Modest Hollywood

Spring is here (finally!) and the ladies of Hollywood are certainly dressing accordingly. Pretty florals, bright colors, whimsical prints and flowy fabrics are seriously everywhere, and it's so refreshing to see that despite the increase in mercury, women are still dressing like the ladies they are.

The clear winner in trends this week is the long midi skirt. The midi skirt has been around for the last two or three seasons, but it's clear from the ladies below (Adrianna Lima, Dianna Agron, Jamie Chung, and Rashida Jones) that this trend is versatile, pretty, functional and perfect for spring. Best of all, it's mdoest! These midi skirt ladies all win my OAKie for the week because I think they all nail the trend and look fabulous. (PS Jamie Chung's whole polka dot outfit is available now at Banana Republic.)

So embrace spring, take a gander at longer lengths and most of all, have fun!

ADRIANNA LIMA

DIANNA AGRON

JAMIE CHUNG

KATE BOSWORTH

DREW BARRYMORE

 

RASHIDA JONES

ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELY

ABIGAIL BRESLIN

JESSICA CHASTAIN

MIRANDA KERR

FLORENCE WELCH

SARAH JESSICA PARKER

TAYLOR SCHILLING

MOLLY SIMS

Modest Hollywood

Another week in Hollywood has gone by and more and more ladies from the biz are here to show you that modesty is not the fleeting trend of the season--it's here to stay. The ladies below serve as proof that more material is not harmful to your reputation-- in fact it is a cure for lack of class and sophistication. Behold true women.

I'm most in love with the fact that the hemlines on many of these looks are past knee grazing and down right mid-calf. That's unheard of in any place that's not Borough Park, so I give these ladies credit for showing us all that modesty does not have to mean being unfashionable; I mean, isn't that the whole point of these posts?

I am adoring every single one of these ladies as long as those ladies aren't Angeline Jolie because I don't understand what she is wearing. I give credit to Kim Kardashian for wearing that, not because it looks good, but because I would have spilled something terribly red on that outfit 2 minutes after putting it on. All in all, it's hard to pick a favorite, but I'm positively in love with Camilla Belle's dress. Those are the kind of blues I can handle.

CAMILLA BELLE

AMANDA SEYFRIED

ANGELINA JOLIE

CHRISTINA HENDRICKS

ELIZABETH OLSEN

KATE BOSWORTH

KIM KARDASHIAN

LEA MICHELE

MARION COTILLARD

MINDY KALING

NAOMI WATTS

SARAH JESSICA PARKER

SOPHIA BUSH

ZOE SALDANA

AMERICA FERERRA

BLAKE LIVELY

GWEN STEFANI 

HEIDI KLUM

JULIA LOUIS DREYFUSS

LILY ALLEN 

LINDSAY VONN

 SHAILENE WOODLEY

TAYLOR SCHILLING

MIRANDA KERR

RITA ORA

EMMA WATSON

ZHANG ZIYI

How To Dress Like Kate Middleton, Part Three: A Princess in Print

It's pretty obvious that Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess of our hearts has a soft spot for solid colored shift dresses, especially as of late (fear not--there will be a post about that), however it is her print dresses that really showcase the Duchess's more common side. Kate's printed dresses are the makings of a relate-able and everyday woman. These are the dresses that you and I would buy, which is what makes it all the more exciting when we see it on the Princess.

Prints tend to be more fun and playful, exciting in ways that reveal a little more about the wearer than a solid color sheath, which is why when we see Kate wearing a print dress, we see the side of her that is often concealed by royal etiquette, even if it is just in this one small way.

The Classic Print Dress 

 HOW KATE WORE IT:

Of all the dresses in this series that I post, the classic print dress will likely be the best. Coming in a n variety of colors, shapes and silhouettes, the print dress is practically limitless in its versatility and wear-ability. Prints are a fabulous way to cover a multitude of sins while enhancing all the good parts of your body. Because of the more adventurous nature of a print versus a solid, I can appreciate and love when a woman has fun with her prints; however, knowing a woman like Kate and the position she holds, it's not very often that the Duchess can push the boundaries of fashion (rather she often creates new ones!), so when it comes to a classic dress like this, take a cue from Kate and embrace a more conservative approach with a print that is small and not overwhelming. The classic print dress is versatile in that it can be worn to any type of occasion, to work, or wherever your heart decides, and when you never know just where you might be going, it's best to stick to prints that are easy, classic and flattering. 

REISS Dress - Heidi Snake Print

kate spade new york 'coffee bean' print belted shirtdress

Oasis Ditsy Dress

PALM TREE DRESS WITH BELT

Karen Kane Navy Print Cascade Wrap Dress

Anne Klein Dress - Elbow Sleeve Texture Knit Belted Swing

T72 Silk Jersey Wrap Dress In feather leopard

The Graphic Print Dress 

 HOW KATE WORE IT:

 

FUN! These dresses have so much character to them, it's almost hard not to pick one up! When Kate wears a print dress like the ones above, we really get to see the more playful side of her wardrobe and it's a refreshing look compared with some of her more formal outfits. Take as many liberties as you want with a dress like this! There are no rules when it comes to having fun and taking risks, so choose whatever type of print you think you could pull off best.

ASOS Blocked Floral Body-Conscious Dress

Chanda Column Dress

River Island Chelsea Girl Edith Dress

David Meister Animal-Print Crochet-Detail Long-Sleeve Jersey Dress

ASOS Wiggle Dress In Floral Jacquard

ASOS Midi Wiggle Dress In Floral Print

Antonio Melani Edith Scarf-Print Dress

Ted Baker Dress in Tangled Floral Print

The Animal Print Dress 

 HOW KATE WORE IT:

 

This was one of my favorite Kate looks and it's because it's one of the most sophisticated but wild she has ever looked. A pregnant Kate Middleton wore this coat to the christening of a ship and she looked supremely rich and classy ehre, despite the wild print. It goes to show, that when done right, animal print is just as classy as any other print. When doing animal print, be sure to keep the pattern on the smaller side, a consistent and even distribution of the print, and not too wild colors--this should be a classic piece with a wild side.

DONNA MORGAN Geo Print Popover Dress

Calvin Klein black and khaki animal print stretch jersey long sleeve dress 

ASOS Midi Dress In Animal Print

COMBINED LEOPARD PRINT DRESS

Other times Kate wore print