Showing posts with label Trends. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Trends. Show all posts

11.16.2012

Accessorizing Fall and Winter

Turban: Anna Kula, Scarf: Juicy Couture (Faux Fur), Backpack: Chanel, Sunglasses: BCBGeneration, Beanies: River Island, Bag: Rebecca Minkoff, Backpack: H&M, Scarf: Barneys 

         Like many of you, I find accessorizing in the fall and winter seasons much easier than in the summertime. Especially in the warmer areas of the world, the last thing you want to do in the summer is add more layers to your body. Whether I am adding pieces to my outfit for warmth or merely aesthetic, accessorizing becomes somewhat of a second nature to me in the winter. My biggest pet peeve of the high school girls I am blessed to be surrounded by everyday (sense the sarcasm?) is the fact that a lot of them tend to over accessorize. This is why I have become somewhat of a phobic of the jewelry table at stores like Forever 21, Francesca's and H&M. Don't take this as me bashing these stores and other bargain retailers, but I feel like since the jewelry is at affordable friendly prices, people think they should buy everything (and wear it all at once!) It is highly unlikely that you will see me wearing any jewelry besides my few everyday bracelets. It is important to learn how to accessorize with out over doing it.  That being said these are some of my favorite accessories for fall.

Anything Oxblood/Wine/Burgundy: I adore anything this color! This color is so rich that it adds a necessary sense of depth to my usual all black uniform in the winter. Even though this color is so dark,  in a room full of people it really pops! This color also looks marvelous on a chunky knit. 

Fur: I am obsessed with this glam feeling I get whenever I incorporate fur into my outfits. I tend to keep my fur faux, but do whatever floats your boat this upcoming winter. I love fur scarves or accessories because for a lot of people (including my sixteen year old self) a floor length fur coat is a bit aggressive. Adding fur infinity scarves, hand warmers, or turban gives my outfits the perfect amount of glam. I also love my faux fur vest.  

Beanies: This is a big one this season! When I imagine my upcoming outfits this month, in 80% of them I am wearing a beanie. My mens Versace for H&M hat is one of my most coveted bargain scores. Although it is mens, it is my favorite beanie that I own. These neon River Island beanies are so fun! I am also on the hunt for hunter green and burgundy beanies. I would pair a burgundy or black beanie with this camo khaki Topshop jacket I have been lusting over. And when I am not wearing a beanie, I will most likely be wearing a super chic convertible turban. 

  

10.09.2012

Wash Leather Rinse Repeat

Dress: Rag and Bone, Dress: Alexander Mcqueen, Shorts: Thakoon, Shorts: Theory, Skirts: Alice and Olivia, Jacket: Topshop, Vest: River Island 

       Leather has quite the rep if you ask me! When people think of leather apparel, they mostly think of Steven Tyler and the 90's. This image for you could either be good or bad, I happen to be quite fond of it. This season I am truly obsessed with leather. Jumping outside ones comfort zone and wearing leather garb can be quite a risk. The best way to integrate leather into your wardrobe is to slowly take small risks with subtle items. No one says you have to go to work tomorrow in your Britney red patten leather jumpsuit. Although I'm not gonna lie, that costume may or may not be my favorite Britney music video ensemble. There is a Kate Middleton way to go about wearing leather, not everything has to be extremely offensive Taylor Momsen. I am so excited to get out my leather pieces for this fall. Did I mention I'm wearing my free people leather skirt this weekend? Comment on how you like to rock leather. 



9.20.2012

My Main Man Balmain



My absolute favorites from my favorite RTW collection this year.

       I know what you're thinking, Maddie we just ended New York fashion week why are you just now talking about a collection that debuted in March? I've been eying this collection for about a month and a half now and finally gotten around to writing up on it! I swear if love at first sight isn't real than neither is this collection. I am dying for every single on of these looks. Detail is something very close to my heart. If I become obsessed with a piece of art or a clothing piece, it most likely means that the detail is exquisite and Balmain's Autumn Winter collection does not disappoint. Balmain has always been a favorite of mine. One of my favorite Balmain moments in hollywood is the battle for best dressed with these gorgeous ladies, not to over rule those women but I think Candice Swanepoel's Harpers Bazar Espana cover wins it. 




9.10.2012

NYFW Spring 2013 Updates

All of my favorites from these three collections.

Ladies and gentlemen I am proud to say that it is now September. For most of you, September means the end of a lazy summer and the start of a stressful year. But for those of us who spend  our time trying to reach our fullest chic potentials (I hate the word fashionista), September is the most important month of the year. So grab your 5 pound September issues of Vogue and enjoy this beautiful month of September.  

Jason Wu
       Jason Wu when do you do wrong? This season of Jason Wu truly reminded me of a galaxy. I am obsessed with everything this man does especially this season. 

Nicole Miller
      This season of Nicole Miller was all about feminine leather and color. I've always loved Nicole Miller but this season she outdid her self. I'd wear all of the dresses. 

Richard Chai
      This collection has me dying for summer again, not good. Everything in this collection is so fun. Bralettes, pastels and florals are what makes this collection so fun. 

6.22.2012

Trend: Do it Like a Dude

So lately I have been kind of obsessed with the trend of tuxedo inspired styles on women. I think it looks super chic and trendy. Tuxes can go anywhere from uber manly to pretty sexy. By the way, I feel like a total Man Repellerright now (love you Leandra!) Tuxes have been worn by A list celebs and even sported on haute couture runway shows.  This trend can go as light as wearing a little neck tie or as extreme as wearing a three piece tux. My favorites are the black and white ones, but they can also be so much fun with just a touch of color in them. This summer I can totally see myself wearing a bright color blazer, bandage skirt, paired with a flouncy black bow tie.  I think tuxes are the perfect way to put an edgy twist on a classic and  timeless piece.







On the Lovely Leighton Meester


In Prable Gurung's runway show


On the adorable Kardashian ladies


Blake Lively looking as sexy as ever 


Miley adds her own feminine twist. 







Trend: Underwire Bikini

Top: (left to right) J.Crew Tops, Topshop, Mara Hoffman Bottom: Mara Hoffman, Zimmermann, Anthropologie
Okay I am absolutely hooked on underwire anything! Last year I wore a gorgeous underwire dress to my semi formal dance last year and it was gorgeous. I love these bathing suits because they are so retro looking. They are perfect for all bodies. For girls with larger chests, it offers more support. For girls with smaller chests, it makes their chest look larger. If I could pick any bikini trend this summer, this would be my absolute favorite. These are every where now. H&M and Victoria Secret make less expensive versions, while department stores like Bloomies offer a range of higher end versions.


6.12.2012

Trend: Lets Get Lipsy


Top: Diane Kordas Ring, Markus Lupfer Tee, Lynn Ban Necklace, Bottom: LuLu Guinness Bag, Evocateur Cuff, Prada Shoes, Wildfox Tee.
The reason I became obsessed with this trend is the Markus Lupfer tee shirt above. I saw it on The Man Repeller’s blog and I fell in love. I recently did an art project where I had to design a CD cover in black and white. My cover featured a women with a pair of wayfarers on and literally almost those exact lips. My inspiration for the cover was Lara Stone, who was also Markus’s muse. Geniuses think a like. This tren also reminds me of the iconic rolling stone mouth, which has always been a favorite in the fashion world. This trend is super sexy and really different from what I have seen this summer. I wonder how Lara herself feels about this.