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Welcoming Spring Style with Wendy’s®
Hello again faithful readers! Sorry for the long absence but life, the apparent Polar Vortex the U.S. experienced for the past couple of months, and shear laziness have kept me from updating. Well that stops now! Not only because of warmer weather but because spring/summer is an optimal time for fashion. So I hope my updates will remind you why you even gave my humble blog a chance. Anyhooo.... This new Wendy’s® contest on www.polyvore.com/really got my fashion inspiration all revved up yet again. For the contest, each contestant had to use colors from their 'New Salad Collection' (the salad as seen in the picture to the right) as their inspiration in creating a fashionable collection. I think I did a great job seeing as I instantly received several likes on the Polyvore site. You'll see that I stuck to the basics and didn't layer too much (which you know I love to do!) Here in the U.S. we're in a seasonal transition: like I said, having come out of that frigid winter later than usual and suddenly having all this warm weather can be jarring, not to mention confusing, for us bargain fashionistas. BUT keeping it simple with a bit of color will always keep you in style. Let's start with a basic dark dress ($35). By itself its pretty underwhelming, but upon closer inspection the lace overlay gives it another dimension to your style. Add a light colored belt and you've started to put together a look. For the purposes of this look I suggest a light color so that the eye doesn't lose the belt in the dress & a small belt is best so as not to take anything away from the real statement piece of the outfit: the blazer/jacket ($535)! A blazer lends itself to a more put-together and professional outfit, but a loosely structured jacket is a more casual daytime look. Oh, & the outwear HAS to be a pop of color, otherwise you're drowning yourself in dark, layered clothing in spring. Parish the thought! We've finally made it to spring so celebrate it woman! Now, if you're still into some of the hardcore color blocking that was all the rage last year, then pair this look with bright shoes of another color. For others, perhaps the jacket is enough of a statement, so just slip on a pair of flats with the same bright color as the jacket ($80). It will pull the look together from head to toe! BUT WAIT...what about some bling you say? Well I'm glad you asked! If you happen to have a few understated stacking bracelets it would go nicely with this outfit. I on the other hand cannot say no to a statement necklace ($21,000, OY VEY) & if you can tie in some of the colors in your outfit into the necklace, all the better for a more cohesive look! Finish the entire look off with a lighter but still neutral bag. The one shown here from JC Penny ($40, note to self must shop at department stores more) is a simple cross body, messenger bag. Perfect for the day and the relaxed, professional look I was leaning towards. Well that's it. Questions? Comments? Disagreements? PLEASE feel free to do either so I know I'm not talking to the wind here! I welcome constructive criticism too.....as long as its nice ;-) Until next time dear readers.....
Black, White & Cute All Over!
So, unless you’ve been on the other side of the world or
near one of the poles…chances are you’ve notice that summer is in full swing.
One trend that I did not count on liking for summer was the black & white
trend. When I saw that the runway was littered with the color combo for summer
2013 I was more than skeptical. Summer is so bright and full of color (at least
in my mind) that the neutral colors were underwhelming. However, I’ve started
to come around. In the plus column: unlike the color blocking trend, you will never end up mismatching, black is
forever slimming even though it does attract heat the most but white is the
coolest color you can wear even though it tends to make people appear broader. Talk
about a perfect balance! Therefore,
this week’s fashion set is dedicated to BLACK & WHITE! I am particularly proud of this week’s fashion set because
everything (except 1 thing) is UNDER $100. Don’t worry I’m not under any grand delusions that $100
isn’t a lot of money but if you’re willing to splurge then its not too bad of a
price point.
Now, to begin with, the dress ($65) can be the centerpiece around
which you can base the entire look; plus, since the black & white trend is
so hot I’m sure there are lots of other options at various price points (this
goes for all pieces). Anyhoo, the main suggestion I have is to NOT just
wear a white dress. As I said before white makes anyone look bigger than they
are, so try to make sure there are some black sections to accent your figure.
Hats are huge during the summer trend-wise and size-wise: nothing says
summertime like hiding your face from the sun with a wide brimmed hat! There’s
no wrong way to dive into hats except to just wear one, just be ready for some
hat hair. That’s why the beach is the perfect place for hats: there’s no chance
of hat hair if you’re getting in and out of the water. The white & black
straw hat ($27) adds some sophistication to the traditional floppy, straw hat. The
fedora ($20) is perfect for everyday wear because of its simple shape and
classic look. It can easily go from day to night.
What outfit is complete with a good bag? NONE!! The white
& black crossbody satchel ($56) is perfect for the day: the white color
will go with anything you put on, its big enough to put all the things you
need for a day trip & small enough not to cause discomfort if you end up
wearing it for a few hours. Side note: for destination summer vacations (&
actually in general) I am an avid fan of leather and other materials that can
be easily cleaned if they get spilled on or dirty. Same goes for the night
time, ESPECIALLY for the night time. One spilt drink and your cute clutch is
done. Dark colors help hide whatever might get spilled during a night out on
the town. that said, the black mini bag with accented silver chain ($50) is a perfect
addition to any outfit.
Yay, time to talk about shoes!!! So many options so many
circumstances to take into consideration! For the daytime I think a thong sandal
with a comfy sole is a summer must-have. Just remember that if you’re going to
be outside for long periods of time that you will get the inevitable foot strap
tan on your feet. So if you’re wearing a gladiator inspired shoe with multiple
straps it will show up in your tan! The white thong sandal, with a little
decoration/bling ($35) is a perfect fit! For a dressier, night time look I’d go
with the black gladiator sandal…with some bling ($28)! Not only are they cute,
but easy to move in and goes with everything. whether or not you want to add a bracelet or a few rings is up to you (black & white ring $48, black ring $148). seeing as the average summer temperature around here is in the mid-80s I try to wear as few things as possible. But don't be afraid to get bold in the jewelry department. Even though this can be a fun trend with crazy patterns its still black and white. Punch it up a little or else you might end up looking more like a nun than a fashionista!!
Spring Already?
I'm not sure where you are right now my loyal readers, but here in HP there is a random warm snap. I'm not sure if the groundhog saw his shadow or not so I'm doubtful that the weather will remain this way for long. i am so not complaining though! After all this time of looking out the window and seeing frost and a gray sky, I finally have a need to take out my sunglasses. but i refuse to let this warm weather go to waste: activity & fashion-wise. I've already taken a walk around my block a few times to really soak up the sun & I did so in as vibrant of clothes as I could find. No heavy gray coat with dark jeans for this gal! That's not to say that I opted for pretty and uncomfortable just because it was a few degrees higher than usual. No way, have you met me?! Its okay to keep the pieces the same and simply change up the aesthetics. So keep the jeans, but punch it up with a brighter shade of color, like these cranberry skinny jeans. And why not wear some comfy sneakers? If you swap out those regular shoes for a wedge sneaker (which is very on trend right now/Spring) not only are you adding a bit more style, & height, but you're also elongating your legs. (AKA: it makes you look leaner and taller. Who doesn't want that?) Throw on a neutral tank with some attitude and you're good to go. For those random chilly breezes that just can't seem to stop blowing in your direction, don't forget a jacket. If you really want to "taste the rainbow" try a color with some pop. And why not? There is no hard and fast rule that says that you can only wear one colorful piece of clothing at once. Think of it as your own personal take on color blocking. The look is youthful, fun and sure to get a few heads to turn!
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