I’m particularly excited about our fourth and last trend installment this week, because these three trends feel really fresh for the season.
The Safety Pin Statement
Have you heard about the #safetypin movement? If you haven’t, here is a remarkably good explanation, but I’ll give you the condensed version. After Great Britain voted to leave the European Union, aka Brexit, people there started wearing safety pins to show support to those experiencing xenophobic abuse. People in the US have adopted the practice for multiple reasons; to show support to those vulnerable to abuse that they are safe with them, as a form or resistance to hate and negativity, and as a form of grieving about what happened in this election. Mr. Real Life Style started a …
Sneakers, Revamped
This blog idea came from my trip to New York last week where I bumped into so many pairs of new, exciting, super-cool sneakers that I had to share them with you. My favorites? Anything from Michael Kors and the furry Moncler sneakers. Oh how I love that Moncler sneaker… Which one is your favorite? Furry Friends Michael Kors Collection Eddy Patent Leather & Mink Fur Pompom Skate Sneakers, $295 . . Sam Edelman Leya Faux Fur Laceless Sneaker, $100 . . Moncler Lucie Scarpa Fur Trim Sneaker, $495 . . Studs and Embellishment Marc Jacobs Mercer Mice Slip-On Sneaker, …
Fall 2016 Accessory Trend: Talk to the Glove
Max Mara | Marc Jacobs | Chanel | Rodarte . Do you think of gloves as something your grandmother wore? I can tell you that as a mom, having the time to put on even basic gloves sometimes seem like a luxury! I urge you to use this trend to add a little fun, color and or sparkle into your life/wardrobe. While we were dating, Mr. Real Life Style bought me a pair of gold gloves I’d been coveting. That was 7 years ago and every time I pull them out I’m amazed at the compliments I receive and how “sparkly” …
Spring Colorblocking
Once again, colorblocking is a huge trend for spring. You can choose to go bright and bold with neon colors or minimalistic with monochrome black and white. Either way, this trend is low-commitment, with no need to invest in any stand-out patterns you won’t like next season, and can be flattering on everyone. Let us know which colorblocking look is your favorite on our Facebook page! Peter Pilotto for Target Colorblock Cardigan, $35 Splendid Two-Tone Knitted Sweater, $120 Rag & Bone Kent Stretch-Satin Jersey Sweatshirt, $395 Diane von Furstenberg Louisa Colorblock Silk Top, $94.50 Prabal Gurung …