-
New Year, New Trends: Statement (Faux) Fur & Patchwork Denim
2016 is all about individuality, or so says this month’s issue of Vogue. Perhaps the plethora of incompatible trends running rampant on both Spring and Fall of 2016’s runways lead them to this conclusion or maybe the very presence of so many popular styles at one time is evidence that the individual persona is dominating the fashion scene. Either way it sounds like a recipe for a whole lot of fun and fashion experimentation so bear with me as I too embrace this non-proscriptive style advice and try a little bit of all the trends.
-
The Blazer is Back!
– Navy Blazer similar HERE and HERE – Wide Leg Pants H&M similar HERE and HERE – Asos Nude Clutch HERE – Suede Belt similar HERE Ah the blazer: from the YSL smoking jacket to the 80’s power suits blazers have been symbols of feminine empowerment and distinction. They were a fist shaken at the men of the world saying we too can be powerful, but that’s just history. In my lifetime blazers have been common place, from traditional office wear to printed, colorful and floral numbers blazers have been a common item in all of our closets. However in recent years the blazer has taken the back seat to the…
-
The Power of the Wide Leg Striped Pants
– H&M Wide Leg Pants and similar (with a better waistband) here – Top old, similar here and here – Zara Tote similar here – Earrings H&M old A bold pant is always powerful on a woman and I am sure I don’t need to remind you of the menswear power dressing of the 1980’s. Unfortunately that trend has been less in vogue in recent years but a remnant of that statement aesthetic that seems to reappear year after year on the streets of Fashion Week, constantly being pinned and re-pinned on Pinterest is the striped wide leg pant.
