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Charlotte Ronson

A Worthy Investment: Wear-Anywhere Sequins

Sequins were once reserved for very special occasions only and would seldom be allowed out unless it was New Years Eve or a birthday. A little while ago things stated to change and sequins started to make a comeback. However, there were still restrictions that forced the sexy sequined pieces to remain in hiding during daylight hours.

These days, there are no fashion rules anymore (and even if there were, we’d ignore them!) and anything goes, including wearing your sequined pieces- gasp during the day. As I’ve already mentioned, being a true fashion maven is all about taking risks and going where others are too afraid to venture. The idea of wearing sequins during the day can seem scary, but with the right pieces and the right styling, it can look killer.

On the runways, we saw sequins paired with comfy layers, a really unexpected contrast that creates a more undone-glam style and offsets the party spirit of sparkly sequins. We also saw sequins emblazoned on basic styles like tees and soft cardigans, a fabulous way to update basic styles and sequined dresses that were more muted, allowing them to be glammed up or toned down.

In these tough times, it’s important to invest in pieces that are versatile and special and sequins most certainly fit the bill. There are tons of options out there and I’ve sifted through them all to bring you a list of the absolute best wear-anywhere sequined pieces.

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Toughen Up Your Look With Lace Up Boots

While all things 80’s inspired are taking over, there are a few styles lingering that summon the spirit of the 90’s grunge era. The style I’m particularly loving is the lace up boot.

Lace-up boots have a certain irreverence to them that makes any look more fashion-forward. They are also incredibly versatile. Wear them with jeans, leggings, miniskirts, or even dresses, from floaty florals to body-con minis.

Use your lace-ups to complete an already edgy look like Lindsay Lohan or a hipster one like Emma Roberts. Toughen up a sweet floral frock with a distressed pair like Rachel Bilson or use them to add a bit of pizazz for a casual daytime look like Diane Kruger.

This style is definitely the one I’m most excited about for Fall. Read on for my top 10 picks! [Continue reading...]

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Trend To Try: Micro Minis

When I really want to feel sexy, I always reach for leg-baring pieces. I mean does it get much hotter than a leg-baring ensemble with a pair of killer pumps? I think not!

With the 80’s trend slowly trickling in, the micro mini is making a major comeback. We saw fantastic leg-baring styles on the spring runways at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Louis Vuitton, Matthew Williamson, etc., and the leg-centric trend was even stronger at the fall shows.

Rock your mini with a boyfriend blazer for an androgyny chic vibe, with a floaty tunic for sexy yet demure stye; wear it with bare legs and killer pumps now and with opaque tights and a funky pair of booties come fall, anyway you slice it, this wardrobe staple is capable of upping the chic-quotient, not to mention the sex-appeal, of any look.

Check out some killer styles after the jump! [Continue reading...]

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Backstage Beauty: Charlotte Ronson

For her Spring 2010 collection, Charlotte Ronson was inspired by the ballerinas of New York, specifically the way they look when leaving dance class and mix their dance attire with their regular clothes.

To enhance this motif, hair stylist Allen Ruiz from Avon and makeup artist Charlotte Willard for Maybelline created just-walked-out-of-dance-class looks that were fresh and natural-looking. The hair was pulled back into chic, slightly undone buns and the makeup was kept soft, sheer and translucent.

I got the chance to hang out backstage before the show to talk to the stylists and watch the looks come to life.

Read on to replicate the hair and makeup looks.

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NYFW Runway Review: Charlotte Ronson

For her Spring 2010, Charlotte Ronson drew inspiration from the ballerinas of New York circa 1980- a reference point which actually made for a really amazing collection!

Each look contrasted the sweet and airy with the tough and edgy. Ethereal pieces in ballet-pink and white abounded and all were toughened up with punk-rock studs, acid-washed jeans and tops, boyfriend shirts and jackets, and killer leather platforms. Even as the color palette shifted to edgier shades such as black and cerulean, the dancer-off-duty motif stayed intact with delicate sheer pieces, loose layers, and tulle incorporated into almost every look, either by being wrapped around the legs or hanging loosely off the side.

See the rest of my review at Stylehive.com.

Splash image by Mike Kohn

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