Dean Street Society is Hiring!

Y'all. I'm looking for the Julie to my Bethenny, the Leo to my Bartlet, the Coach's Wife to my Coach, the Mandana to my Rachel Zoe, the Huck {or you can be the pretty red head} to my Olivia Pope.

Read all about it here!

Do you know someone who might swoon for this gig? Pretty please play match-maker & send em my way! Will love you forever & totally give you credit at our business wedding. {wink}

P.S. I'm off to Alt Summit tomorrow! Come follow along with all the fun on Instagram @HilaryRushford!

The Principles of Style 101

Over the holidays in London I created my first group class: Style & Styleability with, to be honest, trepidation. Would it work? Would people really, really love it?

I'm an over-achiever. I tend to not want to do things unless I can knock them out of the park! So my standards for myself & this class were pretty high. Then the first students came in January & I got all mushy & teary-eyed weekly as I read comment after comment like this:

"Can I just say I am having so much fun!!!" Antonia

"I have been eating this course up." Catherine

"Just so you know, this class is TOTALLY challenging me." Jennifer

"I feel more creative, adventurous when putting outfits together." Joy

"I am thrilled at this opportunity to gain some confidence in my outward appearance." Kate


Heart. Bursting.

However, Type A betty that I am -- I asked them for feedback throughout. What could be done better? What's missing you wish had been covered? They shared awesome insights with me & I'm thrilled to say every single one of them has made it into this second version of the class. Therefore it's with oh so much confidence that I fling open the doors today to the second round of Style & Styleability!

Go read all about it & save your seat now because June 30th will be here before you know it!

Can't wait to see how much you grow in knowledge, creativity & confidence this July ...

How to Wear Boyfriend Jeans

I try very hard not to say not nice things. So sometimes I let Suri Cruise say them for me. Like this + this example of how not to do a boyfriend jean. 

Inherent in the name boyfriend jean, is some masculinity. So the first step to balancing out this 2-Part Fashion Cocktail, is to add some feminine details. That's the key to not looking like you're walk-of-shaming-it in your beau's clothes, but rather being adorably relaxed while still charmingly cute.

Beyond that, keep a bit of that "Bossom & Button" or "V & Line" that I talk about happening: the "V" line of cleavage & a narrow waist or line at your bellybutton are so universally flattering. I've done that here with a drapey necklace that gives a hint of "V" & a bright skinny belt that doesn't leave me totally swimming in shapelessness around the middle.

And then the top -- if it's massive you're just going to be drowning. But I have a hard time pairing it with something really fitted, or makes my bottom half look too wide. If you're larger on top, that proportion could work for you. But otherwise you want something in the middle: not too tight, not too giant, just an easy Goldilocks mid-sized shirt. 

Shop this Style { Navy Striped Top : JCrew : Similar | Boyfriend Jeans : Primark : Similar | Yellow Skinny Belt : JCrew : Similar | Gold Statement Necklace : Forever21 : Similar | Coral Heels : Next UK : Similar | Tortoise Sunglasses : Primark : Similar | Bangles : James Kiel Patrick + Lilly Pulitzer : Similar + Similar | Beige Monogram Bag : c/o Gigi New York } + Brooklyn Photographer Bethany Michaela

Now go take a peek at those images from Suri's Burn Book again. Masculine, plain, lacking any shape, no bossom "V" or "line" at the narrow waist. Proof that you don't need money to be stylish. Because those lovely ladies are swimming in money. Meanwhile my jeans here cost $18. You be the judge. And remember that the next time you're wishing you had more dollars in your style budget. We don't need more money or more things, we need more knowledge & more experience. Alright off my soapbox & back into this glorious sunshine!

P.S. Want more how-to tips & 2-Part Fashion Cocktail ideas? Join me on Instagram @HilaryRushford. It's my favorite place to share mini-blog posts & wardrobe inspiration with snaps from Dean St!

P.P.S. My group class Style & Styleability is officially opening it's doors this week! Make sure you're in Honor Society {pop your name & email in over on the right ----->} & you'll get the news straight to your inbox so you don't miss registration & all the details!

Style & Styleability the FAQs

While all the details aren't being rolled out quiiiiite yet, I do have another peek for you today at "Style & Styleability"! Last week I share the Love Page where you can read what the January class of students had to say. And today I'm answering some of the FAQs I hear about this style group class. So go check em out!

And remember, Honor Society is getting an early bird special! Just click here to join {it's free!} by Wednesday night & you'll have Thursday's Telegram with all the details headed your way!

P.S. One more time, here's your three steps to goodness: 1) Read the Love Page 2) Check out the FAQs 3) Get your derriere onto Honor Society! 

Multiplying Your Classic Wardrobe

Delighted to be a part of The Refined Woman's Style Your Staples again today with six of the most stylish girls out there!

Today we played with the classic white oxford shirt, which I confess I felt like I "couldn't wear" for the longest time. It just made me feel like a lawyer. And no offense to lawyers, but I've just never been the corporate girl. I styled my look below in this post.

Here's what I find inspiring about each of the other fab looks ...

• Casey of The Wiegands shows a classic button-down can actually feel quite rocker with a relaxed pair of slacks with some shine + some hot sunglasses // Perfect for ... a meeting with a client
• Emily of The Refined Woman uses it with heels to dress-up otherwise casual boyfriend jeans // Perfect for ... brunch with girlfriends
• Erin of Apartment 34 leaves it untucked but the cropped jeans + heels give it a slimming femininity that keeps it flattering amidst the very relaxed silhouette // Perfect for ... writing from a coffee shop
• Kat of The Refined Woman makes this often structured piece feel so easy breezy with a tribal skirt + strappy sandals // Perfect for ... an afternoon at the flea market
• Sara of Glitter + Grace demonstrates how to wear it distinctly not for the office by pairing it with sequins + fun colored heels // Perfect for ... date night
• Jen of The Effortless Chic pulls it off with shorts which till now had never occured to me! // Perfect for ... running errands around town

Which of these looks gives you a new idea of how to wear one of the button-downs in your closet?

P.S. Did you hear the news? "Style & Styleability" is happening again!! Check out what January's first class of students had to say here.

Make sure you join Honor Society {it's free!} to get a special early bird discount ...