California has had some crazy rainstorms, flooding and intense weather related Facebook updates in the past week. While I’ve missed the stormy Cali conditions; my sister has been cooped up indoors in Nor-Cal. It’s the perfect time to have her showcase a style I call ‘Rock-N-Roll Ballerina’ in this chilly vacant dance studio. This trend is when you take a ballerina-esque dress or skirt and pair it with an edgy jacket such as camo, leather with booties or studded heels.
My sister, Jody, is holding down the fashion fort mailing Savvy Sleepers orders and wearing looks I left for her while I’m in Europe a couple more days. Below is her style-blogger performance in ‘Rock-N-Roll Ballerina’ as she does her best to pout, rattle and roll the film...
Black Swan 2.0? ~ Yes. Try mixing girly romantic dresses with edgy rocker style jackets. Keep accessories consistent like a leather belt, clutch and leather booties. Then add a rocker or camo jacket (one of this season’s hottest looks) with a blush colored dress and tights.
2 Tricks to Ballerina Beauty ~ My sister and I never took ballet, but there are two perfectly polished ballerina attributes we attempt to copy. 1. Beautiful buns. Pull your hair into a high pony tail, tease it and create a little ball on your head holding it in place with bobby pins and hairspray. 2. Top-notch posture. I’m not saying to prance around on your tippy-toes, but we’ve all heard better posture can make us look more confident and even thinner.
My Favorite Foundation ~ If you’re going to a holiday party and want to create that flawless-looking ‘ballerina’ skin, or if you just want great coverage, my sister and I both wear MakeUp Forever Mat Velvet+ (shade #45)
Avoid Going Nude ~ Neutral heels go with any color, but it’s better to avoid nude with this style. If you’re pairing an edgy rock-n-roll style jacket with a feminine dress in the heart of winter, nude heels are just too spring & summery. Go for a studded stiletto, spiked platform or any black bootie.
<DETAILS by Dale> dress ~ H&M, jacket ~ Zara (similar here), ring & belt ~Forever21, Nail polish ~ Sinful Colors, clutch (old) ~ TJMaxx
Do you ever mix a girly dress with an edgy jacket? ~xoDale
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love this combination, you have a beautiful style!
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Kristin
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I love edge mixed with feminine touches! This looks amazing!
she’s gorgeous and looks great.
What a gorgeous look, Dale!
Its so well thought out and just down right beautiful.
I love how you paired something so soft and feminine with something so strong and bold.
It’s the perfect combination – and I especially LOVE that updo
xoxo,
tiana of l’esthetique
Nice combo!
Love the jacket and I think it´s a great idea to mix clothes like this. Sometimes that can change the whole outfit completely!
Rocío
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love this outfit dale! i almost bought this jacket at zara’s in barcelona.. now i wish i had seeing how cute you styled it hahaha!! i did buy a couple of camo things though so i thought it might be overkill if i also bought the jacket bahaha :p i love the tough mixed w/ the feminine in this outfit sooo cute!
I do like the ballerina bun and the H&M dress. Good tip on not doing the nude shoes. Hope you’re having a fab time over in Europe doing your business!
Perfect “Edgy Glam” ensemble.
Love the girly dress paired with the military jacket, and I totally agree with you on the neutral heels.
Great post:)
xx
Kristin Dee
Great photos! I love your combo, too adorable!:) Kisses! xo
i love her hair and that dress! too cute!