It's 1990 All Over Again!

This fall there are some definite staple items you will want in your closet...funny thing is if you still fit into your clothes from the 90's, you'd be saving yourself some money! That's right people, the 1990's are back! Many of the 90's trends hit NYFW this past February. Now, not everything that we see on the runway translates to street style but there are SEVEN key items you will want to buy if you haven't already!

              KEEP ME WARM BEANIES

(VIA BCBG MAX AZRIA)

(VIA ASOS)

(VIA MKL ACCESSORIES)


CUT YOU OFF TEES

(VIA TOPSHOP)

(VIA SASS&BIDE)

(VIA FOREVER 21)


CROP TOPS

(VIA HERVE LEGER)

(VIA BEBE)

(VIA TOBI)


PLATFORM SHOES

(VIA BOTTEGA VENETA)

(VIA TOPSHOP)

(VIA ZARA)


ANYTHING PLAID

(VIA MARC BY MARC JACOBS)

(VIA FREE PEOPLE)

(VIA URBAN OUTFITTERS


GRAPHIC SWEATSHIRTS

(VIA GIVENCHY)

(VIA FOREVER 21)

(VIA URBAN OUTFITTERS)


LEATHER SWEATPANTS

(VIA CHRISTIAN SIRIANO)

(VIA J BRAND)

(VIA URBAN OUTFITTERS)

This season is all about the comfortable grungy 90's, so get out there and start back to school shopping with these fall must-haves!

Xoxo,
Alexa

The Next BIG Thing

If you're my age, you can remember back in the day when your mom would stick you in those ugly overalls and you'd just have to suck it up when you go to the bathroom and know you have to get completely undressed just to use the "potty." Unfortunately, today we still have to do that BUT those jumpsuits, rompers, overalls, one-pieces, whatever you want call them are so much more chic than back in the day. These jumpsuits now come in a variety of styles from casual acid washed denim to dressy seriously structured one-pieces. Of course as every other trend comes back around from some time in the past, the jumpsuit has taken a dramatic twist featuring extra-wide legs and sexy silhouettes. Whether you want prim and proper or edgy and dangerous, there is a jumpsuit out there for you. Celebrities have already jumped on this trend train and it is about time that the rest of the public hops on it also.

(Valentino)

(BCBG Max Azria)

(Maison Martin Margiela) 

(Vivienne Westwood)

(Chanel)

Now you're probably thinking, these all look fabulous and I want one, but I can't pay the Chanel price tag?! Well don't you worry because I have some great brands that you can get the same look for a better price. I have gotten a fun and cute jumpsuit from BCBGeneration that is perfect for summer and less than $100!

(BCBGeneration)

(Free People)

(Top Shop front)

(Top Shop back) 

(Zara)

Jumpsuits are back baby and it will be the next big thing in fashion this year! Until next time...

Xoxo,
Alexa

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