Clogs are clearly the “it” shoe right now.  Better yet, there is no better shoe to take you effortlessly from summer into the fall and winter months.  Taylor of Sterling Style shows us 3 Ways to Wear Clogs with funky, relaxed, and romantic stylings:

1. Funky
“Since clogs are quirky and fun, why not style your outfit that way, too?  Play with the fabrics and patterns and don’t be afraid to mix and match.  Try wearing a layered skirt, socks, and funky accessories like floral sunglasses.”

Taylor is wearing a Queen’s Wardrobe top and Zara skirt.  Sunglasses from Nasty Gal, necklace from Urban Outfitters.  H&M handbag,  J. Crew socks and Jeffrey Campbell clogs.

2. Relaxed
“Even if you like to dress comfortably, you shouldn’t be afraid of clogs.  They go great with a pair of skinny jeans and a t-shirt — or try them peeking out of bell bottoms.”

Taylor sports a Gap tshirt and Gap jean leggings, Uniqlo hat, H&M bangles, Nasty Gal sunglasses, Betseyville handbag, and Jeffrey Campbell clogs.

3. Romantic
“If you want to wear your clogs out on a date, then try them with a pretty mini floral dress that shows a little skin.  Add feminine touches like a long pendant necklace and a flower pin that you can wear either on your dress or in your hair.”

Taylor styled this look with a Blu Moon dress from Planet Blue (worn inside out), H&M flower pin, House of Harlow 1960 necklace, Juicy Couture sunglasses, and Jeffrey Campbell clogs.

The popular denim cut-offs of the 1980s are making a rampant comeback.  I am glad to see the versatile bottoms hitting the streets of Los Angeles with a fresh twist.  They are a great go-to item for a casual summer outfit and can be worn so many ways.  

Bohemian Chic: Ashley Tisdale is working the look around town.  Try your cut-offs with a light cotton tank with ethereal details, like this Free People Sleeveless Button Down Ruffle Top.  Balance the feminine top with some rugged Frye Boots and a fringed cross-body bag like this Warehouse Fringed Flap Bag.    

Ashley Tisdale in Denim Cut-Offs

Free People Sleeveless Button Down Ruffle Top

Smart & Casual: Victoria Beckham nails this style with the perfect tailored cut of her womens tuxedo jacket.  To create a similar look, pair this Juicy Couture tuxedo jacket, a comfy burnout tee shirt, and a pair of platform stilettos.  

Victoria Beckham in a Tuxedo Jacket and Cut-offs

Edgy: This model backstage at Alexander Wang demonstrates how cut-offs can be worn in cooler weather.  Pairing your summer cut-offs with opaque black tights is a great wear to make the piece more versatile. Worn with some combat boots or Chooka Lace-Up Rain Boots and layering a zip-up hoodie with a leather bomber jacket, this look is sure to bring out your inner rock star. 

Backstage at Alexander Wang

Chooka Lace-Up Rain Boot

Denim isn’t just for jeans anymore.  Everything from shoes to handbags are turning up in the iconic fabric.  Check out 3 exciting ways you can wear re-invented denim right now.

1. Trade in your favorite little black dress for a little denim one.  We like this DKNY Jeans denim dress.

2. Rock some double denim.  Pair your favorite jeans with a washed-out denim button down.  We like this washed chambray shirt from Gap.

3. Denim gets a sophisticated update in a chic bag from Foley + Corinna.

One of my fashion staples last month was the long-sleeve striped shirt.  Stripes are all over the place this season.  As versatile as they are, here are a few tips on how to wear striped tops right now:

1. Let the pattern peek through
A cotton trench is perfect for a breezy evening.  Stripes add a sporty element to the classic trench, and the overall look is polished and feminine.

2. Play up the nautical look with shorts
Sailor shorts - especially high waist sailor shorts - give the illusion of height, making legs appear longer.  This look is especially flattering with nude pumps or flats. 

3. Add something extra girlie
Contrast is always a good thing.  If you’re going boyish with sporty tees and boyfriend jeans, my recommendation is to wear shoes that are decidedly feminine.  Glitter flats are always fun, and I like Stuart Weitzman’s Flora Dress Shoes.

- Sydne Summer from ThinkThruFashion

Not only is the denim legging trend super popular this season, but they will also carry you into summer!  Light and easy to wear, these beautiful bottoms will keep you covered without overheating.  Here are my 3 tips for wearing denim leggings:

1. Pair with a tunic or longer tank.
Many pairs of denim leggings, like the Medium Mineral Leggings from Joe’s Jeans, don’t have back pockets. For girls like me, this runs the risk of making your backside look bigger than it is.  If that’s a look you’d like to avoid, wear your jeggings with tunics or tops that hit you mid-tush.  This will keep your look clean and cover up anything you may not want to be seen.

2. Go with a good length.
Because denim leggings are meant to hit at your ankles, just like your full-length leggings do, make sure you don’t get a pair that’s too long. You can hem them (you should make friends with a good tailor), but your best bet is to look for a pair that already hits you directly at your ankle.  For most girls of average height, this could prove tricky — check out Citizens of Humanity.

3. Get a little wild!
The best part about jeggings is that they’re essentially a blank canvas.  There are a million different ways to wear them, but we suggest a wild pair of shoes such as bright red pumps or something in animal print.

Have any tips you’d add to the list? Share them in the comments… and go get yourself a new pair of jeans!

- Denim Debutante