ttF Fashion Staples Series Diary: Socks With Sandals
I really haven’t been a fan of the socks with sandals trend. But for a recent photo shoot, I had to show to make the trend work—and I ended up sort of liking it. So much so, that I decided to rocks the socks the next day to work. It worked for a couple of reasons: 1) The socks are a very similar color to the shoe, much like Burberry’s spring runway. And 2) the rest of my outfit was a little retro, which worked with the quirky footwear.
Will I wear start wearing socks every day? Certainly not. But when I’m due for a pedi and don’t feel like wearing boots, at least I know the option is available.
Elie Tahari cardigan, Nanette Lepore top, Marc Jacobs skirt, Target socks, Tahari shoes
Fashion Staples Used: Lace Top
Get the look…
I’m always mesmerized by what people wear to fashion week. Some dress to the nines, teetering around in Louboutins carrying Chanel bags. Others remain low key, as if they have just popped out of the office to take in a show. And I would say about half of the people in the tents dress with the intent of getting noticed. In just about every show I’ve attended this week, at least one person has been wearing a furry Russian style cap or blinged out sunglasses, like the Kerin Rose shades shown at Christian Siriano. In the video I did above for the Style Coalition, I talked to a few people about the styles we’ve been seeing on the spectators at fashion week. Two of the people interviewed were very fashionable. The others? Well, let’s just say they were part of the bunch that wanted to get noticed.
From animal prints to yellow, I’ve rounded up all the trends shown at Fashion Week in New York, London, Milan and Paris in alphabetical order. Reference it when you go shopping to make smart purchases that will last you from fall to spring. Or just click on the links to look at all the pretty pictures.
Embellished Waists
From flowers and stars to rhinestones and turquoise, belts were anything but boring on the runway. My favorite part about this trend is it’s so easy to do. You can clip a brooch onto a belt and bam! It’s embellished.
(clockwise from top left) Andrew Gn, Balmain, Kenzo, Rochas, Karl Lagerfeld, Lanvin
Photo credit: Style.com
Cargo
As much as I like military, I’m not excited for the cargo pant.. or short or skirt. The pockets are practical, yes. But with those extra pockets comes extra volume to your hips and legs. And who wants that?
(clockwise from top left) Sonia Rykiel, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, Haider Ackermann, Stella McCartney
Photo credit: Style.com
Military
At first I adored anything with gold buttons and tassels. But when everyone in Hollywood started wearing Balmain’s jackets, I got a little bored of the military trend. But since it’s not going anywhere anytime soon, I’m willing to give it another chance. Plus, army green really makes my eyes pop.
(clockwise from top left) Loewe, Balmain, Jean Paul Gautier, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo, John Galliano
Photo credit: Style.com
