Fashion Blog

Any fashion forward girl wants to stay on top of the current season’s trends which this year include a broad range of styles including chunky denim sandals, paisley scarves, zipper skirts, and boyfriend blazers.  The mix is eclectic this year, but it also includes the spring season mainstays like the trench, aviator sunglasses, canvas flats, check and plaid patterns, and the one I am particularly tickled pink by is the return of denim jackets!  Finding just the right denim jacket can be challenging, being picky is best.  I’ve held out on this one, and I finally found the perfect fitting Levi’s denim jacket with just a bit of lycra in it so it stretches on the arms.  I’ve broken it in like a good pair of boots and now I admit I am a bit sad when I take it off at the end of the night.  Finding cute trench coats seems to be a breeze these days.  Old Navy has a super cute khaki belted trench for only $49.50.

Denim Sandals?  Who would’ve thought those would be a trend for this spring. They are a total retro throwback, but I dig it…hopefully you will too.  Look for ones that have chunkier heels, and maybe some sort of ankle strap. Paint your toenails bright red, and rock it out.

Denim Chunky Heels: $39.99

I can appreciate paisley patterns, but they can be difficult to find on clothing unless you are scouring the racks at a thrift or vintage shop, this is because it’s an old fashioned pattern and look.  Something your mother may cringe at hearing if you were to ask her.  The scarf I found isn’t quite paisley, but its pretty darn close and I actually like it a bit more.  I’m predicting florals on scarves are going to come back as well which makes me happy since they will be a fresh change from the keffiyahs which have been trendy for like two years now.

Hersey Shibori Scarf: $34

Since I’ve had such a wonderful last few weeks with my Levi’s denim jacket find, I thought I’d see If I could dig up one for ya’ll.  Levi’s has some great stuff and the jackets are no exception.  I wasn’t too keen on the darker denim ones they have right now but this white re-issued Trucker Jacket looks like it would fit quite well.  Made of 99% cotton and 1% lycra, the Trucker Jacket is cropped at the waist and slimmed down to fit curves.  It never hurts to keep looking for an actual blue denim jacket, but this white one is fresh for spring and should get you through the season.  Perfect for throwing on over dresses and tanks.

Levi’s re-issued Trucker Jacket $98

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Discounts on paisley scarves.

Forgive me for the late entry. I’ve been celebrating the success of President Barack Obama. God, it feels so good to type it! Watching him make his acceptance speech brought joyful tears, along with the clinking of champagne glasses, and the crackling of roman candles…ahh what a NIGHT! But before this gets too political—(or any less fashion-oriented) let’s talk a little bit about Michelle Obama, and the icon she represents now, for the United States of America.

Michelle Obama is an image of a strong woman. An educated woman. A diverse woman, of both origin and view. Her fashion reflects that. She follows the traditional, acceptable strain of First Lady fashion: solid colors, modest hems, and the occasional pearl necklace or two. But our now First Lady has a style to be reckoned with, my friends. It’s an acceptance of both her own body type and figure, and the figure she represents for the American people.

Think you have what it takes to emulate First Lady fashion? Take a look at some of these statement-making finds:

Silk Ruffled Dress: pair with your grandmother’s pearls and you’re White House worthy.

Modest Khaki Trench with a flattering skirted bottom: versatile, yet fresh and modern.

And for your (or your partners) acceptance speech, dazzle them with your own sense of strength. Try a color that’s not usually seen on the presidential palette. Make a bold statement and stand up for your image as much as you stand up for your right to vote: Congratulations on Election Day, and may good fortune come to all of those strong enough to stand up for it. Yes we Can!

Election Day Dress:

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Fashion Week is less than a month away…I’m counting down the days! It’ll be thrilling to finally get some new collections to take stock of and gain inspiration from. It’s 90 degrees here in sunny Los Angeles but I’m already dreaming of boots and sweaters. I combed through several Resort 2009 collections just to make sure none had slipped through the cracks when I stumbled across some Derek Lam creations.

And just so you know, trench coats aka “the trench,” which DL used a lot of in his Resort styles, become terribly trendy every spring, but I like trenches all year long.

They make for a perfect layering item and give you that Audrey Hepburn a la “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” look. Now what girl doesn’t want that, I ask?

Via Spiga Double Breasted Trench Coat in Khaki $73.90, Nordstrom.com

         Iola Cropped Cardigan in Tomato $165, anthropologie.com

Jersey Shirt Dress in Plymouth Rock $54, gap.com

Marc Jacobs Aviator Sunglasses $310, saksfifthavenue.com

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