Vampire Diaries becomes my next Outfit Matcher post!

Since the inception of Vampire Diaries, I had been on the hunt to sink my teeth into a great fitting motorcycle jacket, just like Nina Dobrev's. I think that would make this show blog-worthy... Or at the very least, to help satisfy those who are also on the look-out for a stylish motorcycle jacket!
I eventually bought mine from Victoria's Secret and do really like it... I do have one little bone to pick, however... Despite it being made out of leather, there is no "leather" smell. I miss that.
Some other options are the motorcycle jackets at Wilsons or Rock and Republic. I think the tabbed collar really adds to that tough persona... As though you might button up, grab your helmet and be whisked away somewhere amazing on the back of a handsome guy's motorcycle... Or at least look cool while wearing it.

The costume designer for this particular show is Susan De Laval. She has quite a list of TV shows that she arranged the wardrobes for, although this is probably the one that will push her to the A-List of the costume design world.




One of the photos off the CW website show Elena
with her two main squeezes, wearing a painted on purple/pink cocktail dress. Here is the dirt on that dress...
Suzi Chin makes a great price-conscience option (check out Nordstrom). It also comes in a dark purple hue, for those of you not brave enough for pink. And then Macy's offers something in between...
I found a bandaged sheet dress off the clearance rack of Lord and Taylor's... There is nothing better than finding that snug, "know-you'll-look-good" dress at 25% of it's original cost. When asked where you got it, you can smugly say it's by such-and-such and you bought it at the department store. No need to mention that you didn't pay full price.
Enter Bonnie... Although the main focus of this show is on Elena and her love triangle with the Salvatore brothers, there is no need for Bonnie to get the second rate on clothes... Her quirky and fashion-forward sense mirrors her witchy abilities to cast fires and see into the future. Perhaps that is why she is donning the solid blues in one of the pilot episodes... The short-sleeved hoody is definitely a weekend favorite and at such a low price, you should probably get one in another jewel-tone color. Her adorable ruffled shirt in varying blue hues compliments the hoody and a long necklace adds polish to the look.

In the football scene where Stefan gives Elena a protecting necklace, you can't help but miss those hot summer days, when all you really needed was a cute denim skirt and a tank with a punch of color. Try Kohl's for a bright shirt.

Keeping the accessories minimal is really important when pulling off a look this casual. Her belt is a rich brown, something like what American Eagle or Aeropostale would carry. You can make the outift a bit more retro with a pair of Converse, or you can give a beach vibe with a pair of flip-flops.

Love and Other Disasters... Yet wardrobe malfunction was never an issue...

For my first informative post, I'd like to pay tribute to the lovely flick "Love and Other Disasters." This 2006 romantic comedy sets in the UK, where the clothes are reminiscent of a certain Audrey Hepburn movie... One can only aspire to look as sophisticated as Michele Clapton had worked Brittany Murphy's wardrobe to be. Michele won two awards for Best Costume Design, making her one of my favorite costume designer.

Beginning with the simplistic wedding outfit of a white t-shirt and white jeans, you can pick up a white t-shirt nearly anywhere. Try Gap for a nice fit. The white denims can be found virtually anywhere as well, although Paper has a strikingly similar pair on Bluefly. And of course, you can't go wrong with a pair of nude shoes... Enzo Angiolini may just have the pair your closet has been lusting for. Grab your double hoop earrings and recreate the scene (maybe just not out in public)...



Now, the adorable dress from their night out was a toughie to find... Here is one option (of a bondage quality), another you can find here (brocade, rather than beaded), a Chloe option (a bit scaley), and perhaps the closest dress I found was this Maisey shift from Everystyle.

There is a similar Coach tote, that will carry all of your day's necessities, although her's appears to be of a Dooney and Bourke lineage. Try something in the rich chocolate brown with leather trimings. Just remember to pack it away on a rainy day! No need to ruin your bag because you forgot to switch out.
Her shoes appear to be a creation that only Christian Louboutin could have created... Jimmy Choo makes a great platform pump that adds a nice touch of glamor, as well.




In one of the more casual-dressed scenes, where Peter and 'Jacks' are mesmerized by Audrey Hepburn's "Breakfast at Tiffany's," she sports a laid-back pair of leggings and an over-sized t-shirt. The leggings can be spotted in other scenes throughout the movie.



In the scene where she is confiding about Paolo to her friend, Jack's top is both conservative and sexy. One option I'd like to suggest is finding a top that already has some beading, special draping or interesting pattern, so that you can skip the jewelry. For those of you with a smaller bust line, a nice ruffle can add some volume on top and paired with a skinny pencil skirt, can be a great date outfit.

One of my favorite outfits had to have been the tango
outfit, with her headband, classy black dress and stunning black pumps. You can easily find a headband with a sparkly brooch, to add an additional pizazz or keep it simple in a solid color. The little black dress is something that should be a wardrobe staple, by now, but having two or three different options is always nice.
The black pump can be found at nearly any store at nearly any price. To me, pumps need to be comfortable. I would recommend a platform, if you want to go for height without sacrificing your back (you can counteract the height of the heel with a taller platform). But I like to go for a cushioning heel from a brand known for comfort. Cole Haan and Nike have partnered up to bring the best of style and comfort into one shoebox.

The beginning... My first attempt

For this blog, I'd like to try to match up outfits with either the original or look-alike pieces that you can purchase. I also plan on giving credit to the costume designers for each show or movie that I put information together from. Feel free to send me requests or corrections... Hopefully I can develop a pretty extensive record!