Happy 4th of July to all of you lovely American readers. And happy Monday to everyone else!
Check out these fun 4th of July outfits to use as inspiration for your own unique style.
Tom Ford shares his top 10 style commandments
Tom Ford Eyewear Spring/Summer 2011
I always feel a little sad when I see a woman head-to-toe in a runway look. Women also change their hair a lot, but if it’s done in an insecure way, that makes me feel sad, too. You need to make what you are wearing your own.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2013
I’m more interested in a little bit of mystery. Maybe it’s my age… Or maybe it’s because the women in my life are starting to wear stockings now because they think the skin on their legs isn’t as good as it used to be!
Tom Ford Fall 2013
If you have five outfits that you love wearing and always make you feel your best, which are comfortable and confident and just work, why do you need all the others? Yes, you need some variations on the theme – you don’t want to wear the exact same clothes every day – but I think it’s very important for everyone to figure out what their look is.
Tom Ford Spring 2010
Sexiness comes from the way you move and the way you handle yourself. It doesn’t come from short skirts and low-cut tops.
Tom Ford Autumn/Winter 2014
Bodies change, looks change, everything changes, so every five years you need to take off all your clothes and reassess yourself. Try your clothes on and see what still works and what should be rethought – not in an emotional way but in a detached way. Also, do it on your own, because it’s not about what your friends or partner think, it’s about how you feel.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2014
No matter what your personal style, people have to look at you in the same way they have to look at a building, or a piece of art, or a table, or a new car. You become a part of the photograph, the landscape, someone’s vision.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2015
It isn’t about owning a classic white shirt or a black blazer – I know women who wear that and look like they’re doing a chic androgynous thing, and other women who look immediately like they work on Wall Street. It’s about your own taste; camouflaging the things you don’t like and accentuating the things you do.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2015
Because you never know when you’re going to have to go to a funeral, or a job interview, or a last-minute wedding (maybe you’re not supposed to wear black to weddings, but I would). It’s perfect for everything: you can wear it with sandals and it’s a summer look; with a heel, it’s an evening look. Long, short, fitted, loose, it’s such a key piece. It is always chic.
Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2012
By changing your makeup you can channel the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, ’50s, ’60s… You can do everything with beauty because it’s the character; it’s who you are. I find that fascinating. There was a trend a couple of years ago that saw women dressed casually in jeans, T-shirts and sneakers with mega makeup – I loved it. It’s a great way to express yourself that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to have a lot of money.
Tom Ford Advertisement, Spring 2012
I don’t like to see a major lip and a major eye statement [at the same time]. I think if you’re going to accentuate your eyes, great, but then you need a neutral lip. If you’re going to do a bold red lip, it looks the best with almost nothing on your eyes, except maybe a little bit of mascara. I really like to see one makeup statement and just beautiful, glowing skin.
“Sexiness comes from the way you move and the way you handle yourself. It doesn’t come from short skirts and low-cut tops.” -Tom Ford
What do you think of Tom Ford’s fashion & beauty advice? Do you agree or disagree? Share in the comments section below!
xo
If you’ve been following Trends & Tribulations for a while, you are probably aware of my unhealthy obsession with a certain number of designers of the namesakes Charlotte Olympia, Sophia Webster, Nicholas Kirkwood, Giuseppe Zanotti, and Christian Louboutin. Therefore, I try extremely hard to showcase other designers in our beloved SPT’s, basically so its not just alternating between the aforementioned 5. Once in awhile, however, I just can’t help but show off a new shoe love.
Without further ado, I present Miss Charlotte Olympia’s ‘Mascot’ Pumps. In a vibrant cherry red color, these are basically the epitome of classic cool, and look like they belong on the feet of our favorite It girls, like Alexa Chung or Olivia Palermo.
Pair these lovely kicks with a pair of cropped cigarette jeans or with a crisp, structured mini skirt for an all-out preppy look.
Charlotte Olympia ‘Mascot’ Pumps, $780
What do you think of these preppy pumps? What would you wear them with?
xo, T&T
Burberry Prorsum‘s Fall/Winter 2014-15‘s collection of artwork-inspired prints are absolutely gorgeous and a refreshing turn from their signature check print. The designs are drawn freehand on leather, cashmere, and, of course, their signature trench coats.
While the coats and bags are certainly statement pieces, I was most drawn to their collection of watercolor-inspired heels. These are definitely a classic statement piece. With many different shades and colors incorporated into the designs, they can easily dress up a basic colored dress, or be paired with a trenchcoat for a retro-inspired look. Check out the beauties below!
Burberry Hand-Painted Leather Ankle Boots in Stone Red, $1,695
I think it may be impossible to choose a favorite…
Burberry Leather Ankle Boots in Stone Brown, $1,695
What I wouldn’t give to have these with a matching trench or poncho…
Burberry Leather Ankle Boots in Stone Blue, $1,695
What do you think of these leather boots by Burberry? Which color is your favorite- Stone Blue, Red, or Brown?
Kate Middleton has one of the most coordinated and well put together wardrobes around. Her style is the epitome of “classic”, along the likes of Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, and Jackie O. She masters the balance of chic with conservatism to create an effortless style. And, let’s face it, anyone who can play hockey in heels is good in my book.
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