I HEART FASHION: April 2012

Sunday, April 22, 2012

Love pleats?

I know it's been a week since I've last blogged.. Its been a busy week and I have a lot of fashion on my mind. I was thinking about how much I love pleats. I use to have a love/hate relationship with pleats since its so hard to keep them in line (literally). I hate wearing pleats to work since as soon as I sit down it become one winkled mess. But they definitely bring back the memory of school uniform days, when my mom use to spend a good deal of time ironing my uniform so that my pleats are perfectly aligned. I was definitely the neatest child in school everyday. My mother....

Here are some pleated looks I love. A total reformation from school uniforms. Don't you think?

Friday, April 6, 2012

Pretty Pastels

Spring is here and it's time to bring out the pastels. Pastels provide for the ultimate feminine look, with the light shades of pink, blue and green. It's also very romantic and works well for date night outfits.

Two of my favorite pastel looks are seen below.

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I love the pairing of a neutral/beige shirt with a pastel top, I think it gives the ultimate soft romantic look.

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Thursday, April 5, 2012

Parisian inspired attire

Lately I've been in love with French fashion. This could be because fashion week in Paris just ended but I love how French women have maintained this chic sophisticated look for decades. They have been the pioneers of fashion from Chanel to Ives saint Laurent, Louis Vuitton to Givenchy. They're skilled at wearing the wardrobe essentials stylishly as well as defining their personal fashion style.

You can easily notice their graceful sophistication even if they are faking it. Check out some of my favorite French style inspirations! I've always loved how they accessorize with beautifully tied scarves.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Color Me Bold

This year COLOR is in! I live in NYC so fashion surrounds me..I've seen a lot of women walking around these streets with bright bold colors even NEON is in. A word to the wise..if you see a yellow dress or a green pant even a bright color accessory, don't pass it by. You don't wanna pass up an opportunity to become a fashion star. Try some of these combinations...

A Neon Doily? who would have thought..I would have saved them from my mom's kitchen table if I knew you could do this with it.

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The perfect yellow dress...don't be afraid to accessorize with other bold colors as well...it definitely makes a statement.

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Green Pants? Yes folks, they're back. Now if only I could fit into the ones I had from High School :-(

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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Pretty little patterns....

As some of you may already know, I have a whole closet dedicated to my dresses. I love a nice dress or two or three or four... I'm kinda dress obsessed, I love the feminine look but then again who doesn't? I found a few dresses that I'm in love with and think you might be too..

This Tibi Jasmine Jersey Shift Dress is a perfect print and I think is the perfect addition for spring.

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Another great print is this Yumi Kim Alexis Silk Dress

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This Bird Print Dress by C.Luce is one of my favs and the bird print is absolutely adorable....

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Monday, April 2, 2012

Think Pink?

Lately, everywhere I go I see women wearing hot pink. This shade of pink is great because it adds a splash of color to your outfit and a feminine touch. I definitely think pink has made a come back in the past few years and has become very trendy. "There's an innate optimism to pink," says designer Jonathan Adler. "As we speak, I'm wearing a hot pink shirt.