12 Spring Fashion Essentials

12 Spring Fashion Essentials
It’s here! Finally! Spring is upon us, and I say we bury our heavy wool sweaters and coats at the back of our closets and let the spring style flow! Transitioning wardrobes can be over whelming, especially when starting fresh! Here are some fashion essentials for this spring to get you started.

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{DOUBLE-BREASTED OUTERWEAR} — We like to kiss the winter blues away, however we know a chilly day or two are still on the horizon. Keep the material and color light to make your look spring fresh.

Ted Baker SANCIA Double-breasted coat in pale green, $415 available at Ted Baker.

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{SHIFT DRESS} — For that easy throw-on-and-go, yet ultra stylish look. Cause aren’t we all about easy-breazy mornings.

Mossimo Women’s Short Sleeve Shift Dress in black and white, $30, available at Target.

 

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{CROPPED JEANS} — Cropped jeans are the perfect way to transition from the hairy-legged days of winter to the ankle-bearing season of spring. And this way on your lazy days, you really don’t have to shave that big of an area.

Rag & Bone Oldmans Cropped Boyfriend Jeans, $325, available at Harvey Nichols.

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{BUCKET BAG} — Mama’s gotta a brand new bag, and by mama, I mean spring! You are about to fall in love…

Elizabeth and James Cynnie Mini Bucket Bag, $445, available at SHOPBOP.
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{SPRING FLATS} — Winter boots are so last season… bring on the flats! Why not do them right in fun prints like these florals!

Jeffrey Campbell In Love Floral d’Orsay Flats, $90, available at SHOPBOP.

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{T-BAR SANDALS} — So many options from a casual to a dressy sandal. These shoes can bring new spring life to some items that can make the seasonal transition with you!

Dune Harlane Suede Peep Toe T-Bar Stiletto Court Sandals, in Nude, $125, available at John Lewis.

 

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{ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT} — Now this ain’t your granny’s swimsuit! I love this floral strapless one-piece, it may be modest, but it is super sexy.

Miu Miu Rose-print bandeau swimsuit, $395, available at Net-a-Porter.

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{BOXY TOPS} — or shift blouses, are very on trend this season! It can be tricky to pull off this silhouette, but looks stunning when paired well. Check out more about these boxy tops here.

T by Alexander Wang boxy top, $380, available at Farfetch.

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{STATEMENT SUNGLASSES} — A fun way to add a little pop to your accessory line-up, rockin’ eyewear! These cateyes didn’t want to blend with all the others, and neither should you!

Dolce & Gabbana Oversized Floral Cat Eye Sunglasses, $525, available at Bloomingdale’s.

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{STRIPED TEE} — Très chic meets Ahoy Matey! This classic lends itself well to a crisp springy look!

Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Striped 3/4 Sleeve Tee, $130, available at Les Nouvelles.

 

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{TASSEL NECKLACE} — The necklace of the season is calling, my advice, answer! Tassel it up girl!

Forever 21 Disco Tassel Necklace, $9, available at Forever 21.

 

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{FUN SNEAKERS} — This trend has been all over the runways, and it is probably one of the easiest transition from runway to everyday! Sneakers are cute, but lets do them one cuter!

Keds Secret Garden Taylor Swift Sneakers, in blue $95, available at ASOS.

 

Let’s get our spring on!

 

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day lovelies! Today is for letting your Irish freak flag fly, and I hope your day is full of all things green, and brings you pots of gold, green beer and maybe a tiny lucky man!
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11 Signs That You Are {or secretly wish to be} Veronica Mars

Happy Throwback Thursday! If you are anything like me, the anticipation of the Veronica Mars movie is too much to handle. Tonight we are heading to the premiere of the film, fulfilling a dream of us “Marshmallows” 7 years in the making!

Through the record breaking kickstarter campaign, which raised a whopping $5,702,153 with a goal of only $2,000.000; we welcome Ms. Mars and the gang back to the screen, this time, the big one! If you have been waiting for this as ling as us, hopefully this will get you excited for the big event. Or if you have never seen V.Mars, let this be motivation to start!

Also it has been said you do not need to have seen the show before to enjoy this movie — so fun for all to be had! So here it is, 11 signs that you are {or secretly wish to be} the one, the only, Veronica Mars:

1. People are constantly asking you for help.

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2. Your deepest desire is a PONY!

3. The bad boy is just so much more appealing!

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4. You have an incredible relationship with your father.

“Who’s your daddy?” – Keith Mars

Keith and Veronica Mars

5. You have the greatest couple name EVER: ‘LoVe!’ c’mon!

Logan and Veronica Epic Love

6. You live in a town called Neptune, and frequent places like The Camelot.

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7. You are quippy and make sarcasm work for you.

Veronica Mars Quote Art Posters from Chicalookate’s Etsy shop:

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8. You like to stay positive:

Life's a bitch until you die

9. You have a Dick.

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10. Your life has awesome guest stars!

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11. You are a “Marshmallow”

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Bring on the Spring!

I am itching for spring, and with spring comes pastels, florals, and garden parties. We may have had florals and pastels this past winter to keep us warm, but it just isn’t the same without the sun beaming down on them.

This perfect floral print trench is a perfect way to ring in spring! And lucky for us, these lovely tulle skirts are making wannabe ballerinas out of us all!Tea Time

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Lust vs. Must {ft. Peter Pilotto}

Lust vs. Must {Peter Pilotto}

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Nicolas Ghesquière’s first Louis Vuitton collection {Fall 2014 RTW}

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To great anticipation, the dawn of Ghesquière‘s Vuitton has arrived; he has been off the scene for a year and a half since leaving Balenciaga, and dearly missed. Much speculation revolved around his premiere collection for the luxury label. We were all wondering where Ghesquière would move after fourteen years of Marc Jacobs at the helm. 

“Today is a new day. A big day…Words cannot express exactly how I am feeling at this moment…Above all, immense joy.” -Nicolas Ghesquière {said in his open letter left on every seat}

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The set was quite subdue, compared to Jacob’s more extravagant set designs, although the show took place in the Louvre’s courtyard where Marc Jacob’s held previous LV shows.  The minimal set allowed the large collection to stand alone, which was chiefly built on wearable separates.  Slight A-line cut at the thigh, was the show’s predominant silhouette, and was reminiscent of the 1960s on the cusp of the 70s.

“I salute the work of Marc Jacobs, whose legacy I wholeheartedly hope to honour.” -Nicolas Ghesquière

There were nods to Jacob’s Vuitton and house’s heritage of leather goods, however Ghesquière’s aesthetic shone through. Solids juxtaposed with the Victorian floral prints, knit skirts adorned with hand-cut feathers and molded leather bodices and knit skirts aswirl with hand-cut feathers; however his famous flair for experimentation was quite scaled back. This was a smart move of Nicolas Ghesquière’s behalf. Rocking the boat on the first time out may not have been well accepted, instead paying slight homage, while moving the brand around the corner into a new direction.

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A Closer Look at the New Handbags

Known for its luxury bags, everyone waited with bated breathe to see where Mr. Ghesquière would take the label’s most successful asset. Destined to be the new ‘it’ bag, the Petite Malle bag, a miniature LV trunk was already seen in the front row of the show.  Featuring paper bag clutches, croc skin duffels, subtle geometric prints, as well as bringing the classic monogram into a new, yet very 60s print; will make way for the new direction Louis Vuitton will go in under Ghesquière’s reign.

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The Open Letter from Nicolas Ghesquière

“Today is a new day. A big day. You are about to witness my first fashion show for Louis Vuitton. Words cannot express exactly how I am feeling at this moment… Above all, immense joy at being here, in the knowledge that my stylistic expression is at one with the Louis Vuitton philosophy. The proud legacy. The inspiring history that looks to the future and to the world. The quest for authenticity and innovation. Does not every designer ultimately seek to create something timeless?”

-Nicolas Ghesquière
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Rihanna Making the Rounds at Paris Fashion Week

Rihanna has been spotted all around Paris at many of the bigger fashion house’s runway shows. Most notably in a grocery cart at Chanel’s Supermarket runway spectacle.

Cara Delevingne, Joan Smalls and Rihanna extended their fun nature to the Chanel catwalk after the iconic French label's Paris Fashion Week AW14/15 show on Tuesday

Cara Delevingne, Joan Smalls and Rihanna extended their fun nature to the Chanel catwalk after the iconic French label’s Paris Fashion Week AW14/15 show on Tuesday

CHANEL {in Chanel}
Chanel | Rihanna in Chanel

 

CHRISTIAN DIOR {in Dior}

Christian Dior | Rihanna in DiorGIVENCHY {in Givenchy}
Givenchy | Rihanna in Givenchy

JEAN PAUL GAULTIERJean Paul Gaultier | Rihanna

LANVINLanvin | Rihanna

MIU MIU {Jared Leto + Rihanna in Prada}Miu Miu | Rihanna and Jared Leto in Prada

STELLA MCCARTNEY {in Stella McCartney}Stella McCartney | Rihanna in Stella McCartney

Which look is your favourite of Rihanna’s so far?

Chanel on Aisle 4: Fall 2014 RTW

“If you want to look really ridiculous, you go in stilettos in a supermarket.”  – Karl Lagerfeld

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The Grand Palais was transformed into a 139,930-square-foot Chanel shopping centre. Complete with shelf upon shelf of Chanel transformed products, including:

  • coconuts (‘Lait de Coco’)
  • packets of Chanel toast stamped with the interlocking CC logo
  • Chanel teas (‘Little Black Tea’, ‘Very Early Grey’)
  •  Chanel doormats (‘Mademoiselle Prive’)
  • Chanel feather dusters
  • Chanel rubber gloves (labeled ‘So Chic’)
  • a Chanel chainsaw 
  • Also, a cheese stall (giant wheels of parmesan), vegetables, dairy products, mountains of tins of caviar, wines, spirits, olive oil. 

The collection was smart and sporty. Filled with pops of exuberant colors and shapes that stood out among the market shelves.  Continuing from the Chanel couture collection last month, all the models feet were donned in trainers, this time crafted out of classic Chanel tweeds and exotic skins. Because as Lagerfeld explains it, “If you want to look really ridiculous, you go in stilettos in a supermarket.” 

This collection included nods to classic Chanel as well as playful contemporary notes;  timeless tweed coats, legging-style trousers, leather opera gloves, baggy metallic trousers, and the chain link necklaces with oversized padlocks. This collection seems to be an attempt, on Lagerfeld’s behalf, to make a statement on fashion’s involvement in our everyday lives, just as the supermarket. 

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Oscar After Party Fashion

The red carpet didn’t stop at the Oscars, celebrities had a whole night ahead of them of flashing lights, and ‘who are you wearing?’ The fashion continues!

Vanity Fair Oscar Party Instagram Portraits

I am working on my post for the Oscars After-party fashion. To tide you over here are some fabulous instagram portraits taken by Mark Seliger at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Enjoy!

1. Paul Rudd + Adam Scott

2. Jon Hamm + Jennifer Westfeldt

3. Conan O’Brien

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4. Diane Kruger + Joshua Jackson

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5. Leslie Mann + Judd Apatow

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6. Zooey Deschanel

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7. Sienna Miller 

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8. Allison Williams

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9. Neil Patrick Harris

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10. Kerry Washington

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11. Sofia Vergara 

12. Mindy Kaling + B.J. Novak

13. Adam Levine + Behati Prinsloo

14. Naomi Watts

15. Reese Witherspoon

16. Ellen Degeneres + Portia de Rossi

17. Selena Gomez

18. Lady Gaga, Nolan Funk + Donatella Versace

19. Samuel L Jackson

20. Bill Murray 

21. Lupita Nyong’o