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Dressy wedges for outdoor summer events held on the lawn

 in General Fashion / Shoes / Trends  tagged evening shoes / summer 2012 / wedges by

Have you ever been to a formal event, held during the summer, outside, on a lawn? How many times have you worn your most fabulous Prada pumps and have found your heels sinking right into the lawn!? Well, it happens to the best of us-all the time! Thankfully, the summer 2012 season has brought out a huge trend in wedges, which in turn, has produced a large amount of formal and dressy wedges which are perfect for wearing to events held on the lawn!

Wedges are ingenious. Their design is perfect for keeping even the most shoe-addicted Fashionista flat on her feet while standing on the lawn-even if the grass is wet! Nothing ruins the party more than spending the entire time standing and walking on tip toe in order to avoid sinking into the lawn. Thankfully the metallic trend and the glittering shoe trend have transformed the traditional “picnic in the park” wedge into something any cocktail dress would be proud to be paired with!

Summer 2012 has brought us gold, silver and rose gold wedges in fabrications and materials such as glitter, sequins, crystals and metal mesh. Wedges have also popped up in more traditional evening fabrics such as satin which give the shoes a classic “with a twist” appeal.

Since there will be at least one summer event every year until the end of time held on the lawn, this is the perfect season to invest in at least one fabulous pair of formal or dressy wedges for that special wedding, fundraiser, fashion show or party held on mushy, wet grass!

When investing in a wedge you plan to keep in your closet for such an occasion, look for a neutral color such as black, white, brown, nude, gold, silver or rose gold. Also look for styles which transcend trends; and try to stay away from platform wedges which are difficult to walk in on hard surfaces.

We found a few fabulous, dressy wedges online and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Enjoy! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Black leather leggings for fall 2012

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / winter 2013 by

With the rock n’ roll trend still prominent for the fall 2012 season, and studded shoes taking shoe department shelves by storm, it is no wonder that another hard rockin’ look is hot for the fall 2012 season; the black leather legging.

Black leather leggings are a staple for the fall 2012 wardrobe. The classic yet eye-catching pant is neutral and can easily be worn understated with a white shirt or spiced up with a bright colored top. Black leather leggings can be worn in full rock n’ roll style with studded motorcycle boots and a faded tee or dressed up into a classic, sophisticated look with high heels, a silk top and a clutch.

Black leather leggings also have their practical benefits when it comes to style. In addition to being hot and on-trend for the fall season, black leather leggings are easy to pack in a suitcase for travel and can be worn during the day or dressed up at night. Black leather leggings are also comfortable and warm, eliminating the need for a base layer in cold climates.

For fall 2012, black leather leggings are being shown in full, 100% leather, patched together with other black fabrics or shown in animal-friendly faux leather. Whichever fabrication you choose, make sure you try on several styles. Black leather leggings should be body conscious; they should not be difficult to sit in or look like they hurt-if you catch my drift 

We found a few fabulous black leather leggings for fall 2012 and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Top five fall trends to wear now

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / summer 2012 by

Fall fashions are starting to roll onto store shelves, and all the brightly colored clothing and accessories from the spring 2012 season are being moved to the sale racks. As we don our hot new summer ensembles, we start to feel a pull towards the fall trends which gives us an urge to try and mix in a few trends from the upcoming cool weather season. Why not be ahead of the style curve?!

There is an easy way to integrate fall 2012’s upcoming trends into your summer wardrobe without sweating it out in a tailored menswear jacket. Here are five trends you can wear now while still remaining on-trend for the summer 2012 season:

1) Black and yellow gold: Mixing black and yellow gold together is an easy way to wear this fall trend with lightweight, summer attire. Try gold metallic finishes with black jewelry or a bright color paired with black and yellow gold jewelry. Hot for summer and fall! Love that!
2) The smoking slipper: The smoking slipper is the hot new flat style for the fall season and stores have already stocked their shelves with the comfortable shoe style. Why not pair smoking slippers with cropped jeans on a warm summer day?
3) Chocolate Brown or Nude nails: Nail polish for fall 2012 is either a rich, chocolate brown or a shade of nude. Laura Mercier is launching a fabulous nude polish and dark brown polish in July. Chanel Island, from the summer 2012 collection also fits perfectly into the nude nail polish trend. This is the perfect way to rock fall’s hottest nail trend during the hot summer months while wearing cool and breezy fabrics. Fabulous!
4) Shades of bright green, cobalt blue, lavender, bright pink, Tangerine and soft rose: These pretty hues were hot for the spring/summer season and they are also hot for the fall/winter season. Gravitate towards these shades during the summer and you will gracefully flow into the fall season.
5) A neutral, navy or black satchel: The satchel is one of the most important handbag styles from the spring/summer season, and it is still just as important for the fall/winter season. Handbags for fall are going towards eye-catching texture and patterns or classic, smooth neutrals. Look for satchels in solid black, neutrals, browns or navy to carry you well into the holiday season. You will love the classic look and how easy the handbag style is pair with your day-to-day attire. Love that!

This summer the key to shopping is to find items you love for the summer months on the sale rack, and also to buy a few necessities for the hot summer months. It is time to start thinking about fall by shopping your closet, making a list and then hitting the stores to fill in your wardrobe. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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