Tuesday, September 24, 2013

White after labor day

Italy does not celebrate labor day, and so, the crown at Milan Fashion Week has absolutely no problem with wearing white after labor day. Perfect for this still summery fall, white goes with everything, it's pretty, somewhat formal and aside of the chance of wine\ketchup stain very easy to wear.

White Top
Even a white slouchy top can be extremely versatile. just in the fine line between comfy and elegant, it can be pulled into a laid back natural hippie outfit or pushed into a total rocker outfit with leather pants and kick ass sunglasses.

White as main color
Want to do white all the way but afraid to look washed up? a cool summery white dress matched with a small masculine dark jacket and purse, and red lips will keep you looking feminine without looking too demure. (plus, a matching dog always help).


White All over
Check out those awesome ladies, manage to look serious, comfortable, pulled together and fashion forward in their white monochrome outfit. 



Monday, September 23, 2013

Trend Alart: Plaid

Just the right mixture of business and pleasure, plaids reminds me equally of a great oxford shirt and a picnic blanket. And so, plaid are perfect for fashion week, which dress-wise can go anywhere between business, pleasure and both.

Plaid for beginners
Plaids can be perceived, as far as an outfit goes, as either a pattern or a solid. they can go both very formal and very wild. A wonderful way to introduce a pattern to an otherwise solid wardrobe.
Want to try it and not sure how? it's always good to start small, with a hat, a small jacket or a beautiful architectural purse.


Another options is to go for either a top, bottom or dress in 2 similar tones so that from afar, the pattern looks almost solid, rather then a loud print.


Intermediate plaid
That was easy, right? so what next?! how about a much bolder plaid, larger using colors that just gives that wonderful vacation feel. 


I love the way she made this outfit feels so much fun, with the plaid pants and statement whimsical jewelry and still kept it work related with the buttons of the shirt buttoned all the way to the top.

Plaid for pros
Do not try this at home unless you are a professional stylist or a really brave person. Plaid all over!