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Fashion April 23, 2019

Trends I’ll Definitely Try, Inspired by the Best Streetstyle Looks of Fall/Winter 2019

Okay, guys. I’ve been scouring the web for looks to include in this article for no less than three hours, so you better get ready to swoon hard for these styles. While the focus of fashion month is definitely on the runway shows and the trends they birth, the streetstyle of the shows’ most fashionable attendees can yield a ton of amazing styling ideas that we can all learn from.

I went through and found my favorite looks from each leg of fashion month, then organized them into different trends I would like to try with my own style. Hopefully, you’ll find as much joy and inspiration from them as I did! Check out my picks below:

Monochrome Rainbow

The comforting uniformity of monochrome has always appealed to me, and this season people have added their own flavor and seasoning in the form of creating monochrome looks with different shades of the same color. You still get the same, stimulating effect, with a bit more fun and detail.

Gorgeous In Green

Green has usurped the throne from millennial pink to become the IT color of fashionable people everywhere, and there were plenty of looks gilded in green to make me wish I had more of the lush shade in my wardrobe.

Sleeves Fit For Shakespeare

Statement sleeves are a favorite of mine, so any style that employs a sleeve that steals the show is a winning look in my book. Whether it’s pirate-inspired puff sleeves, voluminous ruffles, or fanciful fur- I can’t get enough of a sleeve that demands attention.

Fringy Fun

This one is pretty self explanatory. Fringe is a foolproof way to add some fun to any outfit, and these streetstyle looks add some modern flair to this age-old trend by adding it in unexpected places, like a plaid blazer.

Delicate Ruffles & Pleats

Give me some ruffles and pleats and my life is complete, so I’m really excited to see that copious amounts of these delicate, girly details were everywhere in streetstyle looks this season. Trust me, if I could dress like a doll every day, I would.

Unexpected Denim

Denim is another one of my favorite elements to add to my wardrobe because it’s so dang versatile, and I’m always delighted to see people utilize it in new ways, like in a voluminous midi skirt that looks like it’s made of old jeans, or a statement outfit made of dark, denim ruffles.

Cute Collars

Add a cute, eye-catching collar to anything and I’m sold. I especially love all of the vintage, prairie-inspired looks that have been a continuing trend in recent years (thanks Batsheva!). There is just something so whimsical and adorable about a good collar that I just can’t pass up.

New School Prep

We can all conjure up the image of “preppy” style in our minds- pleated skirts, headbands, blazers, and plenty of plaid. This season saw plenty of preppy people stalking the streets in updated looks that added edgy details like a metallic jacket, thick gold chain necklace, and structured, over-exaggerated hips, to the normally-tame trend.

Precious Pastels

I love any color that makes my heart warm, and there were plenty of looks featuring soft, pastel shades that are absolutely perfect for spring. Bonus points if you pair multiple pastels for an extra-adorable style.

Which was your favorite look? Would you ever try any of these trends with your own style? My only wish is that I had more money, so that I could incorporate more of these dreamy trends into my own wardrobe.

Runway February 21, 2019

Fantastic & Fatal Accessories at Gucci Fall 2019

Gucci came to the Fall 2019 party guns a-blazing with a presentation that included a wall of flashing lights and mysterious, brightly- colored and almost-creepy, spiked masks (which Alessandro Michele admitted were only a fun detail for the show and would not be for sale). While the masks did their job of pulling us in and preparing us for the utter strangeness of the presentation, the rest of the collection firmly held me in place and kept me wanting to see the next look, and the next look, and the next look.

While the clothes themselves seemed to be more tame than Michele’s other recent offerings (he has abandoned his penchant for baseball trademarks and other logos almost entirely for a more subtle look), the outfits still seemed to impart an otherworldly quality that got my heart pumping as I flipped between the looks.

The silhouettes were oversized, hearkening back to menswear from the 1940s that touted extremely broad shoulders and wide pants (Michele’s were tied at the ankle, almost like a scarecrow), but he still added whimsy with plenty of pleats, ruffled colors, unexpected layering and ridiculous use of even more ridiculous accessories, which, in my opinion, became the star of the show.

From plated, color neck pieces to spiked headbands, these looks were embellished with accessories that were both whimsical and brutal, a delight for the eye to parse and the mind to imagine a character that would wear these accessories. Perhaps the most interesting of all of them were gilded ear coverings that made each model look like some kind of elf or alien- something I had never seen before, which left me equal parts confused and obsessed. Some other, perhaps more practical accessories included oversized fur stoles, logoed knee pads, and studded suspenders that will add some edge to any basic business looks in the season to come.

Alessandro Michele’s Gucci never fails to intrigue and delight me with its prolific and obnoxious creativity. I only hope I can learn to accessorize this boldly!

Check out some of my favorite full looks from the show below:

All photos from Vogue.com

Runway September 23, 2018

Alien-esque, ’60s Schoolgirls Tromp Down the Runway at Prada Spring/Summer 2019

Prada is always one of the most anticipated shows of Milan Fashion Week, and hardly ever disappoints. This collection has, once again, captured the world’s attention, not only for its playful take on conservatism vs. rebellion, but for its out-of-this-world accessories. Every girl donned a retro-inspired, puffed up Alice band (something I have never seen before), while others made a statement against the small glasses trend with enormous sunglasses that immediately create the impression of large, alien eyes. In other words, the show wowed.

The oversized sunglasses at the Prada Spring/Summer 2019 show mimicked the eyes of the classic image of the little green men aliens, and were also inspired by the pronounced lower lashes of the ’60s. (Photo: Vogue.com).

Prada first knocked me off my feet with their Fall/Winter 2015 show, a pastel, retro-futuristic dreamworld that begged us to consider the difference between natural and artificial beauty. Prada has a flair for the dramatic, and turning tastes and conventions on their head, which is exactly what made this collection so exciting. It mixed schoolgirl, cutesy aesthetic (translucent, glittering knee-high socks paired with fetished-up Mary Janes, and flipping, tie-dye, pleated skirts evoked a young femininity) with a rougher, edgier sense of rebellion. Sensible button-ups had holes cut at the chest, and the once-sweet Alice bands became embellished with punky metal studs. A sweet, innocent makeup look- harsh cut bangs and extremely pronounced lashes- reminded me of a Twiggy mixed with Rosemary’s baby, and complemented the rougher, edgier vibes of the show surprisingly well.

All in all, the show was a success, with tons of wearable pieces that fashion-lovers will be scrambling to get their hands on when the time comes. Some of the most noteworthy pieces were their sheer dresses (worn over bloomers at the show), the mock-neck satin tops with a dainty neck bow, the strappy, satin A-line mini dresses and the ubiquitous knee-high socks complete with their iconic triangular logo. My greatest hope, though, is that I see more of these headbands and sunglasses out in the real world. We need everyday fashion that takes risks and challenges conventions, fashion that asks questions and demands attention. Fashion that makes us stop scrolling through our feed and look.

Check out some of my favorite looks from the show below:

All photos were found on Vogue.com

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