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Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentino. Show all posts

Currently Craving: Build an outfit

Oct 28, 2015



Currently Craving: Chunky turtleneck / front split midi-skirt / pointed toe booties


 Cant stop online window-shopping lately for the perfect front split-seam, midi-skirt and oversized sweater. This look also pairs well with retro block-heel booties, skin tight over-the-knee boots, or even pointed toe flats and Chelsea boots. Really, you cant go wrong with this simple, chic, stylish combo.
 
My favorite skirts are online at Lulu's right now, the perfect length, fit and chicness, at the right price!
 
xo

Look for Less: Fall Designer 2015

Aug 26, 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:
 
 
splurge vs. save designer fall 2015

Splurge 1// Save 1     Splurge 2 // Save 2    Splurge 3 // Save 3
 
 
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. 

                         Splurge 1: Dolce & Gabbana                         
 
Splurge 2: Chloe
 
Splurge 3: Valentino
 
 
Thanks for reading, as always.
xo
 
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