January 20, 2010

Trend Alert: Tribal Prints

Of the many trends shown for Spring 2010 on the runways, one of my favorites is tribal prints. I love the colors in any type of print but tribal prints are more toned down in color and I think they look great on any skintone. Browns, yellows, greens and any earth-tones are what makes up a fabulous tribal print piece.

What’s great about tribal prints is that they can be worn anytime of year. The earth tones aren’t too vibrant for fall or winter (although I never think anything is too vibrant because I love colors) and it’s great to pair a great tribal-inspired scarf of necklace with a plain outfit.

Here are some tribal-inspired looks on the runway for Spring 2010:

Photo Credit

Left to Right: Gucci, Givenchy, Balenciaga

Some tribal-inspired looks for any budget:

Top Row (left to right): Halter Top ($12 at wetseal.com), LaROK dress ($298 at shopbop.com), Maxi Dress ($60 at topshop.com), Bailey 44 Dress ($181 at shopthetrendboutique.com), Smocked Dress ($10 at forever21.com)

Bottom Row (left to right): Christian Louboutin Platform Sandals ($1,716 at brownsfashion.com), L.A.M.B Handbag ($299 at zappos.com), Scarf ($84 at bluefly.com), Skirt ($22 at wetseal.com)

So, what do you think? What are you favorite trends from the runways for Spring? Would you wear tribal prints? I want to hear from you!

January 15, 2010

Preen Spring 2010 RTW–Get the look

Preen is a line I heard about within the past year. Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi launched Preen more than 10 years ago in London but they did not become recognized internationally until more recently. I am kind of obsessed with Preen’s Spring 2010 RTW because it had a little bit of everything without going over the top. So, I decided to blog about it 🙂

Here are some of my favorites from Preen Spring 2010 RTW:

There was a lot of grey, which not everyone may like but I loved how the dull color was paired with the neon yellow accents. Other theme colors of the show included white, black, nude, and a light-rose-colored pink. These pieces were mostly flowy and sheer with various texture accents which I thought was amazing. However, there are some tighter dresses throughout the collection that I loved. Lots of asymmetry and straps…fabulous!

Although most of these pieces were simple in color, their textures and structure were quite complex which I absolutely loved.

Click Here for the complete Preen collection

Here are some looks I chose based off of the Preen runway show:

Top Row (left to right): Forever Unique Stud Detail Asymmetric Dress ($68 at asos.com), McQ Rope Print Silk Bouble Dress ($373 at zappos.com), Sheer Cowl Dress ($92 at lagarconne.com), Lanvin Sandals ($368 at barneys.com)

Bottom Row (left to right): Shirred Cross Back Formal Dress ($60 at gojane.com), Vamp Citrine Shoes ($58 at next.co.uk), Juicy Couture Drop Shoulder Dress ($198 at shopbop.com), Sheer Cowl Boatneck T ($85 at lagarconne.com)

So, what do you think? Do you like the Preen Spring 2010 collection? Do you like the trends they’re showing? I want to hear from you!

January 9, 2010

So Many Boots, So Little Time

It’s winter, what else would we wear? It’s the best way to stay warm and look fabulous. The difficult part of boots is that there are so many different types! Which should we choose? No wonder guys say we have too many shoes. We need to have at least one of each type, right?

There are ankle booties (a newer, trendier craze), flat boots and heeled boots. Then there are mid-calf, knee-high and over-the-knee. Top it off with an array of fabrics (mostly suede or leather) and you got yourself a perfect accessory…the boot.

I’m a fan of all sorts of boots. I love love love ankle boots! You can do so much with them and there are so many different styles and colors! There are even different heights to these as well. You’ve got your Christian Louboutins (see picture below) that hit right at the ankle, then you’ve got others that go 2-3 inches higher up the ankle, like the Dolce Vitas (see picture below).

Besides ankle boots, I am a also fan of flat and heeled boots, but I believe the most flattering kind does not depend on the heel but where it hits on the leg. Knee-highs, flat or heeled, are my favorite. If the boot hits anywhere below (like a mid-calf), the boot might look a little tighter on the leg and depending on the shape/size of your legs, that may not be the most flattering. I like my boots to have a little room at the top, not only to tuck jeans in but to give the illusion of a smaller leg. Who wouldn’t want that, right?

Here are some of my favorite boots from this season:

Top Row, Ankle Boots (left to right): Dolce Vita Flash Bootie ($190 heels.com), Urban Studded Bootie ($27 forever21.com), Brian Atwood Mini Leather Ankle boots ($785 net-a-porter.com), Christian Louboutin Miss 120 Platform Ankle Boots ($1,075 net-a-porter.com)

Middle Row, Heeled Boots (left to right): MICHAEL Michael Kors Kincade Slouch Boot ($198 zappos.com), Britany2 Over Knee Boot ($210 topshop.com), Giuseppe Zanotti Suede Platform Boots ($1,225 at net-a-porter.com), Slouchy Faux Suede Boot ($78 ardenb.com)

Bottom Row, Flat Boots (left to right): Loeffler Randall Matilde Leather Knee High Boots ($695 net-a-porter.com), Burberry Leather Knee High Boots ($895 net-a-porter.com), Chloe flat Knee High Boots ($895 net-a-porter.com), Alexandra Neel Twinset Suede Over the Knee Boots ($732 shopbop.com)

My favorite of all these? The MICHAEL Michael Kors Kincade boots. Why? Because I have them…also because they’re a great color (they go with everything), they’re really comfortable, they’ll never go out of style, and I believe slouch boots to be super flattering. What’s not to love?

Now you see what I mean by “So Many Boots, So Little Time.” What are your favorite kind of boots? Do you prefer ankle, mid-calf, knee-high, or over-the-knee? Do you prefer a color or a neutral? Suede or leather? Flat or heel? I want to hear from you! Let me know what you think.

December 8, 2009

Fashion Forward: Turquoise

Word on the street: turquoise is the color for 2010. It’s true. According to The Cut, New York Magazine’s fashion blog, “Pantone, which tracks colors in the fashion and home-décor industries, has named turquoise the color of 2010. Pantone’s executive director said it was the obvious choice because it’s soothing and makes people think of being on vacation, which we all need after the tough year of 2009.” See full post here. I completely agree. This is the exact reason why turquoise is one of my favorite colors. It’s a beautiful color that can be fun and bright or calming and tranquil. Either way…it’s a good thing.

Some may think turquoise is just for jewelry. Think again…

Check out these celebs sporting the fabulous color…

So if you are avoiding the snow and traveling south, pick up a turquoise swimsuit, sarong or coverup. Not going anywhere any time soon? Try a turquoise accessory like a chunky necklace or a great scarf.