Go Wild Not Overboard For Animal Print!

 Animal print is a trend that we’ve seen over and over, season after season.  But this summer and fall season it’s back and bigger then ever.  Every woman should have some sort of animal print in her closet, it’s a staple, and a trend that has proven it’s not going anywhere.  Go wild for animal print, buy tons of it, wear it everywhere, but just don’t go overboard.  Just don’t wear all your animal print at once or you will risk looking like Peg Bundy from Married With Children, kind of a trashy look.

            Animal print works great for accessories.  This fall my favorite animal print accessory is a scarf.  It looks great paired with a simple black tee and jeans.  For work or any occasion that calls for something dressier wear your animal print scarf with a neutral sweater and pants or sweater and skirt.  This simple accessory will make an otherwise plain and boring ensemble ultra chic and trendy.  For a night out on the town an animal print shoe looks great with a little black dress.  If your really daring pair it with a little red dress, but keep in mind the dress should leave something to the imagination otherwise paired with the animal print the ensemble could look cheap and cheesy.  I think you should try to dress more modestly when wearing animal print to stay looking classy.  If your not sure about this trend and want to start out slow try it out with a belt.  An animal print belt is subtle yet shows you have a fun and adventurous.  On the plus side belts are a huge trend right now.

            Animal print accessories are a great way to spice up any outfit.  But if you’re really feeling this trend, why stop there.  An animal print blouse or sweater looks great with dark denim.  To take this trend to the next level try an animal print dress.  I personally would do this a silhouette that is fun and girly, maybe with a few ruffles.  I can’t stress enough to go as modest as possible when you’re donning this trend.  But if you must do the sexy silhouette, go for strapless and not low cut, not too short or tight.  To wear this trend and show some skin, show your shoulder, not your boobs and or butt.  Keep accessories simple and neutral to keep the look trendy and fresh.  Most importantly have fun with this trend and be confident!!!

The Little Red Leather Dress Makes a Bold Statement!

I’m going to stick with the theme of my last post and talk about leather again.  The little red leather dress is one of the latest trends that I have seen in magazines and celebrities wearing.  The little red leather dress definitely makes a bold statement.  The statement you make can be “I’m ultra chic and trendy” if done right, but if done wrong the statement your making will be “I’m ultra trashy and want to dress like a streetwalker”.  Hopefully everyone reading this wants to be trendy and chic.  When wearing a red leather dress you want to make sure your not showing too much skin and choose a dress without too much details or it will cheapen the look.  Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls was spotted at on the red carpet at Chateau in Las Vegas wearing a skintight LRLD that was super short, super low-cut, and overly detailed with buckles.  Even though Vegas may call for a more risqué look this was too much and not a good look.  The LRLD you choose should have a ladylike silhouette to keep the look classy since red leather is already edgy enough on its own.  Emma Stone wowed Jay Leno with a ladylike red leather frock when she was recently a guest on his show.   

Leather Is Hot For Summer!

A big trend that has been seen on all over the red carpet this summer is leather.  Celebs are loving leather shorts, leather pants and leather sheaths.  Zoe Saldana wore leather shorts to a daytime event in Hollywood. Kim and Kanye have been seen out multiple times in leather pants.  But is this trend just too hot for summer? 

            I personally think that leather shorts are incredibly chic, if done right.  A lot of the leather looks that we are seeing this summer is lightweight and tissue thin.  Leather shorts should be paired with a lightweight and somewhat flowy top, something that isn’t too tight.  I love the idea of a sheer top paired with leather, such as a sheer button-up top or a sheer t-shirt.  Leather pants during the summer should be styled the same as leather shorts and you can take it one step further for an occasion that calls for a dressier ensemble by throwing on a white blazer.  I also love the summer leather sheath.  It’s a great LBD with a little bit of edge.  Keep the jewelry and shoe simple and it’s a great for a summer date night or cocktail party. 

            If you take this trend and go overboard you may end up looking like a Hell’s Angel biker.  To avoid this look that will end up looking trashy keep it simple.  Try to stay on the conservative side when choosing a top; the leather pants and shorts are edgy enough.  Any accessories with studs will just make you look cheesy.  If it’s going to be a chilly night or your going to an event where the space is air-conditioned and you must wear a jacket, a blazer is a great look with leather.  Do not wear a leather jacket leather on leather is too much, tacky, and just trashy.  

Neon Goes Mainstream!

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Neon is a trend that was once reserved for 80’s Halloween costumes and ravers at music festivals.  This spring and summer neon has been seen everywhere.  I find it no coincidence that the time that electronic music dj’s/producers went mainstream, neon becomes the hottest trend of the season.  This trend is the trendiest when not overdone.  To ease yourself in start with some neon jewelry such as a statement necklace or some bracelets.  Another great way to do this trend the right way is add a neon accessory, pair an electric yellow or hot pink pump with jeans or a basic dress.  If you want to go one step further add a neon bag or belt.  If you have no fear of fashion wear a neon dress, but keep the accessory’s simple to keep the look classy.  If you want to be really wild try color blocking with your choice of shoe.  This is a great look for a night out at the club with friends, date night dinner, or a day at the beach.  The neon trend should be toned down at the office.  If you really want to wear the tend to work the best way I suggest is start with neon nail polish, if it’s well received you can add an accessory here and there.  Then there are some ways to wear this trend so you look trashy not trendy.  I don’t think it’s classy for girls to wear the neon bra so it is seen under their white tank or tee.  Any neon apparel that would be worn in the eighties or to a rave is not appropriate.  Don’t wear it all at once, one or two items is right on trend anymore and its trend overkill.  Remember girls be trendy not trashy!!