The Year Round Blazer: White

13 Aug

Looking for a trans-seasonal blazer that will complete any look?  Look no further, a crisp white blazer will be there for you when you’re in fashion need and  can be dressed up or down.  White blazers are just as much a wardrobe essential as are black blazers and can be worn over dresses, with shorts, with jeans(wide leg or skinny) or anything really.  With Fall just around the corner, there is no need to put away your white blazer, this is a great piece that carries over into Winter and beyond.  I know we’ve all heard the saying…. but, no white after Labor day is an outdated fashion rule that’s not only been broken on countless runways in the last decade, but has practically been re written; hello! Winter white. It is A-okay to wear white after labor day!!!!!! 

Below are some great ways to rock a white blazer anytime of the year.

Some blazers for you to shop.

1. Linen blazer($88) 2. Cropped blazer($59) 3. Knit blazer,petite($59) 4. Patterson J. Kincaid blazer($198) 5. Blazer,plus($54.90) available at Nordstrom.

6. BarIII Sheer blazer($54.99) available at Macy’s.

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Model Robyn Lawley Promotes Healthy Body Image

12 Aug

Meet Robyn Lawley, a gorgeous 6’2″ Australian beauty who is taking the modeling world by storm.   Lawley has been featured in countless magazines including Elle and Vogue and made history becoming the first plus sized model to pose for Ralph Lauren.  The 23-year-old was an instant inspiration for girls around the world when she was featured on last years July cover of Vogue Italia with fellow plus sized models Tara Lynn and Candice Huffine.  Lawley was also recently named the new face of UK lingerie brand Boux Avenue.    …..If you’re still looking for the “plus sized” model , the pictures below are correct, like buxom beauties who came before her i.e. Crystal Renn and Marilyn Monroe, Lawley is equivalent to an american size 12 which is quite a common size but considered plus sized in the modeling world. Lawley though doesn’t think of herself as “plus-sized”, she prefers to use the term “normal sized” and is an activist supporting healthy body image, particularly for young girls with low self-­esteem, and also has a food blog called Robyn Lawley Eats.  Bravo to beauty in all forms.

Vogue Italia Cover July 2011

Boux Avenue 

Ralph Lauren

Editorials

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Karlie Kloss & America’s Top Male Athletes!

12 Aug

Model Karlie Kloss was shot by Annie Leibovitz for June’s Vogue with some of America’s top male Olympic athletes in a sports themed editorial. Kloss looks stunning as usual in a variety of fabulous designer frocks including Vera wang, Alexander McQueen, Versace and Victoria Beckham.  Male athletes in the shoot include Jonathan Horton, Ashton Eaton, Ryan Lochte, the Bryan brothers and Dwyane Wade.  Now that we all know who these guys are, let’s take a look at the amazing images!

Photos: Courtesy of Vogue

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Matte Nails For Summer

11 Aug

 

I love these matte nails for Summer! An easy way to achieve this look is with a matte topcoat.  My favorite is Sephora by OPI $9.50 available at Sephora.  This matte look will be amazing with Fall colors as well, can’t wait!!!!!

Matte

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Fabulous Friday Finds!!!!! (under $20)

10 Aug

Happy Friday fashionistas!!!!!!  Here are some fun finds for you to shop:)  Have a perfect weekend!

 

1.Boxy button back top($19.80) 2. pearlescent heart studs($1.50) both available at Forever21.

 

3.Retro style sunglasses($16.99) available at Mango. 4. Bead necklace with chain detail($17) available at Sosie.

5. Stila palette($18, $74 value) 6. Bow belt($14) 7. Zig Zag scarf($18) all available at Nordstrom.

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Fall Preview: My Favorite Fall Trends

9 Aug

I couldn’t be more excited about Fall,  it’s my favorite time of year for fashion and I feel like I’m able to really dive into my wardrobe.  I love coats, boots, rich colors, texture, layering, bold accessories, you name it!  Every year I look forward to the upcoming season,  some years are better than others and this year is GREAT!!!!!  I am so excited to shop these amazing looks and even more excited to wear them.  As you know I do not believe in “fashion rules” and I feel like sometimes trends are exactly that; a trend, while other trends last far into the next season and stay in your closet for years (those are my favorite kind).  I also know that certain trends are not for everyone, with that being said I will only be discussing trends that I love in this post!  If you have money to blow, splurge a little but by no means do you need a Fat bank account to be styling’ this Fall.  Let’s get to the fashion!!!!!!!

My Top 5 Fall Trends!

Greens: from emerald to olive anything goes.

1. Green military inspired jacket($56) available at Lulu’s. 2.Express color block dress($69.90) available at Express. 3. Colorblock dress($22.80) available at Forever21.

4.Pleated dress($138) 5. Rachel Zoe pine jacket($495) 6. Leather moto jacket($298) all available at Nordstrom.

Leather leg: leather or pleather will work for this edgy look.

7. Theory pants($835) available at Saks. 8.Moto pants faux leather($88) available at Nastygal. 9. Catherine Malandrino brown pant($895) available at Saks. 10. Ankle zip faux leather pant($24.80) available at Forever21.

Berry bags: Any bag in a wine colored hue will do.

11. Gucci bag($2,800) 12. Alexander McQueen long box clutch($2,295) 13. Bottega Veneta shoulder bag($2,250) 14. Marc by Marc Jacobs cross body bag($458) all available at Saks.

15. Satchel($65) available at Nastygal. 16. Faux croc bowler($26.80) available at Forever21. 17. Small studded cross body bag($19.99) available at Target.

Printed denim: geo prints to animal prints and everything in between. Skinny cut is flattering on most body types.

18. Alice & Olivia printed jeans($198) available at Saks. 19.Leopard jeans($29.80) available at Forever21. 20. Snakeprint jeans($22.99) available at Target.

21.Teal leopard jeans($52) 22. Paige Denim Green printed jeans($189) both available at Nordstrom.

 

Navy: Think of it as the new neutral. Quite slimming as well.

23. Tory Burch Reva flats($235) 24. sequined crop jacket($330) both available at Saks.

25. Versace leather dress($2,975)available at Neiman Marcus 26. High neck dress($24.90) available at Forever21.

27.Kimono jacket with sequin trim($32.36)  28. Dress with lace detail($59.61) both available at Asos.

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Fashion meets Function with USB Bracelet

9 Aug

Fashion meets function with this funky Juicy Couture Pyramid bracelet that doubles as a 4 G USB.  How cool is that????  Available in black and pink at Juicy $48.

 

 

 

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Lanvin ‘Happy’ Collection Available Now!

7 Aug

This August , yes that means right now, Lanvin celebrates the tenth anniversary with Alber Elbaz at its creative helm with their limited edition accessories capsule collection titled ‘Happy’.  The collection features ten themed “mini” sets- each containing a shoe, a piece of statement jewelry and a variation of the classic chain- handled happy bag.  If you’re a Lanvin fan I’m sure you’ve been anticipating this since the (oldest French fashion) house announced it earlier this year……  The collection is available NOW online and in stores.

P.S. Lanvin’s signature hearts DO appear in this collection:)

Images courtesy of Lanvin

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The Sartorialist: Closer Now Available For Pre-Order

6 Aug

After the enormous success of his first book The Sartorialist in 2009, Scott Schuman, the creator of the highly acclaimed street style fashion blog The Sartorialist is releasing his second book The Sartorialist: Closer.  The book, much like Schuman’s  first will continue to look at human style across the globe with a collection of  inspiring images along with insightful commentary.  The much anticipated read is available in two covers, one male and one female.  A limited deluxe edition is also available. The expected release date  is August 29 but is available for pre-sale now at Amazon.

 

 

 

Two CoversLimited Edition

 

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Pick a Palette!

5 Aug

If you’re an eyeshadow lover, then this post is for you. I am an eyeshadow lover and  my go-to combo would definitely  be a neutral smokey eye.  I’m often asked what brand I like most and there isn’t one answer, that’s for sure.   After years of trying shadow after shadow I keep going back to the same brands; MAC, Urban Decay, Smashbox and NYX!  Yes NYX is included on my list.  NYX is a very reasonably priced makeup brand that I love and have great quality products for the price. They have excellent shadows and also sell my favorite soft matte lip cream, which is amazing!!!! All I want in an eyeshadow are great colors, incredible color payoff, long lasting wear and high pigment and these brands provide that consistently!  I do use primer so that my shadow pops and because I naturally have oily lids that cause my eyeshadow to crease after only a couple hours of wear. ok back to the shadows.  I am a fan of palettes because they are super fun, easy to take on the go and are almost always a better deal than buying everything separate.  As a fan of the neutral smokey eye, Urban Decay’s Naked palettes are perfect…..I am especially a fan of the Naked 2 palette!  I have recently discovered some other palettes worth trying and have been very happy with them as well. Here is the list starting with my favorite Naked 2.

Urban Decay Naked 2 palette($50): Includes 12 shadows, a dual sided shadow brush and a travel sized lip gloss. available at Sephora.

Urban Decay Smoked palette($49): Includes 10 shadows, a full sized eyeliner and a travel sized eyeshadow primer my fav primer. Available at Sephora.

Smashbox Masters palette($59): Includes 28 shadows, 4 brow powders, 8 cream eyeliners, 2 blushes, 3 highlights and 4 lip glosses. Available at Sephora.

NYX All I ever wanted palette($28): Includes 72 shadows, 8 face colors, 6 lip colors and 4 blushes. available at NYX.

Note: MAC and Urban Decay also sell empty palettes that you can fill with the eyeshadow colors of your choice.

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