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Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
New Years- Dreams & Reality
New Years- Dreams & Reality by heidikoko featuring long sleeve dresses
I know Christmas hasn't even come around yet and now I'm posting about New Years Eve.. but the time to order dresses for your night of celebration is now! You want to make sure your sparkly new outfits arrive in time! On the left is my dream ensemble and the right is the more realistic option. Two words of suggestion- go for a long sleeved dress (those are my favorite) because they are more winter appropriate and slimming (for your arms, at least). Secondly, black or nude tights are a MUST! Don't be that girl running around bare legged outside of the club.
Monday, December 22, 2014
Last Minute Shopping
Last Minute Shopping by heidikoko
I've had a Polyvore account for over four years now. The site used to be my chosen distraction during class time, for purses and shoes are much more stimulating to my mind than verbose professors. (That's a partial lie, I really did enjoy my education because my educators were world class scholars with awesome research under their belts.) Regardless of my previous relationship with Polyvore, I'm back now and I figured it'd be awesome to share with everyone my outfit inspirations. I love that you can incorporate couture pieces, as well as high street brands, and conceptualize a look without spending a dime. It's a simple way to test whether or not something matches stylistically/ color-wise/ etc; without having to try anything on. Essentially it's a sophisticated version of paper dolls. Here's an outfit I put together that coordinates with the recent return to bitter weather.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Winter Wardrobe Essentials!
Let me just start with this: I LOVE WINTER FASHION. There are many more combinations that can be made with layering and cold weather accessories. Also, nothing is comfier than bundling up in a chunky knit sweater, knee socks, calf boots, and a fur muffler. Here I include items that are timeless for a winter wardrobe as well as pieces particular to winter 2014/15 trends. I would put suggested colors for each article but I'm pretty sure I'd recommend them all to be black.. and I know not everyone is as apt to dress as a sophisticated goth as I am.
Stay warm!
Stay warm!
- Wool peacoat or cocoon coat
- Mid-length trench coat
- Leather motorcycle or aviator jacket
- Fancy blazer with 'school uniform' type emblem
- Oversized chunky knit sweater
- Long button-less cardigan with pockets
- Long-sleeved turtlenecks
- Over-sized flannel button-ups
- Long-sleeved rompers with deep necks
- Ribbed riding pants
- Black washed high-waisted denim w/ rips at knee
- Leather shorts
- Skirt made of knit sweater material
- Thick knee-length plaid skirt
- Tulle midi-length skirt
- Fleece-lined leggings
- Black tights in opaque, semi-sheer, and sheer, as well patterned ones (ex. floral)
- Knee socks and patterned ankle socks
- Lace-up knee-high boots
- Chelsea boots
- Platformed bootie heels
- Leather Vans slip-ons
- Leather gloves
- Floppy wool hat
- Silver toned chunky statement necklace, short-chained
- Wide scarves that can double as shawls
- Fluffy fur stole
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Favorite Winter Trends & Fashion Forecasts
I would say that winter has struck out in full force, but the reality is global warming has ruined the weather's annual progression to frigidity in December. Just the other day it was in the 60's and people were wandering about campus in shorts and without jackets. Nevertheless, winter wear is taking its spotlight in these [mildly] colder months. Whenever I'm turning my wardrobe over for the new season I scour the internet for the latest and greatest. I also peel my eyes for anything that might be a fashionable egg that has yet to hatch- as in I try and spot elements that might trend later on. Here I've conglomerated several different pieces with varying stylistic details. I'll link each item so you can check them out for yourself!
Note: A vast majority of these items are exorbitant in price. Similar styles can easily be found on NastyGal, H&M, or Urban Outfitters for much cheaper! However, I am a firm believer that it is well worth it to invest in quality wardrobe staples- i.e. a solid leather aviator jacket from Burberry will keep you looking classy and stylish for a lifetime.
#1: Fur. Fur everywhere, on everything, in all its glorious fluffiness.
Or, if you only want an accent of fur, a stole is the perfect add-on to any thick knit sweater or plain wool jacket. It instantly dresses up any ensemble.
First fashion forecast (although they've been around forever, I think they'll be seen much more frequently in the next few months/ even winter 2015-16): Fur pillbox hats
#2: Tortoiseshell Accessories- I feel like the color combo is so fun and flirty. It's a more interesting take on brown tones and would look awesome accompanied with gold accent jewelry. In my head I see someone wearing a deep chocolate brown fur coat and tortoise shell sunglasses with a clean bun and it's so glamorous.
Tory Burch 2012 Fall Runway Bag- I have no idea where you can buy this, and I know it's from seasons back, but it's still just as visually stunning with it's detailed lucite flowers and lucite chain.
Black Pythonprint Calf Hair Shoulder Bag by Tory Burch
Again, I'm not 100% on where you can get this but I wanted to share it regardless because of how fabulous it is.
#3: Oversized 3/4 Bell Sleeves. They have been all over the Dolce & Gabbana runway for the past few seasons and I think they look magnificent in lace. To me they're reminiscent of fancy medieval gowns when in deep hued jewel tones.
This is from Mulberry's Fall 2013 Collection during LFW. I adore the mix of wool, plaids, and a high neck with the billowing sleeves.
Lace Blouse by H&M $34.95
This design is basically taken straight off of the D&G runway but it's being sold at an affordable price (which I appreciate).
#4: Pearl Accenting. We've been bombarded with metal accents with studs, rhinestones, gem encrusting, and now I think we're turning to a softer more feminine look with pearl details. I wholly embrace this because it's more of a Chanel look, which I am ever so fond of. I suppose this can be my second fashion forecast.
ASOS Faux Pearl Headband $18.95
Alright, that's it! Hope you enjoyed looking at this post and that it provided you with some fashion inspiration. I'm thinking about making a post about winter wardrobe essentials. Let me know if you'd be interested in seeing that! It probably won't feature as many pictures and will be in a list format (sorry if you had to scroll a lot!).
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