Dainty Hooligan Styling Fun: 5 Ways to Style That Maxi Skirt!

If you haven't already noticed, we love a good maxi skirt over here at Dainty Hooligan headquarters! With summer coming, we know all to well that the maxi skirt will be a go-to staple of yours for those warmer days. Without further ado, here are 5 different ways to style that maxi skirt!

1. Keep it easy-breezy with a loose fitting tank or knotted basic tee.

2. Play with proportions. With all the volume in your skirt, keep your top micro with a cute bralette or bandeau. This look would work really great with a bikini top when you're poolside as well.

3. Dress it up with a blazer and your favorite power bag. A solid color as opposed to a print would probably work best for this look and make your maxi skirt work appropriate.

4. Pair it with your favorite cropped top. We know you have at least one cropped top since this trend is kind of a huge one at the moment. Pull that maxi up a few inches to your true waist, throw on your favorite cropped top and you'll keep looking on trend all summer long.

5. Throw on a chambray or denim button-up. Tucked in or worn open and unbuttoned, this look can go from beach side to dinner date in a few simple adjustments.

Things to keep in mind:
- Try tucking it in! Whether it's a tee or a button-up the tucked in look offers up a chic edge.
- Accessorize with a belt, long and layered strands of necklaces, and your favorite pair of
  sunnies.
- Sandals and wedges are ideal for this look, just keep your toes exposed to keep things on the casual
  side.

Disney Princesses, Zombies, Learn How to Strike A Pose and More!

The Cannes Film Festival took place recently and as usual the red carpet was transformed into a celeb filled couture catwalk. Our favorite look? Blake Lively in Gucci; drop dead gorgeous, right?!? Our least favorite look? Julianne Moore in a strange color blocked look by Louis Vuitton.

                     
                 

In some movie news, Disney seems to be on a roll turing their most classic of animated films into live action movies and Cinderella is slated to be the next title to get that treatment. They released a teaser tailer and poster for the film and announced actress Lily James as Cinderella and Cate Blanchett as the evil step mother. We're pretty stoked, especially with nearly flawless Cate Blanchett playing such a devious role! (Just Jared)

Speaking of Disney, Seventeen Magazine posted these adorable pics of Disney pictures dressed as your average teenage high schooler. Tres cute, if we do say so our selves! (Seventeen)

With graduations, celebrations, and summer coming, pictures and selfies are going to be taken at an elevated number than normal. In need of some tips on striking the perfect pose? Elle.com is here to help make sure you look faboosh in all the pics you take. (Elle.com)

Do you have your zombie apocalypse kit ready? In some interesting but random news, the U.S. Government is supposedly well prepared for any zombie attack that might ever occur. According to MTV.com, the latest defense for a zombie attack called CONPLAN 8888 also known as “Counter-Zombie Dominance,” was made unclassified recently and it's surreal to say the least. Did you know zombie chickens where a real thing? Check MTV.com for a list of the 11 things the government is prepared to do incase of a zombie apocalypse.

We Love... Floral Print Pants!

Intrigued by the idea of floral print pants? Give 'em a try this spring and give your Easter look a stylish twist with one of the cutest trends of the season! Heels and a blazer would dress them up for a more formal and professional look while wedges and a tee or crop top would be perfect for a stylish but easy weekend look. We love the possibilities!  

Item of the Week

This Spring, go all white in our Item of the Week, the Ivory Venus Romper. Sleek and chic, the styling options for this great romper-meets-skort one piece is limitless! We love the fashion forward appeal of the asymmetrical skirt front and the comfort of the shorts underneath. Would you work this look?

Festival Essentials

So whether or not you get the opportunity to bake in the Coachella desert at arguably the most popular music festival of the summer, the effects of this music get-together send style ripples throughout the fashion scene setting the tone for the rest of spring and summer. Here are a couple looks which we feel will let you reign in the desert this summer!

Item of the Week!

Our Item of the Week is a new one! Show your love for Old Glory with our American Flag Knit Tank! Perfect for those warm temperatures and BBQs that are right around the corner.

WWCBD?

Style icon character Carrie Bradshaw of Sex and the City will always be remembered for her fun, eclectic and highly copied sense of style. Combining contemporary and vintage pieces, you either loved her look or cringed at the combination of clothing. Either way, the aesthetics always inspired in someway. When we received the Black & White Lace Trim Candice Dress, Carrie Bradshaw popped into my head right away. Put together with the right pieces, we think we created a cohesive yet quirky enough look that would make our favorite New Yorker proud!

                                                                  

                                                

When I think of Easter I think of bunnies, girly dresses, and florals. When I think of Alice In Wonderland, I pretty much think of the same things! In our latest lookbook, we combined these two different worlds to showcase some of our favorite spring looks. We had a lot of fun with the shoot and here are some of my favorite outtakes.

Some of our newest spring time favorites! And we've got more coming in so be sure to keep checking out www.daintyhooligan.com!

St. Patrick's Day Lookbook Outtakes

We had a lot of fun styling and playing with the color green and it's many variations for our St. Patrick' Day Lookbook! Here are some of my favorite pics that didn't make the final cut. Have a safe and happy St. Patrick's Day!

Costume Jewelry: We Love It!

“Costume jewelry is not made to give women an aura of wealth, but to make them beautiful” --Coco Chanel

Style goddess and founder of the Chanel empire, Coco Chanel's legacy and imprint on fashion and style is arguably one of the biggest left by any designer of the 20th century. Not only did she shake things up when it came to women's clothing, she nearly single handedly made costume jewelry a hugely popular trend that extends to this day. Those rubies and pearls around your neck don't have to be real to complete your fab look and we love that concept here at Dainty Hooligan! Here are some of our own favorite statement pieces and accessories that we proudly present in the spirit of Coco Chanel and her tenacious love of everything chic!

Blue & Grey Two Tone Ring

Emerald Stone Stretch Bangle

Jade Pink Black Stone Necklace Set

Lilac & Gold Dropdown Earring

Snowfall Bib Necklace Set

Malachite Teardrop Bib Necklace Set

New Years Eve Inspo

It's New Years Eve! We hope you've got your outfit situation all worked out! We had fun over here at Dainty Hooligan headquarters helping girls pick out the perfect party dress for this holiday season! So, you've got the dress and aren't sure what to do for the rest of your look? Here are some last minute tips to help you glam up your look to bring in the new year!
                                                                      
                                  HAIR

A big hair trend this year was the braid. Up, down, big and small, it swept the beauty and style world in an easy and elegant way. Whether that dress is full of sparkles or low key, a braided updo will give you that stylish and polished look.

 

MAKEUP
A striking red lip will go miles. We suggest you keep everything else about your makeup simple and easy. We love this chic look for any elegant occasion!

 

THE FINER DETAILS

Glitzed out or understated the finer details will make any ensemble look finished. Piling on bracelets or adding a Gatsby inspired head band are great ways to make sure you sparkle and shine. We love the DIY necklace guide for all those strands of pearls and gold chains you have lying around to make a quick, easy, and cute necklace (take a peek below!). Still have some time to get those nails done before the ball drops? Gold and black nail lacquer will top off your look in a pretty way! Have fun, be safe out there, and keep it cute!