Jiye Lee is a stay at home mom who blogs about her obsession with all things fashion related.
Her personal style is all about mixing opposites (high end and high street, feminine and masculine, classic and edgy.) Jiye’s former professional experiences include teaching first grade and merchandise analyzing for a Fortune 500 Retail company. She has a global perspective in fashion having lived in 4 countries and traveled extensively. Currently, Jiye spends her time blogging, contributing to Chicago Parent magazine and enjoying time at home with her daughter.
Her blog can be found at: “Pearls and Green Tea”, FASHION FOOD DECOR.
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It was a VERY close race, but the final standings (tallied by a former PricewaterhouseCoopers auditor; Oscars-style) are Jiye Lee 1st; Lauren Scapillati 2nd, Jackie Chan 3rd, Valerie Tih 4th.
A big THANK YOU to each finalist, I’m sure we all agree they are all FANTASTIC-talented celebrity fashion bloggers!! I hope everyone keeps writing, there’s some real talent and great style there.
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It’s election week in the US right? Well in case you don’t live in the United States of America, or if you’re a foreign resident living in the US like some of us (a·hem…) we can all vote this week regardless of our citizenship: WATW-style. Today marks the official start of the vote for our “are you the next celebrity fashion blogger?!!” contest.
The four finalist’s entries are posted below (in the order received):
Jiye Lee:
Fine, Fresh, Fierce!
Lauren Scapillati:
the rantings of a fashion-addicted-college-student
Jackie Chan:
New Life
Valerie Tih:
ride wit me: A-list style
For the next three days, until midnight this (PST) Friday, November 5th – you can cast your vote on who the next celebrity fashion blogger is by facebook “liking” your favorite post (on either the WATW homepage: whataretheywearing.com or facebook.com/WHATARETHEYWEARING, retweeting your favorite post (be sure to include @whatwearing in the tweet and the post URL, long or shortened form so it can be recorded), or commenting any form of “WINNER”, “FAVORITE”, “NEXT CELEBRITY FASHION BLOGGER” on your chosen article (again, choosing one of the four). Each person can exercise any one, or all three of the listed ways to vote, but please only use each method one time or all of your votes will be disqualified Florida-style… Contest finalists may vote.
A reminder of the prizes: all four finalists will receive a gift-card to J.Crew!!
YOU decide who wins what: 1st place: $200, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, and 4th: $75.
Good luck Jiye, Lauren, Jackie and Valerie!!
For further contest details please visit: “are you the next…”
The next celebrity fashion blogger will be announced Monday, November 8th… Get excited!!
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Photo: Rachel Bilson: Splash News
Rachel Bilson is once again schooling everyone on being effortlessly chic. She blends high end and high street so seamlessly that it all looks expensive.
Rachel rolls up her Paige jeans just enough to show off her Zara wedge ankle boots with laces and she casually throws over her shoulder an amazing YSL leather hobo. The piece de resistance here is that amazing polka dot scarf by Ann Taylor. Who isn’t loving polka dots these days? The wedges and scarf provide the color and details necessary for this look so she keeps the rest simple and neutral. Rachel expertly offsets her ladylike scarf with ripped boyfriend jeans. And of course, she tops it all off with her signature Ray Ban wayfarers.
Another “What? This? I just threw it on but I look better than all of you!” Rachel Bilson moment!
- Jiye Lee
Jiye’s fantastic personal blog can be found at: “Pearls and Green Tea” Fashion Food Decor”
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How do you know you’re a college student? A 12:00 pm lecture is too early. Your roommate eating your food is a crime. You wish you spent half the amount on schoolwork as you do Facebook lurking. Lastly, you know you are in college when your clothing options are limited and shopping trips are few and far between. If you just nodded your head, I’m sorry to inform you that you’ve been misled. So many students are under the impression that to be fashionable, one has to spend mass amounts of money to keep up with their favorite celebrity icon. It’s time to put away those pajamas that you’ve worn to class three times this week, and read up on a few fashion staples that will ensure you can still keep that beer money safe. When dealing with items to wear to class, you always have to keep comfort in mind. There’s nothing worse than having to re-adjust yourself mid-lecture. No matter your body type, the weather, or where you are headed on campus, these celebrity inspired looks will certainly remain in constant rotation in your wardrobe.
1. American Eagle Cargo Jeggings (www.ae.com)
2. Sparkle and Fade Textured Extreme Hem Tee (www.urbanoutfitters.com)
3. Community Organic Cotton Wrap Sweater (www.aritzia.com)
4. Aldo Boker Boots (www.aldoshoes.com)
5. Gap Always Skinny Jeans (black coated wash) (www.gap.com)
6. Topshop Knited Pocket Crop Jumper (www.topshop.com)
7. Topshop Knitted Cowl Neck Jumper (www.topshop.com)
8. Wilfrid Free Textured T-shirt (www.aritzia.com)
9. TNA Military Shirt (www.aritzia.com)
10. Talula Sheer Cotton T-shirt (www.aritzia.com)
11. Deena & Ozzy Zip-Front Moto Satchel (www.urbanoutfitters.com)
You’ll notice that most of these fall favourites are neutral in colour. This seems to be the current fall trend – shades of grey, brown and beige items that can be mixed and matched with anything!
Hello 15 new outfits, goodbye spending a ton of money!
- Lauren Scapillati
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As an avid shopper, every new opportunity in life means to me a new shopping opportunity. When I found out 5 months ago that I would be having a baby, and a corresponding baby bump, I was excited to get started on the process of dressing that bump. Little did I know that what they say is true…when you’re pregnant, everywhere you look you see other pregnant woman…including many of our favorite icons!
One of my favorite new bump looks for the weekend is to wear leggings with a slouchy t-shirt, a rockin jacket or a blazer and flats – a look favored by one of my favorites, Nicole Richie as well as Kourtney Kardashian! It’s very simple, but very comfortable; something every pregnant woman craves!
As for the office, I have given up on anything with a waistband. So for me, it’s all about the dresses!!! Opt for a fitted one to show off that bump like Kourtney’s here. If you live somewhere colder, put on some cute tights, flats, a jacket and you’re set! Or you could try a cute sweater dress like Claudia Schiffer.
Lastly, for a night out, choose a black dress that shows off your bump, but also highlights one of your other great features. Camilla Alves here is showing off her shoulders while Rebecca Gayheart is proudly displaying those new pregnancy assets!
There really is no shortage of fashionable options now for those of us expecting. Not only are there designers who are creating maternity lines specifically for stores (Nicole Richie, Heidi Klum and Elle MacPherson have all designed for A Pea in the Pod), even main streams stores have maternity sections now (check out H&M Mama, TopShop Maternity and Gap Maternity). Not to mention all the designers who are making maternity denim! So, at the end of the day, embrace your bump – now is the time to show it off and have fun with it!
New life = new wardrobe! Enjoy!
- Jax
Nicole Richie pictures c/o: http://www.celebritystyleguide.com/
All other pictures above are c/o: Splash News.
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Cruising down Rodeo Drive, you’ll see the flashiest rides that money can buy. When you’re accustomed to driving in style and nothing but the best will do, you want the same for your “mini”.
Don’t fret that you’ll have to wait for Xzibit to “Pimp Your Ride”. There is an affordable option and it just happens to be the best all-purpose double stroller on the market. The Phil & Ted’s stroller is the finest import from New Zealand since the Flight of the Concords and Keisha Castle-Hughes.
Here’s what I love about the Phil & Ted’s.
- Smooth ride with its inflatable rubber wheels creates a perfect setting for your baby to fall asleep. Let me repeat, your baby will FALL ASLEEP… see below☺!!
- Three wheeled design makes it highly maneuverable and one-handed steering allows you fully multi-task with your other hand (cell phone, latte, signing credit card slips)
- No bigger than a regular jogging stroller and its in-line design for carrying two kids, its great for families on the move
- Folds easily and fits in the trunk of your car
- Ideal out on shopping trips with its under carriage storage and optional saddle bags.
Don’t just take my word for it, Madonna, Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Halle Berry, Naomi Watts and others agree (see below for some A-list celeb Phil & Ted loving!!).
Photo c/o: http://nessaleebaby.blogspot.com/2010/07/phil-teds-celebs-their-strollers.html
Photos c/o: http://www.celebritybabybuzz.com/items/Phil-and-Teds-Dash-with-Doubles-Kit
- Valerie
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For the rest of October WATW is running a celebrity fashion guest blogging contest, with four finalists winning gift cards to J.Crew!! 1st place: $200, 2nd: $125, 3rd: $100, and 4th: $75.
Please submit all entries to contactus@whataretheywearing.com – and read the blog submission details above. The four finalists will be posted to the site on November 3rd – and put to a readers vote until November 5th when the winner will be announced. Good luck fashionista-writers!!
- Contest participants must be legal US or Canadian residents of the USA or Canada.
- All entrants must be 18 years of age or older.
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