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Fringe & Leather
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Trend Report: 5 Items You NEED In Your Closet
Every year there are new trends that emerge, survive the season and carry forward into the next year. 2014 was no different with 5 notable trends that will still be must-haves in your closet in 2015. They were the hottest items you had to have last year and they will provide a solid foundation for the Spring season as we start introducing new trends such as culottes, but more on that later. In no particular order here they are: 1. The Statement/Blanket Oversize Scarf. 2. Wide Brim Hat3. Over-the-Knee Boot4. Neutral Menswear Coat5. Small Cross-Body Bag Looking over this list none of these should be a surprise as thesy have…
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Urban Monday: Print Layering
Faux Leather Pants BlankNYC, Striped T-Shirt Similar, Zara blouse (old), Steve Madden Backpack Similar, Zara Boots Similar Ever get bored of some of the items in your closet? Ok, dumb question since all do and for me this floral print Zara t-shirt was a piece I liked but never seemed to wear outside of the summer months. Cue an accidental laying on top of a striped shirt while cleaning out a drawer and voila, a do-it-yourself new print of florals on a subtle stripe. I wish I could take credit for this killer combination of layering but unfortunately it was just an act of luck which I am most happy…
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The Third Piece… and No, Your Underwear Don’t Count
Zara Vest (old), White Trousers similar here, Crescent Necklace here This is where I admit to a minor obsession of mine that has recently become socially acceptable again: Outerwear Hoarding. If I had a dollar for every time I had a killer jacket or vest to wear but nothing to wear under it I would use that money to most likely by more outerwear. ‘The Third Piece’ is one of those retail-speak terms that means the additional item you throw on when you already have your top and your pants (or bottoms.) I personally love a vest as my third piece even in the warmer months because it always adds…
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Making Minimalism P O P
Textured Skirt Forever21, Grey Poncho Sweater similar here, Proenza Knock-off Handbag Forever21, Zara Sandal similar here In the most recent WSJ Magazine Travel is the focus of the magazine and the majority of articles. One such article featured black and white outfits against strongly colorful architecture walls. The results of white against shocking pink or tan against red is striking so I decided to attempt this idea with a minimal outfit of my own. Perhaps I have been swinging too far away from my normal colorful wardrobe palate with lots of black, white and neutrals lately but there is something so very crisp and clean about this simplicity that I…