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

Thursday, 25 April 2013

Sole Obsession: Clear Lucite Heels

 Image via style.com

I've been dreaming of clear heels since Chanel showed their Fall 2012 at Paris Fashion Week.  Last March I had stalked multiple Zara's in search of their budget-friendly lucite heels, but it wasn't until December that I was able to finally own a pair of clear heels via Margiela for H&M.



Since then an abundance of clear heels have hit the internet, and I now finding myself wondering if I should be allowed to have two pairs of clear heels.  One for spring and one for fall perhaps?  Here are some of the pairs I've been eyeing.








Wednesday, 30 January 2013

Next Season's Trend On Sale Now

It almost feels silly to say that black & white is a trend for spring when the classic color combo never really went out of style.  But black & white was definitely a motif on the runways for spring 2013.  While browsing Urban Outfitters, I came across quite a few sale items that could be purchased now and worn this spring.

 
Motel Jordon Jean, $39.99 (retail $100)
also available here

Sparkle & Fade Peplum Skirt, $39.99 (retail $59)

Silence & Noise Colorblock Shirtdress, $19.99 (retail $59.99)


Monday, 6 August 2012

Accessorize Your Collared Shirts

Collared shirts are great.  They add a little structure, and they're especially great when you work in a business casual environment.  In the past, I've worn my collared shirts with statement necklaces, but inspired by a recent trip to Denver, I've started borrowing from cowboys and ladies of the 80s.

Horse pin bolo tie, a souvenir from Denver landmark Rockmount Ranch Wear

Stud earrings worn as collar tips

I did internet research, and apparently bolo neck ties are in right now - ex: Topshop, Nasty Gal, Luv AJ, .  I'm not that surprised considering the trendiness of boho chic and collared shirts.  I just feel silly for being slightly conscious about wearing a bolo tie knowing that many have rocked them before me.

In my research, I came across a few bolo ties that I would love to have in my collection.

A bit "festival wear", but would be great with a chambray shirt

This number would dress up any shirt.

This with a white or cream sleeveless collared skirt? Yes!

I had contemplated picking up a set of collar points while in Denver, but ended up deciding against it since I don't own many collared skirts.  The past few days, I've been improvising and using stud earrings are collar tips.  It can be a little tricky since the pin on earrings is a bit longer than true collar points (poke!), but I've switched out the backs with true pins and it's been working out nicely.

And after doing a fair amount of online browsing, I may just end up buying a set of collar tips because they're just so fun and affordable to boot!  What do you think?


Thursday, 26 January 2012

Fall 2012 Trends: Metal Plated Shoes

I know winter has barely begun, but as I was perusing GQ's 100 Best Pairs from Fashion Week,  I noticed quite a few pairs featuring metal for Fall 2012. Classic silhouettes paired with chunkier hardware accents provide for an edgier take on modern footwear.

From Costume National, to Louis Vuitton, to Salvatore Ferragamo, to YSL - there were plenty of options which were showcased down the runways.
 Costume National
 Salvatore Ferragamo
 Louis Vuitton
YSL
(images courtesy of GQ)

But to be fair, it looks like everyone took a page from Balenciaga and Louboutin - who actually introduced this in their Fall 2011 collections.
Louboutin metal capped wingtips (image courtesty of luxuryculture.com)

Balenciaga Fall 2011