April 23rd, 2013

Spring Trends 2013: Florals

Spring is upon us and flowers are blooming everywhere. Including fashion. Spring 2013 Trends is also on Florals. Big and Bold, or tiny and dainty. Shoes, scarfs, jeans or jackets. It is easy trend to follow.

One idea is to find simple accessories, like a floral print scarf or a pair of flower earrings. If you can find a fabric brooch, pin it onto a straw handbag for instant fashion flair. If you have a pair of flower clip-on earrings, clip them to a pair of simple pumps for a sweet floral touch. Instead of a basic headband, get one with a flower on it, or sport a pony tail with a flower hair tie.

If you want to delve into some floral pieces, here are some fun ones to consider. Like this jacket. Perfect if you are a working mom, but even if you are not, I find blazers are fantastic to have. If you have jeans and a tee shirt, put a blazer on and you have upped your look instantously. I especially love this look for a sexier take on a blazer for a date night or night out with friends. There are some great floral blazer on Piperlime.com.

Spring 2013 Trend: Florals

Grab a flower dress or some flower accessories to make any outfit spark. I love the flower dresses. So easy to wear, but know what looks good on you. Smaller floral prints may look matronly or busy, while larger ones may be too graphic and overpowering. It is best to try on a few variations to know what looks best on your body frame and for your life style. There are many from Gap.com and JCrew.com, but the one below is $85 on ModCloth.com. Then look for floral bags on place like Etsy.com.

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Purchasing a simple flower camisole is an easy piece to have. Wear it with a suit to work for a feminine flair or alone with a pair of cropped jeans and sandals for a casual yet stylish outfit for a quick run to the store or at the park with the kids. This floral top is under $10 from Aeropostale.com.

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Floral pants are another option that, in my opinion, only a select few can pull off. If you can, you will really make a statement with this pair from HM.com

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This outfit is a simple summer staple, shirts and shorts, but add some floral Toms flats ($55) and you are good to go!

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Hopefully you found some floral inspiration for your shopping list. No allergy medication required for these flowers! And make sure to check out my other Spring Trends 2013 posts on Lace and Leather!
 

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February 5th, 2013

How to Wear Red Pants and Other Red Items

February is Heart Awareness Month and it is also a month of Valentines! Everywhere you go, you’ll see red: red pants, red sweaters, and red jackets to name a few. But how do you wear red pants, or what outfits with red pants can you throw together? What about outfits ideas for a red jacket? Or a red top?

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While black is a great staple with red, consider breaking up the black. In other words, think black stripes or black polka dots. Consider pairing red with beige or silver/gray for a lighter look. In my opinion, you do want to be careful with blue as you don’t want to feel like you are going to Fourth of July barbecue, but it can work.

Here are five outfits, with red sweaters, red pants, and red jackets, and paired with various accessories and colors to give you some fashion inspiration the next time you head out to lunch with friends, school dropoff, Saturday errands or a day at home. Mom-suitable! Just click the arrow to the right to see the entire slideshow.

And if you want to pair your red pants with a bold, red lips, here is a post on how to wear red lipstick!

 

 

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October 19th, 2012

Fashion Trends for Fall 2012

I had great show yesterday on Mom TV with Kelly from Tiny Sophisticate. We chatted about the top fashion trends for fall 2012. Think leather, colored pants, military inspired jackets and leopard. For accessories, think about booties and scarves as your go-to staples. Whether you splurge or save, think about looking for classic silhouettes so when the trends re-emerge, you can reuse too!

To see outfit ideas, like the one below, watch a recap of the show!

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May 29th, 2012

Picture and Photo Print Clothing

A really funky style trend this season are picture prints on clothing – otherwise known as photo prints.

You are probably wondering what I am talking about? Imagine taking a picture and making a skirt out of it, or having it built into the fiber of the fabric on a blouse.

You’ll see these style trends at popular retailers like H&M, JCPenney, and New York & Company at really affordable price points. Here are some fabulous examples:

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You can also make similar items if you’re crafty. Head to a craft store like Michaels, and purchase transfer paper. Print out a favorite landscape picture onto the transfer paper. (Stay away from people or pets, think sunsets or flowers.) Buy a plain white t-shirt, a tote bag or pull out an old pair of plain shorts, and follow the directions to transfer the image to your item. Voila! A crafty way to follow fashion this summer.

Another retailer that has photo print clothing items is Anthropologie: great shoes, dresses, skirts and bags. Price point is higher than the items shown above, but the options are stunning.

All in all, it is a very unique style trend this summer, and now you can take the Hawaiian sunset with you wherever you go, (especially if you aren’t going to Hawaii.)

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Image Credit: Respective retailers mentioned on each image.

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post.

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