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The Fall Forecast with Izavel: Business in the Front, Party in the Back!

July 25, 2012

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Outfit: Emma Wax jeans (DL1961), Nude silk and lace tank (J. Crew old, but similar (here),Wool High Low Vest (Thank you to Izavel), Leopard booties (Gojane old, but similar (here), Red Patent handbag (Dee Keller), Giant Check Scarf (Burberry), Cat eye sunglasses (Urban Outfitters), Black stretch belt old (Urban Outfitters, old but similar (here)

Jewelry: Wrap watch (La Mer from The Villa), Black studded cuff (J. Crew old, but similar (here) rings (vintage and Banana Republic), Glass cameo necklace (Brenchley)

Good Morning readers, how about this chic high-low wool vest by Izavel!  Isabel Varella’s fabulous contemporary designs for Fall 2012 absolutely astound me.  Remember when I first featured Izavel’s Fall 2012 collection in The Fall Forecast with Izavel?  I discussed how I styled a leather, lamb skin vest by Izavel with three different outfits, and unsurprisingly the vest added that WOW factor to each ensemble.  I only styled this wool blend vest with one outfit, but guess what!  I only used old articles of clothing and accessories that I found in my closet to style it with.    That just goes to prove that sometimes all you need is one new item of clothing to freshen up your wardrobe and give you a whole new look.

High-low dresses and skirts flourished this summer, but what do you think about high-low vests and sweaters for Fall 2012?  If you ask me, I’d give you a Hell Yes!!! This high-low vest by Izavel adds such a dramatic effect to my black, coated denim and simple blush, lace blouse. When wearing this fashion forward outfit, I carry a classic red patent handbag to tone down the cutting edge style of the vest, yet still capture a bold look.  I also don my Burberry check scarf and calf hair, leopard print booties to mix in some fun, yet classic prints that represent the color palette of the outfit.

When shooting for a more tailored business-like look, I clasp a black stretch belt with gold hardware in front of the vest to accentuate my waist.  However, I only pull the belt through the inside of the vest to allow movement in the back for an effortlessly chic and glamourous look.  That’s where the Business in the Front, Party in the Back title comes into play.

P.S. If you’re in Dallas, Texas during July 29-31st, make time to The Weekender fashion event.  You could possibly meet the ever so talented designer of Izavel, Isabel Varella!

Baubles and Bloggers

June 20, 2012

Bloggers attending the Baubles and Bloggers NOLA Fashion Council Brunch featuring trunks shows by local designers this Sunday are:

@HauteOffTheRack @brightonkeller @JasmineAnnH

@odelmavintage @KRchronicles  @SaucyGlossie @mystylepill  

@keikolynn @BrooklynBlonde  & @eatsleepwear.

Hey everyone, sorry that I didn’t post anything yet today.  I’ve just been super crazy busy, but all for very good reasons!  Today, I had an interview with the editor of 225 Magazine because they are running a feature on me in the 225 September Fashion Issue to promote the Avenue Rouge Fashion show on September 27, 2012.  You can read all about it once they release the issue this September! Needless to say, I’m ecstatic!  Also, I’ve been emailing back and forth with Amanda Uprichard and AG jeans for upcoming collaborations as well as going through all of the Johnny Was Fall 2012 look books and line sheets for that upcoming feature.  Just to give you a little heads up, Amanda Uprichard is sponsoring a giveaway with Haute Off The Rack in early Fall to promote the relaunch of their website so get excited to win a piece from her amazing Fall 2012 collection!

The necklaces below are two of my favorites pieces by Saint Claude, one of the featured designers that will be present at the trunk show this Sunday during the Baubles and Bloggers Brunch!

Pictured below is today’s arm candy and what I wore to the 225 interview.  View more of these pictures on Instagram @Jennifarrr!  Also, feel free to shoot me an email at Jenn.hauteofftherack@gmail.com if you’re interested in where any of the bracelets are from!

Below is a sneak peek of tomorrow’s outfit post!

The Fall Forecast: Lambskin Leather Vest by Izavel

June 19, 2012

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Outfit: Emma Wax jeans (DL1961), Nude silk and lace tank (J. Crew old, but similar (here), Lambskin leather vest (Thank you to Izavel), Leopard booties (Gojane old, but similar (here)

Jewelry: Wrap watch (La Mer from The Villa), Black studded cuff (J. Crew old, but similar (here) rings (vintage and Banana Republic), Glass cameo necklace (Brenchley)

Good Morning readers! I don’t know about you, but something about delicate silk and lace paired together with leather just does me in.  I love how the leather toughens up the the sweet dainty lace and gives off that bad girl vs. good girl look.  What do you think?

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Did you see when the Izavel lambskin leather vest was first featured in The Fall Forecast with Izavel below?

P.S. I forgot to mention that my best friend Jessica did my hair for these outfit posts.  All she did was was part my hair down the middle and braid back the two different sections diagonally.  Then, she bobby pinned my hair into a huge bun and wrapped the leftover pieces around the bun to hide all of the strays.  She did an excellent job!

The Fall Forecast with IZAVEL

June 14, 2012

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Outfit: Black dress shorts (Urban Outfitters old but similar here), Sheer lace top (BCBG old, but similar (here), Ankle wrap heels old (BCBG  old, but similar (here), Cat eye sunglasses (Urban Outfitters), Lambskin leather vest (Thank you to IZAVEL),  Hype leather fringe hanbag (Brenchley), Black stretch belt old (Urban Outfitters, old but similar (here)

Jewelry: Glass Cameo necklace (Brenchley), rings (vintage), Leather pyramid Studded cuff (Style Tryst)

Good Morning readers!  Remember when I told you about IZAVEL on Sneak Peek Sunday?  Well, here it is!  Isabel Varela, designer of IZAVEL and I decided to give Haute Off The Rack readers an exclusive first look at her Fall 2012 collection.  Get ready for some Fall trend forecasting with this incredible contemporary womenswear line based out of Dallas, Texas.

I actually styled this lambskin leather piece with three different outfits to show the versatility of the vest, and unsurprisingly the vest added that WOW factor to each ensemble.  That just goes to prove that sometimes all you need is one new item of clothing to freshen up your wardrobe and give you a whole new look.  I had a blast styling IZAVEL’s Fall 2012 collection, and I hope you enjoy seeing Isabel’s fashion forward designs as much I loved styling them!

IZAVEL Company Overview:

IZAVEL creates sleek modern shapes to give an unexpected twist to classic, tailored styles. Handcrafted from start to finish with luxurious fabric, each piece will allow you to convey individuality, confidence and style that is truly one of a kind. Inspired by everything from architecture and music to everyday objects, IZAVEL creates fashion-forward details with stark asymmetric silhouettes which work together to bring a unique twist to each of her designs (IZAVEL Facebook page).

P.S. I will repost this once Fall 2012 actually rolls around!!