COLOR TREND: Mellow Yellow
Friday, February 24, 2012
On the Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear runways the color yellow was all over the place. 
Wearing an all YELLOW outfit might be too much for the everyday gal but a great way to imitate the runway trend and transform it into an obtainable YOU like style, that also wont have you buying an entire new outfit, is do it with Accessories.
Yellow accessories
Here are the prices and where to get the items above...
Under $500
2. $39- Vince Camuto, Dome Color Rings (Zappos.com)
3. $63- ALDO, Hilser Ballet Flat Shoes (Asos.com)
4. $125-Hunter, Hunter Original (Zappos.com)
5. $25- Touch, Bangle Bracelet (Mango)
6. $88- Kate Spade New York, Triple Threat Faceted Bangle (ZapposCouture.com)
7.$295- Diane von Furstenberg, Lytton Small Leather Convertible Clutch (saks.com)
9. $48- Juicy Couture, Perforated Bow Leather Belt
13. $124- Paul Smith, Skinny Belt (Asos.com)
14. $65- Kartell, Ballet Flats (yoox.com)
15. $130- Super Sunglasses Preorder The Basic (Intermix)
18. $40- Qupid Neutral-156 Pump (DSW)
19. $124-Topshop, Showcase2 Double Platforms
20. $218- Marc by Marc Jacobs, Turnlock Python-Embossed Percy Shoulder Bag (saks.com)
21. $178- Cole Haan, Alisa Leather Oxfords (saks.com)
Over $500
1. $895- 3.1 Phillip Li, Pashli Satchel in Limon (OTTE)
8. $750- Guiseppe Zanotti, 140mm Patent Peep Toe Sandals (Luisaviaroma)
10. $895- Jimmy Choo, ‘Fiery’ Platform Sandal (Nordstrom)
11. $1,595- Proenza Schouler, PS1 Medium Leather (Barneys New York)
12. $720- Prada, Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps (Saks.com)
16. $590- Reed Krakoff, Mini Shoulder Bag (saks.com)
17. $674- Tory Burch, Structured bag (farfetch.com)
I even surprised myself with choosing more items that i like that are below $500!!!
Wearing an all YELLOW outfit might be too much for the everyday gal but a great way to imitate the runway trend and transform it into an obtainable YOU like style, that also wont have you buying an entire new outfit, is do it with Accessories.
Yellow accessories
Here are the prices and where to get the items above...
Under $500
2. $39- Vince Camuto, Dome Color Rings (Zappos.com)
3. $63- ALDO, Hilser Ballet Flat Shoes (Asos.com)
4. $125-Hunter, Hunter Original (Zappos.com)
5. $25- Touch, Bangle Bracelet (Mango)
6. $88- Kate Spade New York, Triple Threat Faceted Bangle (ZapposCouture.com)
7.$295- Diane von Furstenberg, Lytton Small Leather Convertible Clutch (saks.com)
9. $48- Juicy Couture, Perforated Bow Leather Belt
13. $124- Paul Smith, Skinny Belt (Asos.com)
14. $65- Kartell, Ballet Flats (yoox.com)
15. $130- Super Sunglasses Preorder The Basic (Intermix)
18. $40- Qupid Neutral-156 Pump (DSW)
19. $124-Topshop, Showcase2 Double Platforms
20. $218- Marc by Marc Jacobs, Turnlock Python-Embossed Percy Shoulder Bag (saks.com)
21. $178- Cole Haan, Alisa Leather Oxfords (saks.com)
Over $500
1. $895- 3.1 Phillip Li, Pashli Satchel in Limon (OTTE)
8. $750- Guiseppe Zanotti, 140mm Patent Peep Toe Sandals (Luisaviaroma)
10. $895- Jimmy Choo, ‘Fiery’ Platform Sandal (Nordstrom)
11. $1,595- Proenza Schouler, PS1 Medium Leather (Barneys New York)
12. $720- Prada, Patent Leather Peep Toe Pumps (Saks.com)
16. $590- Reed Krakoff, Mini Shoulder Bag (saks.com)
17. $674- Tory Burch, Structured bag (farfetch.com)
I even surprised myself with choosing more items that i like that are below $500!!!
Color Trend: Pop of Blue for your accessories this Spring
Thursday, February 23, 2012
All the items with a number are under $500 ....
1. $66-Jessica McClintock, Frame pleated clutch (zappos.com).
2. $168- Sam Edelman, Bianca Clutch Bag (Lord & Taylor).
3. $218-Vince Camuto, Kristen Shoulder Bag Blue (Vince Camuto)
4. $465, Diane Von Furstenberg, Harper large leather envelope clutch (DVF.com).
5. $27-Shiny Solid color Scarf (Lori’s Shoes)
6. $150-Boutique 9, Nickeya Peeptoe Platforms (Bloomingdale’s)
7. $95-Tory Burch, Skinny Cuff with Logo studs (www.toryburch.com)
8. $280- Diane Von Furstenberg, Zia Platform Sandal (www.nordstrom.com)
9. $189-Dolce Vita, Garren platform wedge sandals (www.shopbop.com)
10. $115-Theory, Skinny belt
11. $198-Diane Von Furstenberg, Abra Flat (revolve Clothing)
12. $295- Alexander McQueen, Skull chiffon scarf (forward.com)
13. $399-Acne, Blue frame handmade sunglasses (farfetch.com)
14. $28-Juicy Couture, Striped resin bangle (zappos Couture)
15. $23-J.Crew, bamboo bangle (jcrew.com)
16. $80- House of Harlow, 1960 Aztec-inspired bangle (Lord & Taylor)
17. $195-Tory Burch, Resin chain necklace (toryburch.com)
18. $30-Express, Colorblock T-strap flat sandals
All the items with letters are over $500 ....
A. $975- Alexander Wang, Emile Large Tote bag (saks.com)
B. $829-Stella Mccartney, “Falabella’ fold over clutch (farfetch.com)
C. $685-Alexander Wang, Prisma Tote in Azure (otte.com)
D. $1,150-Guseppe Zanotti Sued Colorblock Sandals: Blue (intermix.com)
E. $675-Miu Miu Wide-strap Platform Sandal (Neimanmarcus.com)
F. $1,095-Yves Saint Laurent, Tribute Wooden-Heel platform sandal (www.neimanmarcus.com)
G. $795-Guiseppe Zanotti, Platform pump (forward.com)
H. $790-Prada, suede Multi-strap platform sandal (neimanmarcus.com)
Happy Shopping and More color trends for your spring accessories and where to buy them to come...
Things to remember
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Let me be honest... The look for less is never going to be the Exact look for less. In my personal opinion you are setting yourself up to fail if you are trying to recreate the exact look.
There is a clear reason why those outfits cost so much...
Tips to remember
1. Quality of fabric: this is my biggest issue with attempting to copy a look you see in a magazine, tv, etc. you can't just copy the color and style of the clothes you MUST pay attention to fabric. Fabric gives away the wannabe! Some find it hard at first but you have to train your eye to look at the clothes and see the fabric as dimensions. This is why strange things work like leather pants/skirts and chunky knit sweaters and also why leather pants/skirts and lace is dangerous unless of course you are Madonna!
2. These less expensive copies are obviously retailers trying to make that fashion trend available for us to buy BUT the reality is you pay for what you get and when you pay for the real deal designer item (and when I say designer I mean an actual designer that shows something at fashion week not like when stores say nine west is a designer) you are paying for that specific cut, color, fabric. So don't feel like you HAVE to stick to the exact cut, look at the trend more like a theme. If the item is bright orange and you can't find the "bright orange" with out looking like a pumpkin or a longhorn then pay attention to the theme neon colors like 80's spray paint and go for a bright blue, probably more likely to find in a store and will look much better on the majority of people.
Look I never said it was going to be the look for dirt cheap but these are pretty reasonable prices.
Here is why this works
1. Masculine, sheer blouse, but not sheen! Flat fabric think almost like a super tiny waffle fabric
2. Structured yet flowing with movement blazer. The most important part of the blazer is its ability to move while you move..
3. Shorts, flat front , so your eyes focus goes to the shirt and necklace
There is a clear reason why those outfits cost so much...
Tips to remember
1. Quality of fabric: this is my biggest issue with attempting to copy a look you see in a magazine, tv, etc. you can't just copy the color and style of the clothes you MUST pay attention to fabric. Fabric gives away the wannabe! Some find it hard at first but you have to train your eye to look at the clothes and see the fabric as dimensions. This is why strange things work like leather pants/skirts and chunky knit sweaters and also why leather pants/skirts and lace is dangerous unless of course you are Madonna!
2. These less expensive copies are obviously retailers trying to make that fashion trend available for us to buy BUT the reality is you pay for what you get and when you pay for the real deal designer item (and when I say designer I mean an actual designer that shows something at fashion week not like when stores say nine west is a designer) you are paying for that specific cut, color, fabric. So don't feel like you HAVE to stick to the exact cut, look at the trend more like a theme. If the item is bright orange and you can't find the "bright orange" with out looking like a pumpkin or a longhorn then pay attention to the theme neon colors like 80's spray paint and go for a bright blue, probably more likely to find in a store and will look much better on the majority of people.
Look I never said it was going to be the look for dirt cheap but these are pretty reasonable prices.
Here is why this works
1. Masculine, sheer blouse, but not sheen! Flat fabric think almost like a super tiny waffle fabric
2. Structured yet flowing with movement blazer. The most important part of the blazer is its ability to move while you move..
3. Shorts, flat front , so your eyes focus goes to the shirt and necklace
