13 Going on 30 Outfits

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Stylaphile

Thirty, flirty and thriving.

While I’ll never be 30 again (nor do I want to), I certainly felt flirty and thriving while putting together these looks from one of my favorite movies. Jennifer Garner is an absolutely joy in this film. The entire cast is actually. Judy Greer’s “Tom Tom” to Garner’s Jenna Rink is a frenemies match made in movie heaven. (The fact that they’re best friends IRL makes it even better.) Even the soundtrack to this movie rocks. I mean, The Go-Gos, Rick Springfield, Pat Benatar, Billy Joel? Come on!

But the real star of this movie to me is the fashion. Costume Designer Susie DeSanto (who also did the costumes for Hope Floats and Miss Congeniality) succeeds in making us all nostalgic for the early aughts. Slip dresses, Fendi baguettes, pastel cardigans, and butterfly motifs were all the rage. I wore them all when I first moved to New York City in 2000.

And while the Jenna-Rink-Versace-dress-look has become a popular Halloween costume, many of the other outfits are just as fashionable today as they were back then. Here’s a look back at some of the best outfits from 13 Going on 30. (And if you haven’t seen it, or haven’t seen it in a while, do yourself a favor and watch it. Again. You can watch the full movie online here.)

The Slip Dress

_{Vintage Nanette Lepore Coat (slip brand unknown)}

GET THE LOOK

The Closet Scene

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THAT Dress

_{Versace dress & Tarina Tarantino butterfly necklace (The necklace I’m wearing is Betsey Johnson)}

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The Polka Dot Dress (that’s only seen for a split second)

_{Moschino or Marc Jacobs dress (I think!) & the bag is either Prada or Fendi (couldn’t find an exact match)}

_{GET THE LOOK}

The Lace-Up Blouse

_{Moschino blouse and vintage yellow skirt (she later wears this skirt with a Ralph Lauren strapless corset top)}

_{GET THE LOOK}

The Black Leather Jacket

_{I think the dress is Roberto Cavalli but not sure about the jacket}

_{GET THE LOOK}

The Chop Sticks

_{Christian Dior Corset Bag (not sure who made the jacket & pants)}

_{GET THE LOOK}

The Chloe Ribbon Blouse

_{Chloe blouse & skirt}

_{GET THE LOOK}

The All Pink Ensemble

_{Marc Jacobs skirt}

_{GET THE LOOK}

The Moschino Dress That No One Can Find

_{Moschino dress}

_{GET THE LOOK}

If you liked this post, check out the “Get The Look” posts I did for The Devil Wears Prada and Factory Girl – two of my other favorite fashion films.

The Devil Wears Prada Outfits

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Stylaphile

If you’re like me, anytime The Devil Wears Prada movie is on TV, you stop what you’re doing, you sit down, and you watch. Most of us can quote this movie word-for-word from beginning to end.

Did someone eat an onion bagel?

I’m just one stomach flu away from my goal weight.

I’m a six. Which is the new 14.

Those are just a few of my favorite Devil Wears Prada quotes.

For anyone who loves fashion, this movie is our Godfather. The Devil Wears Prada cast – Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Meryl Streep – gave us a “fly on the wall” peek into the inner workings of a major fashion magazine.

Of course, the REAL reason we can’t get enough of this movie is the fashion. Sex & the City costume designer Patricia Field waved her magic style wand again and gave us some of the most unforgettable outfits in movie history. Years later, we still want all these looks.

So whether you’re an Emily Charlton, a Miranda Priestly, or a post-makeover Andy Sachs, you’ll find all the outfits you love from the movie here along with affordable options to get each look.

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To quote the fabulous Stanley Tucci as Nigel, “I think my work is done here.” Or better yet, “That’s all.”

Better Starts Now With Citizen Watches

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Stylaphile

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I was recently invited to attend the Citizen Watch “Make Time For Love” blogger event at the company’s flagship store in Times Square.

Citizen put together a morning presentation that included relationship, finance, fashion and beauty experts, all reminding us that whatever we’re currently doing, be it planning a wedding, taking a trip, or launching a new business, we need to remember to make time for love.

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Even before attending this event, I had a special connection to Citizen watches. Back in 2004, my husband Carlos bought me a beautiful Citizen watch on our honeymoon cruise to Bermuda. It was my favorite watch ever. Unfortunately, I lost it a few years ago. I was devastated. That particular style had been discontinued and I was unable to replace it.

I was thrilled to find a similar model at the Times Square store. I ended up purchasing this classic Silhouette model that features a bangle style bracelet and Swarovski® crystals.

As soon as I put it on, it reminded me of my honeymoon. It reminded me that I’ve been married for over 10 years. It reminded me of how far we’ve come, and how rare it is these days that a marriage even makes it to the 10 year mark.

Isn’t it funny how something like a watch or a piece of jewelry can instantly take you back to a certain time and memory and make you think about how far you’ve come? The official hashtag for Citizen’s “Make Time For Love” campaign is #BetterStartsNow. And I think that should be a general hashtag for life. Every day when you wake up in the morning, #BetterStartsNow.

Last night around 11 pm, I told Carlos I wanted to take a photo of us with me wearing the new watch so I could include it in the blog post. He didn’t want to take the photo, said he was too tired from work, his hair was messed up, etc. But I insisted. It was spontaneous. And now this photo of us is one of my favorites. (He even admitted that he liked it too.)

Before we were married, 11 pm on a Wednesday night would probably find us at our favorite bar on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Nowadays, a weeknight finds us snuggled in bed watching Seinfeld reruns with two cats and a large German Shepherd.

Yes, our life now looks much different now. Different, but better.

#BetterStartsNow

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13 Going on 30 Outfits

The Slip Dress

The Closet Scene

THAT Dress

The Polka Dot Dress (that’s only seen for a split second)

The Lace-Up Blouse

The Black Leather Jacket

The Chop Sticks

The Chloe Ribbon Blouse

The All Pink Ensemble

The Moschino Dress That No One Can Find

The Devil Wears Prada Outfits

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Better Starts Now With Citizen Watches

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