Neck & Necklace

Now, I know I've totally mentioned this before (maybe I'm just ahead of the curve) but Bazaar included a tank with built-in necklace on their "Hottest, Newest, Latest" page.

Their $225 tank from AKA bears a pretty striking resemblance to Young Fabulous, & Broke's >Jeweled Neck Tank - which is on super sale from tee-zone for $66. (And ignoring the massive price difference for a sec, YFB's is still way prettier!)

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What makes these shirts so cool is their embellishment: take a tank you might see every day and make it special. Which we think is a pretty neat concept, and the reason we put together our fun-damentals collection. Because who said basics have to be basic?!

Shop Fun-damentals at tee-zone.com!

Reasonable Runway

Everyone knows that the present not-so-booming economy is taking a big wad out of everyone's wallet, but that doesn't mean that your wardrobe needs to lack the latest looks hot off the runway! Have a glance at these comparable, more affordable, fashionable pieces available at tee-zone.com.



A bit of a more casual take on this look by Nanette Lepore. Try our Scoop Neck Banded Ruffle Top by Bordeaux, it's not only more attainable, but could also be used for several different looks.










Get this edgy Y-3 look with this great Bobi Racerback Tunic Vest paired with a pair of leggings. A super-comfy outfit that looks very high-fashion!












Though you may not think twice about leaving the house covered in a couture-like garment, try our Young Fabulous & Broke Scoop Neck Open Back Slash Dress, it's not only more practical, but much more attainable than this Prada look-alike.

Luxe Tux Touches

Editor's pick from the pages of Lucky magazine: Tuxedo inspired pieces. But how does such a man's style translate for women?

Let's start with tops. Ella Moss's Agatha Turtle Neck is a great example - a relaxed, feminine turtleneck is updated to high-class with a tux style ruffled bib. Adding a vest like Free People's Nomad Vest to a button down or bibbed shirt gives it a nice masculine feel, and the nomad vest has a knit hood and lapels for a funky twist.

To solidify the look, tailored bottoms work best. A pencil skirt like Velvet's is flattering and sexy but still formal. Young Fabulous & Broke's Ruffled Tuxedo Dress has got the look down pat, all in one piece. (Just think, all you have to do is slide in and grab your fave heels!) Or if you're a pants kinda gal, Bailey 44's Wide Leg Sea Pants with a tucked in blousy top will most definitely give you a formal tux feel.

And don't forget to finish off the look with a great playful pair of trouser socks like Hue's Argyle socks!

See more tuxedo inspired pieces at tee-zone.com!



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Young Fabulous & Lively

Rachel Rose here!


Looks like S and D, everyone's favorite ex-couple, just might be shopping at tee-zone.com!

Ms. Lively is wearing Young Fabulous & Broke's Tie Dye Henley Tank (which, by the way, is on sale - get it while you still can!).

And lucky for your boyfriends, you can get Penn Badgley's look with Splendid Mills' Organic Striped Tee. Most of our Men's site is 50-70% off, so now's your chance to get your beau out of his ratty tees and into some (well-priced!) duds.


You know you love me,

xoxo

Rachel Rose

The Shorts List

So it's summer again: the temperatures are rising and it's time to pull out the shorts! For me, finding the perfect pair is always a task (I usually just end up cutting my own from last season's jeans).

Then I tried on the new James Perse shorts and fell in love. With a wide ribbed waistband and light weight fabric, these shorts will keep you cool and comfy all summer. Think of shorts as those cryptic bottoms reserved only for supermodels or (gasp!) the beach? Don't be so hard on this ever-rebuked summer staple (or yourself).

Velvet's Crew-neck Wide Tunic

Even the most shorts-phobic will find themselves looking great when pairing them with a loose, flowy top while walking around the city: think Blue Life's Best bum tee (below, left). For the beach, a cool sleeveless tee like Juicy's Sleeveless Ruffle Front Top (below, center). And if you're feeling really frisky, try them with a Sexy Ella Moss (below, left) top for a night out on the town!

Some more shorts-friendly options:
Michael Stars' Flutter Sleeve Square Neck Top
Young Fabulous & Broke's Logo Boyfriend Top
James Perse's Linen Blend Racerback Tank
Susana Monaco's Cross-back Babydoll

Shopping around Shoes

I set out last week to buy myself a new pair of shoes. I found what I was looking for at Nine West, where for $89.00 (a steal, if you ask me) I became the proud owner of these fabulous platform wedge gladiators (below & 1). They're light, and comfortable, and look amazing (in fact, a woman saw me trying them on and asked for a pair herself!).. but when I got home, I realized I had no clue how to wear them. I brought them in to work at Basic Basic for some help.


With Megan's help, I set out to match clothing to my new shoes. Who hasn't planned an outfit around a favorite pair of shoes? I know I'm not the only one. So I'm sharing my findings here. A sort of how-to wear this season's must-have sandal: the Gladiator.

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To start with, I knew I needed something hot to wear this out with. We went with long Tart leggings (2) - they're thin and tight, with a little sheen. If you prefer a thicker legging, So Low makes a great pair. On top is this Ruffle Tank by Parker Blue (3). It's long enough to cover all your questionable areas, and the ruffles add a sexy twist. Juicy's Sleeveless Ruffle Front Top is a nice summery alternative, or if you prefer something a little simpler, this Sleeveless Ruffle Tunic by Zooey has the same feel with less flounce.

On the other hand, I wanted to try the shoes with something girly, but not necessarily sexy. After trying on a few dresses with no luck, Megan grabbed Young, Fabulous, & Broke's Silk-blend Melrose dress (4). We found that the shoes looked best with an A-line skirt. The Melrose dress flows beautifully, and the pleating on the chest gives it a sweet little babydoll feeling. This Sleeveless Tiered Dress by Splendid ran a close second to the Melrose. To dress the sandals up, you can try Susanna Monaco's Pleated Scoop Tank Dress.

Finally I needed something to slum around in. Dressing these babies down was easier than I expected. I grabbed my new favorite white tee (Petit Bateau's Short Sleeve Light V-Neck.. it's their new super-thin fabric. I wish all my shirts flattered me like this one!) On top of that I threw on Juicy's Jacquard Terrycloth hoodie (5) in a color called "So Sari." I love the drawstring bottom, and the wide hood. So comfy! Kritik's hoodies are just as fantastic, and come in some seriously vibrant colors. A denim mini skirt or your favorite jeans will look great to finish off this outfit.

So I left the store a happy camper, with lots of new clothes (yay!) and tons of ideas, and hopefully helped a few of you that found themselves in the same situation. I'm debuting the shoes this weekend - wish me luck!


rachel rose

Celebrity Stylin'

Just a quick update with some photos from pagesix.com:

We found Nicole Ritchie (left) sporting Bobi's versatile Heather Stripe "Big Tee" in Military/Light Camel. It's really hard not to love this shirt, considering how cute AND forgiving it is!

And here's Lindsay Lohan (right) stepping out in Young Fabulous and Broke's Laura Cape, 60% off at
tee-zone.com and perfect for Spring. (Speaking of Spring, aren't we all ready for a little light outerwear?)





Until next time,

rachel rose