Great Reads

Project Runway judge, Nina Garcia, tells you all you need to know about finding your identity in this very fashionable (& yet not so fashionable) world.

It's a light read, every page turned leaves you wanting more. Garcia starts off with the basics, setting down the ground rules, and then launches into a play-by-play of what everyone woman should know when it comes to dressing herself.

Read this! It's a must:
The Little Black Book of Style by Nina Garcia

Help Hayden

Not only does Hayden Panettiere have a passion for fashion, but she has compassion for the whales too! Panettiere is a spokesperson for the Save The Whales Again! Campaign and is now selling pieces from her wardrobe (yes, her personal wardrobe!) to raise money.

Now it's time for you to
do your thing

Signature This!

Style Queen reader, Cammie, tells us that her signature pieces are brightly colored scarves!

"I love all my silk scarves because they are so versatile and timeless, I can find a way to wear them with any outfit." -Cammie, CA

There's about a million, trillion ways you could wear a scarf (I'm sure). Whether it's in your hair, tied as a bracelet on your wrist, on your neck, looped in your purse, worn as a belt, or whatever! Cammie's right, they are so versatile. You can't go wrong with a trendy silk scarf, so why don't you buy one yourself?


buy it at Saks Fifth Avenue


buy it at Neiman Marcus

Cheat The Uniform Code

Wish your school uniform looked as good as the ones on the CW's hit TV series, Gossip Girl? I swear, the show makes dressing for school actually look fun!

You know, it can be. Just gotta know what you're doing, that's all. But don't worry, I'm here to help you.

Here's some tips on what YOU can do to stand out in your school crowd:
1. Work the hair. Don't roll out of bed in the morning and sloppily tie your hair into a bun. Where's the originality? You'll probably look like every other ragamuffin creeping around your school at those early hours. Even if you're going for that "just rolled out of bed" look, it takes time. Style it right, tease it, curl it, crimp it, whatever! Dress your hair up with pretty headbands and delicate little hair clips. It should also flow with your accessories.

2. Brighten your day. Wear brightly colored shirts under your polos or blouses, go for the layered look! Also accessorize your sweaters and shirt colors with timeless brooches and pins, just make sure they're classy and NOT tacky.

3. Tied down. Look bussiness-chic with a men's tie. Dress it loosely around your neck and pick them out in an array of fun colors and patterns. Don't be afraid of originality.

Trend Alert

Keep on the lookout for vibrant, eye catching colored denim this season. They're fun loving, youthful, and sure to make a statement! Check them out:


buy them at Urban Outfitters


buy them at Victoria's Secret


buy them at Neiman Marcus

Make Me Up

Heavy liner during the daytime hours can look like you're trying too hard--so it's best to avoid it. Instead, use your favorite natural color eye shadow and smudge it around your eye, gently, creating the smokey eye effect.

Plus, a brown or black eye liner (depending on skin tone) could be used on the top lid only, making you appear more naturally beautiful.

Questions?

Need help with something? Ask me, your personal wardrobe consultant. Whether it's what to wear to school or a night out on the town, you got my opinion.

So ask away. & if you want, your question and my answer will be posted on this site! Who knows, someone else may be wondering about the same thing you are? Just give me permission to post your question and see what happens!

Email me at: stylequeenxo@live.com

Coco Chanel

(August 19, 1883 - January 10, 1971) Believe it or not, Coco was not born into sophisticated lifestyle of easy livinig like you'd expect this style icon to be. In fact, she wasn't even born into the name! Before becoming Coco Chanel, she was Gabrielle Chanel, the daughter of a poorhouse family in the late 1800s. The name Coco was later coined during a brief career as a cafe and concert singer, held for about three years.

Coco found her nitch in fashion later on in life, after becoming the mistress to a military officer and English industrialist. She opened small shops and sold hats, which became surprisingly popular. And the rest, you could say, is history.

Coco broadened her horizons and found inspirtation through her everyday life. She worked with couture, mannish clothing, short skirts, cardigan jackets, bell bottoms, pea coats, and film costumes. Chanel is the designer responsible for the sensational Little Black Dress Phenomenon and is the maker behind the famous Chanel No. 5 scent.

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the streets. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." -Coco Chanel

I Want You

Let individuality reign!

I want you, yes you, to send me your style story! So please include a picture of you in your favorite outfit and tell me just why it is your favorite. Or, just send me (on my email: stylequeenxo@live.com) a picture of you in your favorite item of your wardrobe and the interesting story behind it. Whether you bought it at a thrift store on Main Street or in the Hamptons on vacation. I want to hear it.

Style Secrets

1. Break the rules.

That is probably the most important rule of fashion. People who follow the trends are BORING! I mean seriously, this is something more than just clothes--it's self expression! So show the world what you got and don't be afraid to experiment. Otherwise, you can kiss your fashionable life goodbye. Because you won't be getting anywhere.

Hey, loves.

My name is Style Queen, your #1 source to a lifestyle of high fashion and glamour galore. Looking for inspiration? Well, then you're reading the right blog! My goal is to help you find your inner style and express it through your clothing and attitude.

High fashion means high intelligence. Don't forget that.

With love, SQ