Hello kiddies, it’s Kristin from BonBon Rose here. Liz was sweet enough to ask me to guest post on her oh so fabulous blog and I couldn’t be more thrilled. For those of you that aren’t familiar with our blog, my fashion posts typically focus on affordable yet, hopefully, chic style. As I am a stay at home Mom in Tampa, Liz and I lead slightly different lives. I like to live vicariously through her fast paced L.A. existence, ah ha. I might not have many occasions anymore to rock the pieces I’ve chosen to feature, but were I still single in the city you can bet your sweet booties one or two of these little numbers would be mine. Of course, if we can get a sitter and the hubs scores some tickets to a show, they just might be mine after all.
So enough of my wistful rambling. What is our topic today you ask? Why it’s none other than zipper detailing. It’s amazing how such an industrial looking material can be contorted into beauty. Do you all remember that killer dress that Jeffrey put down the runway in the season 3 finale of Project Runway? Although it was met with mixed reviews, I dug it! It had the most incredible zipper trim. The silhouette of the dress was decidedly feminine, yet he used contrasting zippers to funk it up creating the perfect marriage of feminine and funk, femfunk if you will. Feel free to gank my wordage.
To keep in the spirit of affordable fashion, I’ve pulled together a sampling of zipper laden pieces from two of my go to bargain shops, Forever 21 and Urban Outfitters.To balance out all this black, how about pairing any one of these rocktastic pieces with a pair of pretty in pink Paris Hilton Destiny heels? You can grab a pair for yourself at Zappos. Black and pink is one of my favorite color combos and I’m loving the edginess of the zippers paired with the saccharine of the bow trimmed peep toes. How about you?
Well, that’s all my lovely Unbeweavables. I’m off like a dirty shirt, Ducky style. You know I couldn’t type the words pretty in pink without throwing in the obligatory pop culture reference. 
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Fabulous Darlings
…I LOVE that striped dress!!!
omg that zipper dress is only 22 bucks!!! bugger it's only available in a large
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress%5Fdressy&product%5Fid=2064090177&Page=all
Loving the Bow Heels!!!
I love zipper detailing! I tried on an Alvin Valley skirt a few weeks ago that had amazing zippers all over the place. The ironic part…when I went to zip up the back – the zipper got stuck. You've got to be kidding me!!! I hated to leave it but I couldn't bring myself to buy it.
I freaking love the Destiny heels! But, as I am in Canada, it's nearly impossible for me to get my hands on some in a colour that I like. *sigh*
I'm not really a zipper fan but I love the first dress too!
Looove the pink peep toes!
i need that black zipper dress in the third photo…oohh lovey!
Great post. Those are some cool ideas. Love the photos.
I was so excited to see that Kristin was guest posting on here! Love BonBon Rose! All of these zippered pieces are so fun- I am really loving the black skirt paired with the simple white T! Great post Kristin!
Heading over to BonBon Rose now to look at your guest post Liz!
xoxo
zippers are THE RAGE! i love them! i used to have some rock-n-roll zipper boots and SADLY they are gone. wah.
long live the zipper!
fabulous post! i'm a big fan of zipper detailing…and a big fan of Kristin! Liz…does this mean…another cyber shopping excursion? heading to kristen's blog to read your make up post yay
the tube dress is fab!
Fantastic pieces, darling!
FM~FP~AF
If done nicely the zipper look is super cool. Although, I'd have to worry about wearing the first dress in case anyone felt it would be hilarious to unzip me on a night out!!!
I used to have a zipper skirt! Unfortunately it doesn't fit anymore so I will have to get a new one!
2 and 5 are now mine.
and glad to know i am not the only stay at home mom who lives vicariously through you
oh man…that first dress? love.
wow #1 is from F21?! Wow.
I love those leggings…
XoXo
Those pink shoes are AMAZING and have you seen all the new trends with the zipper flowers? so cute!
love today's musical chairs! your guest post over there was fantastic and of course Kristen did not disappoint over here! such beautiful finds! I'm obsessed with zippers this season…like everyone else seems to be!
I love the blog swap! I went over and checked out bonbon- definite addition to my reader.
I love those pink shoes, cute. They remind me of little girl heels!
Kristin is the best! Love all these pieces, especially the pink pumps!
xoxox,
CC
love Kristin and BonBon Rose!
Great guest post, I'm all about zipper details lately.
What fun post! I totally love exposed zippers on everything<3
Those SHOES! Need 'em.
Great post!
That first strapless dress is to die for!
I need the forst dress and bow bubblegum shoes!!
Great post! Love that zippered skirt and those pink shoes!
I'm liking the Femfunk, Kristen. Yes, I agree about not having anywhere to wear the stuff. I'm single, but in Mississippi. I hardly ever get to get all dressed up!
I love the first dress from Forever21.. it's sexy and would be flattering on an hourglass shape
Meow ! Gorgeous 
Great guest post !
I loved that dress that Jeffrey designed for project runway! So fun and flirty, especially with the zipper touches that aren't quite visible right away.
I just bought a pair of leggings with side zippers and just LOVE them
Love the first strapless number with the zippers sweeping across- so fabulous! -e
Zippers are so great! FABULOUS guest blogger!!
<3,
Iva
Love the dress. Nice blog.
What a fabulous guest post
I am absolutely in love with both the F21 dresses!!
I love exposed zippers. I'm especially liking the second dress (black with the 3/4 length sleeves). Gah! This is making me want to shop!
Thank you lovely Liz for giving me the opportunity to be a part of your fabulosity!
Found you on bonbon rose and am loving your blog! Now I am going to be stuck on here all night catching up!
I so need the pink heels. I could totally rock those!
Wow, zipper detailing. What will they think of next?! What a darling dress and those shoes!!! OMG…I want them soooo bad!
aww i love Kristin, she is so wonderful!
and her style/taste is spot on, i am soo digging the zipper detailing right now it's crazy! excellent choice for a guest blogger
Great post from my blogging other half!
Thanks for the wonderful post on BonBon Liz! Loved it!
NO YOU DIDN"T with the F21 dress!!! Now I'm going to need to buy it and I can't buy stuff!! AHHH!!
Awww what a great idea! I love that you had a guest poster. I love the topic too. I hope you are doing amazing because I am sending you a huge hug from the east coast.
These are amazing. I love all the zippers…so sexy & racy! Loved Jeffrey, he was quite the designer!
Ah – I remember Jeffrey's striped, zippered dress. And I love that cute skirt!
i'm obsessed with zippers on everything!!!
i never realized how great zippers could be! those are awesome. great post kris
loved yours on her blog as well love!
the skirt and white top is to die for!!
Pretty sure I'm in major need of those zipper leggings…
And damn straight we do NOT get stood up on holidays. Actually, we just don't get stood up IN GENERAL!! Because we're badasses. And yes, I'm speaking for the both of us as well ; )
Zippers are everywhere! Refinery29 did a feature on zippered accessories today and I just about died and then I saw this and now I'm hooked.
Love that striped dress and really dig the zipper trend. Thanks for some great fashion recommendations!
cute milky pink heels! i love it! and the dresses and the skirt.. awww.. it captivating!
xx
Ahh! I totally remember that Jeffrey dress. I wanted it so badly!
I love this so flipping much!! When I saw Jeff's green and white zipper dress on ProjectRunway I fell in love with it. I would go to the ends of the earth to have that dress!
Kisses!
Ok seriously, that strapless zipper dress just MADE our day…Thanks sooo much for sharing!!
i always thought zippers were a little harsh but those skirts and that top that looks like roses is amazing!
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