White On White

One of the best things about Pinterest is I get to stalk fashion giants like Tory Burch, and Fashion Guru, Nina Garcia, without them getting a restraining order against me.  These women who know everything fashion post pictures of up and coming trends on their Pinterest boards.  It is like my own personal oasis.


After discovering Nina's boards (yes, we are on a first name basis), I stumbled across her Fall 2012 trends.  Fall, you ask?  It's not even summer!  Well people - we have to be one step ahead of the game.  So one trend that caught my eye was "White".  

Jil Sander

Tory Burch

Prabal Gurung

Philosophy di Alberta Ferreti

Oscar de la Renta

I laugh to myself because one thing New Yorkers forget about southern women is that we do not wear white after Labor Day.  Oh, you can certainly try, but you'll get an eyebrow raised in your direction or a snicker made behind your back.  White on pasty white skin is not the greatest color combination.


So why not wear white on white now???  It's after Easter, the sun is out, our skin tones are evolving into a sun kissed glow.


Here are a few tips for trying the trend -

1. Your whites don't have to match.

2. Add a touch of sparkle or texture to add some dimension to your look.

3. Break it up with a jacket to add interest.  You can also insert a denim jacket here too.

Happy Shopping!

Green with Envy

I came across an old article from In Style last week called "Green Lantern".  It pictured eight of your favorite celebrities in simple, yet elegant gowns accessorized with stunningly beautiful emeralds.

Now I'm sure that these baubles could probably pay off the balance on my mortgage, but I'm not jealous.  We can all find something similar for A LOT less.

The point is...

All you need to complete a great outfit is a splash of color.    

INSPIRATION

Angelina before her leg standoff at the last awards show.

Kate Beckinsale

Photo courtesy of jewellrytif.com

Over the top, but then so are the Kardashians.

Photo courtesy of http://blog.gemvara.com

Photo Courtesy of http://www.bellasugar.com.au

Rosario Dawson

REAL LIFE 

Garden Party - $54

Serenity Stone Drops - $49

Fire Ring Drops - $32

Add a little Blue - $58

OUTFIT INSPIRATION

A simple black maxi dress will get lots of mileage this summer.  Just dress it up with a great pair of colored earrings and metallic flats.

Summer wear by jmewbourne featuring straw handbags

MY OUTFIT

Just can't get enought of a leopard print!

Green with leopard

Shirt - J.Crew Factory, Earrings - Stella & Dot

Wore with white denim

Jeans - Loft, Belt - Loft (old)

Finished the look with nude wedges

Shoes - Nine West (old)

  

What is your favorite pop of color?

Happy Shopping! 

Ways to Wear Color

If I had a dollar for every time I heard, "I can't or don't wear color", I'd be a very wealthy women wearing very expensive shoes.  But since dollar bills are not being tossed in my direction (now that I think about it  - that would put me in more of the stripper profession), I'll give you a few quick tips on how to wear color in your everyday life.

1.  Tone on Tone

Pick a color and build your outfit from that family.

A bluesy affair 

Photo courtesy of The Gap

Warm coral hues with a pop of yellow

Photo courtesy of The Gap

2.  Pop of Color

Make a statement using color as your focal point.  Could be colored denim or shorts.  Or choose an accessory to add color to your outfit.

Her maxi skirt makes a great color statement.

Photo courtesy of blogger See Jane

Pop of yellow

Photo courtesy of blogger stylewithinreach

Bright pants and stripes

J. Crew 

3. Color block

Remember this post?  The simple solution is to choose 1 or 2 contrasting hues so you don't look like you got dressed in the dark.  Take the guess work out by buying one that is already designed for you.

Color block maxi 

Piperlime

Create a contrast with accessories like the belt and shoes.

Photo Courtesy of Old Navy

Green and blue color block

Photo Courtesy of Kendi Everyday

Yellow and blue color block with a pop of neon

Photo Courtesy of Pink Peonies

What is your favorite way to wear color?

Stripe Obsession

Last year when I debuted the top trends for Spring here, stripes were all the rage.  A year later they are still going strong and I just can't seem to get enough of them. 

Closet view - I accept my addiction completely.

Current Crushes

J. Crew Stripe Dress - $88

J. Crew S/Less Bow Blouse - $98

Old Navy Blouse - $22

Zara stripe top - $50

Loft Sweater - $39.50

Blogger Inspiration

brooklynblonde.com

http://atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com

Layered stripes

thepinkpeonies.com

What I Wore

Running errands and to a trunk show later that night.

Pair with a leopard belt and red shoes for a pop of color.

Layer long necklaces for added texture.

Are you still wearing stripes?

Back to Neon

Remember this post - Neon Brights?  Well, the neon trend is still hanging on and I decided to try it "mommy style".

Our Sunday School class had an Easter Egg hunt for the kiddos last week.  I felt like I should dress for the part and that I did.  My inspiration came from a fellow (yet younger) blogger named Kendi.

INSPIRATION

Kendi Everyday 

MY WAY 

 

Shorts - J.Crew, Top - Banana Republic (old), Scarf - Loft (2011), Sunglasses - Kate Spade (Saks Off 5th)

Will you try the neon trend?