Monday, January 31, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Betsey Johnson Bow Cardigan

Yup.

It's vintage Betsey Johnson. It's a cardigan. (It's already sold.)





And those to-die-for buttons weren't added by Lou after all.

Big thanks to Amanda for this fantastic find!

Friday, January 28, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 10

Okay, WWEPWers, this'll be our last question of the Emma Pillsbury trivia challenge. The hiatus is almost over and we need to prepare for the important job of locating clothing. I'm counting on you.

The final - and most challenging - question:



This is a collage of nine of Emma's pieces of jewelry - "kaleidoscoped." Your task: identify each of the pieces of jewelry (in any order). Points on a sliding scale for the number of pieces you correctly identify. Good luck!


Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 9: "Ellen, that blouse is just insane."

These WWEPWers are familiar with Sue's insults:
Sarah A.
Jennifer H.
Meg G.
Tea S.
Liz L.
Caitlin B.
Martine T.
Liv L.
Emma B.
Stephanie
Nicolle B.
Angela A.
Celeste
Sarah H.
Julie
Amy L.

The answer to the final question, and the winner of the challenge, will be posted soon!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Giveaway - Stella and Dot Bloom Flower Ring

Hot patootie, bless my soul...



Would you like to win this Stella & Dot Bloom Flower Ring worn by Emma in "The Rocky Horror Glee Show?"


Description: Find happiness with this sweet, hand-painted enamel with adjustable gold plate band. Measures approximately 1” in diameter with adjustable band. Fits sizes 5-9.

Thanks to Stella & Dot consultant Mikahila, you can!

Mikahila is giving away not one, not two...but three of these rings! How fantastic is that?

How to Enter:

1. Visit Mikahila's Stella & Dot Shop. Browse. Drool. Buy.

2. Leave a comment on this entry, telling your favorite Stella & Dot item in Mikahila's shop. I have always loved the Garden Party Necklace. Wouldn't it look fabulous with Emma's coral and taupe outfits?

Entries will be accepted until Thursday, February 3 at 9AM EST.

Thank you, Mikahila, for this fantastic giveaway!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Style Under $100 - Shades of Blue



Most of the time, when Emma is straightening pencils at a desk or nomming celery at a table, we're left to imagine what skirt she might be wearing.



But sometimes, little WWEPW angels smile down on us and throw us a bone.

I love mixing blues. Here's an Under $100 outfit, inspired by Emma's outfit from Mattress.


Halogen Poplin Blouse - $13
Apt. 9 Ruffle Cardigan - $35
LOFT Polished Denim Pencil Skirt - $50

Total Cost - $98

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID Sneak Preview - Blame It On The Alcohol

If you haven't seen these behind-the-scenes pictures from the Hollywood Reporter yet...





...there's a new blouse, or dress, in town.

First person to find it gets bragging rights!

ETA: Nicolle is AMAZING and fast! It is a dress! (Buttons likely added to the neckline by Lou. Love her.)



Anthropologie Take Action Dress - $168

Check out the entire slideshow at The Hollywood Reporter.

Emma Pillsbury Fashion ID - Betsey Johnson Bow Cardigan

WWEPWers, we have a seriously talented detective in our midst. The same person who found the red floral cardigan from Sectionals has turned up another amazing discovery.

Remember this sweater from Journey?



I suspected it might be vintage and it probably is...sort of...

Here it is, in dress version:



Vintage Betsey Johnson Sweater Dress


Is there a cardigan version of this fabulous dress out there somewhere? Given the location of the bows on the sweater, I'm thinking 'yes'!

Thanks to our wonderful - and humble - WWEPW sleuth for this find!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 9

Today's question:

When insulting this blouse,



what name does Sue Sylvester call Emma?

Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 8: Emma has worn five sweater clips: owls in Showmance, gold and pearl in Acafellas, gold leaves in The Rhodes Not Taken, black flowers in Vitamin D, and rhinestone clips in Britney/Brittany. The stumper: the bow chain from Hello is part of the sweater.

Kudos to these WWEPWers!
Sarah A.
Nicolle B.
Celeste
Tea S.
Meg G.
Kelly R.
Angela A.
Danielle B.
Jennifer H.
Amy L.
Lauren W.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Style Under $100 - Purple Monochromatic Outfit

Hey, you. The one who googled "emma pillsbury green pea coat." Or "emma pillsbury bee sweater." Or "emma pillsbury plaid dress." I'm glad you found WWEPW. Most of Emma's clothes from Glee are here. Pull up a chair. Get comfy. Stay a while.

But what about you? The one who googled, and found the item you were searching for, and fell in love. But then you saw the price tag. And your heart sank. Don't worry. There's hope.

The most common email I get from readers - probably twenty times a day - is this: "I love Emma's style, but her clothes are just too expensive for me. Can you help me get Emma's look on a budget?"

I can! I can help! Here's the deal: I'll help you put together Emma-worthy outfits for under $100, but you have to invest in a great pair of shoes, first. Emma's no Imelda Marcos - she has a few choice pairs that she rotates with her outfits. You don't have to spend a fortune on shoes to get a great look. Just buy one or two pairs that will go with everything, and I'll do the rest.

First up: a budget friendly monochromatic look.

Old Navy Women's Facet Button Cardigan - $20
Coldwater Creek Tweed Pencil Skirt - $29
Selected Femme Dobby Cotton Frill Front Blouse - $30
Talbots Skinny Belt - $16

Total Cost - $95

Which of Emma's looks would you like to duplicate on a budget? Leave your request in the comments!

Monday, January 17, 2011

Inspired by Jayma - Jayma Mays in The Nest

Did you go out and pick up the latest issue of The Nest, featuring Jayma? Once you do, you're going to want to know where to find Jayma and Adam's clothes from the photo shoot.

I've got the inside scoop on all of Jayma and Adam's looks, thanks to my friends at The Nest. Visit the behind-the-scenes feature on their website to find out more about Jayma and Adam at home.

Jayma came to the shoot looking adorable in huge tortoise-shell eyeglasses, a vintage sweater (which she's wearing in the last look of this video), skinny jeans, and a pair of super worn-in mesh booties from Urban Outfitters. Every look in The Nest photo shoot suits Jayma's personal style perfectly. Take a look:

Cover/floor shot


On Jayma
Sweater: Found By, sold exclusively at Confederacy, a shop co-owned by Jayma's stylist
Jeans: J Brand
Shoes:

Loeffler Randall Sloane Ankle Strap Pump in Leopard - $425

On Adam
Shirt: Band of Outsiders
Shoes: His grandfather's!

Bathroom Look


On Jayma
Shirt: The Gap

On Adam
T-Shirt: Kelly Cole
Jeans: Spurr

Outside Look


On Jayma
Sweater: Laura Urbinati cashmere
Jeans: J Brand

On Adam
Cardigan: J Lindeberg
Jeans: Spurr

Kitchen Look

all photos by The Nest

On Jayma
Shirt: The Gap
Pants: Kate Spade
Shoes: Brian Atwood

On Adam
Shirt: Band of Outsiders
Jeans: Spurr

If you love Jayma's personal style, I've put together a budget-friendly version of her cover look. Thanks again to The Nest for giving WWEPW an inside look at the fashion behind this feature.

Get out there and buy the magazine for a closer look at all of Jayma's looks!

Inspired by Jayma - Jayma Mays on the Cover of The Nest

The Knot let me know today that Jayma is featured in the latest issue of The Nest, on newsstands today.



They've also released a behind-the-scenes video from the shoot.



You can find some extra info about Jayma's life at home, along with some Glee shout-outs at The Nest's Cover Spy feature.




Photos courtesy of The Nest

Get Jayma's cover look for under $100

Forever 21 Striped Sweater Top - $13.80
BDG Slim Straight Jeans from Urban Outfitters - $54
Forever 21 Leopard Print Wedges - $24.80

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 8

Today's question:



How many different sets of sweater clips has Emma worn?

Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 7: All of the images represent prints from tops Emma has worn. Dolphin: Emma's Dusky Dolphin Blouse from Anthropologie (Vitamin D). Mary Poppins: Emma's Silhouette Sweater Cardigan from F21 (Power of Madonna). Eiffel Tower: Emma's Eiffel Tower Cardigan from F21 (Bad Reputation).

These WWEPWers recognized all three prints:
Rose
Jennifer H.
Hayli T.
Tea S.
Sherry J.
Mary Clay K.
Cassandra M.
Martine T.
Trisha W.
Celeste
Kelly R.
Angela A.
Nicolle B.
Emma B.
Allison N.
Julie
Pia M.
Stephanie
Danielle B.
Meg G.
Liz L.

Thanks again to Kathleen for the great question!

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 7

Today's question, thanks to Kathleen!



What do these three pictures have in common with Emma Pillsbury's clothing?

Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 6: All of these J.Crew shoes have been worn by Emma. The gold shoe (Emma's favorite) doesn't belong because it's a Spencer Mary Jane, while the other two are Emma's signature Penelopes.

Who knew this answer? These WWEPWers! (Point to anyone who picked out the Spencer as the odd-shoe out.)
Sarah A.
Meg G.
Danielle B.
Erin M.
Nicolle B.
Alyssa M.
Sherry J.
Cassandra M.
Emma B.
Becca B.
Liv L.
Ariane E.
Martine T.
Celeste
Elizabeth A.
Angela A.
Kelly R.
Lauren W.
Tea S.
Julie
Jasmine D.
Katie M.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 6

"One of these things is not like the other. One of these things just doesn't belong. Can you guess which thing is not like the other by the time I finish my song?"



Which shoe doesn't belong in the group and why?

Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 5: The other Nanette Lepore garment Emma wore was the Sunny Day Dress in "The Rhodes Not Taken."

These wonderful WWEPWers knew the answer:
Danielle B.
Angela A.
Sherry J.
Sarah A.
Celeste
Liz L.
Lauren W.
Martine T.
Julie
Kelly R.
Nicolle B.
Meg G.
Tea S.
Emma B.
Cassandra M.

Yay!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 5

Today's question:

In "The Rhodes Not Taken," Emma wore this Nanette Lepore Tea Party Cardigan.



What other Nanette Lepore garment(s) has Emma worn, and in what episode(s)?

Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 4: Emma owns FIVE Jackie cardigans in seashore green, taupe, hyacinth, dried parsley, and black.


click photo to enlarge

Technically, no one could name all five cardigans correctly! The Toucha Toucha cardigan was a tough one to ID!

These WWEPWers identified four of the five colors correctly:

Julie
Angela A.
Meg G.
Tea S.
Nicolle B.
Kelly R.
Danielle B.
Emma B.
Celeste

Way to go, ladies!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Emma Pillsbury Trivial Pursuit - Question 4

Today's question:



How many J.Crew Jackie cardigans does Emma have? Bonus point if you can name the colors!

Remember, please email your answers to me at emmapillsbury at gmail dot com. Don't respond in the comments. Answers will be accepted until 6pm EST tomorrow.

Answer to Question 3: The accessory Emma has worn more than any other is her gold watch.

Congratulations to these WWEPWers who answered that question correctly!
Sarah A.
Tea S.
Meg G.
Celeste
Martine T.
Danielle B.
Nicolle B.

Yay!