.blogspot.com/

Reptilia said...

Woowww!! what a great video! I love all this looks, especially the last one, so boho!

http://justreptilia.blogspot.com

xx

didá trendy now said...

the post we just needed!!!your LEAF videos are spot on!!
keep them coming ;)
visit us for more trends and fashion
Daniela and Diana from
www.didatrendynow.blogspot.com

Lena's Blend said...

Great video all of the looks are great, my personal fave is the button down and jeans outfit.... That's one of my go to outfits when I don't want to think much about what I'm wearing but still want to look good.

www.lenasblend.blogspot.com

pia said...

great post !
love it

<3
pia


http://everlightly.blogspot.com/

Laura said...

great video! thanks so much for sharing :) loved the combinations :)xx

Karin's Kloset said...

This post was vry informative! I think that everyone needs to know ways of wearing the same piece differently!

Come visit my blog!

http://karinskloset.blogspot.com/

grace h said...

great video post! such great ideas~

xx,
graceinajar

My Grandpa's Closet said...

This is inspiring!

<3 the girls @
http://mygrandpascloset.blogspot.com/

Molliee said...

great ideas! Love it with the maxi!

Anonymous said...

You're like her doll. So cute.

Kate said...

the sign up on leaf.tv doesn't work...

J + A said...

LOVE monica rose, great post!!

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Michelle Morgan said...

I love your LEAF videos. They are so much fun. I really want to try these looks but I was wondering if you had a suggestion for a cheaper alternative for the white shirt. I'm a college student and can't justify spending 140 dollars for a shirt right now.

-Michelle
chicprayers.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

What a fun way to share fashion advice!

Anonymous said...

you look STUNNING in every shot. absolutely loved the video. just got two new beautiful silk white button downs after being inspired to DIY a gold collar on one! thankss!

Bere said...

Original! Very fun & creative way to show ideas.

http://cronicasdeunafashionista.blogspot.com

Kate S. said...

I love these videos :D this one and the layering one have to be my favourites!

I love to wear my white button up with a black skirt, statement necklace and a pair of tough biker boots :D

~Kate

www.kate-inspired.blogspot.com

Bethany Struble said...

such a cute video! that was funny when you looked at each other and were wearing the same thing!
i always find inspiration on your blog.

xx
Bethany

Joo said...

lovely post!

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Camille said...

wow such a cool video. Love all the looks.

Camille said...

Is that skirt still available on Jahaanara, do you know

Thanks,

Camille xxx

Jana said...

i love to pair it with red jeans, mustard scarf and grey coat, and the new zara white shirt, the one that is in their campain right now, well... it's amazing, so soft and really nice!

Giedre said...

LEAF series is something that i wait as much as i wait for my b-day!
giedhre.blogspot.com

Caitlin said...

Love all of these outfits!!! Such a fun video!!

xo
Caitlin
http://hauteeyes.com

Fashion Tidbits said...

Love the last oufit!!! I love LEAF!

thestyleflux said...

WOW! Great styling!


Kaye
http://thestyleflux.blogspot.com

Leslie said...

Like the way you styled the shirt with the APC jeans.

In/out Shirt are so trendy currently, I have reunited some pictures on facebook.

You can checkout for inspo :

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.230546057002683.56861.118269578230332&type=3

MOM said...

OMG!Love!!!!!!!!!Great job Bear so creative!xxoo

Alyson said...

LOVE LOVE LOVEEEE!!! Such cute ideas. *inspired*

Addicted said...

Brilliant~

Cindy said...

so lovely. i almost never want to wear white button downs, too many years of school uniforms! this was an inspiration to change my ways.

Anonymous said...

Loved the video. These are the best. You have such a great eye on all these topics. Your dentist is so proud!

Dani said...

Absolutely adorable video! And CHIC!

http://chicalarusse.com/

geri hirsch said...

Hihiiii! Thank you for all the love around this video!! So glad you enjoyed it, many more to come!

Re: white button up alternatives, check out these 3 (we're hunting for more):

$19.99: http://www.target.com/p/Merona-Women-s-Button-Up-Poplin-Shirt-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13544880

$49.95: http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=34609&vid=1&pid=870925 ($49.95)

$59.90 http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/us/en/zara-us-W2011/122005/551002/BASIC%2BSHIRT

xo,

Geri

Anonymous said...

Hi
In look 4-I love those Wang boots-can you tell me the name of them-as I have not seen them anywhere!!??
Thanks
J

Danny said...

You are aorable!

I am about to go swipe one of Damion's shirts!