Saturday, March 16th, 2013

Babble, Expat Style, Eye Spy, Fashion, Haute Press, On Campus, Photogenic, Street Style

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    Random Style: How to Emulate Your Favorite “Street Style” without looking CRAY

    Random Style Random Style: How to Emulate Your Favorite Street Style without looking CRAY

    If you’ve ever witnessed Street Style first hand, I’m sure it’s an image that sticks out in your collection of fashion memories. Street style is very hit or miss. You can either pull it off or you can’t – however I do have a lot of respect for anyone who has the courage to try it.

    Growing up near New York City, I have been cultured by the visions of street style on many occasions. When I first started noticing the trend, I didn’t understand. I wondered what these people were thinking before they valiantly stepped out of the house. Then it started to grow on me and I came to realize that there was a right and wrong way to it. Here are a couple basic tips to master the art of street style the RIGHT way.

    1) Think like a kid:
    I was thinking about what it is that attracts people to street style so much and came to the conclusion that it’s the creativity and juxtaposition of style that goes into it. Remember when you were little and played dress up? Consider that mixing of random clothing pieces and accessories your first experimentation with street style. With that said, when you’re putting together an outfit don’t overthink it – think like a kid. If you overthink, you may not get that organic result you’re looking for. Unlike a perfectly matched outfit out of a GAP ad, street style adds mystery and a sense of youthfulness to different garments that would be boring if worn alone.

    2) Consult a friend:
    You may already do this, but before you walk out the door, take a picture of yourself and send it to a truthful, fashion forward friend. It’s good to get another opinion from a different perspective – especially if they are trustworthy. Plus, if they are your TRUE friends they will definitely let you know if your outfit makes you look like you belong in the circus, and tell you if that shit “cray”.

    3) When in doubt, take it off:
    If you have any doubts that something is just TOO overbearing, DO take it off. Chances are if you’re on the fence about it, it’s not going to MAKE your outfit. Remember; trust your gut.

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    Saturday, March 16th, 2013

    Accessories, Emergent Design, Expat Style, Eye Spy, London

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      Elle.com | Designer Spotlight: SD Yohans

      elle sd yohans Elle.com | Designer Spotlight: SD Yohans

      Move over, Brian Atwood. Watch your back, Alejandro Ingelmo. There’s a new kid in town—and her shoes tread the same sexy, sky-high terrain as fashion’s rising footwear stars.

      Based in London, SD Yohans is the namesake collection designed by up-and-comer Selam Yohans. After a few years in the banking industry, Yohans did an about-face and got her Master’s in shoe design at the London College of Fashion. She worked at the Italian footwear company Pitti Capital in Florence and collaborated with UK brands Churches and Dotty Shoes before launching her own line of feminine, uber-luxe kicks in 2012.

      “I was exposed to the bespoke making of footwear from a young age,” Yohans tells ELLE.com. “I grew up watching my father make shoes for men, women and children. I was always fascinated by the different textures of leather and suede—and I loved the smell of leather stacked up on the shelves of my father’s workshop.”

      Fast forward 20 years, and the designer has her own workshop in London stocked with fine Italian leathers and skins, where she crafts her seriously sexy pony skin pumps, peep-toe stilettos, and architectural ankle boots, all of which feature her signature curvy high heel. Add to the mix patent ballet flats with peek-a-boo cut-outs, vertiginous platforms, two-tone shoe-ties and over-the-knee leather and suede boots and you’ve got a well-rounded collection designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes.

      “I create shoes for strong, confident women,” said Yohans, who showed her Fall 2013 collection (inspired by André Dubreuil’s iconic furniture design) during Paris Fashion Week earlier this month. “The silhouettes are curvaceous and shapely, echoing the female hourglass form. Each shoe is crafted to make women feel romantic, empowered and sexy.”

      Mission accomplished.

      The SD Yohans collection starts at $445 and is available at Independent Boutique in the UK, Carnet De Mode in France, and online by special order at SD Yohans. Originally Featured on Elle.com

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      Thursday, January 24th, 2013

      Accessories, Celebs, Eye Spy, Luxury

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        Katy Perry in Christian Louboutin Panettone Bag

        Kate Perry Christina Louboutin Handbag Katy Perry in Christian Louboutin Panettone Bag

        When you’re constantly jet setting from city to city, attending presidential inaugurations one day and performing in a completely different continent the next, it’s easy to get swept up in the stress and forget you actually need to look good. Luckily for our eyes, Katy Perry doesn’t usually forget. The songstress, who we’re guessing was jetting home from a romantic and highly publicized weekend of canoodling with John Mayer in DC (and attending the Presidential Inauguration), arrived home in Los Angeles looking chic and put together. Ladies and gentlemen, when flying, the best way to insure you look good is head to toe black. Even though it might look a little somber, black is slimming so who cares. And Katy’s got that all black look down to a T. Black pants, black shirt, black coat, black boots, and gray hat. Yes, I said head to toe black but sometime a girl just needs a little gray.

        But what really caught our eye wasn’t her funeral-ready but still chic outfit—it was her handbag. Christian Louboutin has been on point lately with his stylized and studded handbags, shoes, and accessories, so it’s no wonder that Katy was proudly carrying his Panettone handbag from the Spring/Summer 2013 Collection. Even though the description for this item says it’s a small black studded satchel bag, it most definitely is not. Large enough to fit all the essentials, from make-up to tablet (Louboutin clad as well, of course) to phone to wallet, this handbag is perfect not only for days spent on planes but also days spent frantically running around trying to get errands done. The spikes give it an 90s grunge-esque edge, making it the perfect way to either tone down an over the top outfit or add a little pizzazz to a plain old jeans and tee outfit.

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        Friday, January 18th, 2013

        Eye Spy, Fashion, Influence, London, Luxe for Less, Timeless Staple, Touché

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          FCUK Sub Silky Tie Blouse Bares It’s Royal Highness, Kate Middleton’s Famous Portrait

          Kate Middleton French Connection FCUK Sub Silky Tie Blouse Bares Its Royal Highness, Kate Middletons Famous Portrait

          We all remember Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge’s very gracious portrait. Can we say grace over glamour, guts over glory? It was… different, to say the least. The very least. Although we hated the portrait, there was one aspect of it that was recently brought to our attention by a very bright British PR birdie. For her immaculate portrait, Kate wore a French Connection Sub Silky Tie Blouse in navy. For 118 royal bucks, you can own the very blouse that the British beauty grinned and beared with class. A fairly reasonable way to look like a princess and to sit still in horror while doing so.

          My only question is, why hasn’t the dude who painted her portrait been thrown in the chokey yet? I know he supposedly won some kind of a painting award a few years back but come on, people, there had to be better candidates out there when it came to this. Or maybe he just has a weird old person fetish and wanted to make Kate look older because ideally, that’s how he’d be the most attracted to her.

          I think this is definitely a plausible hypothesis that needs to be further investigated. Had he featured Kate’s French Connection blouse in the portrait, I might have cut him some slack because that would obviously mean that he has at least a little taste when it comes to clothes. But he has no taste and he didn’t include the blouse in the portrait. So no slack for him. He can go FCUK himself!

          On the other hand, Kate’s beautiful and he totally messed up her face, so who’s to say he wouldn’t have taken this blouse and made it look like trash, no, trash? If it had been of her ensemble as well, however, he probably would’ve made this blouse look dowdy, moth-eaten and faded. In other words, he would’ve made it look old. Get it? See what I did there? I demand a repainting of our favorite princess, straight-away, but if he's the one considering the redo, we'll just have to wait on the bloody bastard to get some painting lessons, Ross?

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          Thursday, January 17th, 2013

          Celebs, Editorial Adverts, Eye Spy, Fashion, Haute Press, London, Luxe for Less, Style It Up

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            Editorial Advert: Break These 5 Famous Fashion Rules, Not the Bank

            Rules are made to be broken. Especially rules about fashion. Historically, anything goes when it comes to style—from women’s trousers to men’s skirts and everything in between. Alexander McQueen famously claimed that there are no rules when it comes to fashion today so why not shake things up in the name of style? Here, we give you five former fashion no-nos that bold designers and brave celebrities have disregarded and teach you how to be a rule breaker yourself, provided by Bank Fashion.

            No White After Labor Day

            White rule Labor Day Editorial Advert: Break These 5 Famous Fashion Rules, Not the Bank
            I can hear my mom saying it now: “No, you cannot buy those white Mary Janes for the first day of school because you cannot wear white after Labor Day.” It annoyed me then and it annoys me now. Who’s to say that we shouldn’t wear white after the first Monday in September? Although the origins of the rule are rather mysterious, celebrities and fashionistas like Kim Kardashian seem to pay no attention to it. Now winter whites are not only accepted, they’re embraced. And what would look chicer in the snow than a white pea coat or more glamorous at a party than a white evening dress?

            Don’t wear navy blue and black

            navy and black rule Victoria Beckham Editorial Advert: Break These 5 Famous Fashion Rules, Not the Bank
            Navy blue and black are two colors that when imagined together conjure up images of huge bruises, which is exactly what a friend of mine said wearing navy and black together made her feel like. But this rule has recently become outdated and dumb. Navy blue and black, two neutral, dark colors, can look extremely chic when combined together in the right way. Victoria Beckham pairs them all the time and you can, too. If you’re afraid to go all out, try wearing a pair of black tights with a navy skirt or dress, or accessorize a navy ensemble with black accessories, such as black leather flats and a black tote.

            You must match your leathers

            Leather rule Hayden Panettiere Editorial Advert: Break These 5 Famous Fashion Rules, Not the Bank
            Who has time to make sure that the color of their leather belt matches that of their shoes and that of their handbag as well? This rule is so boring. Mix it up! Hayden Pannetiere did it well by pairing brown leather riding boots with a black leather jacket. You can now wear a black leather handbag with brown leather flats a red leather jacket and not have to worry about whether or not you look good—because you do.

            Don’t mix clashing prints and patterns

            prints rule Leandra Medine Man Repeller Editorial Advert: Break These 5 Famous Fashion Rules, Not the Bank
            If you pay attention to the fashion world at all (which we know you do), you’ve probably noticed that when it comes to prints, more is, well, more. And that’s a good thing. Fashion show fixtures like Leandra Medine have mastered the art of pairing together clashing patterns, prints, textures, and colors in a way that’s fresh and chic. If you’re worried about looking like a clown, take it slow. Mix a camouflage blouse with a non-neutral bottom, such as purple trousers or a red skirt. Horizontal stripes paired with florals is always a safe bet when it comes to mixing prints.

            Dresses and trousers should not be worn together

            pants and dress rule Emma Watson Editorial Advert: Break These 5 Famous Fashion Rules, Not the Bank
            Thoughts of skirts or dresses over trousers bring to mind images of grungy, 90s rockers with long dirty hair and band t-shirts. That is, until Emma Watson wore a black strapless dress over black trousers at the premier of The Perks of Being a Wallflower. The result? Über-chicness. This is a very edgy look, so if you’re going to try it definitely stick to one color—and make sure it’s a neutral one. Black or white is a safe bet. Make sure the pants aren’t too baggy and the dress isn’t too tight, and pair it with some heels. Voila, you’re a trendsetter.

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