Fashion Week SS 2015 Favorites

I decided not to post a full recap of my favorite designer pieces from New York Fashion Week. You can see all of the designers and their shows on NYMag.com. I love the runway fashion but I am always really inspired by the street style.





The simple combo of the white t-shirt and skirt. WOW! the leather maxi!



Fantastic Side Braid

Great Combination.

The long, yellow sleeveless trench with the lavender skirt. She makes it look chic not comical.

Amazing sophistication.

This outfit would definitely not work on this mere mortal. She makes it look effortless.

 

I want that blouse.

I've already been searching for those high tops.

A chic easy look but so unique.

The skirt and booties are to die for.

There were a few runway/designer favorites that I had to share.

This 60's inspired coat at Carolina Herrera.

Tech accessories by Rebecca Minkoff. I need that charging bracelet.

Flowing fuchsia and a jeweled tee at Ralph Lauren

I featured a peek at this dress on instagram yesterday. Only Ralph Lauren could pull this off. I love this shirt dress turned ball gown.

Happy Friday Real Girls!

photo credits courtesy of NYMag.com, with the exception of the last two street style photos. They are courtesy of eonline.com.

 

Inspiration - Tuxedo Pants

During a recent sale I snagged these tuxedo pants from Old Navy. I've found that their Pixie ankle pants fit my curvy lower half very well. I usually have to take the waist in on my pants and these are a little large but still wearable without the alteration. I love the fit and stripe is flattering and elongating. Before wearing them, I went in search of some style inspiration.

Old Navy Pixie Tuxedo-Stripe Pants (Women's Plus and Women)



I love this combo with a flowy shirt and a leather jacket!

These are my pants styled by Old Navy! I love the red pumps.

I will post some photos of my outfit so follow me on Instagram and my Facebook page, once I decide how to style these beauties.  Stay tuned...

photo credits: various, tumblr via pinterest, Elle, pinterest, Old Navy

Inspiration - Leather Tops

On Friday I ordered this faux leather peplum top. I have been looking for a leather or faux leather top for some time. I'm working on losing weight and didn't want to spend a ton. I first saw a similar top on my blogger friend Grown and Curvy Woman. Hers came from Forever 21 but sadly it was sold out. I kept searching and last week I found a similar top on Forever 21 for only $19.80! It wasn't a hard decision because I had a gift card I could use. I'm glad I bought it because it's already sold out!

Forever 21 - sold out but similar here and here

I also went in search of a little styling inspiration. I found lots of it. This top won't be great on 90 degree days but luckily it's starting to cool down. I can't wait to wear it.

 

photo credits from top to bottom: asos fashion finder, Atlantic-Pacific, Fashion Caramel, style cab, Stylish by Nature, The Cab Look, Trend Mill

How to Wear a Vintage Rock T-Shirt

Lucky for me I saved many of my old concert t-shirts. I have some dating back to my earliest concert days.  One of my favorites is my U2 t-shirt from 1985.  I also have t-shirts from Duran Duran, AC/DC, and others. I frankly wished I'd saved more of them. If you didn't save your favorite concert t-shirt or you weren't even alive when the band was still together, you're in luck. There are reproductions everywhere.  But please, if you decide to wear a band's t-shirt (repro or original) at least know the band and their music. If you're wearing a Ramones t-shirt and you don't know who Joey Ramone is and have never heard the songs  "Blitzkrieg Bop" or "Rock n' Roll High School", I will insist that you wear another shirt. Don't disrespect the band (the Ramones or any band). Better yet, get a rock education and buy their songs on iTunes.  Rock tees are more than just fashion. That's the music lover in me talking.

There is so much great street style for inspiration.

I love the way that people are styling rock tees in all sorts of outfits.  They aren't just for jeans and sneakers anymore. A couple of ideas for styling your favorite rock t-shirt.

Add a tuxedo jacket to your favorite pair of printed jeans. Grab a fancy clutch and some shiny or sparkly shoes. I love my mirror, silver oxfords. You could also do heels. And you're ready for an evening out.

I love the contrast of the rock t-shirt with girlie pieces.  Adding strappy heels, a flowy skirt and a ladylike bag is a cool change for your casual t-shirt.

How do you wear your favorite concert t-shirt?

Keep an eye out, a few blogger friends and I are going to do a concert tee styling day soon.

Inspiration - Street Style Leather Edition

I'm so happy that the weather has turned cooler and I can wear my leather (and faux leather) jackets.  They are so easy to wear with everything from jeans and a tee to a frilly dress. I love them styled in every way imagineable.  There are so many great style inspirations to be found.

I love this outfit because with the exception of the sheer skirt, I would wear this and I have (seen here). It's such a comfortable and easy look but also polished.


Models Off Duty

I just purchased a hat similar to this one. My came from Target for only $8.50!  I can't wait to style mine in a similar way.

Cats and Rocking Chairs

The mod pattern of this skirt and the cool jacket are a fantastic combo.  But what else could we expect from Marie Claire fashion editor, Zanna Roberts Rassi.

Zanna Roberts Rassi

Skinny pants, booties, moto jacket, cowl scarf, long gloves, and chain strap back, all in black.  This outfit is so chic there are hardly words.  I can't wait to try this out myself.

Come Over to the Dark Side We Have Candy

Sweet tulle ruffles and a tough leather jacket are opposites that work together.  I will have to try a similar look with one of my dressy skirts.



Vintage Lollipops


The added fun of the color of this dress lends even more to this similar ruffles and leather outfit.  So cute.

Keiko Lynn

Inspiration - Street Style

Other fashion blogs provide tons of inspiration in many forms. One of my favorite forms is street style.  There are lots of great blogs that focus only on street style from all over the world. Here are a few of my favorite pics from recent weeks. I hope you find inspiration too.

advancedstyle.blogspot.com

Rose is 98 years old!  Her fabulous style could be translated to any age. She looks fantastic!

facehunter.blogspot.com

The jacket makes this outfit. The cool stripes balanced with the simplicity of the rest is perfect.

streettonic.blogspot.com

I love these jeans!  I sense a great DIY in my future.

facehunter.blogspot.com

Denim on denim isn't usually in my repertoire but I love this combo. The light with the dark and the funky accessories are fantastic.

glamcanyon.blogspot.com



I could make an ensemble like this one my summer uniform. It's simple yet stylish and so easy for hot summer days.