Pastel shades have been a huge trend on the runway for a few seasons in a row. However, head-to-toe pastel is very hard to pull off! My favorite way to wear this trend is mixed with black. The end result is totally unique and unexpected. Don’t believe me? See these outfits for inspiration on how to wear powder blue and black to all your summer occasions. . The Office J.Crew Silk Dash-Dot Blouse, $118 Jewelmint Floral Fancy Studs, $29.99 Theory Slim Fit Pants, $275 Donald J. Pliner Eddi Wedge Pumps, $225 Happy Hour H&M Wrap-Front Blouse, $29.95 J.Crew …
The Oscars 2014: Who Wore It Best?
Here is the lowdown (according to Real Life Style) on the best of the best dressed at the 2014 Oscars. In case you hadn’t noticed, we never talk about who didn’t look good! What stood out to me this year was that the actresses seemed so comfortable in their looks, not like they were just borrowing them for the night. Way to go hollywood stylists! For more on that story, see the March issue of Vanity Fair. Red Hot Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture Ireland Baldwin in Burberry So I’m not normally into the punk, messy thing at the …
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 RLS Guide to Picking Pastels for Fall
Fall is just about here and it’s time to break out the pastels! Huh? Pastels, particularly pink…for fall?! I know, I know. It sounds crazy to everyone but true fashion folk, who love anything they haven’t seen before. The look on the runways for Fall Winter 2013/14 favored head-to-toe lilac, mint, baby blue, and the aforementioned pink. Too much for real life? Here are some tips to pick your pastels. Step 1. Choose how far you are going to go with the trend: small, medium or large. Step 2. The easy part: pick your favorite pastel! Let’s say you decide …