Outfit Inspiration: Miss Hawaiian Tropic

Not planning a trip to the tropics anytime soon? No problem, all of the latest spring and summer fashion has you covered! Get ready to become Miss Hawaiian Tropics in the latest and greatest prints.

Topshop $28, Shop

Forever 21 $33, Shop 

Fausto Puglisi $430, Shop

Eugenia Kim $240, Shop

Topshop $64, Shop

Zoe Karssen $198, Shop

Topshop $68, Shop

Topshop $68, Shop

Topshop $84, Shop

Topshop $40, Shop

How to Style: Graphic Tee

1. Candy Kittens Yea Boi Vest
2. Juicy Couture Rhinestone Fringe Earrings, $62.28 
3. Hive & Honey Warrior Bib Necklace, $36
4. Wildfox Curved Line Ring, $50
5. ASOS Pack of 8 Smooth Rings, $14.35
6. Sparkle & Fade High-Rise Shorts, $9.99
7. Forever 21 Mesh Paneled Peep Toe Booties, $39.80
8. Nasty Gal Look See Clutch, $38.12

Seeing Double: Affordable Valentino?

Lately I've been on the hunt for shoes and after I found the perfect ankle boots from Urban Outfitters I honed in on new pair of flats. My research took me into familiar territory, I didn't want to spend too much and found quite an adorable pair from Forever 21, but where had I seen this style before? At Valentino. Needless to say, I bought the Forever 21 pair.

SHOP: Studded Faux Leather Flats $29.80, forever21.com
Valentino Rockstud Metal Heel Pumps $897.79, nordstrom.com

Halloween Costume Inspiration: Choupette Lagerfeld

The fashion godfather warmed all of our hearts this year when we met his adorable kitten, Choupette.
The precious feline has two maids that cater to her every need and plays frequently on her iPad, she is also obsessed with hiding in a giant Céline bag, according to Karl himself.

Inspiration: Karl Lagerfeld with Choupette

Source: Harper's BAZAAR

Source: W Magazine

Materials:

• white cat ears and tail
• Shop: local costume shop or dollar store
• black face paint crayon to draw on the nose and whiskers
• Shop: Crayon Face Paint Stick in Black, $8.95, amazon.com
• white or beige mini dress
• Shop: Beige Knit Tunic Dress, debenhams.com
• black platform booties
• Shop: Hidden Platform Booties, $39.80, forever21.com

Fashion's Newest Star?

Bonus:

• Have a friend dress up like Karl himself and be the puuurfect fashionable duo

That KENZO Sweater

You know exactly what sweater I'm referring to...

Source: Vogue UK

  
It's safe to say that if you didn't know KENZO before the Spring2013 runway shows, you definitely do now.
  
Who can we thank for this? 

Elena Perminova was captured on every street-style blog for her laid-back look during New York Fashion Week for the Spring 2013 shows and now the sweater is sold out on the KENZO site.

Source: KENZO

 

Other animal lovers:

Source: Style Scrapbook

Source: Caroline's Mode

 

 

 Following trend graphic sweaters are now popping up everywhere and here are a few to help you get your jungle-fever-fix. 

The Inspiration: 

 Get the Look:

Shop: Tiger Print Sweater, $23.80, forever21.com

Shop: Lauren Moshi Norah Wildcat Head Rib Sweater, $145, revolveclothing.com

Shop: WILDFOX COUTURE White Label Lion King Sweater, $195, revolveclothing.com

Accessories: Chain Reaction

Chunky knits and chains are as crucial to fall as Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes and although you can rock chains all year round, you have to admit that they look best with dark colours and on top of layers.

The Best of Both Worlds
Almost everyone has come out with a line of chain accessories, from Dannijo to Charlotte Russe, so you can sport the look without breaking the bank and choose from the wide range of chains and metals.

Shop:
Dannijo Audrey Necklace, $695 (US)
Erickson Beamon Duchess Swarovski Crystal Chain Necklace, $980 (US)
In the Sky with Diamonds Chain Gang Bracelet, $30
Rachel Roy Mixed Chain Necklace, $95 (US)
Dannijo Harlow ID Bracelet, $218 (US)
Forever 21 Twisted Box Chain Necklace, $15.80
Rachel Roy Distress Crystal Unchain Me Necklace, $95 (US)
In the Sky with Diamonds Lock Down Necklace, $40
Charlotte Russe Chunky Layered Metal Necklace, $12.50 (US)


*Side Note: In the Sky with Diamonds is the accessories line I created last year so feel free to contact me with any questions or purchase inquiries.*

Copy Cat: Stella McCartney

Her father? None other than Sir Paul McCartney. Her mother? The late photographer Linda McCartney. However, instead of turning into a tragic daughter of rock royalty, Stella McCartney began a fashion career and now has two successful labels under her belt, Stella McCartney and adidas by Stella McCartney.

Stella McCartney began interning for Christian Lacroix when she was 16, had her friends Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss model in the runway show for her grad collection, for free, and was once the Creative Director of Chloé.

This fashion designer not only proved herself in the industry but is also watched religiously because of her own style. Stella is so confident in her own creations that she insists on wearing them daily, recently she was spotted decked out head-to-toe in her own designs for her Spring/Summer 2010 collection running around London.

Want to copy Stella's look?

Urban Outfitters Matte Plastic Aviator, $14
Forever 21 Fab Solid Sturdy Scarf, $7.50
Forever 21 Essential Double Breasted Jacket, $39.80
Forever 21 Basic Racerback Tank, $6.50
Urban Outfitters BDG Acid Wash Denim Legging, $39
Aldo Breger, $80

Lip Service

Graphic Tees are making a comeback and its time to wear your thoughts on your sleeve.

Labels like Wildfox Couture and Rebel Yell are well known for their clever phrases and have become favorites amongst celebrities so naturally other brands decided to do the same and say what everyone was thinking- all over their tees.

Shop:
1. Rebel Yell Brunettes are Best Jersey Scrunchie Tank, $69
2. Forever 21 Boy Crazy Burnout Tank, $15.80
3. Wildfox Couture I Hate Boys Stripe Cutoff Tank, $59
4. Rebel Yell Misfit Hanky Tank, $62
5. Forever 21 Gorgeous Burnout Tank, $15.80
6. Hellz Bellz Afford Me Tank, $36

Copy Cat: Sarah Jessica Parker

The anticipation for the release of the second 'Sex and the City' movie is finally over and the fashion in the film doesn't disappoint. Raising the bar on and off the screen, Sarah Jessica Parker stepped out at the after party for the premier in this Elie Saab number.

Want to copy SJP's look?

Spend, Under $100:
the dress: Forever 21 Lace Dress, $27.80
the shoes: Aldo Gibbard, $69.98

-OR-

Splurge, Over $500:
the dress: Nightcap Clothing Victorian Lace Dress, $330
the shoes: BCBG MAXAZRIA Lanolia, $192.50