Little Black Dress Experiment Tours America

(Gifted Ann Taylor little black dress, Emily Elizabeth whistle necklace, gifted Tyrant Collection wrap bracelet, gifted Tahitian Jelly Beans by Michele gold plate black watch, Obscured Couture nerd glasses, Kimberly Baker Roxanne earrings, J. Crew studded belt, vintage yellow jacket, Tory Burch peep-toe boots, Gucci bag)





















Photos by Catharine Acurso.

I was so honored when the lovely Valerie Elizabeth, one of my fellow contestants in the America's Most Stylish Blogger contest, contacted me about participating in her Society Stylist "Little Black Dress Experiment" Tours America project. 31 bloggers across the nation were asked to style the same, classic little black dress from Ann Taylor, and you can check out the inspiring results here, including my own entry as the 21st blogger:

I'm Tiffany Tse from StyleSophisticate.net at one of my favorite buildings in the world - the soaring Walt Disney Concert Hall in downtown Los Angeles. As an entertainment reporter, I rarely have to dress formally for work, so Ann Taylor's little black dress is definitely one of the few professional outfits in my closet! That's why I wanted to inject this classic LBD with a bit of my colorful and whimsical sense of style, starting by layering a sunshine yellow jacket over it. This fall, I'm all about chunky, standout accessories, like a beautiful black and gold watch from one of our sponsors, Michele, and a pair of geek chic classes. Whether I'm working on the red carpet or meeting friends for after work drinks, I know this outfit will keep me looking polished and sophisticated without losing my sense of youthful fun!

Blogger Bio:
Tiffany Tse is a San Diego native with two great passions - writing and fashion. After graduating with degrees in English and Literary Journalism, she taught English in Japan for one year, then returned to California to pursue a writing career. She currently resides in Los Angeles, where she works as a staff writer and fashion editor for two major tween/teen publications, Tiger Beat and BOP magazines. She also serves as the curator of her personal style blog, StyleSophisticate.net, which is well-known for Tiffany's jumping shots. Her blog was a finalist in the America's Most Stylish Blogger competition and was featured in the Los Angeles Times, FabSugar.com, Glendale News-Press and more. Tiffany spends her weekends chasing after food trucks and scouring her city for style inspiration. You'll most likely find her at the Venice Beach boardwalk at sunset, sporting vibrant purple oxfords and giant earrings with a dripping ice cream cone in hand.

To all my Style Sophisticate readers, get 20% off the Ann Taylor dress here!

Winter Kate

(Winter Kate by Nicole Richie cardigan, Low Luv x Erin Wasson cross necklace, TNA tee, F21 shorts, Gap belt, Tyrant Collection wrap bracelet, Kimski rings, earrings from Japan, Aldo boots)





















Photos by Max Bronner.

Lately, I've almost been embarrassed to go to work because chances are, I'm wearing this Winter Kate by Nicole Richie Jasmine cardigan. The breezy silk wrap with its feathery print embodies all I desire in a summer wardrobe - flimsy, unstructured pieces that keep you fashionably cool in the heat. I tend to toss it over every outfit, whether it's a tee-and-shorts combo or summery dress, for an instant style boost.

Also, check back here on Saturday for a brand new post as part of Society Stylist's "Little Black Dress Experiment" Tours America. I'll be representing my current hometown, Los Angeles, of course!

To be a Tyrant

(Farahbella dress from Pixie Market, F21 tights & flower ring & hoops, Zara belt, Wilfred blazer, GUESS? boots, personalized Tyrant nameplate necklace, Tyrant 5 chain fringe bracelet, Tyrant leather charm wrap bracelet, Kimski chain purse, ObscuredCouture rhinestone-studded glasses)

Photos by Catharine Acurso.

As a fashion blogger, I've been very, very lucky to come across some amazing individuals. Two of them include Ty and Brandon, the creative geniuses behind Tyrant Collection. They were kind enough to craft one of their signature nameplate necklaces for me. I love the modern simplicity of the design - a sleek, sterling silver rectangle with my name etched in capitals on the front. Their butter-soft braided leather bracelet with its dangling charms (a skull, a crown, a wing and more), which I wear wrapped around my wrist four times, has also become my talisman recently. Each hand forged Tyrant piece feels personalized and incredibly special. The proof lies in the fact that every single time I wear their jewelry, no matter where I go, people fall in love with it.