I look forward to the Topshop Unique show every year. I love that Topshop is such an accessible brand, yet they still produce fantastical shows every year. This year at London Fashion Week, Topshop Unique definitely did not disappoint. Pleats, midi skirts, and rich textures walked down the runway and gave me another collection to love for fall.
All images by: Vogue.com
I enjoy the hair and makeup at fashion week almost more than the clothes. So much so I decided to dedicate a whole post to my favorite beauty looks from NYFW. Here are some of my favorites (in no particular order!) Bright lipstick and fun up-dos at Badgley Mischka:
The "wet look" holding fast at Oscar de la Renta:
Beautiful, clean faces and side parts at Marchesa:
My absolute favorite hair and makeup came from Rodarte; tough headbands and loose braids mixed with smudged eyes:
Pretty plaits from Christian Siriano:
Sleek ponytails at Michael Kors:
And beautiful, purple eyes from Jason Wu:
Images all from: wwd.com
NYFW brought us a lot of new styles to think about, some more approachable than others (read: gray cable knit mules/slingbacks at Alexander Wang). Here are 5 trends coming up for fall 2013: 1. Peplums: Ok, so this is not a new trend, but it definitely has staying power. It popped up on the runways at shows like Kate Spade, Jason Wu, and Lela Rose.
2. Plaid: Another trend that's been sticking for quite some time. Alice + Olivia, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Tommy Hilfiger all incorporated the plaid patterns in their shows.
3. Structured Pants & Jackets: The fall runway brought a lot of structure, in both suits and separates. A structured jacket was prominent in the Rag & Bone show.
4: Leather: Leather was, surprisingly, seen in a lot of pants silhouettes. Slouchy leather "sweats" were seen at 3.1 Philip Lim, Charlotte Ronson and Christian Siriano.
5. Jumpsuits: The 70's silhouette hasn't died yet! My favorite jumpsuits came down the runway at Suno and Band of Outsiders
Images by: Vogue, Washington Post
With the warm weather we've had this weekend (in Phoenix at least), I thought I'd share some spring inspiration photos taking up space on my desktop. Flowers, clouds and bright colors are just around the corner!
Images by: Making Magique, The Blonde Salad, The Cherry Blossom Girl, Gary Pepper Vintage
If you're thinking about buying a new bag, I've got a GREAT idea for you- buy one from a company that promotes more than just a style. Angela & Roi, a handbag company started by couple Angela & Roi Lee, makes handbags that are not only minimalistic and chic, but also made with vegan leather! The bags are beautiful, but if you need more convincing, Angela & Roi donates a portion of each sale to a healthcare organization through their Donate by Color campaign. They make large totes, shoulder bags, and cross body bags all with vegan leather-all minimalistically gorgeous. My personal favorite: the mini black cross-body. Check out their website to learn more about the causes they donate to, as well as see the beautiful bags they make!
The mini cross body comes in 5 different colors!
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