For the first stretch of fashion month, the street style stars really brought their A-game. From sports bras to statement tees, varsity jackets to couture sneakers, it’s clear that the sporty look isn’t throwing in the towel anytime soon. Take a page out of New York’s playbook and kick your style up a notch next spring.
(Photos from Style.com, The Urban Spotter, Vogue, W Magazine, Women’s Wear Daily)
As the final days of summer slip away and we gear up to welcome fall in all it’s glory (Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, I’m looking at you!), let’s take one final look at the inspiring outfits spotted outside the Haute Couture shows in Paris…
Let the countdown begin. We’re only 2 weeks away from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2015. Tune in to the live stream starting September 4.
(Photos from Athens Streetstyle, The Cut, The Urban Spotter, Vogue)
Nothing screams summer louder than stripes, stripes and more stripes. Here’s a roundup of cool striped looks to inspire you on those hot and steamy days.
striped tunic + white denim overalls + Birkenstocks via Atlantic-Pacific.
buttoned down the front striped skirt + white button down + wedges via Cupcakes & Cashmere.
striped drop waist dress + wedges via The View From 5 ft. 2.
striped hoodie + twill shorts + sandals via Damsel in Dior.
silk shirt + striped scalloped shorts via Stephanie Sterjovski.
red & white striped blouse + white skort + leopard heels via Seams for a Desire.
striped tee + white denim dungaree shorts via Lovely Pepa.
matching striped top and skirt + geometric heels via Gary Pepper.
wide stripe crop top + high-waisted midi skirt via A Little Dash of Darling.
striped baseball top + denim overalls + red heels via Brooklyn Blonde.
striped t-shirt dress + moto vest via Happily Grey.
Are you a fan of summertime stripes? How do you wear it?
Last summer, I couldn’t get enough of the skater dress. This summer, I’ll be embracing the drop waist dress. Here are three different takes on the warm weather staple from three of my favourite fashion bloggers…
Option 1: Dressy Casual
Gal Meets Glam blogger Julia Engel styled her striped drop waist dress with a jean jacket and ankle strap sandals.
Option 2: Casual
Jacey of Damsel in Dior paired this drop waist dress in the most gorgeous print with gladiator sandals. The perfect way to stay cool at music festivals and other outdoor events.
Option 3: Dressy
Christine, the Chicago-based blogger behind The View From 5 ft. 2 wore her little black drop waist peplum dress (with pockets!) with these pretty snakeskin heels and a statement necklace.
With summer right around the corner (here’s hoping), I’ve rounded up a few favourites I’d love to slip into this summer:
Nasty Gal Girl Talk Dress
Free People Moonlight Dancer Dress
keepsake Strangers Dress in Botanical Peach Print from Revolve Clothing
Michael Stars Drop Waist Embellished Dress from Revolve Clothing
Dolce Vita Inigo Dress from Revolve Clothing
Happy shopping!
Crop tops are back on the scene in a major way this season. Here’s a roundup of ways to get the look without flashing too much skin…
pair a crop top with a sweater and leather shorts via Gal Meets Glam
pair a crop top with a midi skirt via Style.com
pair a crop top with a high waisted skirt via With Love From Kat
wear a cropped long sleeve poplin shirt with distressed boyfriend jeans via Neon Blush
pair a striped crop top with denim jacket and eyelet full skirt via With Love From Kat
pair a crop top with a knee-length skirt via A Love is Blind
layer a long pinstripe coat over a striped crop top via Walk in Wonderland
pair a crop top with Bermuda shorts via Song of Style
wear a crop top with high waisted linen shorts and sandals via Song of Style
pair a sleeveless crop top with a vest and skort via Neon Blush
wear a mesh crop top over a floral dress via Damsel in Dior
wear a crop top with a maxi skirt and sandals via Seams for a Desire
wear a crop top with a denim jacket, trousers and oxfords via Neon Blush
wear a crop top with overalls and heels via Ring My Bell
wear a crop top with joggers via Neon Blush
wear an eyelet crop top with linen shorts via Sincerely Jules
Are you a fan of crop tops? What’s your favourite way to style them?
Australia Fashion Week has come to a close. Stand-out moments were too many to count, but somehow I managed to narrow things down. Here’s a roundup of 10 things I’m loving from the shows…
Victoria’s Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrosia walked for Alex Perry.
Models at We Are Handsome showed us a new way to wear snakeskin.
For the Maticevski finale, models wore flowers in their mouths.
This embellished sweatshirt at Alex Maticevski is to die for.
Clean, light, airy looks at Alice McCall.
Cool accessories at Maticevski.
Golden eyes at Bec and Bridge.
Ombre fringe at Aurelio Costarella.
Cool caps backstage at Raffles.
Futuristic headgear, flowing dresses and fur toppers at Carla Zampatti.
(Photos from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia, Vogue Australia)
I first came across Andreea Diaconu in this model-off-duty shot from Paris Fashion Week and fell in love with her laid-back style.
Then I spotted her in the H&M Conscious Spring 2014 lookbook.
And now, the Romanian model showcases Mango’s surfer girl-inspired collection. I’m really loving the blue and white palette. Light, airy and perfectly beach-ready.
She also looks stunning in the brand’s ‘Minimal Cuts’ collection:
Who’s ready for summer?!
(Top photo from Vogue Espana, lookbook photos from Mango)
Golden Globe Award-winning actress Michelle Williams returns as the face of Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer ads. With her timeless beauty and adorable pixie cut, Williams shows off the French brand’s ‘city’ bags – the redesigned Lockit, the Capucines, and the Alma.
Photographed by Peter Lindbergh and styled by former French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld, the campaign will debut in magazines next month.
P.S. I’m dying over her bright red and fuschia lips and matching nails. I can’t wait for summer!
Watch the video from her Fall 2013 campaign with the brand below:
(Photos from Fashionista, Women’s Wear Daily)
There’s nothing timid about the street style in Australia. From message tees and clutches to Prada prints and neon lace, showgoers at Australia Fashion Week have got a whole lot to say. Here’s a roundup of my favourite statement-making street style shots coming out of Sydney..
(Photos from The Cut, Style.com, Vogue, Vogue Australia, W Magazine)
Pattern mixing may seem like a daunting task, but when mastered, it opens up a world of possibilities. Instead of standing in front of your closet each morning thinking you’ve got nothing to wear, try reinventing your favourite pieces. It’s also the perfect opportunity to have some fun with the clothes you’ve got hiding in the back of your closet.
Take a style cue from these ladies and mix things up…
striped blazer + polka dot blouse via Wendy’s Lookbook
leopard coat + shadow stripe chiffon blouse via Wendy’s Lookbook
studded top + leather shorts + leopard slip ons via Gal Meets Glam
butterfly print jumper + pinstriped skort via Sirma Markova
striped top + lace skirt via With Love From Kat
lace dress + stripe top + polka dot scarf + leopard heels via Atlantic-Pacific
striped shirt + leopard scarf via Brooklyn Blonde
pinstriped shirt + blue leopard print pants via Walk in Wonderland
buffalo check peacoat + leopard shooties via Ivory Lane
daisy print blazer and shorts + striped top via Tuula
plaid scarf + pinstriped boyfriend jeans via The Chriselle Factor
camo jacket + plaid pants + leopard print heels via Sincerely Jules
striped crop top + printed shorts via Collage Vintage
silk dot sweater + printed pants via Sincerely Jules
striped tee + embellished clutch via Sincerely Jules
Good to remember:
+ Keep it simple.
+ Stick to patterns in the same colour scheme.
+ Use stripes as your jumping off point. Stripes look good with leather, polka dots, floral, lace and even plaid or gingham.
+ Jazz up your look with an embellished clutch or animal print shoes.
+ Have fun!
What do you think about these looks? I can’t wait to start mixing things up for spring and summer!
Also, I was wondering if there’s any particular trend you would like to see a post on. I’d love to hear your ideas. Please leave a comment below.
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