Trend Report: Headed for Style

From the red carpet to the runways, headbands are topping off the style of celebrities and models alike. At the 2012 Golden Globes, Charlize Theron dazzled in a vintage piece by Cartier, and Michelle Williams accentuated her ensemble with a vintage satin and jewelled Fred Leighton piece.  Louis Vuitton accented whimsical designs with petite headbands at the S/S ’12 show.


Images via Marie Claire and Huffington Post

 This is definitely one trend that can easily be transformed from day to night. Check out my favorites under $50 below and fwe of my tips to help you pick the right headband and how to style it.

·         For a faux but flattering poof,  push your headband a few inches back from your head and then pull it forward so it pushes the front section of your hair up slightly

·         If your hair is thin/fine don’t overwhelm it with wide headbands that cover your hair, stick to the more petite styles.  

·         If your hair is thick, wider headbands are the go. Steer clear of anything too petite unless it’s a headwrap.

·         A thick headband worn on your hairline will shorten an elongated face.

·         If you’re having trouble trying to get your headband to stay in place then mist your hair with a little bit of hairspray before putting in your headband to get it to stay put.

From Top to Bottom, Left to Right:
Hematite / Crystal Mesh Headband, $8.90, Windsor
Crystal Trio, $40, witchery.com.au
Feather Headband, $20 (Sale), Banana Republic
MEtallic Headband, $15, Sephora
Tasha "Goodness" Feather Headband, $38, Nordstrom
Deepa Gurnani Gold Headband, $46 (sale), matchesfashion.com
Flower Bow Metal Headband, $7.50, Wet Seal

Trend Report: 2012 Golden Globes

Color Trend of the night: nude / blush - Neutrals reigned supreme as seen on Charlize Theron in Dior Haute Couture and Giuliana Rancic in Basil Soda.

Style Trend: Mermaid - Apparently everybody wants to be a Disney princess because the Aerial inspired style was all over the red carpet.

(Elle MacPherson in Zac Posen, Sofia Vergara in Vera Wang)

Best Dressed: Zachary Levi / Heidi Klum in Calvin Klein / Salma Hayek in Gucci - Levi channeled old Hollywood cool in his navy suit and looked – dare I say it – very dapper, while Klum kept it simple and sleek in a nude Calvin Klein piece. My absolute fav of the night though is hands down Salma Hayek, from her hair to her dress to her dazzling personality Hayek was on point!

Best Version of Upscale David’s Bridal: Angelina Jolie in Altelier Versace - Maybe it was the white satin wrap she draped over her shoulders during the actual award’s ceremony or the solo pop of color on the neckline – either way, Angelina who still looked beautiful (as always), looked like she belonged more with the cast of Bridesmaids.

Most Useless Accessory: Madonna’s leather glove - The morning after and I still don’t get it…

Favorite Accessory: Emma Stone’s bedazzled shoulder pads, Lanvin - They’re bedazzled…if you know me, you’re not surprised. I’m a sucker for sparkle.

Best Backside: Lea Michele in Marchesa - Drama Drama Drama, you definitely won’t see Rachel Berry rocking something this fierce at the senior prom!

Played it too sage: Freida Pinto in Prada - Normally I think Freida Pinto can do no wrong, but I’m sad to say I’m so disappointed with this one – Pinto looked beautiful, but her boring Prada frock did nothing for her figure. Snoozefest.

Worst Hair: Zooey Deschanel - Another big disappointment, I’m normally a HUGE fan of absolutely everything Zooey Deschanel wears. I just can’t imagine a world where lady chops are cool. Sighhh.

Guilty Pleasure: Paula Patton in Monique Lhullier - How can you look at Mrs. Robin Thicke and not smile? Her gorgeous marigold gown gave the red carpet a much needed dose of cheer!

Best Va Va Voom: Octavia Spencer in Tadashi Shoji - While I’m not a big fan of lavender (in general), you can’t deny that the cut of Octavia Spencer’sTadashi Shoji dress didn’t hit her curves in all the right places.

Girl Crush: Reese Witherspoon in Zac Posen -  Not only did she rock the arrivals in her Zac Posen gown, but she was one of the select few who successfully pulled off the messy hair trend.

Underdressed Mess: Connie Britton (LA Vintage Shop) - Don’t get me wrong I love a good vintage find – but a sundress? At the Golden Globes? Maybe she didn’t realize who was going to be there? I’m just saying is all.

*Images via omg.yahoo.com

Bloomingdale's Outlet...Texas or Bust!!!

Get excited fashionistas…if you haven’t heard the news than you might want to sit down…Bloomingdale’s Outlet will open TWO stores in Texas this year – one at the Shops at Park Lane in Dallas and the other at Paragon Outlets in Grand Prairie, currently under construction and scheduled to open this summer - the 400,000-square-foot center is going up on the north side of Interstate 20 between SH 360 and Great Southwest Parkway.

Both stores will feature 25,000 square feet of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel and accessories. The Park Lane outlet will open this spring on the ground level across from Saks Off 5^th (now that would make for one fabulous duel).

Macy’s Inc., which owns Bloomingdale’s, confirmed the new stores, along with three additional outlets set to open in Merrimack, N.H.; Westbury, N.Y.; and Livermore, Calif. The first Bloomingdale’s Outlets opened its doors in the fall of 2010. With the addition of the new locations, there will be 12 outlet stores total…now who’s ready to shop?

Three Trends to Transition for 2012

 

2012 – a fresh new year and the chance for a fresh new start. As the excitement of a new year hits and the hangovers wear off, the attitude “out with the old in with the new” abounds. But before you invade your closet and start tossing every faux fur vest and leopard heel, check out my three key trends from fall 2011 that will transition wonderfully well into spring.

The Wide Leg Pant…While heavy wool or lined pairs aren’t the best choice for keeping cool when the temps start to rise, wide legged pants in lightweight fabrics or denim can easily make the switch to spring. Lighten up dark pants by pairing with a light colored top and opt for wedges or high heeled sandals over boots.

From Left to Right:
Yigal Azrouel S/S '12 (courtesy fashionising.com)
Satin Beige Top, $8, MANGO
High Waisted Wide Leg Trousers, $33, Windsor Store
Green Pleat Front Clutch, $12 (sale), Dorothy Perkins
Bracelet, $14, (sale), mango.com
Desrt Winter Sandal, $50, modcloth.com



The Tuxedo Jacket…An easy option for after hours, the tuxedo jacket is a fashion staple that transcends well beyond the 2011 season. For spring, it doesn’t matter if it’s black or white – mix with a chic pair of shorts or dress for a quick fix of fab! 


 

From Left to Right:
Doo Ri S/S '12 (courtesy of fashionising.com)
Vanessa Bruno Jacket, $225 (sale), matchesfashion.com
Rick Owens Satin Harem Shorts, $270 (sale), theoutnet.com
Necklace, $30, Top Shop
Cream Basic Vest, $12, Top Shop
Marum Sandals, $25 (sale), Aldo

The ’60s Peter Pan Collar…Intended to evoke a sense of eternal youthfulness, the rounded collar adds an elegant touch of whimsy to otherwise everyday attire. However, tread with caution fashionistas...the trick to this trend (ironically enough) is to not appear overly youthful.



From Left to Right:
Jill Stuart S/S '12 (courtesy of fashionising.com)
Gamine Collar Dress, $17 (sale), oasis-stores.com
Pastel Skinny Belt, $11, Asos
Spot Blouse, $45, Dorothy Perkins
Large PEach Flower Cluster Ring, $18, fantasyjewelrybox.com
Type Z Asher Pumps, $38 (sale), Zappos