Minimal Chic

I'm back! phew. It's been a busy month, and now that school is having spring break, I get a tiny one too. So I was scrolling through my notes on my IPhone today, and realized that I have a muy-largo list of blog posts I want to publish, ranging from fashion advice to health to food prepping. I really hope to bunker down one of these weekends and just do it! Of course, school is done in early May, so then I will have more time until summer session starts!

 

There are so many cute spring pieces coming out lately, and I am in full spring-purchasing mode. While I personally always gravitate towards the boho look in warmer weather, lately I cannot get over chic but minimal body-hugging pieces in neutral tones. These pieces can literally mix and match with so many items already in my closet and probably yours too. It's almost a mini-capsule wardrobe in a way, since these pieces alone can be mixed and matched with each other. And you know me, I'm a shoe girl, and will take new shoes any day over a bag or jewelry so while I am still loving the lace-up's, I also can't take my eyes off of sultry, vampy, strappy soles. Plus whenever I wear them, I always get the same reaction out of my mom, "where's your whip?" Mom, please.

 

 

Metallics, Faux Fur, Leather, Ruffles and Fringe, Oh My!

 

 

Look 1: Nasty Gal // Look 2: Top: Chicwish, Pants: Nordstrom // Look 3: Faux Fur: Forever 21, Jumpsuit, Nordstrom // Look 4: Banana Republic, Shoes: Asos // Look 5: Zara

I love sequins. I love them so much, I usually try to find ways to incorporate them into looks all year round for a subtle glam. For New Years, however, I feel it is a perfect night to hit refresh.

Above, I posted a couple non-sequin party looks for New Years Eve, no matter how you celebrate. Don't be afraid to rock fringe, feathers, metallic, lace, faux leather and fur and bedazzled accessories. This winter (if you can call it that, I am loving this California winter in Cleveland!) I'm really feeling the moody, dark, romantic glamour with lace midi dresses with ribbon chokers; luxurious, royal baroque fabrics in a current fashion-forward cut (any Reign watcher's out there? Nasty Gal is rocking the royal dress and crown look), estate-sale looking vintage earrings, and party shoes that are embellished with furry poufs and gems (Asos has a great collection).

 

This NYE, I plan on rocking a second-skin lace slip dress with a faux-fur jacket and killer heels. Hopefully these looks have inspired some other party appropriate inspirations for choosing your NYE outfit. Start 2016 with a fresh look- mini, skin-tight sequin dresses are tired : )

 

xo

Look for Less: Fall Designer 2015

 

 

After perusing the September issues for hours marking with little post-its certain pages for my Fall Trend Guide (soon to be posted), I couldn't get certain looks and pieces out of my mind. That's what I do though, I obsess, and obsess some more until I buy it. This really is a problem lol. So I made it my mission to find some inspired looks from a couple of my favorite Fall 2015 Ready To Wear runway shows. Here is what I am loving now:

 

 

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Every blogger on the earth owns a Celine, and just about a Chloe too. I love both shapes of these bags, especially the lighter saddlebag for fall (the equestrian look is always fall approved). My love of lace-ups cycles seamlessly into a new season with a chic, grown-up Maryjane, laced to perfection.

 

 

Style.com is my first stop when browsing the runway collections, and even though I loved too many, here are a couple of my ultimate favorite shows. Dolce & Gabbana is just always so good nailing down the feminine lady in sumptuous lace and details. When I saw this Topshop dress, the D&G show was running like a movie projector through my mind, and it was love at first sight. Chloe is the cool girl/slightly bohemian mixture of feminine tailoring and tomboy flair. Their signature piece this year added to coats, vests and floaty dresses is the skinny neck tie, which I found an outfit completely inspired by the runway for next to nothing. Finally, the luxurious gowns that are Valentino. Leave it up to Valentino to always produce a show-stopping embroidered gown made with mixed fabrics, and always a demure, almost medieval cut. This Nasty Gal dress is the modern party equivalent to the splendor on the left. A lot less serious, same amount of glam. 

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Splurge 2: Chloe

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Splurge 3: Valentino

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Thanks for reading, as always.

xo

 

Daydreaming Desire's....

Currently obsessed with all things '70's relaxed chic, including flares, floaty chiffon tops and stylish but simple accessories.

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