The styles on the runway won’t be available till fall. But you can use these three tips right now. Check them out in the video above I did for the Style Coalition, sponsored by Sorel.
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How to Wear Traditional Latin American Clothing in Your City
I recently attended a friend’s wedding in Guatemala and was instantly intrigued by the local women’s clothing. Vibrant colors were hand-woven into unique patterns. Some even had intricate beading that would probably cost $200 if you bought it at a department store. The Guatemalan woman and girls wore the woven skirts tied at the waist with a colorful belt over patterned ponchos. Here, I’ve shown how you can take traditional garb from your vacation and blend it into your modern look back home. I picked up a few of the pieces at a market in Antigua (probably for way over price since I posses absolutely zero bargaining skills). Still, each item was much less than I would have paid in America and I was supporting the hardworking locals.
1. Beaded Belt
Forever 21 jumpsuit, Guess sandals, jade bangles from Antigua market
2. Fabric Belt
Vince dress, Forever 21 necklace, Kors Michael Kors sandals.
3. Poncho
Charley 5.0 denim leggings, Cosabella tank, lia sophia bangles, MICHAEL Michael Kors Berkley sandals
One Banana Republic Top, Workchic’s 6 Different Looks
In the ’80s, dressing for work was a no-brainer. You threw on a power suit, some clip-on earrings, a pair of pumps and you were good to go. But these days, loose office dress codes leave women lost. Is it okay to wear jeans for a business casual environment? Or can you only wear denim on Casual Fridays? What does Casual Friday really mean, anyway? These are the questions that get answered on Workchic.com. The website helps women learn how to dress for the office with suggested outfits, fit guidelines, tips and tricks. So I thought, Who better to show off chic, professional looks then the site’s co-founders, Melissa McGraw and Jennifer Gregory? Here’s what they came up with…
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Paris Fashion Week Fall 2009 Roundup
Excited For…
Balloon Sleeves, Bold Shoulder, Collarless, Flats, New Look, Oriental, Sculpted, Turtlenecks, Voluminous Skirts
Still Loving…
Geometric Prints, Polka Dots, Glitz, Quilted
Hesitant About…
Cocoon, Drop Waist, Exposed Midriff, Hoods, Micro Minis
Tired Of..
Capes,
Fall 2009 Paris Fashion Week Trends: Still Loving… Glitz
Just as I’m starting to get sequined out, Nina Ricci designer Olivier Theysken comes along scattering gold beads over my girl crush, Lily Donaldson. The sequined shoes were a little much, but that turtleneck gown was one of my favorite looks of Paris Fashion Week. It made me fall in love with sparkle, shimmer and shine all over again.
(clockwise from top left) Sonia Rykiel, Balmain, Nina Ricci, Jasmine Di Milo, Costume National, Dries Van Noten
Photo credit: Style.com
Fall 2009 Paris Fashion Week Trends: Still Loving Geometric Prints
I wasn’t a fan of geometry in high school. Maybe if my teacher had worn some of these clothes while lecturing about shapes I would have been more interested.
(clockwise from top left) Sonia Rykiel, Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Wunderkind, Kenzo, Anne Valérie Hash
Photo credit: Style.com
