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Get the Look: Boho-Rock Accessories

Ah, summer…the official season of musical festivals and the perfect season to channel your inner hippie chick.

The bohemian trend has seen a great evolution in recent seasons. When the style originated in the 1960s and ‘70s, it was more about a free-spirited lifestyle. Then a few years ago, Sienna Miller kick-started “boho-chic” with her effortless combination of gypsy and luxe. Head-to-toe bohemian can seem a bit outdated these days, but when infused with a little rock ‘n roll, it becomes modern and relevant.

Accessories, as always, are the easiest way to segue into a trend. Start with an ensemble of denim cutoffs and flowy print tunics. Blend in traditional bohemian accents such as fringe and leather in the form of a handbag or hair accessories. Then balance the look with harder elements like studs and metal.

As with clothing, jewelry is all about layers. Pile on the wooden bangles, beads and friendship bracelets. Mix in gold coins or natural stones to highlight the vibrant colors of your clothing.

Boho-rock is an unstudied mix of inspirations and trends. Stylistas like Kate Moss, Mischa Barton and Mary-Kate Olsen are big proponents of haute hippie. They prove that to perfect the look is to embrace your own individuality. So go wild, child.

Read on for my top boho-rock picks! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Alex and Ani, Anna Sui, boho accessories, Fashion, Free People, House of Harlow, Kate Moss, Leighton meester, mary kate olsen, Mischa Barton, Nine West, Rebecca Taylor, Style, Trend, Tuleste Market

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Shade to Crave: Gorgeous Green

Going green in the eco-sense has been a trend for quite some time. Going green in the wardrobe sense is a bit newer to the scene and this shade was a prominent color fixture on this season’s runways. We saw army green at Chloé, mossy green at Louis Vuitton, glitzy green at Balmain, bright green at Lanvin, pale green at Malandrino, pretty green prints at Anna Sui, and many more fantastic interpretations of how to work this shade into your wardrobe.

Greens are more carefree and subdued than some of the other standout colors of this season- like powerhouse pink which is a bit more blatant- and can be tamed for a sleek, minimal style, or taken up a notch for a standout one.

The green trend goes beyond clothing, extending its fabulousness to shoes, bags, accessories, even makeup.

Check out some of my favorite green picks after the jump! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Alice + Olivia, Anna Sui, Avon, Balmain, Barielle, CC Skye, Chloe, Fashion, French Connection, green, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Malandrino, Pour La Victoire, See by Chloe, Sienna Miller, Spring Trend, Stila, Style, T-bags, Tory Burch, Trend, Urban Renewal

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Trend To Try: Boho World Traveler

The bohemian trend has been going strong for quite some time now, thanks in large part to fashion heavy-hitters like Nicole Richie, Mary Kate Olsen, Kate Moss, Sienna Miller and co. I will never tire of this style and I especially love the new ways designers are interpreting it.

For Spring ‘09, it was all about the boho world traveler, and lots of designers like Diane von Furstenberg, Milly, Roberto Cavalli, and more found inspiration in far-flung, exotic locals. The boho looks this season are marked by beautiful beading, precise embroidery, and bold prints, adding a bit of jet-setter mystique to the laidback sensibility we have all come to love.

While we’ll be going in a bit of a different direction for fall, where the 80’s will reign supreme, I am all about going with what you love and I absolutely love the boho world traveler look, so in my world, it will never be outdated.

If you share my sentiments, and check out some fabulous wordly boho finds after the jump! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Anna Sui, Antik Batik, Boho, Diana von Furstenberg, ella moss, Fashion, Iro, Issa, Mara Hoffman, mary kate olsen, Nanette Lepore, Nicole Richie, Rebecca Taylor, Style, summer trend, tibi, Trend, Twelfth Street by cynthia vincent, Twenty8Twelve, what comes around goes around, Whitley Kros, World Traveler, Yaya Aflalo

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Bags That Dress The Part

The hot months call for lightweight American Apparel tee’s and short denim cut-offs and leave no room for dressed up sweaters and tight liquid leggings. To stay fashion-forward in the more dressed-down months, why not invest in a handbags that dress for the occasion? From feathers to sequins these bags don’t make the outfit, they ARE the outfit.

The SS ‘09 runways were filled with splurge-worthy styles- Donna Karen’s gold bauble bag, tasseled styles at Betsey Johnson, dolly, embroidered handbags at Anna Sui, and clutches kicked up a notch with floral flourishes at Marc Jacobs. This season’s dressed-up bags can make even your most basic shorts-and-tee combo a total statement-maker.

Just look at Rachel Bilson- a big fan of the statement-bag- who dressed up a basic monochrome look with the super funky printed pony and snake patchwork Jimmy Choo Kaja bag, $2,695. Or take a cue from fashion heavy-hitter Kate Moss, who added an updated bohemian flavor to her look with the Genevieve Jones Black Fringe Bag, $800.

With glitzy sequin clutches by Prada and zipper infested bags by Botkier it will be hard to look dressed down with bags that scream, “look at me.”

Adorn yourself with the latest in arm candy and check out my 10 favorite dressed-up bags after the jump! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Anna Sui, Bags, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, CC Skye, designer bags, Donna Karen, Fashion, Felix Rey, Genevieve Jones, Giuseppe Zanotti, Gucci, handbags, Jimmy Choo, Kate Moss, Maddalena Marconi, Michael Teperson, Prada, rachel bilson, Style

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A Worthy Investment: Edgy Jewelry

I am a huge accessories fiend, an obsession that has piqued recently on account of a resolution to stop making unnecessary purchases and work with what I already have. Accessories are a fantastic way to spice up even the most basic pieces and can help you create the exact vibe you’re going for- edgy, boho, preppy, no matter what look you crave, there’s an accessory to help you get there.

The edgy/femme contrast was a huge trend for spring as seen on the runways of Louis Vuitton, Thakoon, Matthew Williamson, Julie Haus, and more. I love mixing edgy pieces into my daily looks, even the most seemingly quiet and subdued, to achieve this look- it really is amazing to consider the significant impact something as simple as a leather cuff or a rock-inspired cocktail ring can yield on an outfit. With a major glamour goth trend on the horizon for Fall 2009, I think it’s definitely time to start investing in some edgy pieces.

Check out 10 must-have edgy pieces after the jump! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: Accessories, Anna Sui, Bing Bang, bracelets, Dannijo, Edgy jewelry, House of Harlow, Jewelry, Juicy couture, mary kate olsen, Michelle Monaghan, Necklaces, rings, Simply Vera Vera Wang, T. Cyia, Taylor Momsen, Tuleste Market, Urban Outfitters, Vanessa Hudgens, Victorian Hippie

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Spring Must-Have: Lightweight Scarves

I firmly abide by the mantra ‘you’re never fully dressed without a lightweight scarf to complete your look’- a smile is always nice too. Lightweight scarves are an obvious year-round staple and are such great ways to instantly spruce up your look. With the recession and money-woes running rampant, fabulous items you can get maximum use out of are key.

A lightweight scarf is a great alternative to a basic cardigan for spring- it’s portable and so much more versatile. Drape a scarf around your neck to spruce up a basic jeans-and-tee look, loop it through your handbag for a unique touch, wrap it around your head for a funky boho look, tie it around your waist to wear it as a belt, you get the idea!

Check out 10 gorgeous lightweight scarves after the jump! [Continue reading...]

Tagged as: aka new york, Anna Sui, Diane von furstenberg, Fashion, Free People, Geren Ford, Geren Ford Spring 2009, Juicy couture, Leighton meester, lightweight scarf, Lightweight scarves, lindsay lohan, Love Quotes, mary kate olsen, Missoni, Nicole Richie, Old Navy, Sienna Miller, Style, Urban Outfitters, what comes around goes around