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Let’s Talk Colors
Dear Readers,
I want to apologize for the two week hiatus. I was on Spring break and since then I have been dealing with a lot of personal stuff. However, I’m back to talk about the fashion show I was at for Phoenix Fashion Week and some things I observed that I wanted to share with you guys.
Last weekend, I went to Phoenix to work the MIM Fashion Show, the second biggest fashion show put on by Phoenix Fashion Week. It was a blast and I had so much fun looking at everyone’s clothes and meeting the people in charge of Fashion Week as well as some of the designers. The clothes were as gorgeous as the night and it was definitely a show not to forget. It took place at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix right on the border of Scottsdale. It’s a gorgeous museum with a great courtyard where the show was staged.
As fun as the event was, I wanted to talk about some of the fashion trends I’ve been noticing lately; starting with the fashion show.
I’ve discovered a secret recipe for this Spring’s fashion trends – Mixing hot and cold colors together. For example, some awesome mix-ups are mint (cold) and salmon (hot), blue (cold) and yellow (hot), and green (cold) and orange (hot). Let me show you what I mean.
Blouse by H&M
Necklace by Nasty Gal
In this half-outfit, I’ve got a gorgeous light orange blouse with a mint necklace. Both colors just seem to pop when put together which is something I love, especially with these amazing Spring colors.
Dress by Tobi
Shoes by UrbanOG
Here’s another example using the blue and yellow combination. This is more of a bold look, but I still think it’s super cute.
Feel free to mess around with different colors! Try some fun color-blocking combinations and challenge yourself to not buy black next time you’re out shopping! I recently did that and got a lot of cute colorful stuff out of it. Have fun with this, and show me your mix-ups!
Love,
Ash
Pretty Little Liars – Spring Fashion – Aria
Pretty Little Liars – Spring Fashion – Emily
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Pretty Little Liars – Spring Fashion – Hannah
I put together a quick outfit from Nasty Gal that reminded me of Hannah’s style. What do you think?
Temperature Tuesday – 3/12/13 (45)
Dear Readers,
Today was a beautifully gorgeous day in Flagstaff. With the temperature being in the high 40s and low 50s all day, the sun shining, and melting snow, I had to somehow take advantage of the beginning of this beautiful weather. So I slapped on a new pair of faux leather pants, a light blouse, and some heels to celebrate the weather. Take a look for yourself!
Pants from Kohls
I’m very excited for this weather to last throughout the rest of the week! Have a good one. 🙂
-Ash
Temperature Tuesday – 2/19/13 (39)
Dear Readers,
Happy Tuesday! Today is about 39 degrees and the day before a snowstorm is supposed to hit Flagstaff. However, Spring is still somewhat right around the corner. Lately, I’ve been in a very minty mood, wanting to wear any sort of mint every day. Unfortunately, I don’t have much mint. But, I found this awesome scarf and decided I had to wear it today with this outfit. So, without further ado, this is today’s outfit:
This outfit will have an addition of a leather jacket I purchased from Charlotte Russe (not pictured) when I leave for class in a little bit. I’m very excited about this outfit and can’t wait to wear it out.
What’s the weather like in your region? How are you dressed for it?
Temperature Tuesday – 2/12/13 (30)
- Ross sweater and undershirt; Rue21 jeans and necklace; Payless shoes and no-show socks.
Dear Readers,
I’ve decided to start a new weekly blog post series called “Temperature Tuesday.” These posts will be just as they sound. I will take the current temperature of the day and create an outfit accordingly. I will try to include a picture of myself in the outfit, as above, however if I don’t have exactly what I’m looking for I may just make one up.
Today’s outfit is one of my casual ones. I’m trying to figure out what to do with the sweater because it’s too long with the undershirt and I’ve had to fold it under in the above photo. My favorite color combinations include black, white, and a random other color thrown into the mix. I incorporated that into today’s outfit with the temperature being currently 30 degrees Fahrenheit. I could not resist throwing one of my pairs of oxfords into the mix, a classic black and white combo to tie up the entire outfit.
Stay warm,
Ash
Love Me Or Love Me Not, We Love Clothes
Dear Readers,
Everyone’s favorite holiday is coming up on us fast. Those with dates are scrambling to find the perfect outfit for the occassion. Valentine’s Day does only come around once a year, after all. However, those of us who are dateless do not have an excuse for sitting around in sweats all day with the Notebook on repeat and popcorn all over the floor. Not to mention the half-melted mostly empty pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Instead, Valentine’s Day can be turned into a day to look your cutest and show those guys what they are missing out on. I mean, what other day can you wear flowers excessively and not get funny looks? Although I’m not a huge fan, I thought I’d get out a post on how you can look cute and unique on the best day to fall in love…with clothes.
Outfit #1:
In this outfit, I went to Charlotte Russe for affordable and inexpensive options for Valentine’s Day. I picked out a light pink Chiffon Blouse that has a very interesting back. To accessorize, I picked out the hearts accessory: the infinity scarf. Since I was mixing pink and brown, it was a little bit difficult to figure out what to do with the bottom. I ended up picking a romantic lace hi-low skirt that I just adore. I think this outfit could go well with just about any pair of shoes. If it’s for a date, give it some pumps! If it’s just to look cute, you can wear pumps, flats, sandals; whatever your heart desires!
Outfit #2:
Alright, this outfit is for those of you who, like me, like to dress boldly. I took out a sheer, sexy, simple black top and paired it up with some adorable and edgy leggings that add in the Valentine’s Day/Spring feel. Then we go crazy and add in a platform combat boot with an intimidating toe. I actually fell in love with this outfit, and if it wasn’t so expensive I would buy it all in a heartbeat. However, I did turn to my favorite fashion site, Nasty Gal, for this one. But, you can duplicate the same kind of look using less expensive piece of clothing. Be creative! Don’t be scared to be bold! Just make sure you’re looking chic while doing it. 😉
If you guys have any questions or want fashion tips for Valentine’s Day or any other occasion, feel free to comment below. I’d be more than happy to give you a suggestion.
rockIT 