Spring Break Essentials

Although it is currently twenty degrees and snowing where I live, I am in fact on Spring break. And unfortunately for me I will not be spending my break anywhere warm this year, but that doesn't mean that I can't still dream of what I would be wearing if I was someplace with more spring appropriate weather.

With that being said, I thought I would put together a list of a few 'Spring Break Essentials' for those of you lucky enough to live somewhere warm, or for those of you planning to travel somewhere warm during your break. And if you're like me, and have to spend your spend your break indoors, sipping hot coco, and watching Netflix, then you can just take it as more of a late spring/summer essentials list.

 A Bandeau Bathing Suit:

Victorias Secret 
Very Sexy Bandeau Top & Ruched Side Bikini Bottom
$62.50 & $34.50

Sunglasses:

Urban Outfitters 
UO Love Lace Sunglasses
$18.00

High Wasted Shorts:

River Island 

Acid Wash High Wasted Denim Shorts
$50.00

Crop Top Tee:

Brandy Melville
Dorothy Top
$15.00

Floral Dress:

American Apparel 
California Select Original Cut-Out School Girl Dress
$55.00

Sandals:

Heels.com (Steve Madden) 
Suttle- Black Multi
$65.00

*You can find less expensive alternatives to the pieces I have listed, at almost any store. These are just examples to give you a general idea.

Cheers to warmer weather (asap!) and Spring Break!!
XOXO StaceyAnn  

Emerald Elegance

With St. Patricks day coming up this weekend, there couldn't be a better time to embrace one of this years hottest colors; Emerald. Although Emerald is a color that has always been worn on Saint Patricks Day, it usually makes it's way back into your closet once March 17th has passed, and doesn't reappear until the next year. This year however, when you pull out your finest emerald pieces, you may want to rethink putting them back, and consider keeping them out of hiding.

 Emerald was chosen as 2013s color of the year, by Pantone Inc. who claim to be "the authority on color, and provider of color systems, and leading technology for accurate communication of color." Needless to say the color Emerald has been seen as a statement color everywhere this year; from the runways, to the red carpets, to even in the movies! (Oz the Great and Powerful) 

Emerald looks great on practically every skin tone, which means who ever you are you are pretty much guaranteed to look amazing while wearing it. It is also a very versatile color and can be worn in so many different ways. You could wear it as a statement piece; Emerald colored pants, shirt, or dress. You could wear it as a bit more subtle part of your outfit; Emerald colored shoes, purse, or accessories. Or you could even rock this color trend in the most sublet way possible, on your nails. With so many different ways to rock this color, why not go ahead and add a bit more of it into your wardrobe this year? 

So this Monday after Saint Patricks day has come and gone, go ahead, continue to wear those Emerald greens. Just as long as it's not in the form of your 'Kiss me I'm Irish' t-shirt, that one you can definitely put back into your closet until next year. 

XOXO StaceyAnn

Street Styles from Paris Fashion Week

Since Paris Fashion week is now over I thought it would be fun to share with you a few of my favorite outfits that were worn by some of the shows attendees. 

 

Black & White and Worn All Over

Spring is usually the time of year for bright colors, florals patterns, and all the lace you can handle. And although this may still be true, there is a new trend sweeping the fashion world this spring. The pairing of Black and White. It's been seen everywhere, from the runway, to the red carpet, and even on the streets. This unusual springtime color combo has spread like wildfire, throughout the entire fashion industry. So since the best way to beat them, is to join them, I thought I'd do a little research and find some cute Black & White pieces that I think are a perfectly stylish way to wear this seasons hottest trend.

All of the pieces I have shown below are from Forever 21. I personally love doing a lot of my shopping from Forever 21 because their clothing is so affordable, and they're always on top of the latest trends. My personal feeling when it comes to buying really trendy pieces, is the cheaper the better. Since trends come and go, you may not always get much wear out of the trendier pieces you buy, so I like to save my splurging for more staple long lasting pieces that I can have in my wardrobe for years to come.
XOXO StaceyAnn

On Trend for Spring 2013

It's that time of year again, when the sun's getting warmer, the grass is getting greener, and the flowers are beginning to blossom. It's time to start putting away our winter clothing, time to remove those layers and let a little more skin show. Spring is almost here, and if your like me and want to be on trend and stylin' this season then here are some of the hottest trends that you may want to incorporate into your wardrobe for this Spring 2013 season.

Trendy Styles

Stripes:

Tailored Shorts:

Lace:

Florals:

 V Necks:

 Leather:

Checkerboard Print:

Cutouts: 

Trendy Colors

Black and White: 

Grey:

Yellow:

  Green:

New York Fashion Week: Fall 2013 Trends

Even though New York fashion week has come to an end, the hunt for the trendiest Fall Fashions is just beginning. So whether you are an aspiring fashionista or already a style savvy expert, you'll want get your wallet ready and be prepared to drop a pretty penny on these current trends making their way to the streets in the coming months.

Hot Trends for Fall 2013:

Mix of Masculine and Feminine
i.e. Trousers paired with a Dress
Fur
-including everything from vests, to purses, to head pieces.
Florals
-paired with darker colors such as grey or charcoal
Boxy Shirts
-Paired with tighter fitting skirts or pants

The hottest color for Fall 2013:

RED.
-Paired alongside jewel toned colors such as blue, green, orange, and pink.

If you want to see more about New York Fashion Week check out this video from CBS News down below:




XOXO StaceyAnn