Post #10: Go Cuff Yourself

For those of us who don't have perfect long legs, most jeans require a bit of tailoring before they become perfect. Whether they're too long or too short, pants rarely hit us at that magic spot right above our ankles. And, yes, sure, we'll eventually take them to the tailor at some point, but, until then? Cuff. 

Whether you go for the double cuff, a simple fold-over, or something sloppy chic, I think that a little origami action with your jeans can change the entire look of them. I love the idea of showing off a little skin, especially now that the sun has finally decided to make an appearance. But, keeping things neat with the tops of your boots works as well. Even better, when you're in a full-on denim-on-denim outfit, that little fold can give your jeans another pop of color. Here are some cuff looks I love:

Happy cuffing!

Post #9: Video Fashion Week

Fashion week. One of the most exclusive, glamorous, and high end events of the year. At least it used to be. Now.. whats the point in getting out of bed? Celeb stylist Rachel Zoe agrees - as she laid with her newborn baby watching the shows on a live stream. This led to the emergence of "Video Fashion Week." What this is, is instead of designers paying the big bucks at Lincoln Center to show their new line, they simply create a video featuring their pieces. It's creative, innovative, and still gets the job done. Although I hope NYFW continues on, I have a feeling more and more designers will go the "video" route to show their collections. Here's a link to a video by Nellie Partow: 

http://video.style.com/watch/nellie-partow-fall-2015-video-fashion-week

Enjoy!

Post #8: Lookbooks

Lookbooks are great for a few reasons. First of all, they're great because they essentially put looks together for you and usually, if I like what she's wearing in the photo, I'll order it all. Second, for higher end designers, it gives you the chance to see whats coming out before it actually does. Up until a few years ago, lookbooks were sent to only a few select people as actual books so that they can see what's coming up. Now, everything has turned completely digital and we all get the chance to see it. So awesome! I also love how the lookbook helps to portray the brand image of the company. Although there aren't "outfits" in this lookbook, it was one that really stuck out to me when I saw it. Mara Hoffman killed it - I need everything.

www.MaraHoffman.Com

Post #7: You (Wish You Were) Invited!

When: Today, May 18, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Where: Hu's Wear, 2906 M Street NW; 202-342-2020. 

What: Celine Spring/Resort 2012 Trunk Show

You know its an exclusive trunk show when only special invitations were sent out. 
I'm sure most of you may have seen flyers at local boutiques for a trunk show for up and coming designers, however, now - its different. Now, it has become a social event for high end designers and wealthy housewives. Being a huge fan of Celine merchandise, I remembered back a few years ago when this event occurred and I dreamed of one day being invited to something like this.  Only the absolute top Celine clients were invited - where they got free alcohol and macaroons in hopes of big spending. 

Here are some pictures of the suare:

Post #6: Video Fashion Show

When fashion week comes around we all are eager to see which designer will not only push the boundaries of fashion, but also whose show will be the most outrageous. This year we saw a few interesting ones, including Chanel, Moschino, and definitely Givenchy. 

Watch this and you may just agree with me: 

Was I lying? 

To start, the set had a very high-low vibe to it. There were royal looking maroon carpets laid out on a grungy concrete floor. Arcade games, old computer monitors, and large television sets took over the middle of the room, which were offset by the dark, mysteriously powerful clothing.  The clothes told a Victorian era story including a black velvet dress, a burgundy sparkling gown with dramatic sleeves, and both corseted and peplum jackets. What I could not take my eyes off of, though, were the excessive facial piercings on all of the models. Antique, victorian jewelry was glued all over the models' faces. Many had huge septum piercings and ears bedazzled like I have never seen before. I did not necessarily like this look because I thought it took away from the actual clothing itself. What do you think?

Post #5: Key Color Trends

As I walked around New York City looking at window displays, I found that although the styles of clothing are different, the colors are very similar. The key colors for Spring 2015 are extremely clear. Here is what I saw: 

1. Aritzia
Here is a perfect example of a bright pop of red-orange being balanced out by neutral colors. This was a common trend I saw throughout my window shopping adventure through NYC. Whether a woman wants to be daring and wear a unique color or go for the norm with a tan trench coat or sweater, she can find what she is looking for. 

2. Saks Fifth Avenue

Although Saks has a large number of windows, I decided to focus on this one because it went along with the theme that Aritzia was displaying above. The Saks windows are always iconic and on trend. This tomato red color is offset by a more neutral, yellow-gold. I want to wear this amazing color combination! 

3. Ann Taylor

Without surprise, below we see this tomato red again! I personally like the way that Ann Taylor executed this color the best out of the three retailers I have chosen. Although the window display does not have many props or unique backdrops to it, it works. I enjoy the use of cheetah print and stripes mixed with the pop of color, tan, black, and chambray.

I think that we can conclude that a shade of red-orange is the it color of the season! It is crucial to offset the brightness with a neutral color, though. I love this color trend and hope that it lasts! 

Post #4: NY Times Blog Review

The New York Times is known for their scholarly writing and intellectual thoughts. While reading the fashion blog, I realized that they use a lot of jargon to describe the latest fashions. They are very descriptive and specific, and although you're reading about fashion, it can teach you a lot about writing. I'm going to review an article on Gucci's show at Milan Fashion Week and analyze the descriptive words and jargon used. 

Link to Article

1. Silhouette
Below the knee skirts
Trouser suits
Asymmetric tiers of pleats
Oversize tortoise shell eyeglasses
Turbans
Sweater vests
Beanie hats
2. Design/Details
Pleated 
Floral print
Lace mini-dresses
3. Color
Pink and red
Rose-speckled
4. Fabric
See-through point d'esprit
Leather
Mink
Chiffon
Lurex
Rabbit
Brocade
5. Creative "Jargon"
Cousin It
Next big thing
Nostalgic romance 
Haute flea market world
"The contemporary is the untimely"