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Fall/Winter Beauty Inspiration According to the Runways

Tuesday

Couture is basically what we wish we wore, but in our dreams.  Let's face it, most of us can't pull off a complete head-to-toe-couture look (at least during the day).  Luckily for us, we're in the day and age of fashion icons and bloggers with their own personal sense of style.  The latest Fall/Winter couture shows were just that.  You're still loving the 70's vibe?  That's cool, still a thing.  Want something a little more mod or let's go wild and say storybook romantic?  Go for it.  This year is all about showing your personal style and what makes you, you.

Here are some of our favorite and most exciting trends that we hope to see on the streets this season.


Bright, bold colors filled runway for Fall, more specifically for the face.  An understated face with a bold lip can act as a focal point to any look, day or night.  You may also want to try adding both warm and cool colors to your look to make a statement.


Armani Prive



Valentino

Both Valentino and Elie Saab stole the season with their use of gold and classic cuts.  Valentino went back to the basics as Elie Saab created etherial masterpieces.  Flower crowns may be out but we are definitely loving the new gold standard.


Elie Saab


Alberta Ferretti

Romantic hair never looked this good.  This look is great if you're looking for a transition from summer to fall.  Metals are huge this season, so don't be afraid to use a little bronze or gold around the eyes.  

Atelier Versace



Who said natural isn't elegant (did we mention that it's oh, so easy)?  Vintage cuts look great on everyone and are always in when it comes to eveningwear.

Christian Dior

Photos: Style.com 

xx

Fall/Winter Beauty Inspiration According to the Runways

Couture is basically what we wish we wore, but in our dreams.  Let's face it, most of us can't pull off a complete head-to-toe-couture look (at least during the day).  Luckily for us, we're in the day and age of fashion icons and bloggers with their own personal sense of style.  The latest Fall/Winter couture shows were just that.  You're still loving the 70's vibe?  That's cool, still a thing.  Want something a little more mod or let's go wild and say storybook romantic?  Go for it.  This year is all about showing your personal style and what makes you, you.

Here are some of our favorite and most exciting trends that we hope to see on the streets this season.


Bright, bold colors filled runway for Fall, more specifically for the face.  An understated face with a bold lip can act as a focal point to any look, day or night.  You may also want to try adding both warm and cool colors to your look to make a statement.


Armani Prive



Valentino

Both Valentino and Elie Saab stole the season with their use of gold and classic cuts.  Valentino went back to the basics as Elie Saab created etherial masterpieces.  Flower crowns may be out but we are definitely loving the new gold standard.


Elie Saab


Alberta Ferretti

Romantic hair never looked this good.  This look is great if you're looking for a transition from summer to fall.  Metals are huge this season, so don't be afraid to use a little bronze or gold around the eyes.  

Atelier Versace



Who said natural isn't elegant (did we mention that it's oh, so easy)?  Vintage cuts look great on everyone and are always in when it comes to eveningwear.

Christian Dior

Photos: Style.com 

xx

Denim Styled Straight From the Streets

Monday


Denim looks great with almost everything but can be the most difficult to style.  For this post, we took it to the streets and found some rediculously stylish inspiration from the web's most stylish street style bloggers from around the globe. 

Enjoy.


Remember when you wore holes and yesterday's paint project (that ended up more on your jeans) on your denim was a thing?  Well it's back and we actually don't mind.  If you just can't go all the way, knee rips may be for you.  They're simple and chic and hey, you can still pull off that Helmut Lang sweater from fall and still look awesome.  Frayed edges and distressed overalls are also great for spring and for Coachella maybe?

Photo: Modern Legacy


Photo: Brit+Co






Straight from top to bottom, this "borrowed from the boys" fit is great for almost every body type and is  perfect for a walk around town or date night.  This sleek style of denim looks amazing with classic prints and structured cuts.  Try it out, you never know it might be your new thing.


No matter how tight or slouchy the fit, cropped denim will always be a thing.  Whether you wear them with heels or sandals your look will always be fabulous.

Photo: WhoWhatWear


Grab those wedges or heels because this style of denim is nothing but length.  There's nothing wrong with looking longer and showing off those curves especially when we borrow our look from an era when fashion was fun and nothing but feminine.

Photo: Cotton+Curls


Photo: Punky-B


Photo: On the Racks



The boyfriend is such a great look.  You can easily throw on a t-shirt for a casual look and sport a blazer for something more classy.  Short women like myself, often judge slouchy denim too quicky because it will obviously make us look shorter and fatter, right?  Wrong.  Slouchy in the right spots are key here, and the boyfriend accentuates our shape, rather than the opposite.

Photo: Sincerely Jules


Photo: Let It Be



Last year high-rise was everywhere, this year expect Mom jeans to be everywhere.  I guess we're all nostagic for the 90's or just want to keep it simple.  Either way, the mid-rise (and higher) can be styled with a great crop top or a boxy sweater for an instant chic look.

Photo: Stylesnooperdan


Photo: A Love Is Blind


xx

Denim Styled Straight From the Streets


Denim looks great with almost everything but can be the most difficult to style.  For this post, we took it to the streets and found some rediculously stylish inspiration from the web's most stylish street style bloggers from around the globe. 

Enjoy.


Remember when you wore holes and yesterday's paint project (that ended up more on your jeans) on your denim was a thing?  Well it's back and we actually don't mind.  If you just can't go all the way, knee rips may be for you.  They're simple and chic and hey, you can still pull off that Helmut Lang sweater from fall and still look awesome.  Frayed edges and distressed overalls are also great for spring and for Coachella maybe?

Photo: Modern Legacy


Photo: Brit+Co






Straight from top to bottom, this "borrowed from the boys" fit is great for almost every body type and is  perfect for a walk around town or date night.  This sleek style of denim looks amazing with classic prints and structured cuts.  Try it out, you never know it might be your new thing.


No matter how tight or slouchy the fit, cropped denim will always be a thing.  Whether you wear them with heels or sandals your look will always be fabulous.

Photo: WhoWhatWear


Grab those wedges or heels because this style of denim is nothing but length.  There's nothing wrong with looking longer and showing off those curves especially when we borrow our look from an era when fashion was fun and nothing but feminine.

Photo: Cotton+Curls


Photo: Punky-B


Photo: On the Racks



The boyfriend is such a great look.  You can easily throw on a t-shirt for a casual look and sport a blazer for something more classy.  Short women like myself, often judge slouchy denim too quicky because it will obviously make us look shorter and fatter, right?  Wrong.  Slouchy in the right spots are key here, and the boyfriend accentuates our shape, rather than the opposite.

Photo: Sincerely Jules


Photo: Let It Be



Last year high-rise was everywhere, this year expect Mom jeans to be everywhere.  I guess we're all nostagic for the 90's or just want to keep it simple.  Either way, the mid-rise (and higher) can be styled with a great crop top or a boxy sweater for an instant chic look.

Photo: Stylesnooperdan


Photo: A Love Is Blind


xx

How to Rock the Black on Black Look

Black on Black is a hard look to pull off.  You may want to rock a great top you found last weekend  with amazing detailing but 9 times out of 10, no one else will notice because it's black.

It's cool, we get it.

Even though Anna Wintour may disagree, there are ways to pull off the Black on Black look and totally love it.


 Illustration: Evens Joseph


There's a ton of occupations out there where employees have to wear black on black, and it can be difficult to love your look.  Work in retail? merchandising maybe?  You may even work at a photo studio, bottom line, you have to wear all black and it can be boring, here's how to change that.

The trick to wearing black on black is being able to mix textures and play around with different shapes (it can be fun, promise). 

The chic oversized look is a huge trend this season and looks good on everyone and every body shape.    This look creates a loose but structured silhouette, while making us look leaner.  Like simple, clean lines?  This look is for you.    


$570
Etro 


$398
Eileen Fisher


$79.99
Mango


Illustration: Evens Joseph


This look is my personal favorite for working in the studio and is great for someone who moves around alot, but still wants to look chic and professional.  This look took the fashion world by storm this fall and is very easy to pull off for those of us who work earlier than the 9-5ers.   

Mixing luxe textures and chunky knits are key to pulling off this look as well as asyemmetrical shapes.  Leather is a huge fabric this season and looks great with all textures.  Want a different look for work?  Try leggings (nice quality ones, not the $.99 ones at your local drugstore) with structured detailing such as piping.    


$415
Helmut Lang


$79.90
Zara



$690
The Row


$651
Lanvin


Illustration: Evens Joseph

Preppy ruled our wardrobes last fall and winter, why not return to the basics this season as well?  There's nothing wrong with a clean line and polished look, especially for work.  Work in an office?  A cubicle, even?  

We got you, girl.

You can dress nice and be comfortable too.  Is that button down too boring to wear to work?  Doubt it, there's always a fresh way to bring anything to life in your closet.  Try wearing a basic tee and miliary jacket with your skirt to work.  You're still dressed up with a modern clean line.



$128
Everlane


$203.99
DWP


$790
Altuzarra


$129.90
Burberry Brit

xx

How to Rock the Black on Black Look

Black on Black is a hard look to pull off.  You may want to rock a great top you found last weekend  with amazing detailing but 9 times out of 10, no one else will notice because it's black.

It's cool, we get it.

Even though Anna Wintour may disagree, there are ways to pull off the Black on Black look and totally love it.


 Illustration: Evens Joseph


There's a ton of occupations out there where employees have to wear black on black, and it can be difficult to love your look.  Work in retail? merchandising maybe?  You may even work at a photo studio, bottom line, you have to wear all black and it can be boring, here's how to change that.

The trick to wearing black on black is being able to mix textures and play around with different shapes (it can be fun, promise). 

The chic oversized look is a huge trend this season and looks good on everyone and every body shape.    This look creates a loose but structured silhouette, while making us look leaner.  Like simple, clean lines?  This look is for you.    


$570
Etro 


$398
Eileen Fisher


$79.99
Mango


Illustration: Evens Joseph


This look is my personal favorite for working in the studio and is great for someone who moves around alot, but still wants to look chic and professional.  This look took the fashion world by storm this fall and is very easy to pull off for those of us who work earlier than the 9-5ers.   

Mixing luxe textures and chunky knits are key to pulling off this look as well as asyemmetrical shapes.  Leather is a huge fabric this season and looks great with all textures.  Want a different look for work?  Try leggings (nice quality ones, not the $.99 ones at your local drugstore) with structured detailing such as piping.    


$415
Helmut Lang


$79.90
Zara



$690
The Row


$651
Lanvin


Illustration: Evens Joseph

Preppy ruled our wardrobes last fall and winter, why not return to the basics this season as well?  There's nothing wrong with a clean line and polished look, especially for work.  Work in an office?  A cubicle, even?  

We got you, girl.

You can dress nice and be comfortable too.  Is that button down too boring to wear to work?  Doubt it, there's always a fresh way to bring anything to life in your closet.  Try wearing a basic tee and miliary jacket with your skirt to work.  You're still dressed up with a modern clean line.



$128
Everlane


$203.99
DWP


$790
Altuzarra


$129.90
Burberry Brit

xx

Have You Shopped the New MK + Ashley Collab Yet?

Saturday

Photos: Jewelmint

I've noticed a steady stream of talented designer collabs this season (Alexander Wang x H&M, anyone?) and the new Olsen x Jewelmint collab is nothing but enchanting.



The sleek, modern designs in this collection are perfect accessories to pair with this season's chic cuts and silhouettes (handbags included).

Here are my fav key pieces from this collection, that are not only cost effective but

$29.99


$29.99


$29.99


$29.99
$29.99




Inspired by the cosmos, CFDA designers MK + Ashley Olsen kept it simple but glammed it up with bold metals and accentuated each piece with constellation like sparkle.  The price point of this collection is very affordable, only $29.99 for each piece and up to $39.99 for handbags.  You seriously can't beat this deal, just in time for the holidays!

xx

Have You Shopped the New MK + Ashley Collab Yet?

Photos: Jewelmint

I've noticed a steady stream of talented designer collabs this season (Alexander Wang x H&M, anyone?) and the new Olsen x Jewelmint collab is nothing but enchanting.



The sleek, modern designs in this collection are perfect accessories to pair with this season's chic cuts and silhouettes (handbags included).

Here are my fav key pieces from this collection, that are not only cost effective but

$29.99


$29.99


$29.99


$29.99
$29.99




Inspired by the cosmos, CFDA designers MK + Ashley Olsen kept it simple but glammed it up with bold metals and accentuated each piece with constellation like sparkle.  The price point of this collection is very affordable, only $29.99 for each piece and up to $39.99 for handbags.  You seriously can't beat this deal, just in time for the holidays!

xx

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