Hello my darling fashionistas!
Sorry I have been MIA for a while but hopefully this next blog won't disappoint! I have been working hard at work and just taking the first half the summer easy, but now it is all systems go! But how have your fashion endeavors been treating you? I know for me I have been expanding my mutual closet with my two besties from college. And along the way of course I have been thinking of topics to discuss for the upcoming semester!
What I have been noticing so far for our summer staples:
Bandeau Tops
They are everywhere--But I am okay with it because I love love love them! Whether it is for swim wear or to put under one of your low cut tanks, you will surely find these at all the hottest stores. This particular one you can get on sale at Hollister Co. for 3.45, it was 15.50! great buy! Recessionista style wahoo!
Neon Colors
Add some pop! to your life. great for swim wear, undergarments to make yourself irresistible, and tops! Just make sure you are keeping the neons to a minimum it is it okay to have a few neons together on one garment, but your whole outfit will be a 80s slash 90s horror show if you go over the top! So when wearing neons make sure to wear a neutral bottom with a neon top or vice versa! I just found this suit from Vivi Secret! I am so buying it NOW! 10.00 for both pieces! STEAL!
Bandeau TopsThey are everywhere--But I am okay with it because I love love love them! Whether it is for swim wear or to put under one of your low cut tanks, you will surely find these at all the hottest stores. This particular one you can get on sale at Hollister Co. for 3.45, it was 15.50! great buy! Recessionista style wahoo!
Neon Colors
Add some pop! to your life. great for swim wear, undergarments to make yourself irresistible, and tops! Just make sure you are keeping the neons to a minimum it is it okay to have a few neons together on one garment, but your whole outfit will be a 80s slash 90s horror show if you go over the top! So when wearing neons make sure to wear a neutral bottom with a neon top or vice versa! I just found this suit from Vivi Secret! I am so buying it NOW! 10.00 for both pieces! STEAL!
Tribal Prints
How fitting! With the World Cup in Africa, what a way to represent! Plus Catherine Malandrino is also favoring this look too, just look at her campaigns! Wearing this you will look exotic and diverse, which will give you the "where has this girl been?" vibe--oh the mystery! This another one those styles that you must balance out-- if you don't it could quite a bit chaotic! Forever 21 does this shirt perfectly at just 12.90 too!
Florals
As seen on the catwalks of Marc Jacobs for his Resort 10 collection for Marc by Marc Jacobs. Florals have seem to invaded the fashion scene for the past couple seasons for springtime wear and summer. It is sexy and feminine and at least for me calls me back to simpler times of the 20s and 30s, especially if the florals are printed on light wispy fabrics! But Marc Jacobs goes for a more bold approach which is perfect update for an old favorite!
White, Ivory, Off-White,Light Grey, Cream
These colors--or are they colors at all?-- Are perfect for the summer! Go crazy polishing up your look by incorporating these colors into your wardrobe! Yves Saint Laurent's runway for Spring-Summer 2010 was filled with crisp whites. Emulate this by going for sheer, wispy, lacy, flouncy, or woven fabrics. Or stick to linens and silk, you can't possibly go wrong! This top by one of my fave brands Silence and Noise, and is fun because it has zipper in the front ( once of my current obsessions--exposed zippers!), you can find it for 38 dollars at Urban Outfitters! I'd say its worth it! Best thing is you can experiment with this shirt--wear untucked for a more relaxed feel or tuck it in with a high waisted skirt that hugs your curves, the results can be impressive!
Exposed Backs, Cutouts
Get a breath a fresh air! This cami is flouncy and airy--and it shows some skin which is what the summer is all about! This top is so versatile you can dress it down with shorts, or up by tucking it into some cute tap shorts and heels! This tops goes for 54 dollars at UO, and it is by Silence and Noise, (I am telling you by the end of the summer my whole closet is going to be Silence and Noise! I can't get enough!).
Ruffles
From Marc Jacobs to Forever 21 and UO this look has also been seen everywhere! Which is perfect for us fashionistas! It is so girly and fun! Find ruffles made out of lace, sheer fabrics or in prints! My personal favorite ruffle shirt is from Urban Outfitters, and... you guessed it is by by Silence and Noise!
What not to do: wear a bikini top under your top, if you are no where near a swimming pool or an ocean or some type of body of water! I understand if you just got done swimming or whatever, but don't sport this around the mall or going out to eat! I recently started working in retail at the mall and I constantly see this-- it is horribly tacky! DON'T DO IT! resist por favor!
These are my personal picks for summer 2010 and for all possible adventures that lie ahead!
What not to do: wear a bikini top under your top, if you are no where near a swimming pool or an ocean or some type of body of water! I understand if you just got done swimming or whatever, but don't sport this around the mall or going out to eat! I recently started working in retail at the mall and I constantly see this-- it is horribly tacky! DON'T DO IT! resist por favor!
All in all, enjoy your 4th of JULY! I can't believe its that time again already! And remember on the fourth to show off your new fashion finds, there are a lot of photo opts ;) Oh and please try incorporate some of the summer trends stated above, you will be the envy of your barbeque!
Love, J'Adore, Amor,
Gabriela Mercedes
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