This week, I saw a particularly eye-catching item while browsing online and knew it needed its own feature. It’s funky, chic and sure to be a conversation piece, but is also appropriate for business casual environments or an interview. May I present the Motel Kylie Color Block Skirt!

Motel is a funky brand that I’ve featured in the column before (check it here). They always strive to put out unique pieces and didn’t let us down with the Kylie Skirt! Motel has taken a closet staple (the pencil skirt) and transformed it into something fresh. The color block trend has been all the rage for a while now, but applying that to a skirt is something I’ve yet to see. The guess work is taken out of it for you, as all you have to do is add a top in black, white or a color from the skirt and you’re good to go!

I decided to use this skirt in a business outfit and another for a night on the town! I’ll start with business casual.

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Like I said, basic white pairs perfectly with this skirt. I chose a sleeveless blouse with a bow-tie neck to up the dressiness. Add a loose, black cardi to cover up your arms if your workplace requires that. I also chose plain black flats for shoes as they are totally demure. I didn’t want the add-ons to be void of color, so I chose an orange satchel. The briefcase inspired bag is HUGE right now, plus it’s a professional shape. Top off with some chic bracelets and you’re ready!

And now night.

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Again, going with a neutral top, this time in black, however it does have some interesting detailing! I knew I wanted to match the shoes and clutch to the skirt and was so thrilled to find both! Both feature textured materials to keep everything from looking flat. Stick to basic black for your accessories; you want to include them, but not have them be too loud, especially with a colorful clutch and shoes! And that’s it!

I hope you love the Motel Kylie Skirt as much as I do and see all the fashion potential just waiting for you! You can get it from Revolve Clothing and a few other online retailers.

Who inspires your style? Or better question, WHAT inspires your style? Many of us use movie characters (like Penny Lane) or celebrities (like Leigh Lezark) as style inspiration, even though, most of the time, they are being dressed from head to toe by the best stylists. Which we don’t have. And sometimes it’s damn near impossible to work their Hollywood looks into our not-so-Hollywood lives. I’ve made it my mission to tap into the mind of a fashion stylist and show you how to take your style inspiration – whatever it may be – and make it more you!

Edie Sedgwick, best known for being one of Andy Warhol’s muses, is my muse for this week. In addition to being a quadruple threat (actress, model, heiress and socialite), she was also known to be a major style icon.  Although she is no longer with us today, her style still continues to appear as fashion inspiration from runways to sidewalks.

We are all shaped and fashioned by what we love to do and Edie exhibited that in her style.  Many hours of her day would be spent practicing ballet and other types of dance, which would require tights and a leotard.  Instead of changing after dance into a more typical outfit her time, Edie was known (and infamous) for throwing on a large (most likely fur) coat and going about her business. And thus it became her signature style. Read More »