Sunset BLVD print trend

 

Summer is all about warm afternoons, breathtaking sunsets on long days in which we try to enjoy it as much as we can, and preferably right by the ocean. If we combine all of this with a stylish attitude and embrace the warm colors, you can literally dress up a sunset and blend in the view.

This years summer trend, is all about bold prints, becoming the main attraction in any item that carry's it. You dress it up from top to bottom as if an artistic canvas.
The prints with palm trees and sunsets are perfect to sail along in this vivacity trend and pay tribute in great style to a summer attitude.

Dress up this sunset print trend in:
ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO silk tunic/Osborn Sunset oxford cork shoes at asos.com/Vacation Palm Sunset swimsuit from We Are Handsome/Victoria Beckham sunset shorts/Black Sunset Premium sunglasses from Knockaround/Billabong boardshort/The Kooples swimsuit/Calypso dress at modaoperandi.com.

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Shake of the week >>

Fancy for a drink?

Check out the shake of the week and get fashionably inspired >>>

[The shake]:

Coconut water & fruits

Ingredients:

• Coconut water from a package

• Clementine

• Blueberry

• Ice

A very refreshing drink that hydrates you in a warm summer day and it's very easy and fast to prepare. Just add everything to the coconut water to step up a notch from the regular water and you'll have a light, reinvigorating infusion drink.



[The fashion]:

To match the refreshing drink, a trendy outfit for the beach.
We Are Handsome swimsuit/Levi's vintage cut-offs/Open Ceremony Glastonbury wedge sandals/Castaner St Tropez beach bag/Rachel Comey hat/Oliver Peoples Mande Sunglasses


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Treats of the day

 

I was never one to go beyond my safe zone when it comes to lip color. I thought I looked ridiculous in a bright "in your face" lip. So obviously I would always turn to my never-disappointing gloss or nudes. I don't know if it's the trends lately (most likely) or a change of mind, but I am having so much fun this year with these matte bright lipsticks from Wet n Wild. I chose this brand because I was too afraid on spending tons of money in something that I probably didn't like seeing myself in, but these do perfectly it's job and didn't disappoint at all, and the price factor is a plus (very cheap). And I think I don't look that bad after all... 

Now for nails, you can never go wrong with bright colors. It matches everybody's skin tone and it's a great complement for any outfit. I gathered the colors that I wear most often in the summer in a little bowl.

I am wearing now "I need a refresh-mint" from guess who? Yep, Wet n Wild again... It has just conquered my heart and wallet and I think it's a great price and valued item. Megalast are so easy to apply and it has a great finish.

Have fun with colors this summer and I would love to know what's your favorite summer stain!

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Shake of the week>>

Fancy for a drink?
Check out the shake of the week at get fashionably inspired >>

[The Shake]:

Peach and Banana Cream Shake
vegan, makes two tall shakes

1 1/2 cups frozen peach slices
3/4 cup vanilla soy milk
1/2 cup vanilla soy yogurt
1 ripe banana, fresh
2 scoops vanilla soy cream – or coconut cream
1 tsp apple cider vinegar – adds a sassy tang
garnish: soy cream and one panini pressed peach

 (Recipe from here)


[The Fashion]:

Inspired by the peachy and banana tones, a chic-rock outfit for a summer day with the top trends this season; bleached pants and a touch of studs.
Mes Demoiselles Elisa top, Jam pants, Valentino Rockstud shoes, Miu Miu Matelasse clutch, Frogskin sunglasses. Pin It

LWD - 3 ways to wear it

Nothing else brings more lightness and freshness than a white dress in the summer. It´s our highest wishes when we feel great showing off that dress especially if we contrast it with the gorgeous summer tan, by then we know we hit the high note.

You have green light to use this color in any occasion; going to the beach, cocktail or even to work. The fabric and shape will define it´s use for different occasions.

White is a great basic and a perfect canvas to add up any accessory to the outfit. It´s a clean, fresh, crisp and feminine color.

1. For a job outfit, a modern and neutral ensemble where you can add a pop of color to your feet to make a difference. A structured dress with polished, elegant and professional accessories.

[Zara dress/H&M blazer/Fly London sunglasses/Guess handbag/ASOS green pumps/Tommy Hilfiger Sand watch]

2. For a cocktail look, the power of the metallics are highlighted in this outfit. A more sexy dress to accentuate the feminine curves with a very trendy detail - the peplum. To add a little color, a neon necklace and a touch of shine, a sequin jacket.

[ASOS textured strapless peplum dress/Zara neon necklace/Sequin jacket/Brian Atwood fringe sandals/Valentino clutch]

3. For a more casual outfit, a comfy and feminine dress with embroided details to give that little cute touch. Relaxed and elegant accessories.

[Club Monaco Lucie dress/Zara fringe handbag/Tory Burch flat sandals/Karen Walker sunglasses/fedora hat/gold cuff)

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Shake of the week >>

Fancy for a drink?

Check out the shake of the week and get fashionably inspired.

[The Shake]:

Mango smoothie

A refreshing creamy drink where the mango and yogurt combine perfectly and the cardamom seeds provide and exotic touch in this drink, perfect to start off your day with a healthy breakfast.

Ingredients:

1 ripped mango
85g of plain yogurt
200ml cold skim milk
1 teaspoon of honey
Cardamom seeds from 6 pods

Preparation:

Peel off the mango and extract the pulp. Cut into cubes and place it in a blender. Blend it until creamy. Add the yogurt and milk and stir it all well together. Add the honey for sweetness.

Serve in two glasses and sprinkle the top with the seeds. Serve imediatly.

[The Fashion]:

An outfit entirley inspired by the yellowish of the mango and earthy accessories inspired by the seeds. A perfect look for a chic sunny warm day. Carven dress from net-a-porter, Giuseppe Zanotti sandals, Kayu Alyssa shell and wood clutch, Roberta Chiarella earings and Miu Miu sunglasses.

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Mirror, mirror on the print...

Which is the fairest of them all??

It´s not a fairy tale story but a real fashionista reality. The prints this year scream for attention and they couldn't be more bold and the big twist this year, is seeing them with a mirrored effect. 

The mirror print is a big trend and we see it mostly on pencil skirts or dresses. The pieces should be worn fitted so the effect stands out better. They are normally inspired by tropical prints or a baroque style. They have contrasting colors and they surely stand out making a difference.

If you are a fan of prints, then this is a new style to try out. The mirror print copies a reflection of an image, usually mirrored vertically. 

This is a trend that allows you to style flowers without looking to girly and it´s a perfect print to adapt into a more polished look for work and all you need to do is add a blazer or a neutral top to become elegant and different, from the usual boring suits for work. 

Try out this new fun twist of prints!

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Geometric Prints

Fashion this year presents itself edgy and perfect to explore the color-block trend. It's ideal to help define your silhouette and at the same time, enhances or hides shapes of your body.
This trend of geometric prints is in high and provides sophisticated and elegant looks, perfect for any occasion.

This trend also honors an era that's as well very significant this season: the 20's.


How to use Geometric prints:

• You can combine an ensemble with skirts and blouses or choose a dress with a bold print and that stands out;
• If you want a less dramatic look, choose one of the items with the bold print, for i.e. a printed blouse with solid colored pants;
• For a slimming effect use a dress with vertical lines in which the outside part is darker than the inside part. Black and white help create this illusion;
• Combining lines and triangles help define your silhouette;
• The ideal is to keep a clean look and avoid extremely fitted clothing;
• Add a geometric detail to your look like a piece of jewelry or a handbag with angular shapes

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Summer Leather

Fashion nowadays brings items from one season to another which would seem like unthinkable. Let's call it the fashion of modern climate.
You would never think of wearing leather in the summer, for we always relate it to the cold and a way to bundle-up but lately, nobody is shocked by seeing shorts or skirts in leather combined with a t-shirt and the advantage of this is that you can wear the items all year long.

Usually summer clothes are always delicate, flowy and fresh but if you want to make a statement and have a more polished look, then the leather will do it's job giving a look a more sharp and edgy feel.

There are different types of leather items for summer where you can pick from, completely adapted to the warmer weather. They are more lightweight and can be colorful as well.
Choose black shorts (not too snug) and use it with a casual t-shirt and for a feminine touch to contrast with the rocker style, add colorful pumps or high-heel sandals. For a more sharp look, a pencil skirt more fitted and a fun top, will do it.

Try as well a leather peplum top - the big trend this season.

 

Be sexy and sleek with this look that can be worn either during the day or night, depending on the accessories you combine with!

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Bleached Summer

When we think of tie-dye, what other than a hippie look comes to our mind? We remember those days of dipping and creating our own, fun and unique colorful t-shirts.

This technique of gradient dying or something completely random, made on pants, shorts or shirts is getting high on the fashion trendy world but in a more orderly and sophisticated way.

If you are into stained or bleached clothing, then this trend is for you. Tie-dye comes in and out of fashion but this year we see it rising on the streets with celebrities and fashion bloggers rocking this style, in a appealing summer spirit with a rocker-hippy-chic look.

Although we can find clothing in this trend out in stores, we can perfectly create ourselves this bleached look on a low budget and transform some boring left out pieces in our wardrobe, into something fun and refreshing, totally trendy for this season. It´s as easy as dipping them into bleach on the area that we would like to create that effect and leaving out an untouched part. For example, pick out some pants than you don´t use anymore and cut them out into shorts and bleach them into a mixture of water and bleach. Voilá!! You got your own bleached summer look.

Have fun!

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Electrify with Neon - Tips for wearing the trend.

There is nothing better than to highlight your tan with a little help of a color. This trend is the best to do that job giving your skin a contrast with a lightning shock  - talking about neon! 

This trend made a strong comeback this year, and this time standing out with more brighter colors, becoming, with no doubt one, of the highest trends this season. You can see this brightness everywhere; clothing, a handbag, shoes, accessories or even makeup.

Tips to wear neon:

• Since it´s a bright and acid color try to avoid wearing items on parts of your body that you don´t want to enhance;
• If you don´t have yet the desired skin tone to wear these colors, choose an accessory or a little detail of neon and avoid big solid items with this color;
• For a more edgy look, do color-blocking, contrasting for i.e green+yellow or pink+orange. Use solid colors, structured and avoid an exaggerated contrast;
• Choose preferably cold tone neons for a more shocking effect;
• Neon paired with pastels or neutrals match perfectly. Creates a balanced effect;
• Keep your makeup toned down if you wear neon;
• If you think you don´t have the best skin tone to wear this trend, avoid any clothing or items close to your face and pick pieces such as skirts, shoes or handbags and keep the top part neutral;
• To avoid creating looks similar to the 80´s, choose feminine items with a minimalistic or classic cut;

Electrify yourself this summer with these colors and have fun!

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Pastel Spring

For a cool twist from the big trend of strong bold colors seen lately - since last year - here comes a new and soft palette reminding us of yummy colors such as sorbet. It adds a refreshing and romantic tone to any outfit - the pastel colors.
It´s one of the big trends this season and we see it all around (clothes, accessories, makeup...).

Colors that reminds us of easter eggs, like warm yellows, soft peaches, pinks and powdery lavenders. They are very versatile and feminine and great to be worn at any time of the day.

How to use pastel colors:

• Go bold with a pastel color-block outfit. Try not to use more than 2 tones so you won´t look like an easter egg or try to pick one shade and style a monochromatic look;
• For a less edgy look, just pick out one of the items of your outfit to be your pastel choice and combine it with whites, light greys or nudes; 
• A pastel blouse will look great with a nude leather skirt. Neutral and earthy tones look great with pastel;
• Silky and flowy fabrics match perfectly this feminne color;
• Nothing says you can´t use these colors for a night out. Just pick a piece with more sparkle or sequins and you´ll be ready to shine on a summer night. 
• Unfortunately this is not a color that looks great in every skin tone so you should pick out colors that will enhance and iluninate your skin: Pale skin, pink undertones, blonde or black hair, light colored eyes are the perfect match for this trend - Normally called the "cold" skin type. If this is not your type, don´t be discouraged. Just try to keep any piece in this color away from your face and choose items such as pants, shoes, skirts, handbags, belts... There is also a big variety of pastel colors in nail polishes to add a pop of pastel into your outfit.

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Minty fresh

Mint is the new neutral that goes well with everything and comes from the pastel family, so popular from this season and it stands out as the most popular one. It's soft hint allows flowy and light looks, great for a warm day and you'll never lose your elegance.

This popular pastel tone will promise to leave your wardrobe refreshing allowing tons of combinations with it. It's a way to celebrate this spring in a more soft and feminine way.

How to wear this color:

• Choose soft and feminine fabrics such as a sheer blouse or a flowy skirt;
• Try to combine with other sorbet colors for a pastel color-block. Matching with the right tones you'll have a very chic ensemble: mint combines very well with coral, blue sky, lavender, browns...;
• For a more elegant and sophisticated look match it with black and gold;
• Another safe and elegant suggestion, is a monochromatic ensemble. It's a refreshing look without overdoing it. You can match a mint dress with a nude or black blazer for a work outfit, or shorts and sweater in the same tone for a casual look;
• If you prefer less highlighting this color, go for little pops of it on your outfit such as nail-polishes or accessories. Big chunky necklaces or a handbag are very trendy as well. Mint is also seen on shoes from high-heels to flats.

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Hot trend: Peplum

Are you trying to find a different twist for your suit? Are you tired of the same conventional work suit? Do you want to add more movement and boldness to a look and staying elegant? So the Peplum trend  is the right choice, adding a new silhouette to your everyday outfit.

The list for the S/S 12 wouldn't be complete if the Peplum wasn't added as a big highlight for this season.

Peplum started around the 40's and 60's, disappearing and them making a comeback in the 80's. This year you see this flirty look all over the runways and big name brands added this sophisticated retro detail, highlighting the feminine curves in a more fun and dramatic way.

It brings more dynamism to a structured outfit and if it's very appealing to the eye, you have to make the right choices when wearing it, so you won't use this trend incorrectly for it may not flatter your figure.

How to wear Peplum:

• Choose a more structured and minimalist peplum;
• It is obviously a good way to accentuate your waist. Perfect for a rectangular body shape person because it will create the illusion of a waist;
• If you are petite, the peplum will give you the desired volume and helps define curves. If you have a more prominent hip, there might be the fear of adding more volume to your look but in fact this cinched waist style can flatter you and help taper your body. Just try and avoid skirts and opt for pants;
• For being a structured detail and that stands out to the eye, be careful with proportions. Choose pencil skirts preferably lengthen till the knee or skinny pants if worn with a peplum top;
• If you don't want a dramatic look, choose little details of peplum such as in a jacket, blouse or skirt;
• There is in the market a wide range of interesting materials to emphasize and structure this silhouette like for example a top in leather or neoprene;
• Usually this trend is taken as more of a formal retro look. To give it a more modern twist use it with minimalist accessories or pants or shorts;
• If you are not very tall you can ensemble the look with pants for it will visually elongate your legs because the peplum will break the length.

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Top Accessories for this spring!

Accessories complement any ensemble and help create a more enchanting look. They are a good way to add charisma to your wardrobe and spice up your look with a good dose of charm. No matter if it's a simple outfit or not, accessories will compose your image and give a nice touch of elegance.

Here follows a list of items that will highlight your look with the latest trends for this next spring/summer:

1 – Necklaces have an important role and lately they have become more edgy, chunky and sophisticated. This spring pick colorful items with hints of neon, crystals, stones and preferably more close to your neck (if your body type allows that).

[Necklaces from Tom Binns and Mawi - Neon bracelets from Juicy Couture]

2 – Color-Block handbags! Doesn't matter the size or shape as long as they have contrasting colors, they will surely cheer up your look.

[Handbags fron Marc by Marc Jacobs and Audrey Brooke]

3 – Sunglasses are not only important to spice up your look and glam it up but they will also protect your eyes from the sun and keep wrinkles away. The shape that stands out this spring is again the cat-eye and sunglasses with peculiar shapes are also a trend. The more inovative the better: over-sized oval shaped, diamond shape....

[Ultra Cat Eye black sunglasses from whistle.co.uk and Cutler and Gross Rounded sunglasses]

4 – There are a lot of trends for shoes but the one that has stood out from being different is the comeback of the pointy shoe, but this time in white. Choose a elegant high-heel shoe with a bold design.
[Alexander Wang Bianca Sandals and Altuzarra shoes]

5 – Everything that's ethnic or tribal will be presented in an accessory of your choice. It could be a handbag, clutch or bangle, as long as the exotic is printed on it. It can help enhance any understated outfit.

[Forver 21 tribal clutch, Aqua Enamel ethnic bangle, Bryna Hermann clutch]

6 – Metallics are again seen this next season and this time with more futuristic shapes and sometimes contrasting with vibrant colors. Give a touch of light to your look with a metallic accessory. They are great to match with anything and for any occasion.

[Giambattista shoes, Givenchy clutch, Martin Margiela Maison sneakers]

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Metallic toes for spring

The metallics have been in the world of fashion for some time now and more have they become noticeable, either in a garment, little detail or accessory.

Some prefer gold or silver but what matters is that it creates that trendy metal effect.

In this A/W you can see it a lot in accessories, especially in footwear. In this next S/S the effect shifts towards the tip of the shoe bringing the popular trend of metal cap shoes. The pointy shoe that has kinda disappeared will be back this next season but obviously in a more sophisticated way. You combine the tip and the metallic, and the final result is a shoe more updated and original.

The pointy-toe shoe comes in and out of fashion over these years and not only can they be a trend at the time but there are advantages for using them: the foot looks longer and elegant, perfect for a more festive situation. Matched with the ideal piece, like some flowing pants, they can elongate the leg as well.

How to wear these shoes:

• Create a "peeking" effect of the tip of the shoe with long and flaring pants;
• The higher the shoe, the shorter it will look;
• Choose a shoe with a smaller front case to avoid a very long tip;
• Try not to go too formal with the style like a conventional suit and rather pick some cropped pants with a fun blazer or a feminine dress and show some legs;
• It matches perfectly with flared pants;
• This style of shoes requires more modern, minimalistic and fresh crisped pieces;
• Use it with bare legs. Let the shoe be the spotlight.

Example of 2 outfits more bold looking were you can adventure yourself with some fun and printed cropped pants and the other situation, more clean and minimalistic playing with a look that this style requires. Both can be worn for work or an casual chic event.

No doubt that these shoes can bring some glam and sexiness to your look so get dared with the comeback of the pointed-toe shoe with a metallic twist.

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African Prints

The trend of using prints is still here to stay. They always give a special touch to a duller item and they are so playful and perfect for combining bold colors. For quite some time they have been around and last year we saw a lot of Aztec inspiration. This year, thanks to Burberry, we are seeing all over, African inspirational prints. They have gone global and there’s no slowing down for this trend. Other high street fashion retailers such as H&M, Topshop, have a collection of African-inspired dresses and Aldo has a shoe collection.

Tribal prints in bold colors ruled the runways for Spring 2012, ushering in a feast of color and texture for the eyes. The rules of the runway? Mix and match, have fun with color, and play with texture.

• How to pull off this trend without going-over-the-top?

• Powerful prints make such an impact, jewelry is pretty much unnecessary;
• Pay attention to fabric and cut - try to keep away from shiny fabric;
• Try to pick one statement printed piece (skirt, pants or blouse) and combine with other neutral, minimalistic items;
• Large prints make a big statement, to balance the effect, pick a conservative cut dress;
• Combine understated extras, simple and sleek to complement busy prints - thin belts, platform pumps, ballerinas, black booties, gold cuffs, solid color blazer, polished handbag...
• Remember proportions: small prints make you look wider, big prints can help you look slimmer;
• Keep hair and makeup natural

Examples of two different situations where the bottom piece is printed and the rest is neutral and solid colors, ready for a casual or work day. Highlight your outfit with a fun item and no way you´ll go unnoticed.

Casual day:

MARKUS LUPFER Pleated Stripe Hem striped sweater, Easton Pearson Syriam flag-print silk-crepe cropped pants, black booties, Burberry Prorsum Beaded textured-leather wristlet clutch, Asos Gold Sequin Collar.

Work day:

Fine wool cardigan, Burberry Prorsum Printed silk and cotton-blend skirt, H&M ballet flats, Valentino Rock Stud Flap Bag in Red, nOir neckalce.

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