Let's Talk Spring Trends

Hello my fashionable followers. I hope you're all well. So, let me tell you about my morning. When I actually woke up, meaning I opened my eyes and got out of the bed, I was greeted with a beautiful stream of pale yellow sunlight that plastered my newly bought green skinny jeans. It was at that moment that I thought, "Omg! It's Spring!" Now, I know it's a day or two into the new season, but it didn't hit me until I saw those jeans. And since my photoshoot was today (which went very well, may I add) I thought it would be nice to talk about some of the trends that we'll be seeing this spring.

First off, stripes. They dominated the runways. From Moschino to Versace to Ralph Lauren to Acne. They were bold, not so bold, large, small, colorful, and not so colorful. But the fact remains. They were there. So for all of my trending topics (HA!) definitely try to incorporate some pieces that can carry you through spring. I suggest doing a colorful piece, maybe pants, and a more neutral piece (say, black and white) in a shirt. That way you have ways of maximizing what's in your wardrobe while having a very staple trending piece that can be dressed up or down. Okay? Cool.

Second, let's take a trip to the Emerald City. Yes, I did a Wizard of Oz reference. Love that movie, btw. Anyway, this is for my color lovers! Emerald will definitely be in this Spring and you should know that it is a very easy color to incorporate into your wardrobe. Now, if you didn't know already, I'm a college student so my budget is very limited. Because of this, I look for sales. With that being said, don't feel like you have to spend a ton of money on trying to achieve the "right shade of Emerald" because you don't. Try playing with the shade of green that works best with your skin tone and wardrobe. We saw a wide range of green used, from Michael Kors, Vera Wang, and Reem Acne. So know, that there is not a right shade of green. Just make it your own and go with it...like me and my green skinny jeans.

And lastly, for the guys more so than the girls, go loud or go home! But in the nicest way possible of course. Lol. Bold, obscure patterned shirts are so in for men this Spring. Whether you have little multi-colored music notes dancing across your shirt, or tons of zig-zags going any way imaginable, or simple little flowers that detail every inch, own the look. Be as crazy as you want. Be as creative as you want. Now, if you're being crazy shirt, pants, and shoes wise, then you might be doing a little too much. But hey, don't let me rain on your parade. If you like it and you're confident, then by all means, be as crazy and creative as you can. I'm definitely your biggest supporter. Haha

So, I hope this helped a little. I only used a few trends that I saw heavily on the runway and those that I thought would be easy and affordable to incorporate into your wardrobe. And if you have other suggestions, leave them in the comments section. Until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Balenciaga and Alexander Wang! Excited Much? Thought So...

Hi my fashion followers. As I'm sure you can tell by the title, today I want to discuss Alexander Wang's debut collection with the Fashion House, Balenciaga. But before I get into that, let me just say that I did well on my midterms....very happy about that *thumbs up*

Anyway, moving from my not-so-exciting life, I was very impressed by the collection. I thought Alexander stayed true to his own ideas and designs, but infused it to accent the past designer of the house, Mr. Cristóbal previous work. First off, for those of us who didn't get a chance to watch the show as it was happening (which meant waking up at 3AM EST...yeah), I'm sure you can understand where I'm coming from when I say that I was upset that I didn't get to see how the crackled floors contrasted with the actual clothing. I thought that was a really cool concept to incorporate. Also, I liked that about the pieces themselves also. Wang integrated the crackled detailing in the clothes (the fur pieces actually) which gave an edgier vibe to it, in my opinion. I also really liked how he changed up the peplum by having it molded to the body and them flaring out...I don't think that's called a peplum...awkward. Anyway, another detail I liked was the very streamline, kind of geometrical, fitted dresses. I thought those were really chic. There was also a lot of volume added to his coats as well, which I also thought was really cool. And then, of course, I'm a sucker for black and white anything #TotesAmaze. Now, I didn't see the show so I don't know who the shoes held up, but just glancing at them, they aren't my favorite. They just looked difficult to work with and odd to me. But that's just me.

Overall though, I must say that I am very pleased with this collection. I think it hold true to Wang's design aesthetic. I like that it's wearable also, because as I've said before, designers need to make pieces that are wearable. But I do like the occasional "OMG" moment. So congratulations Mr. Alexander Wang, you've done well in my book.  

I'm going gaga for Gucci

Hi my amazing readers. So...it hurts me to say that I missed the Gucci show this morning! *Tear* Alas, being a college student and crashing after caffeine highs caused Victor to miss fashion shows. Lol. Okay, not really. Fortunately, I was able to view the collection on  Style.com (amazing website, btw). So upon viewing this so, so, SO, so lovely collection, my reaction went something like this..."OMG, O-M-G! O-MG! O-M-G!" all while in my school's library? Talk about awkward looks. So, moving on. Let's get to the collection. If you couldn't tell from my reaction, I loved it! Gucci has always been one of my favorite collections. It's just so aesthetically appealing and makes the woman look so powerful and sexy and just perfect! Totally fan-girling right now.

The colors were dark, giving the collection a mysterious vibe. I loved that spy-esque feel I had when viewing it. It was stealthy, with the pencil skirts, the see-through fabric, and leather. Loved the leather. Also, I like that the patterns were simple, but still very intense. How you do that? Ask Frida Giannini, Gucci's current designer. She worked that in perfectly. I also liked the use of lines. They were straight, nothing to wild and incorporated to well. 

Now, for detail. The heels. Ugh, they were major! Like, MAJOR. The boots were to die for. I loved the purplish, blueish, redish color of them (don't ask). And the snake print set it over the top. As the collection progressed, it became more and more detailed, which is also something I loved. The frills on the pieces were elegantly done and I thought of a bird of paradise. Majestic and cunning. And the colors were nicely balanced between dark lines and fluorescence. And then, there were flowers. Subtle, but they were there!

So, overall, I was pleased. Again. Just like the men's collection, this collection was MAJOR! Well done, Frida, well done. 

So what did Christopher Bailey have to say? Check it out here!

I missed it too. Yikes!

So...if you missed some shows like, oh I don't know, Alexander Wang, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Prabal Gurung, or Rachel Zoe, then here they are. I'll be posting more reviews soon, however. School is just, in the way. And trust me, I much rather be blogging than schooling...Anyway! Look for trend reports, hauls, and quick tips coming soon. So until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

Marc Jacobs.:.NYFW

Omg. OMG! Yes, it's very important that I start by using these three, little letters. So going back to last night, I was blown away. The collection consisted of satin and silk, colors and patterns, and there was a London-Paris-Anastasia-esque feel to it. Aesthetically, the collection was beautiful. I loved the colors. They flowed well together and the looks were just everything. Now, let's talk about hair and makeup. O.M.G. The hair was big and over the top and I loved it. I was dramatic but in a way that worked well for the clothes and the makeup added to the London/Paris/Anastasia-esque feel. And I must say that the collection was very sexy and had a glam factor to it also. So, once again, Marc delivers. Stay fabulous! So, until next time, stay fashionable. Xx

The Boys & Girls of NY Fashion Week

Men's Fashion Week: Louis Vuitton

I would like to thank Kim Jones for this lovely collection. There was a sense of nature present. Literally. The collection possessed hints of animalistic/jungle-like aspects, such as vines and leopard print patterns. Fur was also incorporated which added more to this theme. My favorites by far were definitely the flower and vine patterned bags and blazers. But even with all these things combined, the collection felt very metropolitan. From the trench coats to the very streamlined jackets, the parkas to the flowered blazers and bags, the collection was well crafted and well tailored! Check out the entire Louis Vuitton collection by clicking here!