Sport the Skort!

Now for every girl, I know back in the 90's when I was in elementary school my mom made me wear skorts. Back then I hated them because they just looked awkward with a skirt in the front but you turn around and surprise! they are shorts! But as everyone knows, trends always have a way of coming back around and I have personally bought and started slowly seeing skorts show up on the NYC streets. Of course this time around the skorts are a little more edgier and cooler then what I remember back in the 90's. From the many pictures I saw from Coachella to the fashion bloggers I avidly follow, the white Zara asymmetrical skort was most definitely a favorite! Below are some great skorts now in stores along with my own skort that I can not WAIT to wear once it gets a little warmer here! 

Zara

Apartment 8

Urban Outfitters

BCBGeneration

I hope seeing this trendy skorts has inspired you to get back into the 90's groove and find your own! Until next time...

Xoxo,
Alexa

Style Trend of the Week

I've slowly started to see this trend popping up on both men and women's feet since being back up in the city end of January. Although this shoe is meant for heavy duty working, men and women can pair it with a plaid shirt or army cargo jacket and make it look effortless and chic. I am talking about the Timberland Boot! This tan chunky boot is such an easy boot to throw on and LA definitely influenced NYC with the start of this trend. Early last fall, the boot started slowly becoming a big trend in LA and from there it has moved to the East Coast. At first, I wasn't a huge fan of this boot because it really isn't meant to be worn casually but seeing the way people have started pairing it with cool outfits it has now really grown on me. If you are wanting a new boot for the Spring I am highly recommending the Timberland Boot!

Until next time...

Xoxo,
Alexa

NYFW Fall '13 Trends

Nothing could stop New York designers from showcasing their fall collections even with Blizzard Nemo hitting the city with over a foot of snow. Woman trucked through the freezing weather wearing stylish coats and beanies with leather boots and wedges. And as the world viewed many collections held at Lincoln Center, some trends were made prevalent for the Fall 2013 season.

Schoolgirl Chic
With collections consisting of oversized coats, jumpers, and dimdl skirts, the schoolgirl trend has everyone hoping to get into the college of their choice for Fall 2013.

(Via Anna Sui)

(Via DKNY)

(Via Louis Vuitton)

Berrylicious
Amid the mostly autumnal color palette for Fall 2013, Berry was at center stage among the rest.

(Via Anna Sui)

(Via Bcbg Max Azria)

(Via Marc Jacobs)

Mod 60's
So long unforgiving body-hugging silhouettes and welcome to the season of swinging shift dresses and boxy jackets!

(Via Tory Burch)

(Via Victoria Beckham)

(Via Thom Browne)

Upscale Comfort
The Fall 2013 season is all about laidback simplicity where cozy knits and heavy textures envelope the body.

(Via Alexander Wang)

(Via Michael Kors)

(Via Oscar De La Renta)

Salute to the Military
From camo prints to army attitude, Fall 2013 is ready to take over the world!

(Via Michael Kors)

(Via Catherine Malandrino)

(Via Prabal Gurung)

Fur
Fur is back more than ever and I'm beginning to think that fur might become a classic item in every woman's closet.

(Via Prabal Gurung)

(Via Oscar De La Renta)

(Via Prabal Gurung)

Beanies
Oversized beanies are the biggest head accessory for the Fall 2013 season with almost every designer donning them on their models.

(Via Ralph Lauren)

(Via Alexander Wang)

(Via Bcbg Max Azria)

NYFW started the ball rolling with these great trends and we will only see more during LFW (London), MFW (Milan), and PFW (Paris). Keep your eyes peeled for these great trends to start showing in your nearest Neiman Marcus/Bloomingdales/Lord&Taylor early August. Until next time...

Xoxo,
Alexa

Prabal Gurung for Target!

The last collaboration Target did with Neiman Marcus ended up being a bust on the Target side. I predicted this due that the Target customer did not know many of the designers names presented within this collaboration. Now on the other side, Neiman Marcus sold out within hours because a Neiman's customer knew what a great deal they were receiving on these designer duds! Target is rolling out their next collaboration on February 10th with the fabulous designer Prabal Gurung! Now to a Target customer they might have seen his iPad case in the Neiman Marcus+Target collaboration but nothing more than that. He is not a mass production designer but rather a talented high end one. His collection is so trendy and at such great prices that I believe many target customers will fall in love with his line! From ankle-strap pumps to floral blouses his line is perfect for spring!

(Via Refinery29) 

(Via Refinery29)

(Via Refinery29)

(Via Refinery29)

(Via Refinery29)

(Via Refinery29)

Now if you aren't already opening a new tab to look at the rest of the Prabal Gurung for Target lookbook I don't know what else will! Be ready to run to your nearest Target on February 10th because I predict this will be the most successful designer collaboration with Target since Missoni last year! Until next time...

Xoxo,
Alexa

Golden Globes Fashion Trends!

Now I hope everyone tuned in to watch the Golden Globes last night....but as everyone knows the red carpet is just as important as the awards show itself! I of course had to work and missed the red carpet...but don't think I wasn't following WWD, PerezHilton, and Instyle on Twitter! They were my lifesavers to see those dresses before they got all creased from sitting in those chairs during the show! There were some huge trends that appeared on the Red Carpet from dresses to makeup!

NUDE LIPS
I love how I saw so many nude lips not because it looks so classically beautiful but because you could never go wrong with it!

(Halle Berry Via Huffington Post)

(Heidi Klum Via Huffington Post)

(Jennifer Lopez Via Huffington Post)

TONS OF SKIN

This had to be one of my favorite trends from the Golden Globes because it allows woman to show her more sexier side without letting it all hang out! From plunging necklines to push up corset like bra's, I'm sure plenty of Hollywood Fashion double stick tape was used last night! 

( Jessica Alba Via Huffington Post)

(Jessica Chastain Via Huffington Post)

(Katherine McPhee Via Huffington Post) 

(Sofia Vergara Via Huffington Post)

COLORS: BLACK AND WHITE

As the woman walked the red carpet two colors stood out among the rest.....black and white. You got it ladies and gentleman it seemed to be a pretty monochromatic red carpet with rarely anyone straying away from black and white.

(Julianne Moore Via Harpers Bazaar) 

(Kate Hudson Via Harpers Bazaar) 

(Anne Hathaway Via Harpers Bazaar)

(Kristen Wiig Via Harpers Bazaar)

(Rosie-Huntington Whitley Via Harpers Bazaar) 

(Lea Michelle Via Harpers Bazaar)

This year the Golden Globes didn't have as many fashion faux pas as we usually do which is great for the stars but isn't as much fun for the rest of the world....So next year I expect someone to come out in a dress as ridiculous as Bjork's white swan! Congratulations to the big wins of the Golden Globes Argo and Les Miserables. If you haven't already seen them, I highly recommend them both! Until next time...

Xoxo,
Alexa Escobar

Ring in the New Year!

As everyone has rung in the new year many resolutions are brought up. Of course the first two weeks of January you see many new faces while working out to many new volunteers at your grandmother's living home. But I am not dedicating my new year's resolution to the usual lose weight, diet, or volunteer more frequently. Rather to fashion! I have started seeing tons of women AND men wearing hats! From the typical bowler hat to hats with large brims. This trend is up and coming and I'd say that as my New Year's resolution I will be venturing out on my fashion style. Yes of course I am pretty open on my style and tend to wear things that most people wouldn't....but I do go to a fashion school people! I have already started my hat collection with 2 bowlers and 2 large brim hats! And let me tell you, I am obsessed with them!! I wear one almost everyday not only because I don't have to fix my hair ;) but because they look cute and edgy with every outfit!

Blue felt bowler hat....I also have in black!

(Via FabSugar)

(Via Allure Fashion)

Hats are HOT HOT HOT this season so I say to your New Year's Resolution: screw it and go buy yourself some cute hats! Until next time...

Xoxo,

Alexa