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Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spring. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Monday, March 26, 2012
Freshy Spring Trend 2012: Peplum
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| peplum passion: tuked peplum tank (anthropologie, similar) / 3/4 sleeve button tab top (old navy), orbit necklace (j.crew) / ag rosebud jeggings (gilt groupe, available here) / kerry sling back booties (sole society, similar) |
Basically peplums are Pangaea.
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| Jason Wu, Spring 2012 |
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| Edgy Ethereal |
Dear Mister Wu, please send me one of each, as well as a tube of the tangerine lipstick.
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| Badgley Mischka, Spring 2012 |
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| The Peplum Brigade |
Cultivate your hourglass with any of these peplums:
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Freshy Spring Trend 2012: Bold Pattern
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kate spade's spring collection of florence broadhurst prints |
Color blocking is still firmly entrenched in the retail barracks, but prints are waging a counter attack for closets this Spring 2012. At the avante garde is led by bold, brave prints in strong contrasts and large scale.
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| anna sui's twenties inspired prints |
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| reachel bagley supporting pattern play. tippi sweater (j.crew) / daughters of the liberation go-getter pants (anthropologie, similar), kate spade pink dotz necklace (amazon) / leopard print shoes (banana republic, similar) |
While the boldest of the bold may wear a single print from crown to heel, others can test the trend by adopting a fresh uniform of patterned trousers and solid blouse.
more ways to support the print-surrection.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Freshy Spring Trend 2012: Pastels
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| Louis Vuitton, see the show complete with models riding on white carousel horses |
With easter season warming the eastern horizon, a sunrise of delicate hues have streaked their way across spring 2012 runways and unto merchandise racks. While the strict interpretation found in a bag of jordan almonds is available, I adored alice + olivia's parisian macaroom take, delicate pastel crusts with bold creamy fillings. It included tonal blends, mixing tints (colors mixed with white) with fully hued shades (colors mixed with black).
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| alice + olivia, see the show with models prancing along artificial grass under trees of shoes |
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| levi and i channeling alice + olivia reachel : clean ponte pencil dress (topshop) / anthropologie felted lei cardigan (ebay) / kate spade pink dotz necklace (amazon) / daniblack jacky peeptoe pumps (endless) / |
unexpected color combinations abound this spring from violet and rust to baby blue and flame red.
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| cirro blouse (anthropologie) / no. 2 pencil skirt (jcrew) / leopard print skinny belt (asos) / pearl necklace (old-similar here) / waving grain pumps (anthropologie old) |
if pastels don't suit your complexion, try pale tints on the bottom half as a trouser or skirt.
Or if your southern half has enough presence without a spotlight, try a handbag or shoe.
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Friday, March 4, 2011
Fitting Room Friday: Hourglass and Spring 2011 Trends
This week's fitting room features a really New Yorker, Cathy Batista, to model New York Fashion Week's Spring 2011 trends.
A Review: of what flattered and what floundered
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| Safari Trend |
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| Seventies Trend |
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| Left: Spring Ready Dress: An hourglass dream in emerald green: initiating with a strategic V-neck which simultaneously divides and decorously displays her abundant bustline, continuing down to a secured and narrowed center, concluding with a fluid skirt sans a single extraneous bulky pleat. Mineral Cascade Necklace: The size and weight of this accessory allows it to stand up to its ample surroundings. Right: Airy Weave Pullover: Not even a belt could save this bubble banded waist hider. Unforgiveable. Buttondown Cowlneck (Green): A complementary contrast to the Raspberry Woven |
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Left: A Bit Unruly Top: Each contrasting band allows the eye to visually measure the differential between curvy bust and narrow waist. Cultural Heritage Skirt: The contrasting waistband pattern brings even more attention to an enviable median. Right: Sand Lines Tee: A full bust expands and holds the line of a full blouse at, what seems like, feet from a whittled middle. |
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| Left: Lunar Cycles Top: Proving that lace can be modern, this option skirts away from frilly and keeps sight of an epic hourglass waist. Daughters of the Liberation Slim Straight: If the goal is to maximize curves, look no further than a tapered ankle held in contrast to a voluminous hip. Right: Shy Stalks Shell: Another non-traditional, streamlined interpretation of lace. Abbreviated Blazer: this season's must-have layer nipping in on this body's must see feature. AG Stevie Ankle: A truly straight trouser made feminine on voluptuous features. |
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Milestones
Doctor's offices: an opportunity for immunizations and unfair comparisons.
Mothers are left to comfort their pricked and pigeonholed babies while M dot Ds barrage them with interrogations such as:
Is baby pointing to body parts?
Has baby stopped drinking from a bottle?
Is baby eating a variety of finger foods?
Is baby's vocabulary rapidly expanding?
I believe these questions are a self important scheme to give stethoscope squires something to converse and advise concerning before they sharp stick unsuspecting tiny people (baby Bagleys collected 6 shots in total).
I abide the day when my family practitioner will ask important questions like:
Can Coco drop it likes it's hot?
Can Coco hunt down milk like a drug dog?
Can Coco negotiate turns at high speeds even when Mommy has secured her shoes to the opposite feet?
Can Coco incorporate current trends into her own signature style?
(illustrations of this particular milestone follows)
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| Seventies Sophisticate As illustrated by Ellie Tahari & Chloe. | |
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| Smallish Seventies Sophisticate As illustrated by Coco, smart front tie bow with elegant bishop sleeves. Add the Rec Room enviable peacock pattern and finish it off with an effortless air of independence and boldness. |
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| Elephantito Tunic Dress procured on Gilt Groupe |
Tell us about your thoughts on the doctor's office?
Friday, February 25, 2011
Freshy Spring Trend: Seventies Safari
The seventies weren't outfitted exclusively by peasant tops and bell bottoms. Marc by Marc Jacobs channels a 70s bohemian via a modern Out of Africa route, complete with camp shirts and safari jackets, but it includes a romantic element that seventies caricatures tend to overlook.
Obi belts, peter pan collars, tie blouses, and full skirts give Marc by Marc Jacobs creations a sweetly elegant finish, think Faye Dunnaway over Farrah Fawcett.
Obi belts, peter pan collars, tie blouses, and full skirts give Marc by Marc Jacobs creations a sweetly elegant finish, think Faye Dunnaway over Farrah Fawcett.
From Catwalk to Sidewalk
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Freshy Spring Trend: Neutrals and Lace
Victorian cowgirls strode across the fashion frontier compliments of Ralph Lauren. But it was the lace and neutrals that caught my fashion fancy. Avoid a fashion cavity, by mixing some savory with your sweet. Adapt RL's recipe by combining rugged elements like suede leather and oxidized belt buckles with your dainty lace.
When it comes to color, make sure you choose the right white. If you're features are cool & brilliant go for a bright optical white, if you're pigmentation leans warm opt for beige, if your tones own warm & fresh find yourself in creamy pearl, and if your complexion is cool & delicate shine your cheeks with a cool, dusty off-white.
From Catwalk to Sidewalk
$52 - yesstyle.com
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