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"

Post #3: My NYC Street-Style Finds

It has been a rough couple of weeks here in New York with the abundance of snow and freezing cold temperatures. I have been finding it hard to dress because I want to stay as warm as I can, while still looking chic and stylish. I found some amazing looks on the streets of New York City to help inspire both myself and you guys on what to wear until spring finally makes an appearance!

Look #1: Splash of Print

Meagan wore this outfit to Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week to look around and take pictures. She was actually mistaken for a well known fashionista due to her awesome outfit! She paired a loud midi dress with a leather jacket and black booties to tone the print down a bit. She also accessorized with chic sunglasses and a structured handbag. It was just the right amount of color.

                                                        Look #2: All Black Everything

This look is simple, yet so chic (and warm, too)! Laura paired together an all black ensemble consisting of a sweater, skinny jeans, black leather booties, and her leather Marc Jacob's bag. She decided to accessorize with a wide brim hat, which I personally think makes this outfit. Laura's camel colored overcoat jazzes up her black on black clothing, giving her a degree of sophistication and edge. 

These two styles were fabulously executed. Especially at FIT, students love to wear black but they don't want to seem too boring, so they add little details like both Meagan and Laura to make their style unique. Stay warm and think spring! 

Post #2: A Spring Must-Have

With spring approaching, we are all dreaming of the snow disappearing off of the New York City streets and warmer weather coming our way. I am going to fast-forward you even further into the fashion world of Spring 2016. I did some research on the trend forecasting database, Fashion Snoops, and found what I think everyone should be prepared to buy. The midi dress is going to be one of the most crucial items for every woman to own for the upcoming season. Whether she wants to wear a tight style or a full skirt style, any woman can rock one. The way the dress lands between a woman's knees and ankles gives the style such a sophisticated, updated, chic look that no one can resist. Designs are expected to be varied from deep v-necks, belted waists, center and side slits, and even halter necks. Below are a few of my favorite looks that have been released so far. This is for sure to be a spring staple of mine!

Post #1: My Fav Blogs

So why is it that our generation is so intrigued by bloggers? Because we can relate. Blogging has changed and is continuing to change the world of fashion. It is a prevalent resource in both my workplace as a merchandising intern at LOFT, as well as my schooling at the Fashion Institute of Technology. Young people interested in fashion, like myself, look to bloggers for style inspiration. I prefer looking toward bloggers for fashion ideas because they wear clothes that the majority of us can afford, as opposed to a celebrity being dressed in head to toe designer clothing.  I've chosen three of my favorite bloggers to share with you who have inspired me over the past few years and allowed me to evolve into the style I have today. 


1. The Man Repeller
http://www.manrepeller.com

The Man Repeller, an average New York City woman, is one of my favorite bloggers because she has no problem being herself. She inspires me to push the boundaries of fashion, specifically through the way she pulls off her overalls, mom jeans,  and turtlenecks. This blogger is daring with her outfit choices and inspires me to do the same. Her hysterical personality matches up with her sense of style- she never fails to make me laugh.

2. The Blonde Salad

http://www.theblondesalad.com

I have watched The Blonde Salad turn into the amazing blog it has become and it has been an awesome experience doing so. Chiara Ferragni is from Italy and has an exceptional sense of style. Not only does she post about fashion, though. She travels the world and keeps her fans updated along her journeys- including all the delicious food she comes across! She started off wearing inexpensive clothing, but has now obviously blown up into a multi-million dollar phenomenon, so she is commonly seen in designers from Chanel to Hermes. Regardless, I still love checking out her blog and encourage you to do the same!

3. Sincerely, Jules

http://sincerelyjules.com/

I first discovered Sincerely, Jules through her Instagram page and instantly connected with her. This Los Angeles blogger has such a keen eye for putting things together, especially her outfits. She seems to be extremely passionate about what she does, which translates into her personality, as well as her style. Her fashion sense is exactly how I would describe my own, therefore I usually look to her for inspiration before anyone else. She always gets it right when it comes to fashion, but does so in an effortless, chic way. I would kill to have Sincerely, Jules' closet, as I'm sure any other woman my age would. Check her out!