Outfits
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3 Ways to Wear Wide 90’s Stripes Without Looking Like Beetlejuice
BIG, BOLD, look at me, 90’s stripes are back in a big way this season. Stripes are one of those things that cycles in and out of vogue every 5 or so years so they have been poised for a comeback for a little while now. What differentiates this season’s stripes from those in recent years is the width, say hello to Beetlejuice coming back. Bell Sleeve Top | Stripes Trousers| Proenza Schouler Platform Sandals Perhaps one of the easiest ways to start to incorporate a bold stripe into your wardrobe is through a striped trouser. It is always very challenging to find a good striped pant because whenever a…
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The Full Suit: Is Fall’s ‘Hottest Trend’ Actually Going to Catch On?
Fashion magazines and trend guides do this every season: they pick a ‘hot trend’ and declare it THE trend of the season even prior to the season actually getting here. This causes retailers to scramble to stock their shelves with this ‘IT’ item and fashionistas everywhere to try to hop on the bandwagon early, but does it always work? This season’s Hottest trend is the full suit which means matching jacket and pants worn together. Born out of the Gucci runways I personally am already a huge fan (see my week of wearing suiting HERE, HERE and HERE) I think the translation to the real world may be a bit…
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Embracing Your 80’s Alter Ego Using Modern Clothing
From the runways of Spring and Fall to the newest Netflix original series GLOW, the ’80’s obsession is alive and well and only getting more popular. Perhaps it is the playfulness or the expressiveness of the clothing that makes it so appealing, or the statement-making aspect that we love so much. An 80’s woman is unapologetic and is fighting for what is hers in life, a theme that seem to be coming full circle in this decade as well. Power shoulders, power suits, powerful women. In today’s post we wanted to see if we could use almost entirely NEW clothing to create fully 80’s inspired looks that could transform you…
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How to Wear Ankle Boots in the Summer : Inspired by Louis Vuitton
Oh ankle boots. I sincerely hope this trend never dies since it comprises 75% of my entire shoe wardrobe and based on recent runway shows it’s fall from popularity isn’t likely. The ankle boot is perhaps the easiest shoe style to wear , it fits with practically any look from any decade making it an item you can have in style in your closet for years. Traditionally however ankle boots, like our other fall/winter shoes, get packed away once the summer months hit but Louis Vuitton recently changed that notion. In the Louis Vuitton SS17 show an 80’s inspired boot stomped down the runway with almost every look. The story…
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2 Ways to Wear Statement Sleeves
The statement sleeve is a trend that is absolutely everywhere, from blouses to button-ups it’s the heavy hitter of the summer and it’s a wardrobe staple that you need in your closet. The challenge with wide sleeves often is a question of how to wear them without feeling like you are ready for 80’s night at your local karaoke bar so today we are sharing 2 very different ways to wear this trend and feel comfortable doing it. Keep it Casual Our first way to wear this trend is a casual one. Grab your favorite cropped kick flare jeans and throw them on with your wide sleeved shirt. For a…
