Calling All Models!

We are looking for models in the immediate RDU area for a photo shoot with Brooklyn-based photographer Stephen Hurst! 

The photo shoot is scheduled for the following days and times.  If interested you must be available for at least two of the time frames below.

Tuesday, April 10th: 6:00-11:30am; 1:00-7:30pm
Wednesday, April 11th: 6:00-11:30am; 1:00-7:30pm
Thursday, April 12th: 6:00-11:30am; 1:00-7:30pm

Who:

We are looking for female models who are at least 5’4″, 18-25 years old, and have transportation to and from our Durham office.

No previous modeling experience is required and ethnicity/diversity is encouraged!

When:

The casting call is this Friday March 23rd from 12pm-5pm.

Where:

Our lovely Durham, NC office

407A North Mangum Street

Durham, North Carolina

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What to Expect at the Casting Call:

All models will be photographed by our team during the casting call! Please be prepared to take the following photos

A full length standing photo
A full length profile
A waist up image
A head and shoulders picture

What to Expect at the Photo Shoot:

 We will provide meals/refreshments, makeup, hair and styling.

Please be prepared to bring your own personal items to assist in the shoot, such as footwear, extra jeans, accessories, makeup, etc.

If interested please come by our office this Friday between 12pm and 5pm! For ideas of photo shoots we’ve done in the past check out our flickr page! For more info and directions visit our Casting Call Event on Facebook.

Trend Tuesday: Denim Dresses

Denim, denim and more denim! That seems to be an overarching theme this season. We’ve already shown you how to work the denim shirt, and you already know that colorful denim is in right now. What’s next? The denim dress! We’re particularly loving some of these gems:

$50, oasis-stores.com

 $229, cynthiarowley.com

 $19, peacocks.co.uk

$36, modcloth.com 

$93, mylabel.co.uk

$25, quiksilver.com

$479, my-wardrobe.com

$110, theoutnet.com

$188, net-a-porter.com

$35, oasis-stores.com

Now we want to know: how would you style the denim dress for the cold weather season?

Have a Socialite Christmas

One trend we’re spotting across holiday look books is the socialite look. Luxe fur, sequined tanks and skirts, sleek bags, flowy tops, lace and button ups. Here’s some tips to looking high society without spending like an A-lister and some advice on keeping it cool without going over the top.

Cover Up

A camel coat, floor-length cardigan or cowl neck scarf can transform a shimmery summer look for winter. And don’t forget to add a pop of color or texture with tights.

Small Doses

Glamour comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of the most sophisticated looks can be pulled together with a jeweled brooch, glittery clutch or faux fur collar.

Balance

Chiffon and sequins are a girls best friend, but toning down the shimmer with a peacoat, blazer or sweater can give a lot of balance to your look.

Accessorize

Holiday parties aren’t the time or place for your everyday satchel. Try a cute mini or crossbody instead.

Trend Tuesday: Maxi Dresses

The Maxi Dress: another summer trend that delightfully is being carried into fall. Use the principle of layering or pull off a long sleeve maxi dress to be trendy through the cold weather season.

dress, $158, anthropologie.com; sleeveless cardigan, $328, my-wardrobe.com; bag, $24, hm.com; moccasin boots, $89, gravitypope.com

dress, $398, anthropologie.com; blazer, $29, romwe.com; wedge ankle boots, $160, topshop.com; necklace, $34, piperlime.gap.com

dress, $108, piperlime.gap.com; cardigan, $66, missselfridge.com; bag, $49, dorothyperkins.com; earrings, $135, farfetch.com; belt, $40, witchery.com.au

Happy styling!

Trend Tuesday: Rompers

Bet you thought rompers were over and done with now that we’re into fall and with winter just around the corner. But in a surprising twist, rompers work during the cold weather seasons too. After all, if you can work dresses and skirts using the principle of layering, why not rompers? Here are four ways to style rompers this season:

Cover a short-sleeve romper with a warm cardigan, adding tights and boots.

cardigan, $54, dorothyperkins.com; romper, $92, topshop.com; tights, $15, modcloth.com; boots, $210, madewell.com; satchel, $60, dorothyperkins.com

Dress it up for a night out on the town.

blazer, $298, oasis-stores.com; romper, $70, missselfridge.com; tights, $14, urbanoutfitters.com; wedges, $99, lordandtaylor.com; clutch bag, $31, dorothyperkins.com; earrings, $83, zappos.com

A litte layering never hurt anybody. (Bright colors either!)

turtleneck, $28, houseoffraser.co.uk; romper, net-a-porter.com; wedges, $100, zappos.com; tote, $148, madewell.com; earrings, farfetch.com; bangles, $60, jigsaw-online.com

A long-sleeve, patterned romper might be just what the doctor ordered. 

romper, net-a-porter.com; tights, $15, modcloth.com; boots, $46, hm.com; bag, $65, oasis-stores.com; scarf, $66, welikefashion.com

Happy styling!

Trend Tuesday: Sweater Dresses

I love this time of year. If for no other reason than I get to pull out my sweater dresses, throw on a pair of tights and boots and call it an outfit. You can dress ‘em up, you can dress ‘em down – but either way sweater dresses are a warm and comfortable option this season. Here are 4 options for styling the sweater dress:

1. ‘Tis The Season

With holidays around the corner, sweater dresses are a great option for keeping it stylish but comfortable. You could definitely work this look to that holiday dinner you have coming up.

dress, $215, theoutnet.com; socks, $20, patagonia.com; boots, $190, topshop.com; bag, $455, stefanibags.com; earrings, fashion.1stdibs.com; ring, $10, dorothyperkins.com

2. Live Colorfully

Do as Kate Spade says: live colorfully. Pick a multi-colored sweater dress and pair with fun colored tights and accessories. How’s that for a way to stand out this season?

dress, $210, my-wardobe.com; coat, $229, theoutnet.com; tights, $10, buy.com; pumps, $90, heels.com; bag, $298, nordstrom.com; earrings, $47, harveynichols.com

3. All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go

When done right, a sweater dress can be a viable option for a charming evening look. Choose a dark dress with an unexpected style, pair with pretty tights and cute ankle booties and you’re ready to go.

dress, $105, houseoffraser.co.uk; tights, $30, fredflare.com; ankle boots, $100, zara.com; clutch, $19, janenorman.co.uk

4. Slip Into Something A Little More Comfortable

Sweater dress plus leggings and comfortable boots equals the ultimate comfortable look this season.

dress, $98, madewell.com; leggings, $24, hm.com; boots, $250, tilly.com; bag, $26, amazon.com

Happy Styling!

How to Dress Up a Plain T-Shirt

Sometimes you just want to wear a plain t-shirt. We believe plain t-shirts, when done right, can be a viable, stylish option. So we’re going to show you 6 ways to dress up a plain t-shirt:

1. Top it off with a fun scarf

shirt, $16, coggles.com; jeans, $79, theoutnet.com; scarf, $23, welikefashion.com; boots, $190, topshop.com

2. Pile on some long necklaces

shirt, $33, houseoffraser.co.uk; jeans, $50, hollisterco.com; flats, $100, endless.com; necklace, $28, piperlime.gap.com

3. Tuck into a high-waisted skirt

shirt, $16, coggles.com; skirt, fashion.1stdibs.com; wedges, $99, lordandtaylor.com

4. Buckle on an interesting belt

shirt, $16, coggles.com; jeans, $60, missselfridge.com; boots, $90, zara.com; belt, $50, allsaints.com

5. Wear under a vest

shirt, $40, houseoffraser.co.uk; vest, monstermarketplace.com; jeans, $88, abercrombie.com; flats, $90, missixty.com

6. Layer it up

tank, $85, net-a-porter.com; shirt, $63, stylebop.com; cardigan, $84, topshop.com; jeans, $80, victoriassecret.com; moccasins, $39, zappos.com

Trend Tuesday: Colorful Pants

There’s no better way to stand out this fall than to dazzle with bright-colored bottoms.  No matter what the weather throws your way as the seasons change, a fitted pair of skinny pants or jeans in your choice of crimson or turquoise or even mint green screams of fashion fierceness.

What better way to wear a great pair of coral skinnies than with a colorful scarf and one of our touchdown tees?  Add a gray leather cross body bag, as well as neutral toned strappy heels and jewelry in order to highlight your great colorful pants find!

bdg twill ankle cigarette pant in coral, urbanoutfitters.com, $49; school house fiu touchdown tee, shopschoolhouse.com, $32; rugby stripe oblong scarf in mustard, urbanoutfitters.com, $24; elie saab multistrap high heel sandal, boutique1.com, $304; grey leather scalloped metal bag, topshop.com, $80; old navy women’s metaldisk chandelier earrings, oldnavy.gap.com, $8.94; yves saint laurent arty gold-plated glass ring, net-a-porter.com, $250

Turn up the heat even more with a pair of red skinnies–one of the hottest trends this fall.  With pants this attention-grabbing, keep the rest of your outfit understated yet classy by pairing it with one of our fitted varsity cardigans, like this:

flying a pants, $65; school house harvard varsity cardigan, shopschoolhouse.com, $70; manolo blahnik hangisi satin heel in black, shopsavannahs.com, $1096; deena & ozzy chain tote in ivory, urbanoutfitters.com, $58; necklace, hm.com, $11

And if you’re feeling really bold, try going metallic. Metallic is the new denim, and wearing a pair of chic metallic skinnies with black booties this fall is sure to catch everyone’s eye.

metallic trousers, zara.com, $80; school house elon fitted tee, shopschoolhouse.com, $28; sam edelman women’s uma ankle boot, endless.com, $250; ecote beaded pouch in grey multi, urbanoutfitters.com, $34

Dare to be bold, and get ready for the compliments that are sure to come your way!

School House Fall Look Book: It’s here!

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