This season’s frustration has one word: chocolate. Between a few different clients looking for a good chocolate pant, another looking for a blazer, and most looking for boots, we at Real Life Style have spent a lot of time on the quest for chocolate this season. The problem? Chocolate seems to have fallen out of favor with many designers for some reason. Although I’m still looking for those pants and a blazer, I have had much better luck with the boot hunt. Whether you are looking for a heel, a flat riding boot or a short bootie to wear with …
Accessories to Get Excited About
It all started at the Washingtonian Magazine Style Setters event. First, I noticed that a lot of girls had on super fabulous statement necklaces, the most fabulous of which was the one on Megan Pollard. I was a bit intimidated to approach her about her fab necklace, but I needn’t have been. Not only was she super sweet and flattered that I loved her necklace so much, but I discovered that she is a mother of two and a partner in Events In The City, a special events planning and design firm in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (see picture below). …
Fall Handbag Trends: The Reality
Welcome to Part II of Real Life Style’s Fantasy/Reality Series for Fall 2013 Handbags. Last week we brought you the Fantasy, Fall 2013’s handbag trends at designer price points. This week, check out the Reality part of the series, the trends at more down-to-earth prices. Don’t forget to click through to find out where you can buy these affordable beauties. Once you get to the Pinterest page, click on the image again to reach the handbag’s website. If you haven’t already started a Pinterest board for your Fall 2013 favorites, now might be the time! Pastels Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Mini …
Fall Handbag Trends: The Fantasy
I’m always amazed that some of my most popular blogs are on handbags. The Fantasy/Reality series from Spring 2013 was especially popular. So…I’ve decided to make the series a seasonal feature here at Real Life Style. This week, see Fall 2013’s handbag trends as dictated by high end designers. As always, every blog is fully “shoppable”. And if these bags are a little out of your budget, stay tuned for next week’s installment! Pastels VBH Vault Vitello Leather Satchel, $2,700 Balenciaga Arena Giant 12 Gold City, $1,895 Punky Black Leather Diane von Furstenberg Mini 440 Faceted Studs Shoulder …
The Perfect Fall Skirt
A lot of women complain about having to wear maternity clothes and do all they can do avoid them while pregnant. As someone who believes in dressing correctly for your current body type, I believe in maternity wear. But once in a while I see something I love so much I get upset I have to sit out the season. This Calvin Klein skirt is THE PIECE I really want, but can’t have, this fall. Why is it the perfect skirt for Fall 2013? It covers multiple trends including Graphic Black and White, Punk, Leather and Chic Minimalism. It is …