The higher the bun, the higher to heaven

Trend Alert!

Recently a lot of my posts have been focused around clothing and accessories, but an outfit can only be complete with the perfect hairstyle. No one likes a bad hair day. So, lately I have been browsing the internet and social media, and one particular trend has caught my eye, and it was love at first sight. Over the years, we have seen buns take over, from the classic messy bun to the doughnut bun, step aside buns, there's a new sheriff in town. The high knot bun has been taking over the heads of many celebrities and fashion icons, and has made it's way through the media, and especially hit the red carpet during the American Music Awards that was aired November 22nd 2015. The high knot bun gives off a sleek posh look that anyone can pull off no matter what the weather is. Your probably thinking, what this bun looks like so I have provided a few photos to show off this hot new hair look of the fall/winter season.



Ariana Grande at the AMA's 2015



Nicole Richie on the Red Carpet



Kendall Jenner at the AMA's 2015



Christina Milan at the AMA's 2015
 





Zendaya at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Funds Awards

Jennifer Lopez at the AMA's 2015

So try out this hot new trend this season and wear it proud!

 

Bootie-licious

Show me your Booties!

This fall season calls for your favorite pair of sandals you wore almost everyday this summer to hit the back of your closet and be replaced with those booties you've been anxiously waiting to hit the streets with. Boots can range from all sizes, whether they are over the knee (my personal favorite), knee length, or booties. Booties have become more and more popular this year as I have been seeing them on the front displays of almost every boutique and stores in shopping centers. So I thought, what better way to show you guys my favorite and hopefully they become your favorite and latest splurge of booties. Also, what you can pair the booties with to create your own trendy look for this fall.

Report Signature Allon Bootie


http://www.dsw.com/shoe/report+signature+allon+bootie?prodId=308908




 Pair with: Long flared skirt with a tight longsleeve blouse.

 

Vince 'Haider' Block Heel Bootie


 http://www.neimanmarcus.com/Vince-Haider-Suede-Bootie-Flint/prod183800310/p.prod

Pair with: Flared mini skirt, with a earth toned sweater.

Free People Vegan Addison Heel Boot




 http://www.freepeople.com/shop/Vegan-Addison-Heel-Boot/?productOptionIDs=715A5FF0-96BB-4EA2-BD8A-336CF83A7593&cm_mmc=CA_PLAUS-_-Google+PLA-_-PLA-_-35418326&source=PLA&CAWELAID=120120800000474698&source=PLA&catargetid=120120800000335981&cadevice=c&gclid=Cj0KEQiA96CyBRDk5qOtp5vz8LkBEiQA6wx8MCewQEIwafg1G70w1CttfFxE-OdeeMm3YSkHrIY4rIIaAvQY8P8HAQ

 

Pair with: A dark brown pencil style skirt with a cream button up blouse

 tucked in with a long tan pea coat or cover up.

 

Ivanka Trump 'Preta' Fringe Bootie

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/brands/boots-14433--1/preta-fringed-suede-ankle-booties

Pair with: Earth toned jeans or slacks with a cream blouse for that warm

 colored fall look.

Marc Fischer LTD 'Yale' Chelsea Boot

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-fisher-ltd-yale-chelsea-boot-women/4144181


Pair with: Dark sleek pants with a black loose blazer or leather jacket to
create a sleek modern minimal look.

 

 

 

 

So here are my top five favorite booties that will go will almost any outfit fit for this fall and winter, now it is your turn to find and wear your booties proud (while being chic and trendy of course)

 

xoxo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your flight to Chanel is ready to board

Chanel SS 2016

"So how much for a one way ticket to Chanel?"

Since New York Fashion Week is now so last week, all eyes were on Paris Fashion Week. And today, all eyes were on Chanel. Staged to be in a scene of an airport terminal, with of course hot male model flight attendants. Karl Lagerfeld completely transformed the Grand Palais into a work of art for his show. The show even carried on the theme of an airport into the designs of the clothing worn and accessories (seen below) in order to capture the whole picture. Edie Campbell, popular English model, opened the show and other models that were featured included Miss Kendall Jenner, Avery Blanchard, and Lexi Boling.

 Aside from the runway flowing with suits and dresses, were Velcro platform sandals that lit up as well as think galaxy-vibe aviator glasses worn by many of the models. The look for Chanel 2016 Spring, was more of a looser and more sophisticated styles and designs. When I look at most of the outfits worn I would do anything to jet set off in them. Aside from dreaming of walking down that runway, I would be even happy to sit in the audience next to Cara DeLevingne, Lily-Rose Depp, and hey even Lagerfeld's godson, Hudson, who happens to be taking Chanel kids by a storm. 

 

 

 

Paris Fashion Week is all about knowing that there are no limits in what you are portraying and expressing in fashion. The bigger the better, and for Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel, they blew everyone away.

Below are some more photos from the Chanel Spring 2016 right from the runway:

" Vanity is the healthiest thing in life"-Karl Lagerfeld

Nasty Gal vs. NYFW: Who wore it first???

Happy Sunday Lovelies!    

     These past couple of weeks, all eyes and ears were focused on the infamous New York Fashion Week, a time where all the biggest celebs and high end fashion designers put their seasonal collections together to show on the runway. From designers such as Jason Wu, Rebecca Minkoff, and my all time favorite Marc Jacobs, were shown for everyone to see. With all of these fabulous, and timeless designers and clothing, in today's society, us fashionistas go to them for inspiration on upcoming style trends and what will soon hit the streets this year, but for one store, we have been seeing less of an inspiration, and more of a few controversial copies. Nasty Gal, is an American based retail store based in LA that sells vintage and chic clothing that is affordable to young women. It was founded by Sophia Amoruso and in 2012 was named the "Fast Growing Retailer". But lately, I have been reading articles and seeing more and more about how Nasty Gal has lately been taking clothes from other designers and turning it into their own and selling them, and when I mean into their own, I mean the exact same style, design, and color. So you might be thinking, okay how have they been taking designs? Here are some examples I have been researching from New York Fashion articles! Enjoy!

1.) Balmain Jumpsuit
Recently at the Billboard Awards our favorite blondie Taylor Swift wore Balmain Jumpsuit, and Nasty Gal had even posted a picture of her wearing the jumpsuit, taking credit for it, but then realizing it was from Balmain, they took it down. But Nasty Gal is still selling the jumpsuit.


Balmain

Nasty Gal
 

2.) Givenchy Spring 1997 Suit
Featured in NYFW was Givenchy's Spring 1997 Suit by Alexander McQueen, and now it is not surprising that Nasty Gal is featuring a similar one, with a very similar description.


On Left: Givenchy On Right: Nasty Gal

3.) Alexander Wang Flyknit Dress
Shown on the runway for NYFW Spring 2015



On Left: Nasty Gal, On Right: Alexander Wang 




4.) Marc Jacobs
Everyone loved the Marc Jacobs mini dress from NYFW Spring 2013, so Nasty Gal decided to create a similar dress, only difference is three inches longer and cheaper.

 

 

Although I am all for cheaper prices and alternatives instead of purchasing high end clothing where as I can buy similar for a better deal. Nasty Gal has surely took the triumph to design copies/ similarities of these styles and forget to credit them.

 

 

And that's all!

xox Sophia Marren

 

 

"Money looks better in the bank than on your feet"-Sophia Amoruso



 



Fall/Winter 2015-16 {style trends}

Fall 2015 Street Style

Fall is coming right around the corner, and it's time to start opening the bins of the boxes labeled "Fall" and "Winter". Also it's time to not feel ashamed for always wanting to hold around that precious cup of hot Starbucks (PSL anyone?) It's my favorite time of the year because I can break out the scarves and not feel weird wearing head to toe black. So, from getting to explore the variety of trends around my campus and on the street, I have decided to come up with some popular items that girls all around the city are labeling as a "must wear".

1. High Waisted Pants

Kendall Jenner wearing 'Isabel Marant Nepos
High-Rise Stretch-Cotton Twill Skinny Pants'

High Waisted shorts are out and pants are in! Pair your high waisted pants with a sleek blouse, Cropped blouse, or a turtle neck just in time to stay warm in the fall while looking chic and module.


2.Turtlenecks

Gwen Stefani in LA sporting a black loose
turtleneck with leather pants

Turtlenecks have been around forever and it is finally time to bring them back, Turtlenecks range from all kinds of cuts and styles to fit your personal look! They are sleek and scream cold weather! (plus they keep your neck warm!) You can find celebrities like the Kardashians, Gwen Stefani, and on the runway from Fall NYFW.

3. Autumn hues, cream, taupe, & moss green

Kanye West "YEEZY Season 2" NYFW



Beige Thigh High Boots with a cream loose dress
and a fitted brown jacket

Aside from popular clothes for Fall 2015, here are some colors that slap Fall in the face, after Kanye West YEEZY Season 2 hit the runway at NYFW, I realized that simple and dedicate colors like beige, cream and ivory, really should be in the color hue category for this season. Pairing an outfit with similar hues is becoming more and more of a sensation and gives off a warm look without looking as if you tried to hard to match.

4. Thigh High Boots

Thigh high boots have been around for awhile, I would always see them in my favorite department stores, but just never being bought. But now, I have been seeing them worn more and more and of course, I neeed to get some! You can pair thigh high boots with your favorite short dress, denims, leggings, or that cute new flowy skirt you just bought! They give off a sense of height, with a sexy edge!

5.Bandana Scarf

As of Fall 2014, Infinity scarves were quite the hit! But after NYFW, Bandana scarves have seeped their way through the runway and now on the streets, it gives off that street style look with a little music festival touch to it, seeing as they were a popular trend featured at Coachella and many other events! Pair your favorite bandana scarf with that loose t-shirt or your favorite outerwear.

 

 

So here are some of my favorite upcoming styles that are hitting the streets just in time for Autumn! I hope you guys enjoyed this as much as I did and start hitting your favorite stores and boutiques to grab these popular trends!

Comment below your favorite trend!

-xox Sophia