Air Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Gretta's Got It! Suit it up beyond black
Want to give me life to an old suit? You are in luck because tonight 7's style expert Gretta Monahan shows you how go beyond black to get more mileage and update the look in no time. So get ready to "suit up" because "Gretta's Got It."
Gretta Monahan
"If you're a woman working the corporate world then you know a wardrobe staple is a black suit. But why look like a clone? I'm gonna show you how to suit up, so you stand out"
All you need to transform that basic black suit is to know how...so let's start by skipping the button up
Gretta Monahan
"The suit is fine, but the look boring"
Let's call in the mod squad! Geometric prints will instantly update and make that suit modern and interesting. Something blousy makes it feminine.
Gretta Monahan
"Another great thing about the long top is if you jacket is too short, no worries, you can wear the look this way, and if the pants have gotten a little too tight but you still love them, this will hide that."
This look is easy; pair the top with a fun chunky necklace, and some hot matching peep-toe pumps, and after 5?
Gretta Monahan
"For day she's wearing a practical work bag, but for night all she has to do is tuck a clutch, a little hardware, good to go".
You don't need jewelry to shimmer. Heavy metal is one way to make your work wear funky. Here, a "Plain Jane" is transformed by pop of platinum.
Gretta Monahan
"You can actually save a lot of money buy not buying into blouses and expensive button downs, try the look in a tank".
A pair of sterling flats and you're ready to dazzle. Nice necklace huh? Fooled ya-it's really this shirt's neckline. That'll save you time and money on accessories. A sexy pair of gold sandals and some chunky bracelets--now that's what I call "merging markets" ...for another dazzling daytime look--try on a chain link necklace, strappy shoes and a golden carryall. But when it's quitting time. Change it up.
Gretta Monahan
"That's right cocktail time, its time to get rid of the uniform, now for day stay soft and shimmery, but for night go high shine".
An easy way to update is incorporate color.
Gretta Monahan
"So who said black has to be boring, take a look at this--you add this season's neon bright in a solid, this is the hot red of the season, yellow, or green, and this suit is brand new".
This shirt's neckline has a ruffle, and toss on some matching peep-toe's and you are red hot.
Gretta Monahan
"To be modern more is more, with this look you can go color crazy. So I know you have to be conservative at the office, but now you know how to be stylish to. I'm Gretta for
"Grettas Got It".
Models provided by: MAGGIE INC.
shopping info and links:
All looks were paired with J-Crew's Summer weight Black Suit.
Jacket $230,
Pants $130
Heavy Metal
Phillip Lim w/ gold-silver corded metallic neckline -Barney's $375
Jimmy Choo "Aeon" champagne gold sandal -G.Luxe $545
Lee Angel Stackable Bracelets-G.Luxe, from $120,
Black enamel clover earrings (Express, $16.50)
Metallic Sophisticate after Work
Monogram silk sleeveless shell-Banana Republic, $68
Metallic mosaic jacket -J.Crew $300
Jimmy Choo "Lumiere" black patent peep toe mary jane-G. Luxe $585
Black enamel clover studs-Express, $16.50
Big Link Necklace-Banana Republic, $38
Chloe Bay Bag-G.Luxe, $2185
Headband J.Crew, $26.50
Heavy Metal Tank
Burnout ruched tank-Express, $24.50
Modern Vintage "Janelle" slingback flat-G.Luxe $210
T. Cyia Multi-Strand Necklace-G.Luxe $310
Wide silver bangle-Banana $28
Chloe Saskia w/ Lucite Handles Satchel-G. Luxe, $1995
Color Coordinated
Solid Silk "Elizabeth" Top in Orange -J.Crew $88
Jimmy Choo "Ossie" orange peep toe pump -G.Luxe $585
Cabochon-wrapped enamel bangle-J.Crew $68
Jimmy Choo "Rania" Bag -G.Luxe $1995,
T.Cyia 18K Clover Dangle Earrings, G.Luxe $255
Mod Squad
Nili Lotan Patterned Top -Barney's, $227
Modern Vintage "Zorba" Pump -G. Luxe $240
White bead necklace-Banana Republic $38
Mod Earrings-Express, $5.99
Look 2:
Lauren Moffatt Striped Top-G.Luxe $269
Jimmy Choo Snakeskin Clue-G.Luxe $770
Silver Hoops-Express, $5.99
Geometric Long Necklace-Banana Republic $38
Chloe Saskia Messenger Bag-G.Luxe $1560
Ladylike
Stella McCartney chiffon top -G.Luxe $995
Jimmy Choo "Aeon" Sandal -G.Luxe $545
T.Cyia 18K Pear Branch Necklace-G.Luxe $550
http://www.jcrew.com/
http://www.barneys.com/
http://www.bananarepublic.com/
http://www.grettaluxe.com/
http://www.jimmychoo.com/
http://www.express.com/
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