Sassy, Classy Oscar Styling: Michael O’Connor

We all enjoyed the Oscars. The style, the sparkle… and oh yeah…that whole awards thing was cool too.

Award shows wouldn’t be the same without the behind-the-scenes stylists responsible for the glitz that give us a face-freezing glaze (no botox required).

Enter jewelry and style expert, Michael O’Connor. Michael has worked with Oscar-worthy dazzlers like Amy Adams, Elisabeth Rohm, Gabourie Sidibe, Allison Janney, Debra Messing, Minnie Driver, Stockard Channing and so many more. (Can you say street cred?)

I had the pleasure of meeting with this super-sweet gentleman at an Oscars StyleLab Suite where the FABULOUS was so thick, you could cut it with a knife. See below and you’ll get it:

Don’t let Michael’s sweetie-pie smile trick you. Michael is also a television style commentator. A repeated guest on Joan and Melissa Rivers’ “Fashion Wraps,” Joan coined him “one of the most dangerous men in Hollywood.” See why…

As a stylist, Michael has the ability to give a red-carpet glow or a tragic look that screams “oh no!” As a commentator, he can trash talk you all the way home. On broadcast TV. So as Joan would advise: Watch it!

What’s next for Michael? Practicing his craft in head-turning, breaking traditional Hollywood molds and making you drool over your favorite celebrities’ duds.

Who wins your “Best Styled Celeb” award? You may just be giving kudos to the lovely Mister Michael… who totally rules!

Shine on,

XOJP

Fab on Wheels: The Styleliner

While cycling my merry way through the streets of Santa Monica this morning, I came upon this stylish ride. They call it The Styleliner and it's packed with hand-picked finds from all over the globe. 

AND. 

It's all organized to the "T" (aka you won't feel overwhelmed and have a heart attack.)

I got my ultimate boho-chic on and considered nesting in the masses of rhinestones, tassels and sequins amongst me. 

Since that would've been weird, I reconsidered and moved forward. But nonetheless, I'll def be back.

The girls on the truck were super nice, helped with some style tips and -my fav part- told the stories behind each unique piece.

(I'm all about the back story.)

Should you find The Styleliner in sight, make sure you come to an immediate halt, because everything from authentic accessories to unique apparel awaits you. And the fact that it's all aboard a truck is plain rad.

Have you seen The Styleliner in action? 

Check it out @thestyleliner and tell 'em jessundressed sent you :) 

#BohoForever

XOJP

Marcellas, Marcellas: What's fly for fall?

Fashion stylist & reporter Marcellas Reynolds is like a Big Brother to me.

He's got all the fashion focus I need when I'm feeling stylistically scattered and he says it like it is.
Since I know no other way, we're a pretty good match.
Plus, Marcellas's street cred is legit, spanning from style segments on CNN to Fox News to E!
(& way more but we don't have all day.)

As the fall season approaches, I'm all "Marcellas, what do I need to take note of so I don't look like a total weenie?" and he's all...well you'll see.

Fashionistas everywhere: follow Marcellas's advice and you'll be mad funky for fall.
You're welcome.

"For men: I'm excited for the emergence of camo print & military inspired looks.
Look to Phillip Lim for Target and Mr. Turk as well as Billy Reid."

"For women: I love all the black that showed up on the runways.
I'm tired of the past few seasons of bright and neon. Black is chic. And flats for girls. I'm so over wedges and platforms."

In conclusion. Military is marvelous & platforms can take the plunge. In the garbage. Now.


Do you agree with Marcellas? Holla back non-weenie queenie.
XOJP