We've covered a lot of ground in four days. You should be on your way to being the best dressed guest at the summer weddings, baby showers, and bridal showers that are on the horizon.
However, I saved my favorite two looks for spring for last!
Getting laced-up for spring is a must! It was shown by Rebecca Minkoff in this look and this look, and is currently available in nearly every store. It's an easy trend to find on effortlessly cool dresses and can be worn day or night. While I'm also loving laced-up sandals, I would pair a simple shoe with a dress of this trend and save the laced-up shoe for a more simple dress. Only one piece needs to be laced... you get the picture.
This next one is a shocker.... pretty pastels for spring? Groundbreaking.
But there's something so lovely about a pastel frock for a spring event. As shown by pretty much every designer (namely Oscar de la Renta, Tory Burch, and Altuzarra), it's a sure win.
Nobody did the next two trends for spring better than Caroline Herrera: pleats & sheer details. Her entire collection is complete perfection with pretty pastels, feminine details, and elegant separates all with a modest touch of sheerness. Pretty pleats were not only shown by Herrera but also by Tibi, Victoria Beckham, and Monique Lhiullier just to name a few.
When it comes to something a little see-through, the likes of Delpozo, Christian Dior and Temperley all showed the trend. The sheerness we speak of is strategically placed, elegant and still leaves plenty to the imagination. Again, let's use Caroline Herrera as a reference point with this look....
Two additional trends that should be added to your must-try list are
the shirtdress and the drop-waist.
Aquilano Rimondi and Celine both showed a modern take on the shirtdress for spring. It's an easy day-time look (translation: perfect for a baby or bridal shower, luncheon, etc). Blogger Blair Eadie styled this look with a classic blue & white stripe version of the shirtdress. A lot of the ones we're seeing right now have this faux tie-waist detail that makes it ultra flattering. Add one to your collection pronto.
Another silhouette I've been seeing pop up amidst my spring shopping is the drop-waist. While it's not an easy look to pull off, I love how Carolina Herrera executed it in a way that is still flattering by showing the natural waist. Delpozo also bought into the trend by showing it in a more avant-garde way.
Let's be serious, the baby shower invitations and save the dates are coming in daily. Whatever the occasion, you're going to need new spring pieces for the impending events. Over the next few days, we're going to cover the highlights, the pieces you need to add to your collection, the looks that will have you on-trend (and most likely on-budget).
One thing you will see me in (on repeat) is something off the shoulder. I think it's such a flattering look on most every body type. Designers like Sonia Rykiel and Edun showed this in bright pops of color. Buy into this one. You won't regret it.
Who needs a gift guide when this beauty is the ultimate gift? I've been stalking both the Mansur Gavrielsite and other retailers that carry their line waiting for them to be restocked. And, guess what? Today is the day! I just made an expensive impulse buy, but I think we will be very happy together.
I purchased the Cammello/Antico color combo, but I also love the metallic inside (already sold out) and the black version. In my opinion, you can't go wrong.
As we head into the weekend (and as it's still hot outside), the thought of wearing a down jacket right now is frightening. Here's the deal though.... companies and designers are already shipping fall/winter. If you want the good stuff, you better buy it now.
One of the more practical trends this year is a puffer coat. They're the warmest outwear made and now designers have put a fashionable spin on them.
The bigger, bulkier, and more overbearing the better. Blanket-like capes were shown left and right on the Fall runways. The stand-out was definitely the Burberry wrap Cara Delevingne wore that has since been seen on Olivia Palermo.
Invest in a vest and make it a structured one. Wear it on warmer days opened with a sleeveless top under it. Wear it later layered over a sweater with a skirt.
One of the easiest patterns to wear in the fall is plaid. Lucky for you, this classic pattern is also a major trend this season. Throw on a plaid shirt and distressed denim and you're on point. Make it more streamlined with a check blazer or dress. Still not sure about the trend? Ease into it with a check handbag or other accessory.
I instantly fell in love with this ladylike dress Christina of The Quarter Life Closet wore to a fashion week party in New York.
We've been discussing the "60s meets 90s" for fall. Today, we're switching gears to the '90s...
This trend, along with most of fashion (in my opinion), is just as much inspired by what's happening on the sidewalk as what's on the catwalk. Street style has become a huge movement in fashion and it's not slowing down anytime soon.
Yesterday, we discussed the "'60s meets '90s" feel for Fall. Today, we're focusing on the '60s...
With A-line silhouettes, bold prints and go-go boots for all, heavy hitters like Valentino, Gucci, Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton were all taking it back to the hippie era. Invest in an A-line dress or skirt that you can wear with flats or boots, something you can wear to the office or out on the town.
I don't know about you, but some of the trends for Fall are reminding me of my middle school days. First it was Birkenstocks. Now, it's mini skirts and knee highs... it's all hitting close to home. Whether it started in the 60s and reemerged in the 90s, it feels 90s to me.
On the heels of yesterday's post, style a mini with a similar oversized cable knit for an ultra chic look. Bonus points if you pair it with knee high boots or flat pointed oxfords (more on shoes later).
If you follow me on instagram, you already saw a sneak peak of this illustration in these three videos (one, two, three). It's one of the most fab bloggers, Aimee Song of Song of Style, from the streets of New York (as seen on @portermagazine). She's wearing one of key looks for fall, an oversized sweater with a skirt. Sounds simple, right? Bloggers, celebrities and street stylers are wearing this look with every shape skirt imaginable. I prefer it with something more fitted like Aimee's BCBG fluted hem skirt.
