I’ve seen this trend popping out recently in magazines or even trendsetters. Looks like the Kanye West signature item is getting very popular. I don’t know though if I like these sunglasses, I mean they are cool and colored..but the shutters? How do you even see through them? :) (pictured bellow : NeonShutter Shades - 80s Purple ).
Loading ...As spring has fully taken its right on the thermometer, we should start discovering the new pieces of this season. It’s warmer now and it’s easy to accessorize these fabulous styles. These dresses are poised to become a huge part of any spring wardrobe and you will that they are also very much figure-friendly.
The first item that probably caught your eye by now is the shirt dress. Even if you like the casual shirt dress (Pacsun) or you choose a more glamorous cocktail option, the shirt dress can be a terrific option. I personally love the plaid one because it has a super casual style and can be worn with both flats and heels. You can pair it with a short, cropped jacket as seen on tons of fashionphilles. The cool nude leather jacket (Doma) is a spot-on style this spring and you could accessorize it with metallics.
Another hot key piece is the floral dress. There are heaps of gorgeous options out there and you can also play with the size too as both the mini and the maxi are stunning hot. I saw lots of florals in the shops and I couldn’t help noticing that some of them have really crowded prints. I don’t recommend you wearing a bouquet of flowers on your dress, but choosing something romantic and versatile. For example an artistic floral pattern might be just the ticket for a casual office look.
The material of the dress is also important as this is the thing that chooses the time of the day that you should wear it. Go for something opaque during the day, like cotton and try to keep the sheer options for later at dawn :) If your dress is short and soft transparent and you want to wear it during the day you can wear it with leggings or opaque thighs.
The maxi dress is easier beacause it practically covers you all up. I’ve seen it worn with Converse sneakers and cropped jeans jackets and they lookes relly cool. You can also match them with flips flops or wedges for a summer look, but we’ll get into that in a future article.
The floral print dress can be paired with black statement heels (Balmain - in the pic) and cropped jacket (H&M). The edgy accessories give this outfit a note-worthy look (sunglasses - Topshop, clutch - Miu Miu, necklace - Ann Demeulemeester).
This top / dress is poised to because a really big thing as it’s the most versatile of all of them. You can imagine wearing as a dress if it’s long enough or with shorts, jeans, or leggings. Some pieces of this outfit are already on the March Hotlist and you already know all about the ripped denim trend.
There are tons of hot options in the shops, I especially love the tunics that have this houglass shape and are casual and sexy. The embroidery can be cool on tunics and it gives them a bohemian chic look (Check out some Vanessa Hudgens styles). If you can’t afford a glamorous version like this one (Calypso Juna smock top - Net-A-Porter) you can choose a simple tunic and then style it up with a skinny belt or some long necklaces or oversized earrings (these are Wetseal).
And the winners are :
You are probably wondering by now whether your fingertips have the right color. There are lots of options out there and I guess you have probably seen amazing pastels and brights that are all waiting to complete your spring look. You should get rid of the stiff fall tones and pick something smashing.
3.1 Phillip Lim surprises us with gold and copper tones, while Carolina Herrera and Hermes bring on the white-silver polish. A thing I noticed while browsing through the pictures on Style.com, was that a lot of designers chose pink-nude translucent nailpolish for this summer season and also for Cruise 2009.
1.Tuleh 2. 3.1 Phillip Lim 3. Carolina Herrera 4. Jil Sander 5. Marc by Marc Jacobs 6. Hermes
A few weeks ago, while in search of inspiration, trends and meaningful examples to share, I ran into this surprising blog. It seemed to have a common approach to post photos of outfits worn on different days, with some links towards the brand websites.
However, while scrolling down something weird just happened to me. Curiosity stroke me and made me discover more and to wait for a new outfit every day. It happens that this “Katie” is not as the usual Katies out there, it actually happens that she is truly a fashionista! I don’t really know if this is a personal blog or something more, but I guaranty that this website will amaze you : What Katie Wore.
Katie is this sweet young girl who “looks good in anything” (this is from one of the posts but I have to admit it’s rather true ! ). No matter how eccentric her clothes may look, she manages to pull off these incredibly colorful and powerful outfits. As I said in some articles before, we can learn a lot just by watching people with great style. It is actually quite instructive to see how Katie wears neon colored thighs, oversized jewelry or short spring jackets.
There are also tons of other fantastic examples of how to combine fashion forward pricey pieces (Chanel, United Nude, Escada or Bulgari) with urban cheap options (Topshop, Accessorize, Urban or H&M). I even discovered brands I didn’t even know existed so I’m really thankful for that :)
Another things that I love are the unique accessories. Some of them are modern plastic-made, others are vintage (for example she wears this cool unique necklace made from different old watches). Oh, and I totally became a fan of the checkered thighs ! Apparently Katie has dozens of them as well as many casual chic vests or ankle booties.
You can also get an idea of how to wear the shirt dress trend or the harem pants. I love this blog, you can check it out clicking the link above or on my blogroll. I think it’s worth reading from time to time and just getting inspired.
Oh yes, the day to laugh about our passionate madness has come! The day when all fashionistas will seem rather innocent compared to one big spender :)).
Sophie Kinsella’s book “Confessions of a Shopaholic” will hit the cinemas soon and hopefully it will be a big hit because there are more books and possible sequels to the story. I’ve read the story and laughed a great deal! I fell in love with Rebecca Bloomwood - played by Isla Fisher in the movie - the moment she hid her bank letters into some drawers like they never existed.
The style of the character is “mix and match”, let’s not forget that she is a sales-hunter and an impulsive shopper, that’s why, Rebecca Blomwood’s sense on style is excentric and somehow extreme.
Isla Fisher wears lots of neons and bright bold colors and apparently all together! The cinched waist trend is a big hit in the movie together with leather gloves, plaid patterns, fucshia shoes and short furs, as Kinsella’s character is the ultimate trendsetter.
1. Brown Multi Strap Belt - Top Shop 2. Full Cotton Mini Skirt - Top Shop 3. Short Great American Trench - Coach 4. Holdall by Billy Bag - Simply Soles 5. Jewel Waist Belt - Select Fashion 6. Belted Patent Pumps - Charlotte Russe 7. New Valentine’s Day scarf print Wristlet - Coach 8. Mae West Gloves - Modcloth.com 10. Suede Grey Low boots, Brian Atwood - Collete.fr
I couldn’t stop admiring this Suede Panel Clutch. Topshop never stops amazing me :). I love that it has that bohemian undefined shape that is really cool, even if trends are switching towards a more structured box shape. You can mix and match it easily with some gold chained charm accessories like this Four Row Bow Charm Necklace from Wetseal or a Crystal circle ring.
Why not look really hot this Valentine’s and go for a strapless sexy dress. There are lots of shapes so even if you aren’t so gifted you’ll still be able to pull off this look.
For smaller sized cleavage : You can try a shorter dress maybe a babydoll one that pulls the focus onto something else (eg. your legs)
For bigger sizes : You can enjoy a knee lenght dress because it really makes you look taller and slimmer.
Oh and don’t forget about the heels, they’re essential for mind blowing points! You have to try managing some platforms or at least some booties to complete this outfit. I love these sandals from Forever21 but I guess a lot of people loved them since they have sold out since I’ve saved the photo. I’ve found some cute peep toes instead here.
And there is this jacket on Collete.fr . I just fell in love with it! It has that modern rock look because of the black leather and the studs, you’ll love it. However, a leather jacket could go or even a cropped blazer, because the DRESS+ROCK JACKET trend is still out there!
And for hot Valentine’s Nights I just love Lolita Lempicka. BTW, What do you think of solid perfumes ?
Happy VD!
Q: There are so many belt types out there and I also have lots of them at home. What is cool to wear this season and where can I find them?
Yes, I suppose this is a tough thing, shops are full of all sorts of belts and this sometimes makes things harder. Too many choices confuse us even if we are fashionistas :). I put together some looks with the most essential belt types and when you should wear them.
Pair skinny belts with loose tops or dresses to get a more structured look. Versace used them in this season’s RTW collection accessorizing them with the same color apparel. You can even wear more than one belt but they should be similar to go together.
High-waisted skirts can also be worn with this type of belts and even some jean types. Don’t rely too much on the skinny belt, however, because it usually has an aesthetic look. When worn low the skinny belt gives you different looks you can sport. You can find outfit examples here : Skinny belt outfits.
Bows can easily highlight any outfit and especially a simple one. Wear the bow belt over a loose top or with a high-waisted skirt. You can wear the bow at your back to make it sexier . This way you’ll still have a balanced outfit. You can accessorize a headband and wear bow in your hair but a subtle one, it is really important not to over-bow the outfit.
The antique leather trend is really popular this season. Hermes dazzled us in his S/S RTW Collection on the runway with this western inspired colors and details. Brown leather belts can be wider and worn almost with everything. Despite the bow belts which are more suitable for an evening look, these belts are perfect for daytime casual outfits.
Wide belts are perfect if you want to get the cinched waist look. You can wear them with over-sized cardigans , summer dresses and even simple tanks. Wider belts have the advantage of making you look slimmer and giving you a slightly narrower look to your waist.
Neon belts are perfect this summer if you want to highlight your outfit. You should match it with some hair accessories or the print on your tee/skirt. Wear bold colored belts with jeans and neon flats or with other coordinating accessories.
Studded belts are so hot since Carrie wore one in Sex And The City and they really give a rock twist to your outfit. You can pair studds with a flowing dress and a leather jacket or with a studded bracelet or clutch. For more studded accessories check out : Accessory Trends 2008-2009
The Wowen or Braided Belt style is one of my favorites but now it’s becoming more and more popular with the global trend. They look really good with floral printed dresses and you can wear woven belts with a tunic or vintage lealther boots. Western inspired accessories also include the fringed bag and the triangle scarf, so get creative!
Hot summer belts focus on sequins, jeans, zebra prints belts , heart/star shaped buckles or chain belts. Future summer outfits available soon!
You should be out there shopping for a tunic or a white summer dress. I’ve found these amazing dresses on Banana Republic. They are all different and suitable for every taste. Sienna Miller’s tunic can also be worn with some skinny jeans and cool sandals.
All the coloured clutches are available on Bloomingdales, and the olive green one and the sunglasses are from F21.
