Showing posts with label style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label style. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

What to Wear: Traditional Versus Alternative Wedding Dresses

As a little girl I dreamed of wearing a big, white princess ball gown on my wedding day. I wanted lots of flowers, a huge cake, and tons of people to attend. As I grow older, however, I find myself craving simplicity more and more, and in turn, I think my wedding will be a much simpler affair than I imagined as a little girl.

It seems that more and more brides are leaning toward alternative ceremonies complete with alternative wedding dresses. Though not necessarily simple, the weddings are different from those of our mothers and grandmothers. And thanks to the Internet (and especially Pinterest), creating a unique, personalized wedding is easier than ever.

Fashion It girl Olivia Palermo combined traditional and alternative wedding style when she donned a custom white Carolina Herrera sweater, shorts, and skirt combo for her big day. Other looks brides have been rocking recently: short dresses (especially for courthouse and other small ceremonies) and even colored dresses. The green Jason Wu dress pictured below would be great for an alternative black tie wedding.

So, what kind of wedding do you want to have (or did you have)? Will you wear a traditional gown, something alternative, or a look that's a little bit of both? Let me know in the comments section. :)

Alternative Wedding Dresses

Friday, June 20, 2014

Spring/Summer Trending: Floral Dresses

Spring/Summer Trending: Floral Dresses



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Floral dresses never go out of style, but this spring they've been everywhere thanks to the runway creations of designers like Oscar de la Renta. Floral dresses are the ideal summer/spring staple because they are so versatile. You can pair a floral dress with a cute pair of sandals or wedges for day or add a jacket and ankle boots for a dressed-up night look.

What do you think of floral dresses? Do you prefer a different kind of print, maybe stripes? Let me know with your comments. :)

Friday, May 30, 2014

Swimsuit Trends 2014 Part Two: Cut Outs and Snakeskin Print

In yesterday's post I featured two of the biggest swimsuit trends (ruffles and tribal print) for summer 2014, and today I've got two more trends that you'll be seeing everywhere this season whether you're vacationing at the beach or lounging poolside in your hometown.

Cut outs are a great way to show off your favorite physical features without showing everything. My favorite way to rock this trend is by wearing a one piece with side cut outs; it provides a little more coverage than a bikini but still feels sexy.

Swimsuit Trend: Cut Outs


While I always love to see bright prints in my summer wardrobe, I also love designs that are a little more sophisticated and understated, like snakeskin. It's exotic like a tribal print but the muted colors feel much more grown up. And really, has animal print ever gone out of style? So go on and load up on snakeskin print products. I especially love the snakeskin heels from KG Kurt Geiger pictured below.