Trendy Spring Things

Overalls

Overalls are definitely hot this spring. They are a great fun look that can be dressed up with some wedges or dressed down with some sneakers and a baseball cap. Denim, leather, or even silk overalls will do just fine.




Shorts Suit

Solange Knowles is known for these trendy, and usually printed shorts suits. Whether she is a on a pastel print shorts and blazer with a printed button up or a patterned shorts and blazer with a printed button-up she is always stylish in a suit. This Spring and Summer the shorts suit is in and it's hot.

Try these two fun and hip trends as Spring stays and Summer comes. Happy Thursday!

Why You Don't Need Pumps to Look Good

I think one reason why fashion is full of women wearing 5-inch pumps everyday is because, in addition to making your legs look longer, it's one way to make a "casual" outfit less casual. I agree with this, however I do think there are ways to wear flats and have this same effect. For that reason, I am so glad that oxford flats (also called brogues) are in existence. Oxfords, next to boots, are the other type of shoes that I have and buy. They can have a similar affect to pumps in terms of making an outfit less casual. They do not have the added benefit of making your legs look longer, but a wrap skirt or dark skinny jeans can do that. The blogger Susie Bubble does a great job of making chic outfits with flats look just as good as a chic outfit with pumps. Refer to the photo below for some inspiration: Susie pairs a white wrap skirt with sequined flat oxfords, a printed blazer, and an east Asian styled top. It's non-heels wearing perfection. 

 

[photo here]

Beyonce: Hipper than the Mister

In the last year or so it seems that Beyonce has followed in her younger sister Solange's footsteps and become a hipster (and having a child), well expressed through her blog and her instagram. I'm not mad at it. Honestly, I like seeing this part of Queen Bey's life. I think she's much more interesting and more personable, as personable as a super famous performance artist can be, through her blog and new found hipsterism--a word I made up. 

Like Rihanna, Bey has become more and more inclined towards fashion, seeing things on the Runway she likes and then nearly grabbing them right off of the runway. This photo is a great example. She's wearing a Celina Fall 2012 sweater. Sweaters, like I said in previous posts, are back in full force--especially pullover crew neck sweaters. Leather detail is also super trendy. This Celine sweater combines the two in a way that is very chic. Beyonce is rocking it with her new hipster style, especially evident in her recent trip to Cuba. Keep #winning Bey!

How To: Long Cardigan-From Day to Night

Most ladies have a long plain cardigan in our closet. It may be beige, gray, or navy blue. How do we wear it to make it a bit fun, more than the generic tee shirt and jeans. Here's how:

 

Now that it's becoming spring the weather is warming up, but it can still be too cool to wear a dress without a sweater. This is the time to wear that long cardigan you have hanging in your closet that you usually only wear around the house or with leggings and a tee shirt. Wear it over a casual dress with some sneakers, converse are always fun. To dress it up for night, or to make it less casual, throw on some tall black boots. The blue scarf adds a touch of bold color to complement the colorful sunnies. Below is how Lindsey Lohan does this look:  

If You Like It Then You Should Put a Sweater Over It

Spring has come to the East Coast. However, for those of you who don't know what that looks like--it means that it can be 55 degrees (12 degrees Celsius) or 43 degrees (7 degrees Celsius) and sunny. Since Winter lasts so long and it gets so cold on the East Coast, as soon as the sun comes out people start wearing shorts and skirts with bare-legs even though it's not actually warm, it is just sunny.

Sweaters are a great way to tackle the crisp air of spring while not being to hot when the sun is out. Whether you're wearing a flowy dress, like Tamu-pictured is, or wide-leg trousers (like I wore this morning to teach at the prison) put a sweater over it (it being what you're wearing) to transition into spring. If you want to put a collar underneath, that's fun as well.

Have a happy sunny day wherever you are!

Check back later for an outfit post from me. 

[Picture below from Refinery29]

Sisterhood of the Colored Pants!

As I said in the first post today, I love colored pants and think they're fun when styled right. There's such a variety of ways to wear them. I think it's always good to compliment colored pants with a simple tee shirt, whether it's a pastel color or a graphic tee. Flats or heels or boots, like Kim K is wearing, work fine. I think definitely a fun pair of sunglasses is a must. Try wearing some bright colored pants and let me know how it turned out :)

A Statement from the Manreppeller

Leandra Medine, the manreppeller, is by far-one of my favorite bloggers. She is fun, confident, makes a statement, and is all about dressing to make yourself happy regardless of a man. If you find one who loves you regardless of how you dress, like she has, then it's that much better. Her style is quirky and fun.

This photo of her I particularly like because of the statement on the shirt, which I don't think is untrue. It's not completely true, but it has some truth to it. And again, white tee shirts rock so go buy some, steal some from your brother or boyfriend, make it happen.


To get this look: throw on a couple of statement necklaces over a white tee-shirt, find some wide-leg fiery red pants, and add some funky shades. Refer to the collage below. Happy Saturday loves!

It Doesn't Matter if it's Black or White... because it's both

Black and White are classic colors, or rather-one is the absence of color and the other is all colors mixed together (I think). Together, they make even a simple outfit classic. 

On the runway, celebrities, and street style alike are embracing the black and white outfits that are trending this spring. 

Whether it's a black and white dress or a white top with black bottoms, black and white is definitely a go!

While most of the women's outfits include heels, the lady pictured in the top left is killing it with her leather leggins and flat oxfords.

Today, I too, decided to wear a simple black and white outfit. My hat and vest are military green, just to add something different. 

I'm wearing leather leggins, a white tee shirt, a military vest and blazer from shoxie, and this dark green hat I picked up from a thrift store a few years ago.

It's hard for me to wear only black and white without adding some touch of color, hence the green detail from the vest and the hat. 

It seems like when wearing black and white you must wear black sunnies, I decided to wear my aviators instead.

Below: Me in Black and White and motion... 

 

How To: Tie it around your waist!

Remember when we were kids running around the playground so much that it got hot and our parents told us to tie our sweaters or long-sleeve shirts around our waist instead of pulling it off and throwing it on the ground? Yeah, that's back-and it's chic. 

Usually it happens with a plaid shirt, but I think you can do it with any color and any type of long sleeve outerwear. Celebs notorious for this are Kanye and Rihanna. One of my favorite bloggers, Leandra, from manreppeller does this so flawlessly. It's caught on and I'm basically into any rebirth style, especially the ones from the 90's, because they are casual and fun. Try it out!

Tie a denim or plaid shirt around your waist over a dress or a pair of leather leggings. Keep your top simple so your outfit doesn't look too crowded. Any footwear will 

do, the shirt tied around the waist is what really makes the 

outfit. It is an effortless and cool look that many people love.

Sweaters are Back! Not like Bill Cosby Though

Try out some variation of this outfit, it's perfect for transitioning seasons!

^^This is Givenchy Spring 2013 Runway

Sweaters have come back into high fashion, street fashion, everywhere! You have a graphic sweater? Wear it! Givenchy is just one of the many ways it is clear that sweaters, for women, have made a come back. Bloggers from stylepantry to Monroe have been rocking the Biggie sweater; and rocking it well. Kenzo (http://styledeityinathens.blogspot.com/2012/11/kenzo-sweatshirts.html)and other designer brands who are notorious for making amazing sweaters have bloggers and celebrities wearing their sweaters all over the place. Moral of the story, sweaters are back and I'm excited.

Tamu-We Love You!

I think Tamu Mcpherson of http://alltheprettybirds.blogspot.com is so cool. She is very stylish and honest with her consistent style. I love the print-mixing and the simple navy beanie. I'm really digging the sweater, which helps to keep her look casual and accessible. 

Liz Olsen in Rag & Bone Kinsey Boots

Photo from here

I love these Rag & Bones Kinsey boots and Liz Olsen's wrapped up NYC look. I have boots that look similar to these but not as expensive. I love how they are casual and simple with buckle detail on the side.

Neon and Beanies are Back!

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2013's February fashion month saw so many beanies: 1) because it was cold, 2) because they are a rebirth trend becoming fashionable again. Bloggers to celebs were wearing beanies. I love this photo of Rihanna's casual black and white look with a neon beanie added for a pop of color and transitional season look.