Monday, September 19, 2011
Coming Soon!
I've been a little off the radar recently because I've been moving. But more fashion inspiration and back-to-school outfits are on the way. It'll all be up shortly. :)
Monday, September 12, 2011
The Wild West: Trend Review
I went shopping today. I really spent some time in the stores and I'm starting to see the trends develop more and more. Here is a list which trends are the cutest...and, of course, a few style tips on how to wear them.
Top Ten Trends (in no particular order)
Top Ten Trends (in no particular order)
- Camel, Taupe, and Whiskey colors. These look great on boots, jackets, cardigans, and tanks.
- Cold shoulders. A lot of tops coming out have draped sleeves that show your shoulders. (I got a gorgeous one with sequins from Charlotte Russe. An outfit of the day is on the way!)
- Feathers. Feathers have made their way onto hair extensions, earrings, necklaces, tops, and into our closets. Layer two colors for a pop, or use them to pull your whole outfit together.
- Work Boots. Boots with extra straps, buckles, or even hideous over-worn looking lace up boots...I hope those don't stick around for long.
- Blazers. There are more blazers in stores than ever before.
- Native American Inspired Graphics. This is trend is for your tee shirts.
- Over-sized Sweaters and Tees. Comfort at last! No more need to suck in our tummies...we can breathe confidently. Wear over-sized items with tighter bottoms to maintain a cute figure. You don't want to end up looking frumpy.
- Tops with Trains. Tops that have a longer back than front pair perfectly with form-fitting body con skirts. They cover your tush and keep you mysterious.
- Animals on Jewelry.
- Chunky, thick heals. Seriously, this season's vibe is "lay back and relax in the wild west"
Sunday, September 11, 2011
How to: Make Your Outfit of the Day
I've been cheating a bit lately. I've posted too many polyvore sets without detailing how I created the outfits. The fashion gurus always show us their outfit-of-the-day and then expect you to learn from their example. But I don't want you to walk away with questions on how to create a perfect outfit...
Building Your Outfit Of The Day
Step 1:
Make the First Choice: Start by making a choice.
Commit and Create:
Step 3:
Accessorize and Stylize:
Accessories don't have to match your outfit. Your earrings and bracelets don't even have to be the same color as your top or bottom--it's better if they're different. Let your accessories either tie things together, add a new element of edge (like with spikes), or...let them match your shoes.
Step 4:
Shoes:
Shoes shape your body. They can add color or be neutral. Choose your shoes based mostly the activities that fill your day (walking = flatter, sitting = more heels), then consider color, and finally choose the shoe that will make your adorable figure look its very best. :)
Step 5:
Hair and Make Up:
Finish off with a cute hair do. I love natural looks, but change is good so be playful with your hair. Make sure your make-up isn't overly matching...The best make up tip I ever read is "make up should decorate your face not mask it." Do what looks best and what you like best. (I have an obsession with matching with my lips or cheeks to my shirt.)
Building Your Outfit Of The Day
Step 1:
Make the First Choice: Start by making a choice.
- What do you want your overall look to be? (as in girly? trendy? flirty? sporty? relaxed? dark? happy?)
- What's one item you really want to wear today? (frog shaped earrings? ripped jeans? your favorite top? a purple smokey eye?)
Commit and Create:
- When you want to achieve an overall vibe, look through your closet for clothes that remind you of the message you want to send. Basic tops are sporty, ruffles are girly, bright colors are flirty, cargo pants are kick-back. If you find two pieces that's great, your done. But, if you only find one reason #2.
- Now that you have one item you know you want to wear, think about what will go with it. Your purple smokey eye with look great with a khaki top. Pull up a color wheel on google. Pair each other with the color opposite on the wheel.
Step 3:
Accessorize and Stylize:
Accessories don't have to match your outfit. Your earrings and bracelets don't even have to be the same color as your top or bottom--it's better if they're different. Let your accessories either tie things together, add a new element of edge (like with spikes), or...let them match your shoes.
Step 4:
Shoes:
Shoes shape your body. They can add color or be neutral. Choose your shoes based mostly the activities that fill your day (walking = flatter, sitting = more heels), then consider color, and finally choose the shoe that will make your adorable figure look its very best. :)
Step 5:
Hair and Make Up:
Finish off with a cute hair do. I love natural looks, but change is good so be playful with your hair. Make sure your make-up isn't overly matching...The best make up tip I ever read is "make up should decorate your face not mask it." Do what looks best and what you like best. (I have an obsession with matching with my lips or cheeks to my shirt.)
Never Forget
I have to start today by remembering 9/11. I'll never forget what happened, all those who were lost, and everyone that came together to help after the attacks. After 10 years, and through all the years to come, we'll never forget.
Saturday, September 10, 2011
Enchanted Attitude
This outfit makes warm colors meet cool colors. The tank features reds and cools blues, so I added a red skirt and your choice of red flats or blue and camel sandals. Since I play up the red with the skirt, I suggest completing this look with richly pigmented cheeks and blue eye liner.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Casual Day out, Sun Set Sexy
Pink and brown work so well together. Keep your pink tanks from summer, just add brown pieces to give create an autumn-friendly look.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Fall Trends: Feathers
Hope you had an amazing Labor Day. In case you didn't make to the mall over the weekend, let me bring you up to speed on all the fall trends to look forward to.
1. Feathers: Feathers are appearing on necklaces, earrings, hair pieces, and tee shirts. Here are two feather pieces that I particular like.
Tops with feathers printed across the neckline don't require any accessories. But, I love that this tunic boasts a skinny belt with feather detail. This top is modern, casual, and figure-flattering--perfect for school or spending time with friends. Check out lovemode.com for colorful feather tops and feather necklaces.
2. Colors: This fall's favorite color for tops and coats is red, a rich rusty red. (Check out my polyvore set on fall reds.) Boots are coming in more camel, taupe, and whiskey hues. Last year I started to stray away from black boots and began to love grey, but it looks like these warm neutrals are taking the spotlight.
3. Body Con Skirts: These hip-hugging mini skirts aren't just for summer. Most body con skirts are made of a thick knit fabric that's perfect for winter, just add leggings/ stockings underneath and top the took off with an over sized sweater. Body con skirts also look flirty-casual with tight tops and long, lightweight cardigans. (More outfit of the day posts are on the way!)
Wear printed skirts, like gojane's sublimation elastic skirt in teal, with large knit tops and long statement necklace for day. When the sun sets, cinch your waist with an earth-tone belt and boost your bust in a bustier top.
Strictly casual, throw your most comfortable layering tanks, or tees, and a cardigan over this sultry stripped skirt. Layer a long and shorter length necklace to give the look a touch of your personality. Outfits that feature a lot of basics also look great with rings, so dazzle your fingers with all your favorite rings to finish the look.
1. Feathers: Feathers are appearing on necklaces, earrings, hair pieces, and tee shirts. Here are two feather pieces that I particular like.
A soft colored feather necklace, like this one from American Eagle, adds something special to those solid white tops you usually stock up on. A solid color sweater, thermal, v-neck, or turtle neck won't look plain with a feather necklace.
2. Colors: This fall's favorite color for tops and coats is red, a rich rusty red. (Check out my polyvore set on fall reds.) Boots are coming in more camel, taupe, and whiskey hues. Last year I started to stray away from black boots and began to love grey, but it looks like these warm neutrals are taking the spotlight.
3. Body Con Skirts: These hip-hugging mini skirts aren't just for summer. Most body con skirts are made of a thick knit fabric that's perfect for winter, just add leggings/ stockings underneath and top the took off with an over sized sweater. Body con skirts also look flirty-casual with tight tops and long, lightweight cardigans. (More outfit of the day posts are on the way!)
Wear printed skirts, like gojane's sublimation elastic skirt in teal, with large knit tops and long statement necklace for day. When the sun sets, cinch your waist with an earth-tone belt and boost your bust in a bustier top.
Strictly casual, throw your most comfortable layering tanks, or tees, and a cardigan over this sultry stripped skirt. Layer a long and shorter length necklace to give the look a touch of your personality. Outfits that feature a lot of basics also look great with rings, so dazzle your fingers with all your favorite rings to finish the look.
Cinderella Shoe
Happy Labor Day!
I came across these shoes online today and they looked so Cinderella-esque! I think they're adorable. (If the website selling them allowed returns on shoes I'd have bought them in a heart beat.) But, if your getting ready for Halloween early, these are the cutest princess shoes ever...and less than $30.
I came across these shoes online today and they looked so Cinderella-esque! I think they're adorable. (If the website selling them allowed returns on shoes I'd have bought them in a heart beat.) But, if your getting ready for Halloween early, these are the cutest princess shoes ever...and less than $30.
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Outfit of the Day: School Days
School bells already rang for most schools. That means, cooler weather will arrive soon, but you'll still want to look good. Here is an outfit and a few style tips to keep you looking polished.
I paired a blue blazer (H&M), graphic tee (H&M), ripped jeggings (gojane.com), and pale pink ballet flat with bow detail to style this outfit. Instead of over wearing your hoodies, sweaters, and jackets, opt for a blazers. Blazers look for sophisticated and mature, and they don't have to be professional if you make them trendy. The ripped jeggings and tee shirt keep this look casual enough for school...not to mention jeggings are much more comfortable than jeans.
I paired a blue blazer (H&M), graphic tee (H&M), ripped jeggings (gojane.com), and pale pink ballet flat with bow detail to style this outfit. Instead of over wearing your hoodies, sweaters, and jackets, opt for a blazers. Blazers look for sophisticated and mature, and they don't have to be professional if you make them trendy. The ripped jeggings and tee shirt keep this look casual enough for school...not to mention jeggings are much more comfortable than jeans.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Coming Soon!
This coming week I'll be doing more on fall fashion and back to school style tips. Leave a lasting impression and make this year your best school year ever. I'll get into how to feel comfortable and confident while testing out new trends. Break the mold, step out of the box, and arrive to school in a new style that'll have all your friends in awe.
Outfit of the Night: Little Black Dress Part II
After my last post on little black dresses, I thought I should share two little outfits on myself. My roommate and I were playing dress up randomly when I styled these outfits. (I LOVE my roommate!) We like playing dress up evenwhen we're not going anywhere... it keeps us prepared for those spontaneous events that seem to always come up.
The First Look: I chose this floral print black dress because of it's burst of color and bustier style. Bustier styles often give you more of an hourglass shape, which is why they are a favorite of mine. The belt boasts a bow detail in the center that maintains the girly, flirty vibe of my dress. Black pumps with a delicate round toe add to the soft feminine charm. My bangles attempt to complete the look, but the more bangles the better!
The Second Look: Going in the opposite direction, I created a solid black outfit with only one pop of color. This stays truer to the "little black dress tradition," but it still has its own quirks. Every look deserves to have an element of originality.
The Second Look: A form-fitting black v-neck tank meets my attention-grabbing, waist-clinching teal belt, and an '80s inspired black mini skirt. It's the skirts two tiers of ruffles that make it special. The ruffles give me the extra hips that I don't have while hugging my thighs. My outfit goes from tight, to poofy, to tight again, preventing me from looking too much like a little girl in a fluffy ballet tutu. (Even though I love tutus.)
Style Lesson of the Day: Proportions and balance are important. When the bustier style dress accentuated my top half, I didn't do anything extra to draw attention to my hips. When the skirt emphasized my hips, I wore a plain top for balance. Most importantly, I always defined my waist to maintain a womanly figure.
The First Look: I chose this floral print black dress because of it's burst of color and bustier style. Bustier styles often give you more of an hourglass shape, which is why they are a favorite of mine. The belt boasts a bow detail in the center that maintains the girly, flirty vibe of my dress. Black pumps with a delicate round toe add to the soft feminine charm. My bangles attempt to complete the look, but the more bangles the better!
Here is a close up of the bustier style and the belt.
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| Dress from Forever 21 |
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| Belt from Love Culture. It came with a different dress. |
The Second Look: Going in the opposite direction, I created a solid black outfit with only one pop of color. This stays truer to the "little black dress tradition," but it still has its own quirks. Every look deserves to have an element of originality.
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| Tank: Forever 21, Belt: Forever 21 |
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| Shirt and Bangles: Charlotte Russe, Shoes: H&M |
Style Lesson of the Day: Proportions and balance are important. When the bustier style dress accentuated my top half, I didn't do anything extra to draw attention to my hips. When the skirt emphasized my hips, I wore a plain top for balance. Most importantly, I always defined my waist to maintain a womanly figure.
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