Alexander to Vera

Go Buy Now: Printed Pants

While I usually reserve my favorite prints for tops and dresses, lately I have become completely enamored with chic, straight leg pants emblazoned with pretty florals. 

This look was all over the Spring 2012 runways. As well as many of the bloggers and fashion editors that were in New York for fashion week.

1. Alexander Wang 2. Peter Som

3. Proenza Schouler 4. Chloe

5. DKNY 6. J.Crew

On the runways, floral pants were either paired with neutral tops or head-to-toe prints. Either way works! Check out some great options below

Current Obsession: Mesh

Now that Spring is finally within sight, I have been getting more and more excited about implementing my favorite trends from the SS12 runways. Back in November I posted my Trend Forecast: Athletics which showed different designer interpretations of the sporty look that dominated the Spring shows. Today, after being inspired by the photo from Tommy Ton (above) and the shot from Elle Norway (below), I decided to focus on one element of this trend in particular: mesh.

What I love is how each designer took this sporty fabric and interpreted it in a different way: from the dark, somewhat gothic black mesh at Alexander Wang and Theyskens Theory, to the chic modern whites at Vera Wang and Givenchy. I also loved how Cynthia Rowley managed to make the fabric look prim and proper on an adorable minidress as well as the relaxed cool of the mesh looks at Chloe.

1. Alexander Wang 2. Theyskens Theory

3. Vera Wang 4. Chloe

5. Cynthia Rowley 6. Viktor & Rolf

5. Chloe 6. Givenchy

Believe it or not, mesh can actually be surprisingly easy to wear, as long as you have the right underpinnings. For some inspiration, check out these great street-style photos of girls (including Aimee Song and Blair Eadie) wearing the mesh trend.

Here are some shopping options that I found online. Enjoy!

[images via jakandjil.com, nymag.com, songofstyle.blogspot.com, easyfashion.blogspot.com, atlantic-pacific.blogspot.com, thesartorialist.com]

Easy Chic: The Button Down

With all of the crazy trends that come in and out of style over the years, sometimes it can be nice to just go back to basics. A look built around something as simple as a white button-down is a breath of fresh air compared to the many overdone ensembles that have become street-style staples. No one does this look better than Emmanuelle Alt, the new Editor in Chief of French Vogue.

Alt has perfected her easy parisian chic look: a button-down, white jeans, hermes cuff/belt, and killer heels. It’s undone and yet so ridiculously perfect.

Here are a few other chic examples of button-down dressing:

Although the classic white button-down will always be in style, it’s still nice to know that your look is on-trend. Luckily many designers incorporated the shirts into their Spring 2012 collections. Check out their looks and hopefully you’ll get inspired to create your own chic ensembles.

1. D&G 2. Prabal Gurung

3. Christopher Kane 4. Erdem

5. Cushnie et Ochs 6. Rebecca Minkoff

Below I have included some options for those of you who want to add some new shirts to your collections, plus some awesome shoes to help you finish the look.

Favorite Things Part II: The Wild Side

Today’s installment of ‘Favorite Things’ is basically an homage to my obsession of all things leopard. Check out my picks for the best leopard pieces out there, most of which are under $150!

If Oprah Can Do It, Why Can’t I?

Just for fun I decided to compile some of my favorite gift items into a series of “Favorite Things” posts. Unlike my holiday gift guides which were sorted by price (which you can find here, here, and here), the prices of these items vary (although nothing is crazy expensive of course). Check out my jewelry picks below and stay tuned for more Favorite Things.

Cool Combo: Orange & Black

Because I have no intention of resembling a jack-o-lantern, I’ve always tended to avoid wearing orange and black together. Something about this combination scared me away. However, after stumbling across these street-style photos and realizing how chic this pairing can be, I decided to reconsider.

Upon further investigation, I saw that many of my favorite designers incorporated the orange and black combo in their Fall 2011 collections.

1. Preen 2. Burberry 3. Proenza Schouler 4. Peter Som

For those of you who, like me, don’t consider orange to be the most flattering of colors, I suggest trying the look with orange pants, skirts, or accessories. I have included lots of great options in the collage below. Enjoy!

Get the Look: Mixed Prints

1. J.Crew  2. Proenza Schouler  3. Sass & Bide 4. Libertine

For today’s post I wanted to focus on something that is a little bit out of my comfort zone but that i’ve been dying to try: mixing prints. Lately I have been seeing so many chic women who have been able to make this look seem totally effortless. I would say that the easiest prints to start with would be stripes, plaid and polka dots. The simplicity of these patterns (especially in neutral colors) allows them to go with pretty much anything. While I love the look of mixing prints that incorporate the same colors, sometimes clashing prints can create an even cooler effect. Check out some examples below!

Below i’ve provided some of my favorite printed pieces that are great for mixing and matching.

Holiday Gift Guide

For the final installment of my Holiday Gift Guide I decided to show you some awesome items for under $50. These are perfect gifts for friends and double as great stocking stuffers. I hope that these gift guides have helped you all! Happy Shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide

For today’s Holiday Gift Guide, I have curated a selection of great gifts for under $100. These picks are perfect for those of you who are on a budget, but still want to give something special. Check them out and give any other suggestions that you may have in the comments section below. Happy Shopping!

Holiday Gift Guide

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, many of us have begun to think about our holiday shopping. We all know that the task of shopping for the perfect gifts can be extremely daunting so I am here to help! Each of my Holiday Gift Guides will feature a different price point so that you can find something for everyone on your list. Today you will find a great selection of gifts for under $200. These are perfect for sisters, mothers, and best friends who really deserve something special this year. Take a look and let me know what you think!