March 09, 2014

Style Snag: Olivia Palermo

Last week we were lucky enough to guest blog on FashionVent.com where we gave readers the 101 on how to get Olivia Palermo's look with some wardrobe basics. Today we decided to turn those tips into outfits, and show you how we snagged the fashionista's amazing style!

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Fashion can be a hard game to play, but one style siren who has her opponents against the wall every time is Olivia Palermo. Whether she’s gracing the red carpet or running errands, this brunette never steps a foot wrong. But don’t worry; you won’t need her megawatt bank account to get her enviable style.
If we’ve learnt anything from style stalking her, it’s that Olivia is a serial recycler when it comes to her fashion choices, but unlike some critics, we applaud her for this. For us, when we look at her outfits, we see a handful of well-loved staples and a whole lot of smart styling and accessorising. Yes, statement pieces are guaranteed to spice up any old outfit, but if you want a wardrobe that will carry you through thick and thin, and from season to season and trend to trend, then staples are your best friends. It’s about investing in tried and true pieces that you know will work with anything you throw at it.
Call it the power of 3, but we’ve brainstormed a trio of wardrobe must-haves that will have you a real contender in the fashion game.

The Chambray:
Comfort meets style is the best way to describe this final must-have. The chambray is a little bit Western and a little preppy.
 Tip: Want to know Olivia’s secret for staying on top of her fashion A game? Accessorising. A few key accessories can instantly update your look from season to season. Take note of her penchant for eye-popping statement pieces. Textured accessories like a belt are a great way to push the boundaries.






    

The Black Blazer:
The black blazer is a true wardrobe workhorse. It offers infinite styling potential which will give you bang for your buck.
 Tip: Follow in Olivia’s footsteps and mellow down your look by layering your blazer over a loose, relaxed tee.







The White Blouse:
When it comes to versatility, the white blouse scores off the charts every time. Over a pair of distressed jeans or tucked into a fitted skirt, the white blouse works with just about everything!
Tip: From the office to girls’ night out and everything in between, consider this look as a guide to making the most of your wardrobe basics. Olivia shows us that there are no rules when it comes to fashion. Move over boring trousers and pin skirts! A white blouse paired with some well-fitting shorts or your favourite skirt makes for a power house couple that will take you from work to date night.





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© M + K

74 comments:

  1. I'm obsessed with all of these looks!! I love Olivia's style and I think you really captured it in these snags! Bravo :)

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    1. Thank you! We love Olivia's style, so we were so excited to put this post together!

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  2. I really like your interpretation of all 3 looks!

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    1. Thankyou! Feel free to check out our other Style Snags if you liked this one

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    1. It's definitely one of our most worn!! We love the lace detailing

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  4. I think you dressed better than her for those looks :P Hehe. Visit me sometime :)

    xx opinionslave.com

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    1. Aww!! Thanks Francesca :) We love the way Olivia dresses, so your comment makes us really happy!

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  5. So cool! love the first outfit the most! loved the idea!

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    1. Thanks Maya! We love the combination of white and light wash denim

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  6. You made a great job! Your looks are totally as Olivia's ones! Love all of them!
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    1. We're glad we did Olivia justice with our snags!

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  7. Beautiful elegant outfits! I love your smile ><

    ❤ ✿ NEW POST ✿ ❤
    Rinako

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    1. Thanks Rinako! You're comment made us smile!

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  8. Hello from Spain: I love the style of Olivia Palermo. I really like your outfits inspired by her .. We keep in touch

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  9. You girls did well styling all of these. These seem to be key clothing pieces on everyone's fashion blog and sadly I don't own any of it (yet) but thanks for the inspiration. Rachel xo

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    1. That's ok Rachel! You don't have to own these specific pieces, these are just some that Olivia likes to recycle and rewear. Basics/staples can be anything from a plain white tee to a pair of black jeans. It's about the versatility of the pieces

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  10. LOVE this post...it´s such an inspiration .)

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  11. These are great interpretations of versatile pieces! I love the black blazer for everyday, and chambray for relaxed/chic. You look beautiful in all three :)

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    xo Jess

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    1. Thanks Jessica! A back blazer and chambray are definitely well loved pieces in our wardrobe, and very handy items to own!

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  12. Hey lovely girls! Thanks so much for visiting my blog; I'm so glad I found yours!! Wonderfully done styling and pics. The effort you put in is awesome xx Following on Bloglovin now and looking forward to more posts x Make Me Up Mandy

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    1. Thanks Mandy!!This did take quite a while to style and put together, because we wanted to nail Olivia's looks! But we had a blast

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  13. Amazing post, loved reading!! :-) xxx

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  14. WOW love it! so inspiring :) x

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  15. Such a great post! You look amazing in all the outfits! :)

    x leah symonne x

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  16. I love all the looks especially the last one , the shoes are nice.

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    1. They're definitely one of our favourite! They are extremely comfy and versatile

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  17. I'm a big fan of the white blouse, and I love how you've translated Olivia's look in that last outfit (though I think great legs are definitely key in pulling off the shorts!!). Great post!

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    1. Hahaha! What we love about the white blouse is that it can be dressed up or down which Olivia does so often!

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  18. So cute and pretty!
    Following you girls.
    xx
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    maybe you will like it

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    1. Thanks Gintare! We're excited for you to see the other posts we've got planned!

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  19. I love the looks! And I'm a huge fan of Olivia Palermo and her style as well :)))
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    1. Who isn't?! The girl sure knows how to pull off an outfit!

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  20. These are awesome, you did a great job with all the looks, I think my fav is the first though!
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    1. The first look is definitely a clear favourite!

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  21. I love blazers! I just need to find one that fits right! ^_^ Lovely outfits! Loved each one!

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    1. Looking for the perfect blazer was defikntiely a challenge for us!! We're what we like to refer to as "vertically challenged, so finding a blazer that didn't look like a butlers coat on us was hard!! But they're definitely a staple!

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  22. I love all three looks!! I really like the message of stocking up and investing in basics. Congrats on the guest blog by the way!

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    1. That's exactly what we tried to show with these outfits, because let's face it, most of us don't have the money (or wardrobe space) to wear a completely different outfit everyday! Thank you, we were super excited about our feature!!

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  23. I think you did very well on translating the look, the look is very nice. Thank you very much for your lovely comment and your visit. Your blog is very nice, we are following you on gfc and bloglovin, hoping to see more of your posts
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    1. Thank you girls, we can't wait to hear more from you on this blog!

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  24. super cute interpretations!! i love olivia.. but definitely don't have her deep pockets!

    xx

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    1. None of us have her deep pockets, but it shows that you don't really need them!! We're super happy you liked the outfits!

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  25. Love this post! Oliva was one of my first style icons, and I love how you guys broke down her basics and showed how these pieces + accessories could be incorporated into our own wardrobes! (+ having her arm/man candy doesn't help either ;) )

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    1. We always manage to get great styling tips from looking at photos of Olivia, she's defintiely a genius when it comes to fashion!

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  26. Wow! You have really taken the articles of clothing and interpreted it into something completely affordable and creative!

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    1. That's exactly what we were aiming for. Let's face it, none of us would have the money, let alone the time to look as good as Olivia otherwise!

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  27. I love the way that you have replicated these styles. I always learn a thing or two when I visit your blog!
    I hope you are having a great day, girls!
    Have an awesome weekend!
    Kisses!!!

    Relationships.College.Love

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    1. That's amazing to hear Selina!! We've got some more exciting posts coming up so make sure you drop back in soon.

      Have a lovely weekend!

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  28. You look as lovely as Olivia Palermo! Great outfits!

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    1. Aww...thank you!! We love her style that's really a compliment!

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  29. Awesome outfits *_*

    Wish you a wonderful weekend,

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  30. lovely recreations of OP's outfits
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  31. I labsolutely love the first outfit! Definitely need to recreate myself x

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    1. That's exactly what we thought when we were looking through pictures of Olivia Palermo!

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  32. Your outfits are so cute.:) My ultimate favorite is the first one with the skirt and chambray shirt. It's the perfect spring outfit. The second outfit is nice as well. Very chic, sophisticated, and businesslike too. :)

    Loving your sense of style. Take care. <3

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    1. Thanks Jannie!! The first is definitely a more relaxed and fun outfit while the second is a bit more classy

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  33. LOVE IT *-*
    Thanks for visiting my blog, I'm following yours now <3
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    1. Thanks Maria! You've made our day :)

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  34. Hi! I´m Lunatica Lovegood. Oh, i love your blog, and your post.
    Now, i´m a follower! :) Come to my blog, i would you like it.

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  35. Thanks for your nice comment on my blog!:)
    I really like this outfits!:)
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    1. We're glad you like this post as much as we do!

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  36. nice blog I like your ideas<3

    thank you so much for stopping by my blog and commenting as well i really appreciate it<3
    check out my latest outfit post and let me know what you think :)

    i am trying to follow you but my computer is acting up and will only let me comment right now :/
    but i will definitely come back to your blog<3

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  37. Chambray is timeless! I love how you style it.

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    1. It sure is! We've worn ours to death

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