Today our Sweet Style feature takes menswear and gives it a feminine twist. Let’s face it, ties on women are sexy! Well, maybe with the exception of the polka dot tie I had to wear when I worked at The Olive Garden ten years ago, but I blame that more on the red cotton apron and “Hospitaliano” button. Luckily, those salad and breadsticks days are behind me, and Leighton Meester shows us how effortlessly chic it is to pair a loosened tie with a slouchy pantsuit. With tousled hair and smoky eyes, Leighton pulls off the menswear look without an ounce of frumpiness. Check out H&M for that perfect black blazer and shop the menswear section to find a black skinny tie. Maybe even a lacy top underneath, a la this lacy tuxedo style cupcake wrapper? This cupcake honors Leighton’s look with its formal charm, transforming a sweet chocolate cupcake by dressing it up to make it black tie ready.
