GUEST BLOGGER SERIES: SYDNE SUMMER
For our new Guest Blogger Series, every week we’re inviting one of your favorite LA based fashion bloggers to the Penny Chic Headquarters so they can style their own looks! First on deck is the lovely Ms. Sydne Summer from the fashion blog SydneStyle.com which shows women how to adapt trends into their everyday lives. Sydne and her blog are all about reinventing new ways to wear the things you already own. There’s no better penny chic tactic than that!
This outfit is a cross between Beach Chic and the Kentucky Derby. Sydne put on the maxi dress I found at Kmart and it looked so effortless and perfect. Then, she immediately went in for the yellow rimmed hat…so unexpected and bold! I got a couple requests from readers about doing something in honor of the Derby so I put a flower headband around the hat to make it look Derby Chic! I had never done that before, but as I always say…Think.Outside.The.Box.
I leave you with some wise words from Ms. Summer about her philosophy on style:
“you don’t to have to spend a lot to look fabulous. It’s really about smart shoping and creativity. Invest in timeless classics and update your look every season with less expensive trendy items to stay current. And when you’re in a slump, know that you can always rework what you have in your closet with a little inspiration.”
Shop the Look:
Attention Ruffle Maxi Dress $20.99 (Kmart)
Cloth Bangle $7 (Old Navy)
Color Block Hat $14.99 (Target)
Flower Headband $4.98 (Walmart)
Photo Credit: Shideh H. Miller
Model: Sydne Summer
Thanks so much for doing the Derby post! I love the idea of the headband on the hat. I’m going to a Derby Eve event Friday night with some friends and I’m going to try and dress up one of my hats this way!
Thanks Shauna!!
I’m so honored to be the first in your blogger series! I had so much fun at Penny Chic HQ and that flower trick was genius!
Love this dress! Just bought it online because of your post. Hope I can make it look this cute.
Just how amazing! Two of my most admired fashionable people teaming up. Amazing!
This is a fantastic outfit! That’s a great dress and such a perfect tip for the hat! Love it.
Love the use of the headband to spice up the hat idea!! I have been trying to figure out how to change up my derby hat this year with out breaking the bank now I know how!!
@Ashley–Have fun at the derby this weekend!!! When you’re back in LA, we have to have you model for the blog
xoxo
@Sydne–You made for the perfect model my dear. And such a great quote about your philosophy!!!
@Sarah–I bet it will look great on you!!
@Merl–yay, honored to be put in the same category as Sydne
@Jordan–It would look adorable on you. I feel like you could ROCK that outfit as always xoxo
@kellyD–yay! have fun at the derby and send pics!
I agree with Meryl; you are both great! Please keep inspiring us.
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Huge fan of that dress! Great job Sydne