LA TRENDSPOTTING: MINI MANIA

Posted Jul 10 2009 @ 05:38 PM

There's a new trend hitting Hollywood this summer, and it couldn't be easier to recreate. Isla Fisher and Reese Witherspoon are two of LA's best dressed mamas, and both are loving the leggy look. The tucked-in tank with a flirty mini is one of my personal favs this season, thanks to its versatility and flattering silhouette. Other celebs who've tried it include Heidi Montag, Sophia Bush, and Audrina Patridge. If ladies this different can rock the same style, need I say more?

Playing up the casual vibe, Isla wore her trademark cascading red tresses in beachy waves while running errands in Hollywood on June 26, starting with a black scoop tank tucked into a cute red striped mini and black flip-flops. Toning her accessories down with a glossy black leather Tory Burch bag (check out CC Skye's similar Taylor Bag in Black, which also has a convenient shoulder strap) and a gold charm necklace (love Maya Brenner's World Peace Necklace in Gold), I think Isla looks cute and put together without trying too hard. Taking the look in a slightly different direction, Reese was spotted out in Brentwood on July 7 rocking a similar vibe. She opted for trendy gladiator sandals and a canvas shoulder bag (Antoinette Lee's Stella Tote in Striped Canvas is adorable), going with a navy tucked in tank and 3.1 Phillip Lim graphic print skirt, pulling the look together with a few silver bracelets (check out Michele Michel's simple Bracelet in Silver to add a little shine to any ensemble). The result is a youthful, flattering 'fit that works on a variety of body types. I love Reese's shape but she is generally known as one of Hollywood's "full-figured" stars (please), and you can see how slimming the waistline is. Is there anything you'd wear differently?

And now for the sweet part: To make this look your own, start with your fav skirt, preferably mid to high waist (if you need options try Plenty by Tracy Reese's Pegged Skirt in Vanilla and Camel, Karen Zambos' Greta Skirt in Electric Blue, or Black Halo's High Waist Pleated Pocket Skirt in Black to start) paired with a basic tank (opt for Dear Cashmere's Banded Tank in Daiquiri Acid or Splendid's basic Light Jersey Tank in a variety of colors). Finish with your fav flats - or heels! - and a few quirky jewelry items. There's really no wrong way to do it, so have fun and put your best foot forward!

Isla Fisher seen in Hollywood & Brentwood, CA on Jul 07 2009.