FashionHap: Darkness & Light, Pt II

Summer takes us back to warmer days in this throwback shot, as she wears this goooooorgeous Opening Ceremnoy dress, paired with beige suede Stuart Weitzman boots. This is a stunning iteration of the dress+OTK's combo - it has  a light, bright vibe due to the color combo. It also hinges on the beautiful, frothy femininity of this empire-waist dress. The ruffled edges and pretty central tie give it a wonderful sweet, vintage feel. I also love her up-do - we don't see that very often from Summer, which is a shame - it's a lovely style for her!
Renee went dark in this square-necked - always a strong and sexy silhouette - tank, paired with a drape-y black jacket and blue jeans. She added a pop of color with cherry lips. The whole combo is casually classic - trademark Renee!
Maryse's latest variation of her bodysuit-uniform is an absolute stunner! She swapped to white from her more oft-used black and accented it black studs at the shoulder and collar. Beneath it, she layered a divine white brassiere, encrusted with clear crystals. Every time she comes up with a new combo, I think she won't be able to top it...and then she does! She looks like a fierce angel...with an attitude! ;)...in this outfit.
If this snake-print maxi looks familiar to you on Nikki, that's because Brie wore it during the Total Bellas promos. The unique piece is Bobbi Rocco. Snake isn't a favorite print of mine, but the set against this delicate chiffon-like fabric really highlights its graphic qualities in a beautiful way. I'm head-over-heels for her heels though - these crossed-strap sandals are killer! And they make a fitting, classic exclamation point for this daring print. She displayed equal competence for informal looks in this snap from Napa Valley. She paired a gray cropped top with skinny jeans and luxurious burgundy suede block heel OTK boots. I love the way she works the seductiveness of this look - she doesn't go over the top: the flirty nature of the look depends on the abs-baring style of her top and her skinny jeans. It's a classic example of doing enough, but not too much. Sometimes restraint is the sexiest thing! There's an easy, unstudied feel to this look that is incredibly appealing. I love it.

I also love this all-black outfit Maryse showed off. It combines a romper (by Marciano) with a Nasty Gal cropped moto jacket for a wonderful play between luxe and tough.The pleated design of the top adds movement and softness, while her leather topper brings an edge to the look, which is echoed by her gray suede OTKs and her Valentino Rockstud bag. Trust Maryse to nail chic+fierce! Her refined ponytail elevates the styling, while her wide lace NastyGal choker adds a femme touch of intricate detail.
Lana's latest turn in plaid velvet is a huge step forward from her last! The colors harmonize beautifully and give a jewel tone luxuriousness to the modern seduction of her cropped bustier+pencil skirt combo. A bolero jacket adds a bit of formality. As with Maryse's look, her polished pony takes the ensemble up a notch. Lana's employment of the choker is less about adding textural detail and more about adding trendy chic to the look, but it works just as well! Lastly, Lana completes the pairing with a sexy finale: strappy sandals!
After a bit of a drought, we get a peek at Barbie's style in this magnificent dress. This piece combines a sheer top, done in an exquisite lace, with a satin skirt with a sky-high side slit. It's fantastic and I would love it on a red carpet or for an appearance. She wore this to a friend's wedding, however, and that leaves me with a  few reservations. First, unless requested by the bride (which may have happened :)), all black is generally considered a faux pas at a wedding. Second, I find this piece too sexy to be appropriate for the occasion. If the top were done with an illusion panel and the side slit were closed up to mid-thigh, though, I'd be all in! And I have no reservations at all about her ankle-tie sandals. Those. Are. AMAZING.