style profile: Mallory

Another friend who always dresses well is Mallory. She grew up in Bountiful, Utah, and now lives in Naperville, Illinois. She loves dancing and is majoring in Communications and Public Relations.
Here are the key elements to Mallory's style...

Three words to describe my taste...trendy, classic, simple.
My three favorite brands/stores are...Forever 21, H & M, Banana Republic.
The best season for clothing is summer...bright colors, flip flops, and you can carry a lightweight jacket to add to the outfit, especially in the evening.
I never leave home without...my purse and cute shoes.
I've got a great style secret: I've gotten some of my favorite items at Banana Republic on sale... on huge sale. They have great sales!
I get inspiration for my personal style from all over; I take a bit from everything to make my own style.
My worst fashion-victim moment: I don't think I really have one, but I probably would say peasant tops...I looked awful in them.

Thanks Mallory!

As most of you know, H&M is an amazing source for up-to-the-minute fashion trends that are affordable. The only downside is that they are unavailable online. Click here to find a store location near you. It's usually worth a trip!
Check out these stunning looks from their Spring 2008 collection...

High waisted, wide leg, denim trousers, H&M, $24.50.

Yellow colorblock top, H&M, $12.50.Pink blouse, H&M, $24.90.

sailor-inspired pants

Three Dots wide leg sailor pant, tee-zone.com, $110. Very cool look for casual pants. Lux High-Waisted Sailor Pant, urbanoutfitters.com, $58. Machine wash. Better get started on those crunches...Dickies Wide Leg Roll Up Pant, angelsuniform.com, $17.99. Call me crazy, but I think these could work!North Star Sailor Pants, anthropologie.com, $98. I'm listing these very cute pants last because they are dry clean only.

you now have a choice...

...you don't have to wear low-rise jeans. The fashion site whowhatweardaily.com has a great tutorial on wearing high waisted looks. Check it out here.
What would it feel like to bend down and grab something off the floor without adjusting everything or showing everyone your underwear?These jeans are made by 7 for all mankind. $189--but you know you'd wear them every day!

I found a black high waisted skirt at H & M for $40 last month. (H&M does not sell their clothing online, unfortunately. Click here for store locations.) It looks a lot like this one from shopbop.com by Robert Rodriguez, $308.