Tuesday, February 25, 2014

New York Fashion Week Wrap-up: Top Trends for Fall 2014

While New York Fashion Week is over, the top trends for Fall 2014 are still buzzing. Although many fabulous styles graced the runways, three trends certainly left an impression. 


Furs
So many models were rocking fur at this year's NYFW. Keep an eye out for over-the-top furs; from classic dark furs, to graphic patterns, to colorful blends, this is one trend that you won't want to miss out on.

Graphic and Colorful Furs: Designers Altuzarra and Diane von Furstenberg utilized this style in a big way. 
Fur, DKNY, J. Mendel
Bold fur pieces were popular among designers like DKNY and J. Mendel..
Models dominating the runway wearing BCBG Max Azria.


Sportswear
The influence of sportswear was another undeniable trend, with designers showing off their cool yet casual pieces. Incorporated into many designers' takes on sportswear are bold pops of color, boxy cuts, and exciting details that breathe life into the traditional look.

Sportswear, Alexander Wang, Rebecca Taylor
Designers like Alexander Wang and Rebecca Taylor nailed Sportswear-inspired fashion this year.
Derek Lam's take on Sportswear.
3.1 Phillip Lim Fall 2014 Collection
Sportswear-inspired pieces by designer Phillip Lim. 


Plaid
Plaid pattern is more popular than ever, and who can complain! A lot of designers embraced this plaid-fever, creating exquisitely unique and fun pieces that have us anxiously waiting for Fall to arrive. 

Adam Jeffery | CNBC
Tommy Hilfiger incorporated brilliant and bold plaid patterns into his designs.
Model posing in Lucio Castro.
Richard Chai Love - Runway RTW - Fall 2014 - New York Fashion Week
Richard Chai plaid over-sized coat taking the runway by force. 

What an exciting and stylish Fall to look forward to!! 


*images via CNBC, EOnline, NYPost, SFGate, and Google.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

TRENDING: THE DROP WAIST


The dropped waist has made a comeback ladies, and you'll be seeing even more of it this spring and summer in bold colors and summery prints.  We are definitely ready to embrace this girly trend intermixed with the boxy and structured silhouettes that are still big right now.

We are currently crushing REALLY hard on this drool-worthy dress by CAMEO, which embodies the drop waist perfectly. Here it is worn by style maven, blogger maidensydney.  She nails it with KILLER heels and an equally adorable pink clutch.





styling can be kept simple as the drop waist itself makes a big statement.  pair it with cute heels, sunnies, and a couple of your favorite jewels and you're good to go.

a more subtle version...


sincerely jules juxtaposing ultra-feminine bright yellow and slinky heels with a boyish jacket



Sienna Miller looking girly chic in this printed, floral version with boots



song of style in a drop waist skirt styled with a boxy top, heels and leather jacket




shop it here lovies:




*images via pinterest.com