[Under $50] Sarah Burton Style sans Alexander McQueen Sticker Shock

Sarah Burton, of Kate Middleton wedding dress notoriety, is hard at work on her 2014 styles, but her pre-fall 2013 looks are filtering through the fashion channels.  Her latest looks pull forward elements of British church history, with particular attention to voluminous sleeves.  While some may recall the unforgettable Seinfeld puffy shirt episode, to me, the airy volume adds balance to the straight/skinny leg pants in style.

I don't even want to try to price what these Alexander McQueen pieces will run you - you can imagine there are a ton of commas and zeros for each a swatch of these tops, but Nyala Khan, of online boutique Nylii, has a much more palatable substitute.

For those of you unfamiliar with Nylii, it's a newly launched online boutique, akin to Lulus or Ruche, established specifically to clothe the average American woman who seeks modest style.  Nylii provided Noor Tagouri, our Modest Marvel, with her infamous Cleo Cape that she wore to a speaking engagement at John Jay College in New York.  Proprietor Nyla Khan sources American clothing for the everyday look.

For example, love that Alexander McQueen top?

Nylii's $40 Mrs. McQueen blouse will give you the Sarah Burton style without the Alexander McQueen sticker shock.

Like what you see?  When you make a purchase, mention Greater Lengths to let Nylii know how you found her!

FAVORITE FIND: Olive & Oak Knit Maxi Skirt

I spotted this maxi skirt during Piperlime's ongoing extra 40% off sale (with code FIX) and cannot hold back anymore - this has got to be a Favorite Find.

I love that it's unique - I love anything that's one of a kind (OOAK, as they say on Etsy), but I also love that it's a cool crossover between plain and edgy, demure and rocker, lounge and fancy.

It's retailing at Bloomingdales for $68.  You can get it at Piperlime for $24.97 + 40% off through tomorrow (10/25).
 

Olive & Oak Knit Maxi Skirt

Tea Time with Naima!

Naima and I are reuniting this weekend (Alhumdullilah, she and I get to reunite every few months, but she's one of those friends that, despite living three to four states apart for almost our entire lives, a few months even feels like too long) and the occasion is pretty monumental: Naima's baby shower!

Safia, Naima's sister-in-law, who has perhaps one of the most artful hands I've ever seen (you should see this woman dress up a dessert!), has themed it as a tea party, partially as a nod to Naima's love for chai and partially as a way to allow us all to dress up :)  We'll be wearing hats and bows and lace and peplums pretty much all those things that let us pretend that we're Kate Middleton for the day.

I'm almost sure what I'll be wearing (an old midi skirt from Anthropologie, a new hat also from Anthropologie, and a silky top in fuschia from ModCloth [similar to these here and here]).  While it's all women, I'll still pair the skirt with tall bools and knee socks for extra leg covering.

Feeling a bit like dressing up in British themes yourself?  Here are a few items I pulled together - heavy on the peplums!

As an added bonus, if you're also looking for modesty pregnancy style, scroll down a bit farther for some style finds

Peplums, with a maxi skirt, topped with a blazer, screams the ultimate "modest tea party" attire.  You can trade out the blazer for a cardigan too!

ModCloth Tops · ModCloth Shortsleeve Tops · ModCloth Plus Tops

Each of these dresses can be modest-fied with a cardigan, leggings, or over slim pants.

Asos Cocktail Dresses · Mina Dresses · Fake Bake Evening Dresses

Flared skirts:

Charter Club Skirts · Panache Skirts · Culture Phit Skirts

Looking for some pregnancy tea time styles?  Again, Kate Middleton had a polished look (she's got a look for everything...she is a princess).

Belts and waistlines are the keys to a proper tea time pregnancy outfit.  Work these items in with your favorite slacks/cardigans/leggings for that almost-Kate-like look!

Asos Maternity Clothes · Oh Baby Maternity Tops

Our Modest Style Picks for Extra 40% Off All Final Sale at Piperlime

A quick post I'm sneaking up during a break at work.  Did you guys hear about the 40% off final sale items at Piperlime?

Juicy Couture Longsleeve Tops · Joe's Jeans Distressed Denim · Michael Stars Cocktail Dresses

Favorite Finds: Super Steals at Banana Republic

REVEAL40 - that's the magic code for some extra sale steals at Banana Republic.  The deal ends 10/22 so be sure to pick up your Banana Republic favorite finds soon!

Milly Collection Colorblock Pleated Patio Dress

More finds here - remember to use code REVEAL40 to get the special 40% off!

Banana Republic Shortsleeve Tops · Banana Republic Dress Pants · Banana Republic Tops