What’s Trending: The Cape Dress

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Trends & Tribulations

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Burberry Spring/Summer 2016 Runway

Capes were all over the Fall/Winter 2015 runways, and the trend easily transitioned to the Spring and Summer 2016 runway, with the introduction of cape dresses, tops, ponchos, and sleeveless vests.

There were robe-inspired capes as sleeves at Zuhair Murad; flowing, long capes as the trains of gowns at Guo Pei; sheer, floor-length capes worn separately over dresses and jumpsuits at Chanel; and capes as sleeves to the gowns at Ralph & Russo. Capes infuse the class & glamour of the 1920’s into a modern look that feels new and reinvented.

Chanel Spring/Summer 2016 Runway

Check out T&T’s top picks below and where to shop the looks.

Halston Heritage Cape Sleeve Caftan, $375

DKNY Satin-trimmed Wool Cape, $595

Herve Leger ‘Maya’ Jacquard Cape Jacket, $1,240

Halston Heritage Asymmetrical Sleeve Mini Dress, $395

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Valentino Cape Sleeve Cotton Poplin Shirt, $990.00

Olcay Gulsen Cape, $180.00

Anna Sui Embroidered Kimono Jacket, $370

Fendi Leather Trim Bicolor Double Face Wool Cape Coat, $2,900.00

This cape by McQueen is everything:

Alexander McQueen Reversible Cashmere Cape, $1,945

Stone Cold Fox Dress, $335.00

Gareth Pugh Cape-back Nubuck Jacket, $2,650

Givenchy Cape Sleeve Dress, $2,190.00

What do you think of this trend? How would you style it?

xo

SHOE PORN THURSDAY: Kat Maconie

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Trends & Tribulations

Kat Maconie is a British fashion designer who started her eponymous in 2009. She is known for her bold colors, strong prints, architectural shapes, metallic details, all infused with her signature tongue-in-cheek attitude.

With so many fun and lively designs to choose from, it’s difficult to choose a favorite, but these colorful India heels caught my eye (well, naturally…). With embroidery detailing and a bright suede chunky heel, these sandals are perfect for a sunny Spring or Summer day. Wear ’em with a white, blue, yellow, or green sundress for a perfect mix of playful and chic.

Kat Maconie India Heels, $265, via Shoescribe

What do you think of these colorful heels? How would you style them?

xo

8 Essential Style Tips Petite Girls Need to Know

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

As anyone who is deviates from the “average” range in apparel knows, it’s difficult to find things that will fit perfectly. Being 5″2, I’ve struggled with finding things that actually fit right without having to enlist the help of a tailor for each item purchased. Jeans, skirts, and sleeves are too long or too short…a maxi skirt will never fit you if you’re under 5″5…and seriously, what is up with “Petite” or “Short” jeans? At 5″2, they have always looked like capris on me, making me wonder how short are the people they were created for?

Here are 8 shopping tips for my fellow shorty’s. Or shawty’s. Or, as my auto-correct would like to believe, shanty’s (although I have no clue as to what shanty’s are).

Now that you know what to look for when shopping, here are my top picks of where to shop for petite clothing that fits perfectly:

Moderately-Priced Brands:

Express, J. Crew, Anthropologie, and Ann Taylor LOFT.

Contemporary/Bridge:

Theory, BCBG, J. Brand (I actually love their petite-sized denim!).

Do you have any petite styling tips or favorite shops to add to this list? Share in the comments below!

xo

Runway Report: Everything You Need to Know from New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2016

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

All of the Highlights From NYFW You’ll Want To Know About (Besides Strippers at Alexander Wang)

Karlie Kloss’ darling Barbie-looking wrap dress at DVF.

The model who tripped at Givenchy, and the two darling gentlemen that immediately helped her up….which made me notice all of the models shoes looked like they were untied…

The plethora of other Barbie-worthy dresses at Carolina Herrera.

The cringe-worthy idea that models should take selfie-sticks on the same runway…

The Always Gorgeous, Fairytale-kinda Beauty, Marchesa show.

The rainbow eyelids at Betsey Johnson.

That Dress at Givenchy. Yes, please.

At first I thought this dress was the dress to make all other black fur dresses obsolete….

But then I saw this one, and it made me question everything…. Sigh (#whitegirlproblems).

The gorgeous braids at Herve Leger.

The Awkward Nipple Dress at Idan Cohen.

And That Gorgeous Yellow & Pink Crop Top & Trousers Ensemble at Idan Cohen.

Marc Jacobs’ Indescribable Super-Hollywood Show at the Zeigfeld Theatre. Hence, the following video:

Shiny, Pretty Things! at Tory Burch.

Americana-Inspired Plaids & Red, Whites, & Blues at Victoria Beckham.

The white bikini at Herve Leger.

Legs for Days at Altuzarra.

Anna Sui’s Rockabilly Beach Party.

The Mohawk Headphones at Desigual.

Those Lace-Up Shoes at Derek Lam.

The Bucket Hats at BCBG.

What were your favorite highlights at New York Fashion Week? What shows did you like the best? Share in the comments section below!

stay lovely, xo

The Long Awaited Bucket Hat Comeback

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

BCBG Max Azria Spring/Summer 2016 Runway, via the ManRepeller

There’s really no easy way to say this, so I guess I’ll just get on with it… As many of you witnessed at NYFW, the bucket hat is back. And BCBG really wants to make sure you are aware, as every model at the Spring/Summer 2016 show in New York adorned one of the 90’s inspired floppy, patchwork hats.

Anyway, I think it’s safe to say, the real question on everyone’s minds is: Where can I score one a pair of mohawk headphones from the Desigual show? Sigh.

Mohawk Headphones from Desigual’s SS16 NYFW show

Really though, the bucket hats can’t come as too much of a surprise, considering the 90’s are (and have been back) in full force over the last few years. Since you might as well give into the throwback Sugar Ray-inspired fashion trend, here’s some picks to shop below.