My Summer 2011 Obsession - Color Blocking!!!

I have been hunting down any colorful item that I could find for this Summer 2011. I have literally become obsessed with the Color Blocking trend with bright color combos that don't necessarily match but they definitely compliment each other for that WOW factor! Now I know what your thinking...this is tooooo much but its all about your capability of letting loose and experimenting with color. If your not quite sure how to put colors together then keep in mind that you can follow my simple rule of always making sure to match a couple of accessory items to make the look come together. Andddd if your stillll not sure then you can just take a look at my favorite combos!

Sea Pink Princess

Now your wondering what the hell I did here...yet your thinking about how nice these colors look together even though they are pretty random. The best way to look like you have "Haute" style is to put together a look that is glamorous and daring. Don't be afraid to wear color and to come out of your winter box! I typically like to match my lipstick to my accessories so that I can have a unified look but it is not necessary :) AND you don't need to spend a lot to get this look...this can be done on a low budget! I haven't necessarily picked out the cheapest items for this look but you can definitely shop around and find similar pieces at Forever 21, H&M, Charlotte Russe and pretty much anywhere else at your local mall...Its easy to find because they are so bright :D

Skirt: Lacoste $56
Top: QSW $38
Bag: Dooney & Burke $155
Lipstick: Revlon color - Wine With Everything $5
Shoes: Dolce Vita $170
Earrings: Gorjana $55
Necklace: Jose & Maria Barrera $1,025
Bracelet: Alison Daniel $78

Royal Pristine Princess

This gorgeous pristine look is sassy, sexy and NOT slutty! What better way to attract attention than to razzle dazzle their eyes off with amazingly bright colors for spring. This is an easier look to put together because I have only used 2 colors and white doesn't count because it is so basic and matches with all haha! Your sure to be turning heads with a white dress, geode ring, sky high COMFY wedges and Neon Pink accessories.

Hint hint hint*** Shift dresses that are not revealing are all the rage this summer :D

Dress: Isabella Oliver $289 
Bag: Kate Spade $295 
Shoes: Gurlee $129 
Ring: Dara Ettinger $90 
Hat: Ralph Lauren $38 
Belt: Miu Miu $165

Sunny Orange Princess

Bright as candy!!! Yum!!! Don't you just want to eat this up??? Or is it as luscious as a bowl of fruit? Hmm I cannot make up my mind! Either way this color combo is delectable this Spring 2011 and it just makes me want to rush into summer! I actually bought a pair of orange pants and wore it with a white crochet top and bright pink lipstick and I got soooo many compliments from people shopping around at Bloomingdales... I even had ladies asking me for fashion advice because I look like I know what I am doing hahaha

Dress: Isabella Oliver $289 
Bag: Kate Spade $295 
Shoes: Gurlee $129 
Ring: Dara Ettinger $90 
Hat: Ralph Lauren $38 
Belt: Miu Miu $165

Precious White!!!

Ooh la la white! As always white is a gorgeous summer color and it is always included in designer spring/summer collections whether haute couture or mass market! The different part about the white trend this Spring 2011 is the fact that the hot thing to do is to wear ALL white - from head to toe! Shoes, tops, pants, shorts, skirts, dresses, bags, hats, jewelry and whatever else to tickle your fancy! Yes matchy matchy - lets hope not to get dirty! The toughest thing to keep clean = white wardrobe..The problem with this crispy clean color is that you wear it once and then it must either sit in your laundry basket or be sent to the dry cleaners... This can get quitttte pricey...so I tend to keep these white pieces to a minimum but you bet I will be sporting this trend at least once (most likely more because I love white against sunkissed skin :D)

Mini tid bit*** Pleassssseee promise to match up your whites...not all whites are white! Can you believe that lol...the worst is to see someone wearing a bluish white with a greyish white...or even ivory...big no no....just make sure it looks good together...IN THE SUNLIGHT!

FOOT THONG

I am pretty sure everyone has seen one of these foot accessories at some point or another but that is fashion. It's all about picking up on trends and wearing them ONLY within their time frame and then putting it away when it dies out. One year an item can be the hottest, trendiest piece to wear and then the next year it can be the tackiest...this is the fun of following fashion! And honestly...some people can't tell when to let go of a trend. This is why I am here - to help show you what is hot and what is not...of course this is all opinion but lets face it...some people need help! (or guidance)
Getting back on subject....
These Thongs or Barefoot Sandals are typically a beach item but the couturiers who have control of bringing trends into the worldwide mass (ignoring weather conditions, all logic and geographics), include none other than Chanel.
As most of us may know, Chanel is at the top of the food chain and sets trends in the amazing world of fashion, so no matter what Mr Karl Lagerfeld chooses to throw on that runway becomes an instantaneous hit in the mass market shortly after.
Gorgeous feet/foot accessories no longer need to be limited to the beach! You can wear this with a cute wedge(keep it simple) or even a cute sandal...be sure to try on your sandal with the accessory first to make sure it does not hurt or interfere. I am even more excited for warm weather so that I can rock one of these sassy little pieces!

The Treat Girl did a great post on how to make these silly little thongs so why waste your money if you can create your own design! :) Check out her post!

Fun Fashion Fact*** Normally the Haute Couture styles would be exposed and purchased by the socialites or wealthy people and only later would the style infiltrate the mass market. This process is called the "Trickle Down Theory"... Nowadays due to the internet we are speeding up this process because the mass has more and more access to trends, which creates a higher demand for fashion. This demand has pushed mass retailers to supply an abundant amount of fashion found on catwalks in less time in order to keep their customers satisfied with their fashion cravings.

After realizing that I have just pointed out a COUTURE TREND to the mass, you will understand that you are not delayed on trends...if you're wearing a foot thong this summer...your bound to show off your flair for fashion way before anyone else!

CHANEL RESORT 2011

SPRING 2011 is WEDGE CRAZY!!!

I am in LOVE with wedges and have been wearing them whether they were in or out but YAY this spring/summer they are REALLLYYYY hot and they are coming out with these amazing designs!!!
We now have so much choice in shape, size, styling, color and even price!!! I love them!!!! The best part is that they are ULTRA sexy and ULTRA comfy!!! Doesn't get better than that!
Now I know its still early to be thinking spring but guess what - there is NO snow in NYC so as soon as the weather warms up a little you bet I will bring out my WEDGES!!!! And so will the rest of NYC!!! I am sooooo excited!!! See some hot and crazy wedges below...

Wow - every shape and color and they are oh so yummy!!!! Except for the brown moccasin one lol - this is hideous and refers back to my FRINGE trend that went wrong or the SNOWTIRE, MOCCASIN, CONSTRUCTION BOOTY that I hated on! My faves are the Pierre Hardy pink and orange wedges....mmmm I want them soooo bad but they are a weee bit pricey for me :(

You will also notice that color blocking is REALLY hot this spring - but I will do another page on that soon... Love the metallic wedge by RODARTE...and MESSECA has done a great job by keeping it simple with a splash of color... There is a wedge out there for you...just need to find it :

PEEK-A-BOO - HOTTEST/WEIRDEST WINTER TREND

OK so winter is here and boy is it cold! Somehow designers like Chanel, Versace and Valentino found a way to push a HOT trend that will leave you feeling frisky in the winter weather.Everything from transparent shirts, dresses and pants to cut outs and peek-a-boos!

HOLE-EE MESS!
Here we have Phi - the update to the ripped denim, now with solid clean lines and a bold statement of skin.

Alexander Mcqueen (RIP) - has always created elaborate pieces and still going strong - an entire dress made of fabric leaves or flowers telling us that showing A LOT of skin is HOT right now!

And Mr Valentino - always known as the prim and proper seductive designer of dresses has created a flower and skin patch dress - obviously keeping it pretty and feminine but I admire his effort to move forward with trends in a classy way.

TRANSPAREN-SEE!
Jean-Paul Gaultier - these pieces are very fancy and I am not quite sure if you would catch anyone wearing the first dress but the transparent blouse has definitely been in style for a while and still going strong - hopefully with something underneath.
Alexis Mabile is trying to make a hard statement and it is working! You can see her panties - the only place I could see this moving forward is on the beach...let's wait and see!

FULL TRANSPARENT COVERAGE!
OK Chanel, Valentino and Elie Saab - we know you absolutely lovvve to be proper but what is going on here? I am confused! A full length gown to keep the class and coverage yet it is made of an entirely transparent fabric to show all! Please tell me - should we show it all or should we cover up? Aha - we should show it off with taste and class and not skanky little stripper girls - you guys are soooo smart!

CUT AND SEE!
Versace - greatest innovator of their time - Donnatella does a great job living up to the standards and leading the world with the hottest trends. She has been designing crazy pieces like this forever and it`s finally nice to see that everyone is catching up - or is this bad? Does this mean she is slacking?
Elie Saab - very classy and easy style to wear. This is definitely a piece that Ms Julia Roberts or Natalie Portman would wear at a red carpet event!


Chanel - I absolutely love the beading inserted in the cut out - this gives it something extra that is not easily copied by price conscious brands. Very romantic, sexy and feminine.

PEEK-A-TOE!
Amanda Wakeley, Rad Hourani and Versace - They all have something in common - can you guess? Bet you didn't know they all wanted your feet to freeze in the winter time! I am finding these cutout details on booty/sandals, thigh high boots and regular boots. This is VERY unpractical...gorgeous but unpractical.. It is fun to buy one of these pairs but PLEASE do not wear socks!!!

Now please explain to me how this is a trend found in winter collections???
As much as we love it and are dying to wear the hottest trends, this should have been geared towards resort or spring/summer collections.
The crazy part is that we are still seeing it all over New York City - peep toe bootie wedges, cut out dresses, lace long sleeves, cut out denim pants and soooo many more items...DURING WINTER - being sold NOW!!! I think today is the most bone chilling day in NYC but somehow the ladies are STILL wearing those sexy open toe shoes or cut out dresses to brunch parties. (Yes DAY parties - full on DAY parties - gotta love NYC for that! hehe - more on that subject on my weekly hot spots)