Style Crush

It's All in the Details: Alexa Chung

This English beauty's effortless style has made her a fashion icon not just in the UK, but worldwide. But what makes her style so special?

Alexa doesn't wear a whole lot of high fashion. In fact most of what she wears is (more expensive versions of) stuff you might expect to find if you raided a NYC college student's closet; sensible basics, solid neutrals, a few big statement pieces, and loads of accessories. So it's not immediately evident what's so captivating about her style. But once you take a closer look, you'll see that Ms Chung is the master of effortless chic and attention to detail.

Although she is definitely not afraid of it, Alexa does not wear much color. She tends to choose solids over prints and neutrals over colors. However, this doesn't mean she's boring and un-experimental. The uniqueness of her garments tends to lie within their structure.

(stacked tiers)

(lace detail)

(heart-shaped cutout)

She also seems to know exactly what an outfit needs when it needs something:

(colorful shoes)

(necklaces, glasses, belt)

and when it needs nothing at all:

Through her careful combination of details and basics, Alexa Chung effectively manages to look like she rolled out of bed and put on the first thing she could find, and still put the girls who spent three hours getting ready to shame. Bells and whistles aren't the only things that can turn heads.

VPV Weekly Find

70s Wrap Dress

Why we love it:

This is a fantastic transitional piece from winter to spring. This spring bold color was a huge trend among designers, and the color of this dress is just gorgeous. Its super short hemline also makes it a flirty little addition to any girl's wardrobe. And it's a wrap dress, so it looks great on everybody.

How to Wear It:

In the colder months, pair it with tights, like Anne Hathaway does with her wrap dress. Add accessories, sweaters, jackets, etc to stay warm and add personality to your look.

In the warmer weather, take a cue from our fashionable first lady and bare your legs like Michelle Obama. Adding sandals, belts, sunglasses, and jewelry to this super cute little wrap dress will transition it seamlessly into the spring.

GuyStyle

It's All in the Details

Guys, I'm talking about accessories. You may be thinking to yourself, "What? That's absurd. Men don't accessorize!" Maybe not in the way you're thinking

of accessories. But it's now easier than it's ever been for men to add stylish little details to their outfits. Things like jackets, belts, sunglasses, and hats can give an outfit edge, style, and originality.

Here we have Jason Derulo demonstrating how just adding a hat can give a whole new look to jeans and an oxford.

Even something as simple as a great pair of sunglasses can really pull a look together. Joseph Gordon-Levitt uses them here to give his classic, clean-cut look a more laid-back edge.

A great way to bring some style to your jeans and t shirt is by adding a cool jacket. Robert Pattionson (above) opts for leather, while Adam Brody (below) goes with a military-style bomber.

And there you have it! Accessories for guys. And you thought I was going to tell you to go buy a necklace!

As always, don't forget to shop!