All I Want For Christmas Is A Peplum Shirt!!

Christmas is all about giving and spending time with family and friends. The most stressful part is finding that perfect gift for the fashionista of the family, I have the perfect idea.Let me introduce the peplum shirt. This particular shirt happens to be the number one item that every girl needs in their closet, the skirt-like area that sits right at the waistline will show off your curves and the different colors of the shirt are magnificent. Many retail locations have this item for little or nothing, and the material of the shirt is very comfortable. 

From previous posting I have mention an online vintage boutique that I absolutely love which is Mila and Fire Vintage.  These two young ladies are outstanding at helping young fashionista's find different pieces that suits their personalities and also their body types. On their website they have a contemporary leatherette peplum shirt that has a silver zipper going down the back. The material is leather of course which is perfect for the winter and it comes in all sizes. The price of the shirt is $30.00 which is very reasonable especially when they offer different codes for free shipping and even some percentage off. You can pair the shirt with a nice colorful skirt and even a nice pair of skinnies. Purchase this shirt at

MilaandFire.com. (www.milaandfire.com).

We all have and love and hate relationship for Forever 21 but around the holidays they have the best deals .They have a Love21 contemporary line which appeals more to the working women.  Throughout this particular line they have an abstract metallic peplum tank top that is to die for. The material is very rich, it has a ruched sweetheart neckline and it has a cut out back with an etched button loop. This item will be perfect to wear to one of the office holiday parties, under the shirt i would recommend putting a burgundy color long sleeve blouse underneath just because the temperature may be fairly chilly, you can pair some black skinny pants or even a nice black pencil skirt with the shirt .Now to complete the ensemble you can wear a pair of black pumps with your favorite accessories but not too many accessories just because you don't want to take away from the shirt. The price of the shirt is $22.80 and you can purchase it at forever 21.com (www. Forever21.com).

Now I know I was supposed to keep it on the affordable side but this peplum shirt at Zara is the bomb. The material is 100%cotton and the embroidery on the shirt will channel your vintage side if you have one. You can pair this shirt with a pair of leather skinny pants and some black pumps or even red pumps. I would recommend that you wear no jewelry just because the embroidery of the top would take away from any jewelry. This outfit can be perfect to wear on date night or even girls night. The price of the shirt is $129.00 so hopefully Santa has a big budget... (www.Zara.com).

I know Christmas is about giving and spending time with family and friends but after you purchase all your gifts for your loved ones you can sneak a gift in there for yourself. This season try to go visit any of these stores and get the peplum shirt so you can celebrate your holiday in style.

Fashionable Coats!!!

With the weather changing there are so many fashionable coats to choose from. Out of all the coats that are offered which ones will have you warm, in style and savy?

Let's say you are invited to an very fancy event and you need a nice coat to go over that long draped gown . Forever 21 offers an faux fur cropped coat that is an perfect fit for that hot party grown. The price of the coat is very affordable and the material is outstanding. While wearing the coat you feel sopshicated and beautiful.

When the work week is such a drag you can't wait until the weekend comes. The coat to wear for that weekend fun would have to be a nice puffer coat which can be very sexy. You can cinch your puffer coat with a wide belt that will show off all your curves. Old Navy offers a nice army green puffer coat at an great price, you can wear any color belt with the coat. So while you enjoy your weekend fun try to enjoy it in style.

In relationships you always try to have a date night. The date night can included an nice candlelight dinner and a movie. Of course before your dream guy comes and picks you up you are deciding what outfit to wear, what shoes to wear and what coat to wear. NastyGal.Com offers a lot of vintage coats that are perfect for the fall. There black flasher trench coat is totally chic it is draped in the front with side pockets, and the coat also has a sash that can be tied in the front. This piece is perfect for date night and once your guy sees you in that statement trench coat he won't be able to keep his eyes off you. Purchase this coat at NastyGal.Com for $98.

Running errands can be fun but sometimes stressful. While running errands you want to be stylish but warm depending on the temperature. Designer Roswell offers a cozy wool inspired coat that is really nice and chic. The coat is draped in the front with plaid prints in shades black, white and taupe. The coat will look amazing over a nice shirt and a pair of high-waisted skinnies. Purchase this coat at NastyGal. Com for $128.

No one likes to be cold everyone likes to feel warm and cozy. Finding that perfect coat for whatever you are doing or going can be a task but remember to stay stylish but savy. Having that fashionable coat can always make that simple but somewhat chic outfit become that statement piece that you see grace the runway.

Is She Color blocking?

With the right clothing and accessories, color blocking is both easy and fashionable. If you are trying to Color block you should choose a bright color like fuchsia, Kelly green, cobalt blue, purple or orange.  You can also opt for neutral tones if you feel that those shades will be more in comfort zone.  If you are able to work with just two colors you can always take it up a notch and add one or two more colors to your ensemble. One way to accomplish this task is to choose a different hue of your non-neutral shade.

Take a leap out of your comfort zone and pick a color that isn't expected. Pink, yellow, orange, red, blue and green are possibilities that are endless. With Color blocking you can't be afraid to experiment with different color combinations.

If you are wearing white and orange together try adding a nice coral piece to your outfit, if you decide to wear a fuchsia piece you can wear a shade of purple or pink. Most blues usually go together I would recommend wearing bright blue with baby boy, if you chose a different color that you are already using you will create a cohesive look.

If you wear a skirt and shirt together you will be able to color block with ease, but if you decide to wear a dress you should wear a blazer, cardigan and a pair of tights.

Wearing accessories is a must with color blocking with the right belt or clutch you can bring a whole outfit together. The bolder the accessory, the better; try to wear wide headbands, bangles and some cuffs, and most importantly try to stay away from accessories that are too detailed.

Color blocking is all about stylish simplicity and it is also about letting your wardrobe shine while just wearing your simple pieces.  I highly recommend that you try Color blocking this fall any of your simple pieces laying in your closet.

Stylish Plaid Shirts

The plaid shirt is a fun classic shirt that every guy and girl should have in their closet. Most college students prefer this style of shirt only because it is very comfortable, affordable and most importantly it is very stylish. Many retail locations have many fabulous plaid shirts that are very affordable and that are in season.

American eagle offers a nice, sexy casual line of plaid shirts that range from $29.99-$44.99. If your style is on the preppy side they have an AE Plaid Button Down that will have you staying in the preppy direction.  The fabric is 100% cotton, it has buttons coming down the front, and it also has a button down collar. On the side of the shirt it has a single chest pocket with an embroidered eagle. To complete the preppy look you can pair the shirt with some nice stonewash jeans and a cardigan.

The Gap offers a more expensive line of plaid shirts. Their shirts range from $37.99-$49.95. One particular shirt that caught my fashion eye would have to be their convertible sleeve plaid shirt. The shirt is 100% cotton; it has long convertible sleeves with button cuffs and button tabs. The collar on the shirt has inside denim lining and on the side of the shirt it has two button flap pockets. The color of the shirt is a royal gold with some accents of blue mixed in; Just like the model you can pair the shirt with a pair of light grey jeans and a pair of brown boat shoes to complete the look. This look can be worn on a date night or you can wear the look for a night out with the guys.

 For my fashionable ladies Urban Outfitters has a classic flannel button down shirt from BDG that has an allover print. The shirt has buttons going down the front, the cuffs on the shirt have buttons and the fit is relaxed. Throughout all the prints the black checkered flannel shirt seems to be the one that everyone likes according to the reviews. This shirt can be paired with some of your favorite ripped jeans, leggings or even your favorite vintage dress. Once you purchase this shirt it would be one of your favorite purchases. I would recommend that you purchase a bigger size just because it will give you a looser fit and you will have enough room for layers.

 Believe it or not plaid is in this season, I personally feel that it will never go out of style. Most importantly you can wear your plaid shirt with almost anything in your closet.  According to many designers fashion is about taking the next step and thinking outside the box but most importantly you want to make sure that you are comfortable, with that being a known fact I recommend going out to one of your favorite retail locations and purchasing a plaid shirt.

Fashion Fun With Leather

Welcome to the season where many designers are making affordable and stylish leather pieces. The Leather trend is one that is very popular among many, as we all know Kanye West is no stranger to leather. He rocks his leather skinny pants with almost everything; he has also introduced his chic girlfriend Kim Kardashian to the trend as well.  

During Fashion Night Out many designers and stars were out wearing their leather pieces. At the Alice +Olivia show in New York Angela Simmons wore an all black leather look with a nice bright bold lip, and fashion stylist June Ambrose also rocked a nice leather jacket over her black and grey cocktail dress. While most of their pieces are very costly there are affordable designers that offer the leather look as well.

In some of my previous postings I have used many looks from Top Shop (www.topshop.com). The reason why I recommended Top Shop is because they offer many fashion forward pieces that are affordable; they have a Ruch leather skirt by Boutique that will have you runway ready for the fall. The price of the skirt is ($190); the color is oxblood which is a nice dark burgundy which happens to be the color for this fall. You can pair this skirt with a nice grey sweater, black tights and some black booties.

Leather or not is the new collection that is offered at Urban Outfitters this fall. The collection offers skirts, tights, shorts and even some shirts that have some type of leather. Urban Renewal offers fitted leather shorts that are pierced with remnant leather accents, a zipper appears to be on the back and depending on your body type they can fit high waisted. The price of the shorts is ($59); you can purchase the shorts at (www.UrbanOutfitters.com). You can pair the shorts with a nice vintage shirt and a pair of your favorite heels.

 Take your fashion to another level by adding some abstract of leather to your wabrobe. Have fun with the leather pieces that you find and wear. If you happen to get stares and frowns when you wear your leather pieces just let people know if Kim and Kayne can pull it off so can I.

Step into fall in Style

When it comes to fall what comes to mind? Could it be the color change of the leaves, the temperature dropping or the early boot sale at your favorite store?

In my opinion fall is the perfect season for fashion, you get to experience Fashion Night Out in your local area and you get a chance to experience outstanding boot sales. This fall will offer a wide variety of boots, including the ultimate boots for the season; the riding boot, wedge boot; lace up boot, moto boot, Chelsea boot, and the hiking boot.

The riding boot is one to invest in just because this particular boot last for a very long time and can be worn in all kinds of weather. I suggest pairing this boot with a pair of skinny pants or a skirt long enough to cover the top of the boot. Many designers are offering a stylish riding boot this season, one particular designer/brand that caught my eye is the Hunter Leather Crest Riding Boot ($495.00) which can be purchased at Neiman Marcus or Hunterboots.com(Hunterboots.com)

Every girl loves to feel a bit taller than they already are. The wedge boot gives you that extra height, the jewel tones and luxe fabrics are the trend for fall. You can try and pair these boots with a nice pencil skirt for the work day or for a night out on the town you can pair the boot with a short mini dress. Try visiting pourlavictoire.com to check out the Leather Pour la Victoire Wedge boot for ($300); the style of the boot is unique and different.

Chains, Metallic’s, and even some studs take your fall boot to the next level. The Chelsea boot is the perfect vintage find that will have you back in the groove of things. Pair this style of boot with a pair of skinny’s or minis and black tights. Saks Fifth Avenue offers a leather Chelsea boot with a chain by the designer Elizabeth and James ($395).

So with this fall quickly approaching let’s try to step into the season in style.

Back to School In Style

 Summer is slowly leaving us which means it is time to hit the books again. Kids and even adults are preparing for back to school shopping, which can be a hassle just because you have to get everything that is needed which includes the perfect outfits. 

Ever hear parents say that you are not going to school for fashion?  That you are at school to learn and that is it. Well with that being said you still want to make that first impression.

 The only question is what will be your style for this school year? Are you going for the preppy chic look, the rock star look or the fashion forward look?

The preppy chic look is one that is very easy to style just because you can wear a lot of sweaters, button-ups and  trousers that you were unable to wear last school year, if you prefer to have a fresh look Top Shop. Com (www.us.topshop.Com) has the best options for the preppy chic look. Their knitted stud shoulder sweater is beyond beautiful the burgundy color goes perfect with the fall season and it is very lightweight, under the sweater I would wear a white or black collar shirt and then pair their petite Moto Paisley Jeans with the sweater to complete the look.

For those that want to stay in all black for the school year the rock star look is a perfect fit. Alice and Olivia (www.Alicaandoilvia.com) would be the place to visit. You can purchase a pair of their front zip leather leggings; paired with a long sleeve scoop leather blouse and a nice studded motorcycle vest to finish the look.  I would wear all gold accessories for the look to polished.

The idea of being fashion forward for most would be wearing your favorite designers from head to toe. Finding looks for this particular style may be very hard just because you want to stay true to yourself and also the designer. Southmoonunder (www.SouthMoonUnder.com) offers a large variety of designers which offers options for men and women.

For the upcoming school year the fashion forward style is one that is popular among most teenagers and college students. A fashion forward teen can get a pair of blank colored stretch skinny corduroy pants to complete their fall wardrobe pair the pants with a free people leopard print blouse. A college student can wear this look to class with a pair of flats and when it is time to unwind they can wear this look with a pair of black wedges.

This school year it is all about the books of course, but don’t forget the fashion that comes along. With any style you wear this school year just remember to remain fashionable while you collect all A’s on your report card.