April 21st, 2011 by crystal
This is the first of a series of ‘Must-Have’ posts for Spring and Summer 2011.
Must-Have Top #3 – Lace
Once you determine your lace style, choosing a top is the easiest, most subtle way to wear the lace trend.
Must Have Top #2 – Nautical
It goes without saying that the Nautical trend is a must-wear style this Spring. You can do this in a number of ways – dresses, skirts, shorts, shoes – but the most-versatile is the nautical top. You can mix and match with other items in your wardrobe to create very different looks with the same on-trend piece.
Must Have Top #1 – Drapey Tank
Whether you go for something simple or something more elegant, the drapey tank is definitely a piece you should have this Spring. Even the dressy version is versatile to the max – wear with shorts, a pencil skirt, cropped pants or a maxi-skirt. Pretty much, you can wear it with anything, making it the top must-have shirt for Spring and Summer 2011!
Stay tuned for more ‘Must-Have’ posts featuring the must-have items in bottoms, outerwear, shoes and dresses.
April 15th, 2011 by crystal
If you haven’t heard, lace is ‘in’ this season. Not just a little lace, either. A lace hem? A lace neckline? No way! I’m talking lace all over, baby. Head to toe lace (though I don’t suggest going too overboard).
Lace is SO in, there are different lace styles. Here’s a breakdown for you.
Vintage Heirloom
Nicole Miller at Nordstrom
Do you collect antique teacups?
Is your grandmother’s brooch one of your most cherished possessions?
If you’re a lover of all things vintage, this is your lace style. The Vintage Heirloom style is the lace you might see on antique tablecloths and drapes. Mostly though, it reminds me of dresses from the 1920′s –
Boardwalk Empire style.
Racy Lacy
Victoria’s Secret
If your style is more vixen than victorian, this might be more your speed.
The Racy Lacy style takes your favorite lingerie styles and makes them wearable for everyday.
Doily Demure
French Connection at Asos
If you love lace for its feminine qualities, this is your style.
It’s the girl-next-door lace…the sweet and innocent girl-next-door, not Hef’s girl-next-door.
This style usually features a lace overlay that is remarkably similar to your Aunt Helen’s coffee table doilies.
It also does double duty in the trend sense because many of these styles are
70′s inspired.
So, which will it be? What’s Your Lace Style?
April 13th, 2011 by crystal
Temperatures are getting warmer! It’s time to start baring those legs. Shorts have been on the backburner for the last few seasons. This season, however, they were front and center on the runways. Here are the top 5 top 6 styles.
High-Waist
Pleated
Statement
Trouser
Cut-Offs
Bonus – Romper
The romper was a wild card for the last two summers – something only a few brave souls wore. Look for it more and more this Summer as they become easier to find in stores (even Target is carrying them). If you’ve been timid about trying this style before, now is the time to muster up the courage and take the plunge!
March 8th, 2011 by crystal
I’m really torn on this trend. Let’s start with the runway looks…
Rachel Roy | Anna Sui | Vivienne Tam | Catharine Malandrino
What’s to like? I love how feminine and whimsical crochet is. It makes us think of simpler times – when women sat around the fire, crocheting blankets and shawls. It makes me think of a 19th century English love story – our heroine drapes her shoulders with a crochet shawl before taking an evening stroll with her betrothed.
But – crochet dresses? How can you even wear those? Wouldn’t it get all stretched out in certain places? I’m not sure how practical any of the runway styles are.
These styles, on the other hand…
far more practical. If your style is boho-chic, they’re downright perfect. What if your style is more classic, though? Can you get away with wearing a crochet shawl or will you just look like a little old lady?
What do you ladies think?
February 17th, 2011 by crystal
Banana Republic claims the ‘Skinny Cargo’ is the must-have pant for Spring.
I’m not so sure…
I mean, I like the way BR’s professional stylists have coordinated the looks and posed the models just so to make the pants look stylish and chic. But, in real life, I think this look could go horribly wrong. The unstyled photos of the pants themselves are a good indication…
Why am I tempted then, to go buy a pair this afternoon and see if I can pull off the styled look? Damn marketing…
What do you think?
Two Years Ago – Nicole Miller Fall 2009 | DVF Fall 2009
