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Milan fashion week: takeaway #1
Takeaway #1 from Milan Fashion Week = leather….everywhere! Find your leather skirt/dress/pants/top and rock it everywhere!
2020/02/24
Takeaway #1 from Milan Fashion Week = leather….everywhere! Find your leather skirt/dress/pants/top and rock it everywhere!
We see these trends everywhere right now: ruffles, ruching, asymmetrical hemlines and bowties! And as much as I hate being a ‘slave to the trends‘, I’m in love with ALL of them. This post shares the know-how on bowties, where to find them, how to wear them, and what to avoid. The key to bowties is not to go overboard because it can make you look like little bo peep….instead focus on the smallest part of your body (or wrists/arms)!
I am reminded of the versatility and vastness of denim – it’s everywhere! It’s an American bred “thing” that is everywhere, all the time, and goes across cultures, time zones, functions, and needs. I was thumbing through More, a magazine for women 40+, and I found a look that I loved! Denim can go anywhere – in this particular picture, it’s about layering…with the styling key to show ankle/skin so it doesn’t appear overly bottom heavy! This is a look
Finally ~ The Guardian says it….skinny white models may be bad for business. The debate over how small is too small and vice versa is nothing new in fashion. Who was it who said, “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels.“? Or perhaps Jo Swinson calling for the banning of airbrushing that highlighted the craziness. Either way, Ben Barry, a modeling agency CEO surveyed over 2000 women to understand the representation of females in fashion. His results were astounding, “My
Here are the trends we’ve seen/heard/researched will be TOP in 2011: 70s glamour ~ LOVE this but heard to do as an everyday look; try one or two pieces for going out Biker clothing~ if you’re more classic in your style, use this trend to add edge…with a biker jacket Punk fashion ~ (this trend can go….) Colors ~ purple, grey, camel 60s ladylike ~ think below-the-knee and hourglass styling; super feminine but a little unforgiving! Sheer clothing~ this only
The 70s are well known for being basically lush. The pictures below are great looks at how to bring the 70s to life — monochromatic camel, floor-grazing hemlines, and blanket cardigans secured by edgy belts!
Hidden knees. A slightly 70s, below-the-knee hemline is the New Length according to Ms Philo, and she is the style lawmaker right now. You might want to think about wearing it with a precise polished leather top to keep things the sharp side of dowdy, mind. Style 411: below the knee can look dowdy indeed so focus on keeping the top half fitted or funky!
Last week, I wrote an article on the fashion and style trends for spring/summer 2010 and the week prior to that, I highlighted fall 2010 pieces for a few top designers — not sure about all of you but, in general, I have been uninspired. No ill-will or misfortune intended for our style icons and mavens but, I am officially moving into the “Doubting Thomas” camp when it comes to what’s “haute”! As I step back to ask and answer why I am feeling
Yep, 2K10….or Twenty Ten….or 2010 is here! Blueprint for Style is ready and has a mission to make as many people more fashion-aware and style-savvy as possible! The month of January will be dedicated to the following: Men: Sweaters Women: Jewelry Feature: Ways to Beat the Winter Blues- focusing on the color blue “Next Hauteness“: The Classics “Splurge & Save“: Diamonds vs. Cubic Zirconia little note: can we all agree that spring is NOT here yet….and we’ll focus on making
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