Summer Skirts

I love wearing effortless skirts and tops for work and play during the hot summer months.  Check out these great, affordable options available at www.hm.com.

My weekend uniform...casual skirt and tee

Neutrals

Here are a few neutral outfits from MANGO that I really love!

DownEast Basics Giveaway

I am excited to anounce a giveway from DownEast Basics, a fashionable and affordable women's clothing company. One lucky Hip Fashion Stylist reader will win any one "new arrivals" item from the http://www.downeastbasics.com/ website.  I recently used some of their clothing for a magazine fashion feature (more on that later). Their clothes are stylish, reasonably priced, and well made.  Their service department is efficient and helpful.  I highly recommend them!  Here's me in my favorite outfit from their new arrivals collection.  Love the attached faux belt!

Best Blossoms Top and Splendor Skirt
Courtesy of DownEast Basics

To enter, leave a comment on this blog entry about your favorite item from the "new arrivals" section only.  You can get an extra entry if you become a fan of DownEast Basics on Facebook at www.facebook.com/downeastbasics.  Leave me a separate comment saying that you did so.  The contest will expire on Sunday, March 6 at 11:59pm.  The winner will be announced on Monday, March 7 on this blog.  Sorry, contest open to USA readers only.  Good Luck!

Winner is chosen randomly by random.org and will be notified by email.

Winter White

Ramping up for the long cold winter...in white!

Winter white is such a nice break from the drab grays and blacks usually associated with the season.  Here I have paired a winter white turtleneck (thrifted) with a denim military vest and ruffled floral skirt (thrifted).  Suede and shearling trimmed boots and white down jacket winterize the look.  Styling by Lisa Byrd Thomas.  Photos by Dirk Olsen.