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Pop-In @ Nordstrom X Hanes
There is no denying that the ever popular graphic tee is having a major moment in 2017. Case and point, Nordstrom’s latest limited edition shop curated by Olivia Kim just happens to center on that very topic. Nordstrom worked with one of the most iconic t-shirt companies, Hanes as well as many other brands and artists to create a unique capsule of t-shirts just for you and only available in their Pop-In shop. Does it sound street wear ready and oh-so relevant? I thought so too so I went to check it out. What I loved about it: The concept was phenomenal: my favorite part was a rotating conveyor belt…
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Monse & Self-Portrait: The New Shoulder Baring Heavy-Hitters Leading us Into Fall
It all started with the off-the shoulder trend two years ago. A revelation of sorts, designers were taking the shoulders off of everything, shirts jackets, dresses and letting our exposed humerus do the talking. Next came the one-shoulder trend, the cheeky older sister of the off-the-shoulder movement and again the fashion world was riveted. What these trends paved the way for was the final iteration of the shoulder story: shoulder interest. Neither all shoulders showing nor being covered this trend is being championed by everyone from the most feminine of brands like Self- Portrait to the most cutting edge such as Monse. Here are to ways to embrace this new…
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Notes on Authenticity in an Over Saturated Digital World
It’s August, I am preparing for fashion week, juggling an existing business, a new business with some road blocks and this occupation that I chose for myself called being a Fashion Blogger. It’s overwhelming and frankly, I am overwhelmed. I started reading Big Magic (so many good reviews) in an attempt to be inspired and help ignite that creative spirit that it so crucial for someone who ‘creates’ for a living. In the midst of all of these different hats I seem to be juggling I keep coming back to a theme that is authenticity and what that means for me as a blogger in this terribly over saturated market.…
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Banker Stripes & Tribal Earrings
Banker stripes and tribal earrings are two major trends that rose to popularity in 2017 and show no sign of going away. They both have a distinct personality in their own right: the reworked stripe shirt is preppy yet undone, the tribal trend is fun and flirty and ready for a vacation. Separately they are great to wear but the REAL magic is when you pair them together. They are a perfect foil for each other. Two very different vibes that together make each other a better statement. The addition of a flirty earring to a striped shirt makes it less stuffy and the shirt conversely makes the earrings a…
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How to Wear Polka Dots from a Blogger who Generally Dislikes Them
Ok so polka dots are back… yup, the ones you wore as a small child that dominated that 80’s fashion seen. I am the type of person who will try a lot of trends purely for trend’s sake but this is one trend I really can’t stomach. Initially I thought it was the associating with overly feminine girliness that just doesn’t vibe with me but Zara just did a very chic take on them for Pre-Fall 2017 and I still just hate polka dots. I guess there are some trends that just aren’t for all of us, but clearly I found a way to overcome this aversion since today I…
