Video: How Do I Wear a White Blouse?

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Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

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Hi, I'm Erin, and I'm a fashion stylist. White blouses are a must in any woman's wardrobe. The color is neutral, fresh, and so versatile. One of the easiest things to throw on with your white blouse? Jeans. Our model, Heather, is sporting a great white blouse ensemble. She is wearing her white top with some dark wash skinny jeans, and killer wedges. Her blouse is beautiful, and even though it's white, it's far from boring. The top has many interesting details. It is sheer, it had some intricate embroidery at the top, and I love the higher neck and wide short sleeves. Just because a piece is a wardrobe staple doesn't mean it has to be a snooze. Look for white tops with thoughtful extras. Also, make sure you pick up a white top that is flattering on your body type. Heather's top is billowy. I selected a roomier top because it balances out the tightness of the skinny jeans. I cuffed her jeans to really showcase her fab turquoise and silver adorned wooden wedges. This is shoe worthy of showing. She also has on a pair of great silver hoops to pick up on the silver in the shoes. White tops are so classic and basic, they are the perfect backdrop for standout shoes and accessories. If you would prefer a more classic white shirt, you can easily swap this blouse for a button-down version. If you want to mix things up even more, try your white blouse with a pair of camel trousers, white jeans, high-waisted black pants, a pencil skirt, or even under a sheath dress. Bottom line: There are so many ways you can wear your white top. Don't be afraid to experiment.