9 Shades To Keep You Smiling Through Summer

by Jackie Johnson | 10:53 am, June 27th, 2010

Dear Styleite: My Ray Bans just officially died — they were saldy literally run over by a cab. What are some cool new sunglasses I can get that won’t be knocked off in a hot minute?

Q&A: How to Find a Stylish Weekender

by Jackie Johnson | 10:45 am, June 19th, 2010

Going on a weekend trip but don’t have anything cute to tote your stuff around in? Styleite’s Jackie Johnson can help. Herein, her list of the most stylish bags to hold all your weekend essentials.

Q&A: What to Wear to a Summer Wedding

by Jackie Johnson | 11:07 am, June 5th, 2010

Dear Styleite: I just got invited last minute to a daytime semi-formal wedding at a country club. What do I wear? It’s going to be outside and hot so I don’t want to be a sweaty mess but I also don’t want to be a hooch!

He Says, She Says: Debating 4 Super Trendy Styles

by Jackie Johnson | 5:10 pm, June 1st, 2010

While we love fashion, we often wonder what on earth guys think of all the crazy trends girls will wear in the name of style. For example, one of our guy friends consistently asks, “WTF are those?” when we wear harem pants. In order to get to the bottom of this male versus female sartorial debate, we invited writer, blogger, and all around guy’s guy Nick Kreiss to give us honest, gut reactions to the following trends.

Shopping Tips For The Tiny-Toed (And Other Style Quandaries)

by Jackie Johnson | 3:59 pm, May 23rd, 2010

It’s Q & A day! Are you a small-footed lady in desperate need of stylish stilettos? Or a sartorially adventurous guy wondering how to pull off the ever elusive “Dress Suit with Sneakers” look? Our resident advice-giver extraordinaire Jackie Johnson is here to help you out.

Q&A: How To Pull Off Hipster Eyewear And Pear-Shaped Style

by Jackie Johnson | 10:57 am, May 16th, 2010

It’s Q&A day! Have you ever wondered if you can be hip and pair-shaped? You’re not alone. Or maybe you’re really sick of seeing those darn black-rimmed Buddy Holly glasses everywhere (but kind of secretly want a pair?) Our resident advice-giver extraordinaire Jackie Johnson is here to help you out.

Are You A Jerk If You Keep Your Shopping Tips A Secret?

by Jackie Johnson | 5:25 pm, May 7th, 2010

We’re pretty sure that generations of women have struggled with what to do when someone compliments your outfit, or something you’re wearing, and follows it up with the almost inevitable, “Where did you get it?” Some women want to keep their shopping tips a secret, and some are ready to over-share the details before they even get asked. Advice giver extraordinaire Jackie Johnson is here to parse the delicate situation for you — join us, after the jump.

Les Morceaux: Bits And Pieces Of Parisian Chic

by Jackie Johnson | 4:16 pm, May 7th, 2010

Les Morceaux is a downtown LA based jewelry brand that is both minimalist-chic and to-die-for cute, and now the little independent line that could just got picked up by the always stylish and amazing Steven Alan.

When Is It Okay To Wear Socks With Sandals?

by Jackie Johnson | 10:58 am, May 2nd, 2010

If sandals and tights are wrong, I don’t want to be right. I love tights, probably far too much. I often push the boundaries with tights to the point where people ask, “Aren’t you hot?” These people do not understand the undying love I have with these stretchy and flattering pieces of material. But that is neither here not there. Much like all trends, there is a will and way to wear this look.

Q&A: Where To Shop If You’re A Not-So-Skinny Hipster

by Jackie Johnson | 3:25 pm, April 26th, 2010

Dear Styleite: I’m a guy who wants to dress a little cooler, but most trendier styles seem to be designed for super skinny hipster kids. Do you have any recommendations of retailers and designers who sell cool clothes for a more athletic build? (Editor’s Note: My boyfriend who used to play college football. May I recommend Superdry and department stores? But I’ll let our columnist Jackie work her magic after the jump.)

Q&A: What’s The Deal With Double-Finger Rings?

by Jackie Johnson | 4:38 pm, April 16th, 2010

I have been noticing a ton of girls rocking the double finger ring. Where can I get one of those?

What Does One Wear To Coachella?

by Jackie Johnson | 4:01 pm, April 9th, 2010

Oh Coachella, that sweaty mess of a place. Coachella is one of the most difficult festivals to dress for. Why? Because you are dealing with two totally different temperatures on a daily basis. Skin scorching heat during the day turns into eskimo cold at night. So, what’s a girl to do?

What To Do When People Question Your Fashion Quirks

by Jackie Johnson | 2:47 pm, April 2nd, 2010

I tuck my neckties into my pants — always have and probably always will. It’s a neat tuck, extending only about an inch below the waistline. This practice results in some weird looks, but I dig it, and I see it as a throwback-type thing. Still, it seems that only really old dudes do this, and I’m in my mid-30s. Assuming it’s not the worst offense imaginable, give me a good style-savvy retort to use when people question it.

Q&A: Cheap Jeans, Jeggings, And Fast Ways To Get Super Fly

by Jackie Johnson | 12:34 pm, March 26th, 2010

I am a less than stylish guy and I scored a date with a super fly fashionista, for friday, any quick tips on how to make me look fashionable fast?

Q&A: Best Bets For Online Vintage

by Jackie Johnson | 1:45 pm, March 19th, 2010

Q: I don’t live in LA or New York and good/affordable vintage is hard to come buy, any suggestions on where to buy online?

A: Yes! The internet is a virtual treasure trove of cheap vintage goods, you just have to know the right spots.