Ray Bands

When you think of sunglasses, what brand do you think of? It’s a very popular brand.   A lot of people now about this brand of sunglasses. They are a classic for all. Everyone wants them. They are stylish, and have a cool edge to them. The all famous ray band sunglasses.

They are so simple. They have square frames and come in all sorts of colors and patterns. They also come in different styles. The classic black, square-framed ones or the cool edged aviator sunglasses. Now the aviator sunglasses is a big hit, and it still is. You see people wear them all the time. They are just a classic and everybody loves them.

So to go in style while keeping the sun out of your eyes, put on your ray bans and you will be walking in style. They will make you feel so cool. I will admit though that these sunglasses are pretty expensive so if you don’t mind that go right ahead and buy them, but if not, still splurge on yourself and go out and get yourself some.

You’ll be looking cool and edgy with your ray bans on. 

The Button Down

On Tuesday night, my brother was planning to go out with co-workers for dinner. I was left at home to defend for myself, but that’s not the point.

I was sitting in my room and he comes in and asks me, “Does this look ok?”

He was wearing a navy blue collared shirt and dark blue jeans. It was too much blue for me. He looked like a smurf (I’m sorry, I had to).

 I said, “Mmmm, no not really. Do you have a button up shirt?” “

No,” he said with his head down.

 “Ok, I’ll buy you a shirt, let’s go to Target.”

We spent an hour at Target and I picked him out a gray long sleeve button up and a new pair of jeans. To go underneath, I picked out a burgundy shirt, for just a pop of color. A fall color specifically. He tried it on. He walked out of the dressing room and he looked 10 times better than all his blue that he was wearing. Just that simple button down made his look go from a 2 to a 10.

Men, you need to have a button down in your closet. I feel like it’s a must because you don’t know when you’ll need it. You might need it just for a night out with your co-workers. And looking nice in general is just a plus.

My brother looked pretty nice that night and it was just a simple button down with jeans. It’s easy to pair it with anything and you’ll look classic and handsome. 

A Simple Plan

Do you ever feel like you don’t want to think about what you’re going to wear the next day? You just want something simple, yet fashionable. Comfy, yet classic. That morning you don’t want to be rushed. You just want to take your time in the morning.

Now I’m relating this to people in office jobs or work with big corporations. These are to the people who always have to look presentable in the work force. Sometimes when you have to look presentable every day you want a break and want to just get up in the morning and not have to think of what you’re going to wear.

Well I have the answer for you. It’s a simple answer. This simple answer is for you ladies that want to just wake up and take an easy in the morning and not have to worry what to put on and look professional in.

Just wear a simple black suit with a white collared shirt and just leave it at that. It’s that simple. Seriously. Don’t add anything else to your outfit. Possibly simple accessories will add a little contrast, but just leave it very simple for the accessories.

This is something very simply, easy, and classic for the professional work force. It’s super easy to put together this outfit.

So if you’re not feeling like trying in the morning and want to take an easy just put on this simple, professional, and classic work attire and you’ll be ready for the day. 

Top of the Rock

It's girl’s night out and you are looking into your closet and asking yourself, "What should I wear? I mean I want to look good!" So instead of going for a simple look, you want to put some PAZAZZ to your outfit. But how? How will you make your outfit go from a zero to a ten? Well I will tell you.

To be the star of the night you need to find a bold piece packed on with jewels. Jewels galooorrreee. And you can pair this with other pieces that are simple.

You can put the bold piece filled with crystals as the main focal point of your outfit and the rest of your outfit will be simple assets. For the simple assets you can have a pair of black leather jeans and black boots and wear your bejeweled shirt for the contrast and that be your main focal point.

This statement piece will definitely bring you out of your comfort zone. What I mean is I don’t wear a lot of clothing that will bring attention to myself so, if I were to wear a bold piece packed with jewels I will have to come out of my comfort zone.

So if you want to the star of the show for girls nigh and feel confident, then go out wearing a bold piece packed on with jewels and I will assure you that you will love yourself for the fact of getting out of your comfort zone and feeling good about yourself. 

Under my Umbrella

When it's the raining season I never carry an umbrella. I always wear a hoodie. I just hate carrying an umbrella. I feel like its such a hassle. But people not only use them to keep them dry in the rain but also as a great accessory to complete their outfit. People use them all the time. The open it up as soon as the hear the sound of rain and close it before they go inside. I just never liked them to be honest.  They were never a necessity for me.  However, I might need to get one to make a fashion statement.

They come in many different colors, patterns and materials.  Some are bright colored or black & white. Some are polka dotted and striped. Some have jeweled beads at the bottom of the rods. You can get any kind you want. They come in different patterns, so you can make a statement. I see people with umbrellas and their rain boots and I want to go under their umbrella. When you have an umbrella you are prepared and in style. With your sophisticated umbrella you are prepared to take on that rainy day.

Uggs

The flip flops are finally put away and people are bringing out their boots. And ain't nothing better than girls bringing out the popular Ugg boots. I have seen many pairs in the past two weeks. That's when you know that the fall and winter season has begun.

These boots come in different colors, patterns, and materials. The come in grey, black, dark brown, light brown, pink, and purple. You can also special order them in a unique color. I believe you can get a baby blue color.

They have different styles as well. They have knitted ones, suede, and ones that have three little bows on the back of them. Also they have high boots or ankle boots. The have a variety of colors but not styles and still these boots are probably the most popular ones that people get. On the contrary they are VERY comfortable and convenient for colder months but they are also super-duper (duper duper duper) expensive, yet people still get them. I don't understand, but they are very popular.

I only have one pair and I love them. They are very comfortable and convenient. The only tip I can give you is to NOT WEAR THEM IN THE RAIN. That is a big no no and it can ruin them. But other than that if you want to spend over a hundred dollars on boots then I say get these for the fall and winter.

LLJ (Little Leather Jacket)

During the fall I usually just wear a sweatshirt and jeans. That's my go-to outfit for the fall. But sometimes I like to be presentable and get into the trends of fall. One of the trends of fall and winter to look like your ready for the fall is a LLJ; a little leather jacket. To put some edge to your outfit and complete it with sophistication, put on a leather jacket. You can wear a brown or black one. IT does not matter at all.

People wear leather jackets to feel more confident. It sorta brings out an alter-ego in you. When you wear a leather jacket you don't have a care in the world. You don't care if people stare. You want them to stare. It makes you confident. Its a great tool to make you feel better about yourself. It's also a fashion statement. You can wear it with literally anything and it will make your outfit from a 0 to a 100.

SO wear that leather jacket and make people want to stare. Go from a 0 to 1000 in a second.

Wrap Yourself Up

This week started out with rain. I woke up with the sound of rain outside my window. It was so calming and it felt like fall. The sky ws filled with grey, hazed clouds. The wind was fresh and clean after the down pour all night. So now you are thinking what to wear? You bring out the essentials of your fall clothing collection. You pick out a cardigan, skinny jeans, a basic shirt, and pair the outfit with brown boots and a scarf. The scarf is the easiest way to wrap yourself up in the fall fashion.

Its the most versatile accessory to any outfit. It dresses up any outfit. It comes in many solid colors and prints. It ties an outfit together to be quite frank. It's the fall accesory that you NEED to have. ITS A MUST. Having this accessory, will be easier for you. It's super easy to build an outfit from a scarf. You can make it the focal point of the outfit and pair it with basic clothing. It also keeps you warm in the colder months. This will keep you layered up, so you dont alwys have to wear a bulky jacket to keep you warm.

This accessory will map up your fall wardrobe and make it easy to get dressed in the colder months of fall.

Western Ethnic

During the 1990s, ethnic style has been one of the strongest influences in fashion. Designers such as Christian Lacroix, Dries van Noten, John Galliano, Kenzo, Vivienne Tam, Yeohlee and many others have taken their inspiration from a variety ofNative American and several other dress forms and aesthetic styles and created colorful, fusing styles from the past of the far away lands. They have also found sources for ethnic fashion within the West, for example in the folk traditions of Northern and Eastern Europe. The fantasy element is strong in ethnic fashion; even when based on detailed research, designs are typically given a turn so they appear contemporary.

These ethnic inspirations are still huge in the fashion industry today. The Native American inspiration comes from the tribal pront. This print is all over clothing in fashion today.
They have tribal print everyting.

• Dresses
• Scarfs
• Earrings
• Shirts
• Jackets
• Head pieces

Literally everything! 

Big Cat on the Streets

People like the basics when it comes to clothing. Most, I feel, don’t like to wear loud prints and patterns. They don’t like to feel like an animal; being picked out from the crowd. They don’t want to be the big cat on the streets. They would rather be invisible and going along with the basics. This is for the people who want to stand out and want to be the big cat on the street. The leader of the pack. People don’t wear animal prints that often and when they do the make a statement. With this statement you are destined to become the leader of the pack. Everyone will be inspired by your boldness if you decide to wear an animal-print of any sort.

You can ramp up your basics with a simple printed piece of clothing. For example you can pair a basic black tee and jeans with an animal-printed jacket. Or you can make a statement with your shoes and wear animal-printed flats or heels. OR even wear a printed blouse and some jeans. You can wear a bold printed dress for a night out. There’s also accessories you can add to a basic outfit with some printed jewelry. You can wear and animal-printed scarf or earrings. There’s even hats you can wear with your outfit that are animal-printed. I love animal-print. It’s an easy way to ramp up your basic outfit, make you stand out in the crowd, and make you the big cat on the street and leader of the pack. 

Boho Vibe

Want comfort and style in one? Want a piece of clothing that anyone can wear, while enhancing your silhouette? These pair of pants will answer all these questions and put all the answers into one.

At first I didn’t like this trend. I am personally not into bohemian pants at all, but I see people wear them all the time and think, “Those are so cute! I want a pair!” but then I think those will never look good on me. Well I’m wrong according to fashion stylists. These flowy silhouette pants will accentuate your assets to a tee. I soon became to love them and I tried on pair. They are SO COMFY. And oh my! They make you deceive people into making them see you have a tiny waist. That’s what makes these pants so versatile. No matter what body type you are you can wear these pants and it will give the best figure and you will feel so confident in them. They are so comfy as well. Comfort and style is the reason why you NEED these pants in your closet.

They come in all different patterns as well. They are so simple but make a big statement with their tribal or bohemian patterns. So you can wear them with a simple solid colored tee and you’re set. You can also dress up these pants for a casual night out. Just put a piece of statement jewelry on and some wedges and you’re ready to look comfortable and stylish on your night out. 

High Top Sneakers

High Top Sneakers are an all-time classic. They came in style in the 20s and they haven't gone out of style since my friends. They are sort of an icon as well. I mean when you think if high-top sneakers you think of the  50s and greasers. Or you think of the movie Footloose and dancing. You wear high-top sneakers to feel cool and to go back in time. At least for me it is. I don't own a pair of high tops, but I want a pair SO BAD. Its a classic shoe that when you wear them it makes you feel on top of the world. Like you got chills and they're multiplying. Sorry I had to reference "Grease" because it goes with sneakers so well.

Converse is a brand that has been here since 1908. They were first made out of rubber and then in 1920 they renamed their canvas sneaker to the "All Star." The name just stuck since then and they are still popular. Although, they made them to make jump shots on the basketball court. But, people eventually started seeing them as something more than just basketball shoes. People started to wear them everywhere; to work and in the streets. People started to wear them as a fashion statement and to express themselves. That's what makes these shoes so popular you can make them you and they become a part of you. You determine their journey and that's what makes them so iconic.

To this day there are designs that are so bold and iconic. I mean now they have a wedge sneaker. So throughout the years peoples own designs and self-expression has created some pretty unique sneakers and has given sneakers their journey. With unique styles and ways to express yourself through these shoes it makes you excited to see whats in the future for the classic high-top sneaker.  

Chic Ways to wear tights this Winter

When you think of winter you think everything covered up. Long-sleeve shirts, jackets, pants and boots. In order to keep warm during these colder months you have to layer up. But what if you want to show off you legs, but don't want to freeze your but off. Well I have the answer for you. You can wear tights to still look chic, show off your legs, and still be warm in these colder months of winter.

Here are some ways to look chic this winter:

1. The Classic LBD

Pair a black dress with tights and some heels

2. Spring blooming through the winter

You can pair black tights with some pastels and baby-blues. You can winterize these spring colors by wearing a beanie and some tights.

3. Denim with an edge

This is also a classic. Pairing denim skirts or shorts, with some black tights and some boots. This will elevate your classic denim.

I don't wear tights very much. Personally I don't like them very much; they aren't my style. But I might have to try this out and see how this looks and see if I like this chic look. 

Graffiti: From the streets to Clothes

It's a Monday. I didn't want to get out of bed. It was way too cold. My window was opened and my fan was on. I was thinking today was just a "no." No, I didn't want to get out of bed so today was a lazy day for me. I put on basic jeans and a sweatshirt. I put on my shoes which were my Ed Hardy sneakers; all white and "graffiti-ed" out. It has flowers and different abstract designs on them. I went throughout my day and to my last class, which was Calculus. I sat down ten minutes before class waiting quietly. A few more classmates come in and one says, "Whoa! Did you graffiti your shoes yourself?" Sadly no, I didn't because I am not artistic at all. My artistic ability is at like a -1,000,000,000. Then I had an idea of what I should write about today, which is graffiti art. No not the ones on the streets, but the abstract art and creativity that get transferred onto clothes.

Personally I love my Ed Hardy sneakers just because of the abstract art. It has a sense of edge and modern feel. There are artist all around and many of them showcase their talent and their passion through abstract art and their art is displayed on different clothes. You can simply wear a graphic tee with an abstract design to make a statement and pair it with a simple pair of jeans and a sneaker. Or you can have a one-piece clothing statement with an abstract designed dress. This is in for this spring. You can also call it pop art. This trend is very modern. So if you’re into the new way of expressing yourself through modern clothing this is a perfect way for you to do it. Don’t just look at awesome abstract art on a wall. Be brave and edgy and wear it. You’d sure make a statement of artistic creativity.   

Dine Back into the 1950s

Let’s travel back to the 1950s and see what it’s like to dress in the way they did. The fashion in this era varied from beginning to end. It wasn’t as extreme as the 1960s but 50s fashion introduced a lot of many new styles that people didn’t ever see during that time.

Beginning in the 1950s people didn’t feel the importance to conform to a certain look anymore. They began to feel a little freedom.

The waistline was the main issue in the 1950s. Some women liked the tight fit while other people liked no waistline. Some people loved the sheath dresses who’s narrow and straightness with pleating gave the illusion of a slimmer waist. You can wear this either for the day or the night.  

In the spring when the slim dress until the knees flared into pleats and developed the full flare skirt. In the evenings they swung into heavy pleats from the knees and below that were simpler sheaths. The skirts remained narrow and jackets took a flare too and were taken in at the waist.

Skirts were a big thing in the 1950s. It brought a sense of freedom to the people. They didn’t feel the need to look a certain way anymore. The pleated skirt made people have a slimmer silhouette. And you can pair it with a cute blouse and shoes.  

Electric Shade of NEON

The electric shades that hit their peak in the '80s are returning in a much more sophisticated way, now paired with neutral colors such as gray, navy, or camel. 

Yes, this trend of neons are in for fall. I know it might seem crazy and a little out there to wear these during a season of warm colors. When you think of fall you thing of warm browns, reds, greens, and oranges. Well throw those away and bring out the neon.

These shades of bright pink, green, yellow, and blue are being paired with nuetral colors to dull down this statement color. The reason why they are paired with neutral colors is to not make these colors clash, like how they did in the 80s. Its bringing the 80s back in a more sophisticated way. 

Here are some ways you can wear the ElectricShades of NEON:

• You can have a solid nuetral shirt and pair it with a neon leather skirt. Amp up your business wear and make your coworkers feel the electricty.

• You can also wear a neon lip for that pop of color, but not too much.
• Go for the jewelry. There's a bunch of neon jewlery that are very chic and just unique enough to make a statement.

• And lastly, wear a neon colored crossbody bag. It's a simple way to always have that electric shade of neon. 

Tailored Up

In the business world you practically live in a suit. The trousers, collared shirt, and blazer. Or for men it’s a collared shirt, pants, a tie, and a blazer. Everyone has the typical all-black suit. Now it's all about the all-grey suit for fall.

If you're working in a business setting all you wear is the same boring monochromatic suit. If you're in the business world being fashion forward doesn't really tie together. However you can tie this look together and bring fashion into your work place just by wearing chic silhouettes and pairing it with subtle accessories.

Here are some tips to look professionally fashionable:

They say to always wear suits in neutral colors (black, brown, cream, GREY).

Avoid big accessories. Think simple and chic.

All your suits must be tailored and fit close to your body. 

All skirts must be right above the knee for the right look. 

All blouses should be conservative and always tucked in. 

Take all these into consideration and you'll be sure to bring fashion into your work place and make a statement of being professional and fashionable. Who knew those two can be put together, right?

Sweatshirt Revamped

 As we slowly start to get into   the colder months, the single layered clothes begin to be put away and the layers come out. You put on a shirt and a sweatshirt and layer up. Today I saw a bunch of people layer up today and put on their sweatshirts. You can wear sweatshirts so many different ways.

 The typical way to wear a sweatshirt is to pair it with jeans or wear them with yoga pants or leggings.

There’s more edgy ways now to wear it. You can’t just pair it with jeans for a simple look these days. The bum-around has grown up. Sweatshirts now come in sophisticated silhouettes and different fabrications.

To wear it to the office you can wear it with a leather skirt and be office chic. Or if you’re off duty you can pair it with leather pants and some booties.

You can make it bold, creative, or cozy. This fall it’s an inter-layer and many people are pairing it with fur vest or a cropped leather jacket.

It’s not the simple life for sweatshirts anymore. Style has evolved into something bigger and more complex. You can wear anything with another that you wouldn’t think would work together but it does. That’s what makes style so great. It has become a way to express yourself and not dress like everyone else. That’s why sweatshirts aren’t so simple anymore because you can pair it with practically ANYTHING. Style always has something new to wear. 

Boot Brigade

I know I said it officially started fall a few day ago on my last post, but today it officially started. It RAINED. Every girl today put away their sandals and put on their boots. There was definitely a boot brigade around school today. Now with the cooler weather, boots are now in.

There’s multiple kind of boots. Ankle boots (booties), knee high boots, and lace up (combat) boots too. Boots also come in different materials and patterns. There’s leather, knitted, suede, and many more. They come in many patterns too. Solid color, or polka dots, or striped.

You can wear boots with pretty much anything for fall. If you want a more laid back look you can pair booties with some skinny jeans and a flowy blouse. Or you can wear knee high boots with jeans and a flannel. You can also pair boots with a dress and some tights. If you want to dress up the boots wear a cute dress and boots. Or you can wear them with leggings and pair it with a blouse, blazer, and a scarf. You can wear boots with anything because they mainly come in neutral colors. So you can wear bright colors and balance it out with the neutral color of the boots. For a more edgy look you can wear combat boots and wear them with a one-color outfit. I mean who doesn’t love an all-black outfit right?

Boots are in for fall. Wear them simply with jeans or dress them up with a dress. So put your sandals away and put on your boots and step into the cooler weather and become a part of the boot brigade. 

Romp it up!

Today was a cooler day and reminded me of how summer is over. I know summer has ended but I’m taking you back. Back to the romper. This piece of clothing is super comfy and super easy to dress up or down. It is very versatile.

The romper can come in many different prints and patterns. You can rock it during the day and at night. If you want to rock it during the day you have endless options to what you want to wear. It’s like a flowy dress but comfy. They come in different styles too. They have long silhouettes and short silhouettes and silk fabric ones and color block ones too!

There’s something freeing about wearing a piece of clothing that you don’t have to put on separately and worry about finding a shirt to match with your shorts.  You can just put on the romper and you’re already stylin’. You can look so feminine and also bold. To look feminine you can wear a lace romper with some cute flats or to be bold you can do an all leather romper and pair it with some combat boots.

This trend is so comfortable and freeing. You don’t feel so constricted and you feel so free. Go back to summer for a second and be stylin’ in a nice romper. Look subtle or go bold and amp up the one piece jumpsuit that will have you rocking the latest summer trend.  

ATHLeisure

This weekend was a busy weekend. I went to an A’s vs. Giants game. Everyone was supporting their own team. And of course I was supporting the Giants (they won by the way). So I got inspired by everyone’s sportswear and decided to write about being comfortably sporty. This is looking sporty yet comfortable. It encompasses a number of comfortable looks and casual wear for a sporty occasion. This is the most laid back trend of the season.

At the game many people had shorts, a sports t-shirt, and tennis shoes. You can dress it up or down.

Here are some different ways to look comfortably sporty.

You can wear jogger’s sweats (they come more fashionable now) and pair it with some texture. And if you’re want to spice it up, be fierce and pair it with some heels. It will elevate your whole looks. Go from drab to fab.

You can wear a blazer with a baseball cap. Pair these high and low items together and you won’t look like you just came out of the gym.

Pair some high wasted sweats with a fitted top. You need to have balance if you want to work this outfit on the streets.

You don’t have to look like you just came out of the gym to rock this look. It’s all about the details for the athletic trend. You can pair sports inspired items to still rock the athleisure trend.

So don’t look like you just stepped out of the gym. Amp up your sporty look with this trend. 

Flare it Up

Skinny jeans out, flare in. Take a break from the skinny silhouette and get into the flare to flare it up. Flare it up. Elongate your legs and wear them with heels or wedges. The flare jean has been here since the 70s and its cool and groovy (no pun intended).

The flare was originally worn by boat workers in the seventeenth century. They became popular by Sonny and Cher in the 70s. Back then they were flared from the knee down with leg openings of twenty-six inches. Music also ignited this fashion. Most artist took up the glam and flare and changed up their look in the 70s.

Flare jeans are back for the fall season of 2015. You can also pull off this bohemian vibe with flare pants that have abstract patterns. Skinny jeans are well come on…boring. The flare makes your waist slimmer and makes you actually looked dressed. Comfortable and polished. Skinnies are made for you to blend in but flares are made to make you stand out. Although there are some things to avoid when you want to flare it up. Here are some tips: no overly long tops and heels make your legs ten times longer when you’re wearing flares. Flare it back up in style. Put on those jeans and a basic tee and you’ll be walking down the street in confidence. So flare it up this fall and stand out. You weren’t born to be boring.   

PLAID and Simple

Plaid is a new piece that is starring on the runway. Especially red plaid. Seeing all black on the runway this fall, this red plaid was making a statement. From 90s grunge to a sporty look, a flannel is so controversial. It looks good with anything you pair it with. You can dress it up or dress it down.

To dress it up you can pair it with a lace shirt or dress. OR to dress it down you can pair it with jeans and tie it around your waist. It can make a plain outfit livelier. It adds contrast and pattern to your outfit. OR for a more grunge and mysterious look, you can pair it with dark solids. You can make a bold statement by having a specific piece of clothing, for example a plaid skirt paired with a solid colored blouse or just a plaid patterned dress. Plaid is also very comfortable. If you like being comfortable but stylish at the same time plaid is the way to go. 

Plaid was in style back then and is still in style now. It will always be a great piece to have in your closet for any season. It can dress down or dress up any plain piece in your closet. It is plaid and simple. 

Overall I'm Happy

The jean pant suit with no sleeves. The overalls. Just paired with a shirt and tennis shoes. You usually see them on farmers or railroad truckers. Back then they were used as protective over garment. But in today’s fashion it’s a modern twist. Today it’s a fashion statement.

Since the 1960s, different colors and patterns of overalls have been worn by young people of both male and female, often with one of the straps worn loose along the side and under the arm. The overalls fashion trend among American youth peaked in the late 1970s, and again for females in the late 1990s.

Today it is mainly worn by women and a lot more stylish. They can have ripped holes or studs on them to make more of a statement. Or they can have slimmer fit and boot cut length. They are a lot less than the plain Jane over all back in the 1960s. They have reinvented the overalls by pairing it with fierce clothing statements. You can pair it with stripped shirts or crisp white blouses. You can dress in street style or wear them to work. Just style them with a flannel and wear a blazer with it and you’ll be set to start the work day fiercely. Whether you are going to work, casual day in, or going out for the night this 1960 garment is so controversial. Overalls are back in. And this is a must have in your closet this year.

FALLing for the Turtleneck

Today was a gloomy day outside. It’s starting to feel like fall. The sky is changing and the leaves will start to change too. When you think of fall you think of warm clothes and boots. When you think of warm clothes you think of long sleeves. But do you think of long sleeves with a high neckline? Yes, the turtleneck. It’s all old fashion trend but a good one; an oldie but a goodie.

It started in the 19^th century the turtle neck was worn by philosopher, artists, and intellectuals and became a fashion for wealthy men, in Europe. In America in the 1920s it was absorbed into mainstream fashion and the turtleneck came to be viewed as an anti-tie, a smart form of dress for those who rejected formal wear. By the late 1950s the “tight” turtleneck was for preppy girls. It was a picture of poise and arrogance. The turtleneck elongate the neck and accentuate the face.     

For before fall you can wear a turtle neck without sleeves during the warmer months and to still be cool during the days before fall. It’s a sheer tank top with a twist. A twist of accentuating your neck and pairing them with a short is a modern twist.

For the fall season. In today’s fall fashion they are pairing it with a dress. Or they are paired with the traditional dress pant or skirt. There’s a more a contrasted look then to what we are used to seeing them as. Such as turtle necks with stripes or prints or exaggerated collars.

Come back from summer in style by going back to the old-fashioned turtle neck. You’ll be dressing the part of the new trend on the block. 

80s Prom

The biggest night of your junior or senior year, Prom. Yes, you have the shoes and makeup, but everyone is going to be talking about your dress so it has to be beautiful. It’s the most important part of your outfit. We girls want to look our best for the biggest night of or high school career.  It was like that even in the 80s. The 80s had some of the most ionic trends that still exist today and I’m talking about the classic 80s prom dress.                                                                                                                                                             

These prom dresses went all out. Literally putting anything and everything you can put on it. From ruffles, padding, tulle, polka-dots, and sequins. You name it and 80s dresses have it. These prom dresses had particular characteristics to it. There’s the all-over ruffle dress. The more ruffles the better. Or the 80s classic of poufy sleeves and the big bow in front on the side of your waist. This was a popular one. There’s the tea-length dress. Those were very popular in the 80s. Or the metallic dresses. It was a dress that was a shiny metallic color. You made shoes to match the color of your dress. Everything was bigger and better in the 80s; even the hair. The hair was as loud as the dresses. Hair=big and poufy.                     

The “bigger” the “better” for the 80s was the trend back in those times. Expressing through ruffles, sequins, and big hair. And to complete the look of your big ruffled dress was a nice party filled with rock and roll. 

Haute Couture

They say if you love it you want it. Now all you have to do is style it. Your style is your identity and makes you who you are. Lets go back a few hundred years to the 1890s. The time and rise of Haute Couture. The top Parisian fashion. The words literally mean "high fashion." It was high fashion indeed. The clothes of this time were tailored and fitted to the woman. It was handmade garments put together with intricate detail in every stitch. Every stitch is hand made and every garment is sewn by hand. These dresses were made for high class society. And this was the style for Parisians.

This fashion is still here today. Paris still has Haute Couture Fashion shows. The clothing is made to wear but still with the intricate detail of the couture. There are different clothing designed to be fitted to your body. It’s just more modernized. There are clothes with intricate detail and fabric just more modernized. One of the best designers still known today makes the most expensive haute couture clothing. Her name is Coco Chanel. She made luxury comfortable. She is known for tailored suits and the little black dress. In today’s fashion, clothes still have detail and garments that come together to make it couture. Just the difference is that most clothes aren’t custom made today. The haute couture of the 1890s is still a trend today with intricate detail and certain clothes tailored to fit.