Spring 2014

This week is the beginning of Spring 2014! Not my favorite fashion season but I enjoy the light colors and flower prints none the less. This year, pastels, wide legged pants and bomber jackets were featured in the collections of top designers during New York, Paris & London fashion week. Here are a few ways I will be wearing this seasons trends and ways that you can too! Enjoy 

Work | Pastel & Print

Blazer | New Look 47$

Top | H&M 25$

Pant | H&M 15$ 

Shoes | MARY KATRANTZOU 690$

[Guess makes a similar pair for about 60$ but these were just perfect for the look] 

Leisure | Flower Bomber

Bomber Jacket | Rare London 58$

Clutch | Target 15$

Shorts | Levi's 30$

Sneaker | Nike 200$

Party | Minty Minx

Dress | Lulus 40$

Bangles | Forever XXI 9$

Clutch | Target 15$

Shoes | Ami ClubWear 25$

 

Everyday | Pastel Palazzo

Top | H&M 13$

Necklace | Forever XXI 13$

Palazzo pant | Boohoo 45$

Sandal | GoJane 24$

Everyday  | Lovely in Lilac [Curvy sz 14+]

Cardigan | H&M 25$

Dress | Boohoo 36$

Purse | Asos 41$

Sunglasses | Dorothy Perkins 17$

Watch | Anthropologie 138$

Sandal | Old Navy 20$

A Neon Winter

Hair bows | H&M 3$

Dress | Victoria Beckham 2195$ [silk & wool blend]

Purse | Valentino 1750$

Necklace | TopShop 20$

Boots | Maison Martin Margiela 1525$

Sweater | Forever21 23$

 

Neon is not a topic I've featured as it is normally reserved for athletic gear and spring/summer garments.  However, like shown in the above photo, both high and low end brands, have been releasing neon pieces ahead of schedule. What's interesting is the items are particular to the fall/winter seasons. You may be asking yourself is this a trend on the rise or a spring 2014 fashion tease ? Lol.  I've noticed that when a trend is set to begin the accessories are the first items to be marketed. For example you saw velvet clutches, head bands and shoes before you saw velvet pants and skirts. I can not say for sure that it is a trend but I certainly LOVE IT and neons will be apart of my winter wardrobe.

This past weekend my amazing friend Aria celebrated her 24th birthday ! We had an wonderful time and she , like the rest of my friends (remember; Reme's sneak wedge ensemble) was dressed to to turn heads ! Aria beat me to the punch by doing the unthinkable, unimaginable and wore neon during the winter!! [My neon garments are still in transit from Hong Kong :( ]

Birthday Girl!

Aria kept her look in season by pairing this form fitting neon dress with a leather high heel with metal ankle straps,  a faux leather and metal clutch, finished with diamanté jewelry.  



Dress | Celeb boutique 187$



Shoes | Zara 99$  

Clutch | H&M 25$

Nails | Alicia Brown [Instagram @stilettos86] Contact for pricing 

Jewelry | Accessorize  50$ total 

 



Make Up | Beautybyaria.com Contact for pricing 

If you would like to see a fall/winter look featuring neon comment below! Will you be wearing neon this season? 

Return of the ...

You may be wondering what Dionne from  Clueless has to do with Marylin Monroe or why, on as fashion blog, is the flawless Princess Dianna in the same photo as Austin Powers. Not to worry, I have not lost my mind!! Have a second look and you will realize that each of these fashion icons are wearing velvet. If you were born anytime before the 90s I'm sure you remember this legendary fabric. I'm also sure when it disappeared from the fashion scene you thought you would never see it again. Well I hope you were nice this year because not only will you be asking Santa for a gift but you may want fashion advice from Mr. Claus as well!! 

Santa wearing a red and white velvet ensemble paired with a gold winter themed cane! Yaaas Santa you better work!! 

 

Here are a few ways that I will be incorporating  velvet into my wardrobe and ways that you can too!

Work

Top | H&M 30$

Cuff | Tory Burch 110$

Pants | 18$

Velvet Shoes | GoJane 18$

Leisure

Sweater | Forever 21 25$

Velvet Pants | Guess 98$

Bracelet | GoJane 18$

Shoes | Timberland 180$

Date Night

Top | H&M 30$

Velvet Leggings | Urban Outfitters 40$

Purse | GoJane 40$

Shoes | GoJane 62$

 [This look is very NOW, possessing three on trend elements, velvet, quilted pattern & faux leather.] 

Party

Velvet Dress | Boohoo.com 50$

Clutch | BCBGMAXAZRIA 158$

Shoes | GoJane 57$

 [This look is NOW NOW NOW as it is on trend in its entirety. Velvet, faux fur, metallic and strappy!!! You will not miss a beat wearing this!] 

 

For the first time and certainly not the last, I created a look for my full figured readers! 

 

Date Night

Velvet print peplum | Love Culture 23$

Leggings | Asos 23$

Clutch | Boohoo 40$

Shoes | Charolette Russe 29$

 

How will you be wearing velvet this season? 

Cyber Monday

                                                     

Tis the season to be jolly and for more reasons than one! Here are my top 10 cyber monday deals for yourself, your home and your little ones. 

10. Forever 21 

Extra 50% off sale items

Code : Extra50

9. Old Navy

Discount | 30% off 

Code | Cyber 

8. American Eagle

Discount | 40% off + free shipping 

Code | 50F13311

7. Gap

Discount | 40% off

Code | Cyber

6. Asos

Discount | 30% off

Code | Gimmemore

5. Carters

Discount |  50% off

Code | Prices reflect discount

4. Target

Discount | Bogo 50% off on select clothing , Up to 55% off bed & bathroom items

Code | Prices reflect discount

3. Express

Discount: 40% off 

Code | Prices reflect discount

2.  J. Crew

Discount | 30% off

Code | Holiday 

And here's a dirty little secret ...

J. Crew Factory

Discount | 50% off !!!!

Code | Holiday50

The number one spot goes to H&M, for offering 40% off an entire purchase of 50$ or more AND shipping is free! Who can resist that?!

1. H&M 

Discount | 40 % off  + free shipping

Code | 7376

I hope this helps with your holiday shopping. What deals will you be taking advantage of? 

[Keep in mind buying clothing off season is the easiest way to save money. Think ahead by using these amazing deals towards items that are on sale or clearance to begin your Spring/Summer 2014 wardrobe. ]

Colored Pants

I enjoy the fashions of the fall and winter seasons but the colors are so boring. Brighten up your look with colored pants!! Below is an example of how I incorporated a summer/spring color into a fall/winter look.

       Sweater: H&M

             Pants: H&M

           Shoes: Posh

 

I'm not a fan of pairing items that match each other perfectly (like my shoes and sweater do) so to break up this "matchy matchy business" I threw on a pair of grass green skinny jeans. To brighten up your outfit when wearing  dark colors like blacks, browns and navy blues I suggest  wearing pants that are really bold shades (NO NEONS) of peach, red or green.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color blocking

Color blocking is the technique of combining a few bold colors to create one look. Like everything in fashion, it is a trend that comes and goes. For the past two years, fashion giants such a Gucci , Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger and many more, have added color blocking to their runway collections and I LOVE IT!! Below are a few picture of me color blocking.

Whitney Jannee

First Look
Blazer: H&M
Dress: H&M  
Shoes: Gojane 
Bag: Ebay

Second Look
Top: Forever 21
Peplum Skirt: Forever 21

Third Look
Top:Marshalls 
Shorts: Macys 
Shoes:Jessica Simpson

Fourth Look
Top: Forever 21 
Skirt: Forever 21 
Shoes: I don't remember (it was a store in Philadelphia) 



Color blocking is a trend often seen during the seasons of spring and summer but if you are anything like me, winter and fall are your favorite. Here are my ideas of how you can color block and add layers upon layers of fabulousness with the colors of this season !!

     Blazer: H&M 49.95
     Top: H&M 24.95
     Pants: H&M 34.95
     Clutch: H&M 29.95 (trend alert: envelope clutch)
     Shoe: Forever21 24.80 (trend alert: spikes)