New Styles in Fashion
Everyone loves being in ‘the know’ on all things fashion, right? Read Style Bust’s fashion posts to find out what we see happening in the fashion industry from multiple viewpoints. We have ten guest bloggers dedicated to bringing our readers that latest fashion news from different parts of the globe!
Styling in the City
13 years ago
A couple weeks ago I had the opportunity to style and photograph a few gorgeous gals, with my partner in crime at Ponyfeathers. The photo shoot was a lot of fun and a huge success – also, the weather couldn’t have been more perfect!
Here are a few favorites from our styling debut, we call this one –
Street Meets Surf.
Tiffany Riedel, Sarah Mercado, Alex Tkachuk
Stay tuned for more photos from Ponyfeathers – this is only the beginning!
The Show Must Go On
13 years ago
There’s no stopping the fashion machine. The London and Milan shows went by at light speed, do we even know what we saw?
London left me dazed and confused for the most part, while my favorites in Milan are still my favorites for obvious reasons: ingenuity, couture level craftsmanship, and style to burn. Mrs Prada, pimp my ride!
Spring 2012 RTW: Milan
Acquilano. Rimondi
Spring 2012 RTW: London
For me, the London designers were hitting all the wrong notes. Many collections looked as if an Easter basket had blown up, and some were just tired, re-treads of past hits (in the all pervasive Easter pastels, or obnoxious jungle prints). A few gems were to be found, however, in the unholy mess:
Onward to Paris!
All photos: Style.com
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On trend and On top
13 years ago
For the past few seasons I’ve had my eye on Zara, and I’ve noticed that the Spanish based retailer is the “go- to” store for fashionista’s all over the globe.
With their affordable fashion and their mix of both classic looks and the seasons trendiest pieces (like the neoprene top and pajama style trousers), Zara never seems to let us down! And you’ve gotta love the Zara Lookbooks – such a great way for a retailer to show the fashion obsessed some serious fashion!
Here are some of my favorite looks from Zara’s Fall 2011 lookbook.
Key Pieces
Sequin mini: I’m not big into things that sparkle, but I love the idea of a sequin skirt, especially when worn with something unexpected like a cable knit sweater.
Basic black pencil skirt: A classic pencil skirt should be a staple in everyone’s closet. Looks great for the office and even better with a pair of lace up ankle boots for an edgy nighttime look.
Southwest poncho: A vintage-looking poncho is great for those chilly Fall days. I love pairing a poncho with boyfriend shorts or skinny boyfriend jeans, creating that “thrown together” look.
Colored wax denim: As we all know, colored denim is in for Fall – but why not spice it up a little? The wax/leather looking denim adds the right amount of edge and looks cool paired with a grandpa sweater.
Leather armed jacket: Probably one of my favorite trends for Fall. Leather armed jackets are very versatile – they look great worn with denim and look extremely on-trend when worn over a midi length dress.
Bright Bottoms
13 years ago
Now that the weather’s changing, along with the color of the leaves, it may be time to change your mind (or perhaps only mine!) about pants hues. Initially, upon viewing the brightly colored pants on the Fall runways for designers Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Karen Walker, etc., I was curious–and hesitant–about such vividly colored pants. Could I wear them? Would they look silly? Shouldn’t I stick to my darker jeans, for the safer, less flashy option? While I loved looking at this trend, I had already convinced myself that I couldn’t pull off the look nor did I wish to attempt to do so. However, as I began reading my daily blogs and fashion editorials, I was seeing these pants everywhere via celebs, fashionistas, streetstyle subjects, models, you name it.
Bright Pink Pants
Fall '11 Bright Pants
Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, & Rachel Bilson
Hot Pink Pants via Coco Rocha
Street Fashion
Michelle Monaghan Fushia Pants
The best part about bright pants is that they’re a statement in and of themselves, which is why I suggest sporting neutral shirts with them. Try subtle blues, white, black, greys, and tans, in the form of a simple tee, tank, button-down, or blouse. However, if you’re looking for a more shocking look, you may wish to try a shirt of another bright color. It all depends on the look you’re trying to achieve. Denim and leather jackets also work well with these hot pants. Now, while I can’t claim I’ve purchased a bright pair of pants yet, I can say, with 100% honesty, I have strongly considered the idea, and I believe I’ll make the move this week!
Take a peak below for some ideas.
1. ZARA Skinny Trousers: $59.90
2. ZARA Palazzo Trousers: $59.90
3. ZARA Trousers with Front Seam: $59.90
4. Mother Looker Skinny- Cherry: $196
5. Diane von Furstenberg:$298
3 People You Should Follow On Twitter
13 years ago
Day 22 of my 30 Day Fashion Blogging Challenge is to list my top 3 people to follow on Twitter. I have two Twitter accounts, one for Style Bust, and a personal account. I follow a different set of people on each account and am sure not to overlap. On the Style Bust account I tend to follow fashion, trend, music bloggers and new sources. On my personal account I follow close friends and people within my professional industry, which is online marketing (more specifically SEO).
Here are my three favorite people to follow on Style Bust, you might also get a lot out of following these people!
TheGloss.com, a daily gloss on beauty, fashion, sex and career.
Fashiongonerogue.com, a fashion blog based in CA.
The 99 Percent, dedicated to making things happen.
Speaking of Twitter, don’t forget to follow Style Bust on Twitter!
Best In Show
13 years ago
New York Fashion Week astounds with its endless parade of designers, bloggers, front row fame hounds and of course, Anna Wintour.
Wintour and Nicki Minaj front row at Carolina Herrera
Amidst all the hubbub though, it’s still about the art and craft of design. Behold my favorites: some old friends, some new faces, all different points of view, all fabulous.
Spring 2012 RTW
All photos: style.com
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Pre-Fall outfit inspiration
13 years ago
For those of you who live in San Francisco, you know that getting dressed during this time of year can be tricky. Warm days are usually followed by cool evenings.
As excited that I am to be wearing sweaters and scarves, I’ll have to put my cold weather wardrobe on hold for a bit longer.
I have looked to my favorite Personal Style bloggers for some Indian Summer outfit inspiration:
Sincerely Jules, The Golden Diamonds, Karla’s Closet, and Song of Style
And for those chilly evenings, here’s a little something warmer:
5 Inch and Up, Style by Kling, and The Glamourai
Focusing on Fall
13 years ago
For me, Fall is the best time of year – I love the unpredictable weather, the early sunsets, and of course Fall fashion!
Cooler temperatures and shorter days are a sign that it’s time to start putting together some cold weather ensembles.
Here are some of the pieces that I hope to get my hands on this Fall:
1. Talk about cozy. This Bodkin sweater will look great paired with flare leg denim this Fall.
2. During the sunless months – the LORAC luminizer adds the right amount sheen.
3. Gotta love a knitted midi length dress for Fall – perfect for a windy San Francisco day.
4. I love the liquid-look of this Iosselliani bracelet. Adds just the right amount of bling without looking over-the-top.
5. Trouser pants are back in a big way. I love the look of these cropped high-waisted trousers (I’ll be wearing mine with a full-length top though).
6. My closet is definitely lacking a good button down shirt. Although this top is simple, the unexpected sheerness at the shoulders adds just the right amount of edge.
7. This Funktional jacket is my dream jacket! I absolutely love the shawl collar, the camel color and the slouchiness of the jacket.
8. Probably won’t need these sunglasses much this Fall, but I love the shape and I’m a sucker for tortoise shell.
9. This is a great small briefcase bag – I like having a handle (for me, clutches can sometimes be a nuisance).
10. These Jenni Kayne flats are really all I need for Fall. The shape is amazing – and they look perfect with a cigarette jean.