Tartan Stripes

As I may have mentioned before, lately I've been dressing in layers and because of that, it's easy to get caught up in a "uniform." I wouldn't call it sheer laziness, but more of trying to battle the elements of the weather around here, one day it's freezing rain, next it's 8 inches of snow to an unseasonably mild 50 degree day! I think it's fair to say that the North Eastern states have been experiencing a strange winter season! Trying to combat the severe weather has me uniformly dressing in about three layers to prevent myself from catching hypothermia, and so far so good!

Neutral Colorblocking and A Giveaway

Colorblocking is back, but did it ever really leave the scene? This trend has been seen on many of the recent fashion shows, Michael Kors' F/W 2013 collection being one of them. I absolutely love being able to highlight different parts of the body with the use of different colors. Light or dark, complimentary or analogous colors, hues or tints, all tell a story. I like to believe this neutral ensemble says, "I'm over you, Winter."

This trend can be relayed in other ways than a garment that is actually colorblocked, wearing pink pants and a yellow top, paired with an orange jacket is another way to incorporate the trend. It's a fun way to play with fashion! This jacket from Kembrel has a retro feel, like something out of the MadMen set.  I like to think it's because of it's collar- less nature and scalloped hem.

Jacket and watch C/O: Kembrel, top: Club Monaco, jeans: Guess, pumps and jewelry: thrifted

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Androgynous Style

Have I mentioned my love for the menswear inspired trend going on?! I seriously love the big shoulders, the defined lapels, the boxy shapes, and the cigarette straight pants that the trend has to offer. Not to mention that it just feels so much more comfortable than skin tight skinnies or body contouring dresses!

Trousers: Club Monaco, overcoat: Express, bomber jacket: Guess, tee shirt and scarf: H&M,  belt: J.crew, booties: Steve Madden

I absolutely love these pants from Club Monaco, they're the perfect pair of trousers to influence the menswear trend. Cigarette styled, wool, leather trim around the pockets, with a great color blocked inspiration... makes me think of the old school law enforcement uniforms! I'm just a big fan of androgynous and unisex pieces, those are the pieces I like to consider timeless because it really won't go out out of style. When a woman can rock pieces that are originally for men or inspired by mens clothes, that woman truly knows great fashion! 

Photos by Chaucee Stillman

With this look, I really tried to play down the "dressiness" factor of the pants. It's very expected to throw on a silk blouse and a blazer with trousers, but what about a white tee and some chains? End result an edgy, casual look! It's a fun way to take something in your wardrobe that may seem to dressy for taking your dog to the park or running errands and reinventing it to fit into your schedule! How do you take something dressy and give it a more casual appeal?

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                                                                                                            Jacqui

Plaid is Back!

Plaid, one the 1990's biggest mainstays is having a major moment right now.... but it's not like it ever left! Whichever way you want to call it, plaid or tartan are both similar. and have roots that date back to the ancient Scottish history, think kilts! It is also synonymous with the punk and grunge scene. As seen on many tv shows, music videos, and actors. One of my favorite 90's show, My So Called Life, frequented the plaid trend and Gwen Stefani, No Doubt, one of my fashion idols always looked great in  her tartan ensembles! 

Recently, the trend was spotted on the F/W 2012 runways, specifically Michael Kors' show and J.Crew. It's back and better than ever, it's not just on pants and pleated skirts. Plaid looks great paired with so many different prints, textures and colors. Its one of the most versatile patterns in history that can be worn streamlined or unconventional. 

Here are a few ways I like to incorporate plaid into my wardrobe! 

plaid button down: thrifted

tartan skirt: Forever21

plaid blazer: Guess

plaid coat: Club Monaco

It has become a pattern that's inevitable for me to avoid! It also has a comforting effect on me, I guess it's why I wear it so much! Are you a fan of plaid? How do you like to wear it?

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Jeanius Trend

Casual Denim by Jacqueline Davis- Moranti

One of the biggest trends this season is denim, and not just your run of the mill baby blues, i'm talking about the denim evolution! These days denim is being treated with more value than ever before. This season denim jeans are having more, maybe even all the fun! Jeans are being introduced with patterns, cured with waxes, and more interesting color choices. 

Jeans from:
Gap
J. Brand
Forever21
Guess
BDG

As much as I love my trousers, I'm totally in love with the new denim styles. Printed denim was big for the Spring season and it's still around for the Autumn season, but instead of bright, and floral prints, it's opting for darker and more abstract prints. 

The tuxedo style pants have been catching a lot of eye recently! It's been increasingly popular with trousers so it was only obvious that it would catch on with jeans too. Tuxedo jeans are a great look for casual dates and Girls Night Out! 

My favorite denim trend this season is the coated jean. These jeans have the nice, slick look of leather pants with out actually being leather or being super pricey. The coating can be from either fabric wax or fabric paint, what is even better is that you can easily take any pair of jeans you own and create the look yourself! Besides the black denim, one of this season's hottest colors is oxblood. The color is like burgundy, but deeper and more intense. Great color choice for Fall and looks good with almost anything!

 Last but not least, corduroy. Let's be honest, did corduroy ever go anywhere?! Every Fall, corduroy comes back with a punch, like new colors, lengths, and shapes. Corduroy is so comfortable for the cooler weather and looks great dressed up or down. 

This new influx of denim trends will have any fashionista ready for a "jeanius" upgrade! What denim trend are you most excited about and how will you wear it?

                                                                                     Xoxo,

                                                                                         Jacqui

Colorblocked Love.

        

Dress: C/O Sugarlips Apparel, jacket: Guess, shoes: Forever21, jewelry: Forever21, thrifted

Can I just say I'm extremely in love with this dress! The color, the fabric and the fit is perfect on me. It combines this seasons hottest trends, colorblocking, asymmetrical length and cut-outs. I knew when I saw this bad girl on Sugarlips Apparel, we'd have a lifelong relationship! More brownie points because my BF declared this his favorite dress on me! Can't wait to wear this dress to my many summer events! And when the autumn season arrives, it will be great for layering!

And now for a public service announcement, it's rude to stare! You ever get so many looks that you just want to turn around and say something? Unfortunately (or fortunately?!) since I have this wild head of hair and "eccentric" sense of fashion it kind of comes with the territory. 

                                                                                     Xoxo,

                                                                                            Jacqui