Wow.. can you believe this is already the last passion blog of the semester?! Crazy right? My last passion blog will be dedicated to tips on how to find your unique signature style! These passion blogs throughout the semester taught me how to become a unique writer and taught me that writing can be fun and enjoyable! I just want to say thank you to everyone who viewed my blogs and enjoyed every piece of it, you are greatly appreciated. Alright, enough rambling… Enjoy my very last fashion blog of the semester!

Tip #1: Analyze!

Focus on what pieces of clothing are actually in your wardrobe currently. To come up with a successful and unique signature style, go through your wardrobe, look through some pieces of clothing, and think to yourself “does this piece fit my personality, will I wear this piece more than once, did I wear it in the past few months or has it just been living in my closet all these years?” If the answer to these questions is “no”, maybe it’s time to get rid of it for good. Next, you should go through the pieces you wear most often and try shaping your shopping towards similarly styled pieces to feel more comfortable with your personal style.

Tip #2: Label! 

After thoroughly going through your wardrobe and analyzing which pieces of clothing you feel most comfortable in, describe those pieces in two words total. Would you say your style is more of the “cool and calm”, “spunky and fierce”, or “ adore and comfortable” wearing? After settling on a few words that describe your look, you’ll begin to start seeing similarities in your clothing thus creating the classification of your style. 

Tip #3: Inspiration! 

Having a few of your favorite fashionable celebrities in mind as inspiration is a very effective use for finding your signature style. For instance, say you like Nicki Minaj’s clothing choices, whether it be in her music videos, award shows, or just for an Instagram selfie, if you truly love that black leather jacket, bright pink pants, and white turtle neck tee, you can easily match that same look while adding your own spice to it along the way! Next time you’re going clothes shopping and you pick up an item, think to yourself, “Would Nicki wear this or would this be in her wardrobe?” if the answers “yes” chances are, it would look perfect for you as well! 

Final tip #4: Know your dislikes!

This tip is probably the most obvious one of all. Yes, know what pieces of clothing does not work for you and which ones that you absolutely couldn’t find yourself ever wearing. Doing this step will give you a clear vision of self-confidence and your unique stylistic choices. Although ‘Tip #3’ says to find a celebrity inspiration, this does not limit you to wearing EXACTLY the same thing as your favorite movie star, a fashion blogger, or an Instagram model. Just because Zendaya is wearing a bright lime green pair of pants does not mean you have to force yourself into a pair even if you truly don’t like it. 

This is the end of this semester’s fashion blogs! Thank you all for keeping up with my blogs and commenting your honest opinions! Have fun with your sense of style, be creative, adventurous, explore new trends that you probably wouldn’t have before! See you soon Fashion Society, stay sassy and classy!

Who would have thought that it would be this cold already, and it’s only November?! While it’s hard for some of us to put our swimsuits, shorts, and tank tops away for the season, many of us feel that fall couldn’t come soon enough! Luckily it is finally the colorful and cozy fall season that makes everyone want to slip into cozy and comfortable clothing for the rest of the fall season. Even though the first thing I think of every year when fall comes around is, “Well hello boots, sweaters, gloves, and hats!” there are still some items that I wish to have for this cold fall season this year! Down below I put together some cozy fall items that I wish to have this season, maybe some of these items will get you even more excited for those cold days relaxing by the fireplace! 

Fall Item #1: Ponchos

  One item I wish to have this season is a Poncho. This item was created to keep the body warm while giving you that stylish look to it. A Poncho is a large piece of fabric with a unique shape to it that comes in many different styles and patterns. I think this fashion item would go perfectly with one of your favorite fall outfits to give you some extra warmth! 

Fall Item #2: Infinity scarves 

     Another item I wish to have is an infinity scarf, these scarves aren’t only for warmth on a cold and windy day, but also made to make your outfit more fashionable! These super affordable, warm, thick, and soft knitted scarves are a closed loop of fabric that can be worn in a variety of trendy ways both keeping you feeling cozy while keeping you up to date on new fashion trends. They come in many different colors, styles,  and materials to best fit what specific look you’re going for.   

Fall Item #3: Leg Warmers 

     Originally leg warmers were worn excessively in the early 1980s, by dancers to keep their calves from cramping after a workout or stretch. however, teenage girls later turned leg warmers into a fashionable fad. Leg warmers are on my personal fall wish list because they provide warmth on the legs as well as below the feet and they are fashionably in style! In my opinion, leg warmers look stunning when worn with thigh-high boots or booties!

Fall Item #4: Earmuffs 

     Lastly on my personal fall wish list is earmuffs, ever since earmuffs came back in style, I’ve always wanted a pair of my own. Earmuffs can either be worn for hearing protection or for warmth. They consist of a metal headband that is fixed to adjust to any head shape. Earmuffs would look great with a cute and cozy, stay at home fall outfit that you just want to add a little color to or a pop of a fashionable trend.

We all have that one piece of clothing that we just can’t live without. Whether it be a pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, dress, or even sweatpants, we just wish we could wear nothing else but that one item of clothing literally every day but choose not to because we don’t want to repeat the same outfits over and over again. But wait! Don’t you worry! You don’t have to abandon your favorite dresses, skirts, or jeans anymore! Dresses are purposely made for all shapes and sizes, making them the perfect item in your wardrobe. Keep reading to find out how to make your favorite shirtdress versatile and more!

Look #1: Wear in its original state!

Shirtdresses, sometimes called “shirtwaist” dresses have been in style since the year of 1950. They recently made a huge comeback during the summer going into the fall of 2019. These dresses can be worn in a multitude of ways. One obvious way this type of dress can be worn is by itself. In the 1950s women really didn’t pay attention to “fashion trends.” They looked at fashion as being more of a necessity rather than being “glamorous.” However, the idea of clothes not being looked at as “stylish” or “glamorous” changed by the year 1947 when fashion designer, Christian Dior designed the new and trendy, shirtdress. Shirtdresses are feminine versions of typical men’s shirts to give you that comfortable yet stylish look. 

Look #2: Wear with Leggings!

Who doesn’t own a simple pair of basic color leggings? For a cold fall day, you can pair your shirtdress with a pair of leggings. Full length or mid-length leggings would go great with your dress, paired with long or ankle boots. Match it up with any other accessories you have and there you go, the perfect, cute and cozy shirtdress look for those cold days!

Look #3: Wear with jeans! 

A looser style shirtdress can be perfectly paired with skin-tight jeans. Usually, most females would wear a striped shirtdress with light washed ripped jeans pairing it with either flats, sandals or even sneakers of your choosing. Wearing your shirtdress with jeans give you a more casual look for the day. This is an ideal look to wear for either a casual party or to brunch with some friends.

Look #4: Slap on a belt!      

Oversized pieces can sometimes be unflattering to most. A loose dress such as this one can be worn with a slim belt resulting in complimenting your waistline and bringing attention to your figure. A skinny belt takes away from the “boxy” look you get from drowning in your oversized shirtdress. Most prefer a black belt, as it will clinch you at the waist and give you that allusion of the “popular hourglass” shape, however, don’t feel limited to only neutral colored belts, feel free in choosing a brightly colored, pattern belt to give your dress a pop of color! 

Look #5: Bringing back the flannels!

Flannels became most popular in the 1990s, originally starting with the sport cricket, extending from the year 1970.  Ever since the 90s everyone has been in love with flannels because there warm and fashionable pieces of clothing that almost everyone with completely different senses of style could wear. Something that women back in the day, to women nowadays would do is wrap the flannel around their waist while wearing a dress or an oversized pair of jeans and a tee. Adding a flannel to your shirtdress brings you back to the old school fashion trends, who doesn’t love the 90s old school looks?!

We all need help picking out that “perfect” outfit for a vacation, party or just a weekend out with the girls. From time to time we all have that moment where our mind goes blank and we struggle on trying to find that perfect outfit to match that certain event. Sometimes when we are trying to find an outfit for lets say, a night strolling around town, we typically get frustrated and just throw on the first thing we see. To make all the ladies out their life easier, here are some quick tips and tricks to help you find that “out of this world” outfit for those special occasions. 

1. Choosing that perfect dress! 
2. Spice it up with some jewelry! 
3.  Wrap it up with the perfect hairstyle!
4. Makeup tips!

    1. Finding a dress can be a really difficult task, however dresses are practically made for embracing all shapes and sizes.  When choosing that perfect dress, first think of what type of event you’ll be attending. Is it a birthday dinner in the city, a date night, or a calm fall time brunch out with the girls? After acknowledging what kind of event you’re going to, you must be able to feel comfortable in what you choose to wear. If you end up wearing something too tight, too loose, too short or even awkwardly too long,  you wouldn’t feel like yourself. Allow yourself to be confident in what you wear no matter the occasion. For the “pear-shaped” women out there with full hips and thighs, going for a mid length dress about an inch or two below the knees would be a good choice. Going for something too short would cause your dress to obnoxiously rise every time you stand up or sit down. If you have more of a thicker body type, try going for an empire, drop waist, flow dress, drawing more attention to your upper body and emphasizing the shoulder area. 

“pear-shaped” mid length dress               “thicker” body type option

    2.  Jewelry can really make a difference in the outfit you choose to wear. From simple and delicate to chunky and shinier jewelry it can be very difficult to choose what piece goes with what outfit. Firstly you would need to acknowledge what type of outfit you’re wearing. Is it a simple pair of jeans with a fancy blouse and heels, or are you heading out to a wedding wearing a super elegant dress? Simple small studs should be worn with a casual day out with the girls, for example, you could pair this piece of jewelry with some jeans and a simple top. Bigger jewelry like, hoops, long necklaces, or even bright big rings are typically worn with more of a glamorous day outfit.

     small studs                               bigger jewelry

     To complete the look your going for, your hair style matters the most. This may seem funny and a bit crazy, but choosing a hairstyle typically depends on your head shape. For the women out there with more of a round head shape, going for a down do will suit you the most. For people with longer head shapes, going for an updo will bring more emphasis to your bone structure in your face as well as your facial features. 

down do’s for “round head shapes”         up do’s for “long head shapes”

     Last but never least, your makeup look. Having a bolder lip color brings attention to your outfit and adds that extra “pop” to your look. Light and subtle eyeshadow colors like a nude will make you look super glamorous without doing too much. Bold, long and full lashes or even simple everyday lashes, depending on what you prefer, brings your whole makeup look together giving more attention to your eyes.     

         Makeup!

      * Explore what kind of looks your tying to go for and have fun while using these helpful tips and tricks!

Its Fall ya’ll! My absolute favorite season of all is finally here! It’s that time of year you get to bundle up while looking absolutely stunning! Fall allows you to be creative and pulls you out of your comfort zone. This is the time you get to pair up different textures, colors, and even patterns without creating a fashion disaster! Just like every other season, the colors dedicated to autumn is the alluring burgundy, sweet yellow, foxy red, engaging orange, and last but not least restful brown. Now that it’s a new season, im excited to finally try out the new fall trends making its way through the fashion universe! To get that cozy but cute look for this fall season, you must check out these affordable top 3 clothing stores… 

#1: Urban Outfitters 

If you don’t know what Urban Outfitters is or never been in an Urban Outfitters… you’re definitely missing out! This has to be one of my favorite clothing stores, besides Fashion Nova. You can find just about anything you’re looking for here, from womens fashion to men and kids fashion, to even beauty essentials to furniture! Can you say, fashion heaven?! One of my favorite fall clothing pieces from Urban Outfitters would have to be this really cute, yet simple light pink crop knitted sweater. 

#2: PacSun

Not many individuals know of the clothing store PacSun, however this store provides all of the fall trends you’re looking for. If you’re trying to go for that old school, back in the day vintage look, PacSun is the store for you! With its crazy discounted sales almost everyday, you can be rocky the latest fall fashion trends for a reasonable amount. If I were to put together a cold and cozy fall day outfit with just PacSun items, I would possibly pair this white cropped turtleneck sweater with these vintage moss button plaid leggings and cute black heel booties!

Last but certainly not least… 

#3:Papaya

Now i’m not quite sure if they have a Papaya here in Pennsylvania, but back home in New York, we have a Papaya and its everyones favorite go-to store when they need a stylish outfit, but quick. Papaya has a wide selection of styles for almost any age so you could never go wrong with a shopping spree in Papaya. Ranging in different colors and styles they are known for their body fitted mid length sundresses that almost every female in New York owns. A couple fall must haves that I need for the fall season from Papaya would have to be this brown zip up bodycon skirt for a casual day out, this pretty light pink fuzzy chenille open front cardigan, and this absolutely gorgeous brown zip up dressy jacket for an adventurous night out in the fall.  

Now that almost everyone’s favorite season has started, get ready for the unique, stylish and super cute fall outfits people decide to put together! Have fun and be creative with your fabulous fall looks!

An individual’s wardrobe describes their personality and what specific items brings them joy. Your wardrobe should be a collection of pieces that interests you and defines your character. The start of a new season usually strikes a lot of fashion decisions like, “what are the new trends? And does it fit my fashion sense?” The problem that most of us face is buying items that we want in that specific moment because everyone has it, rather than actually buying the things we need. Let’s try focusing on the 6 essential everyday must haves we need in our wardrobe! 

 Basic Tees 🙂

You could never go wrong with a plain tee. These tees come in a wide variety of colors and never disappoints.  For those days you don’t really feel like dressing up, or your just running late, basic tees are your best friend. You can easily pair these up with boyfriend jeans and sneakers or even sweatpants and slides could work for those “lazy days”

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Leggings 🙂

Going out to run some errands or just lounging around, you can do both feeling comfortable and looking stylish with a pair of simple black leggings. These tight fitting, stretchy pants are usually worn by women and young girls. One great thing about leggings is that you can dress them up with heels and a cute blazer and blouse, or dress it down, with an oversized tee and sneakers.

Skinny blue jeans 🙂

We all have that one favorite pair of basic blue skinny jeans we can’t live without. They go with absolutely everything and come in a variety of different styles! The trendy jean style right now is, high waisted jeans. Most individuals pair these super cute and stylish jeans with crop tops or a button up dress shirt tucked in to give you that business casual look.

Little black dress 🙂

Now i’m sure we all heard of the famous acronym, LBD, little black dress. Most fashion designers would say having a black dress in your wardrobe is a fashion must have because it works for almost any occasion and it’s perfectly affordable! Having a classic black dress is perfect for a date night, a day in the office, around town, or even a family gathering.

Knee high boots 🙂 

Knee high boots is a stylish winter look that is very popular and can be worn in a number of different ways. Designers make these shoes with little to no embellishments on them so that your outfits complement and blend well. Pair these boots together with a short dress for a classy look or with a pair of leggings and a cardigan.

Denim jacket 🙂

Jean jackets have come along way, from the one we all had as kids, to the one we buy ourselves now as adults. Everyone needs an oversized jean jacket in their lives. Jean jackets usually give people that “old school” yet “edgy school girl” look at the same time. What’s unique about these jackets is that everyone has their own way of rocking them!

For my first blog, I decided to start with the five most popular trends of summer 2019! One thing most people notice about fashion trends is that it requires a constant and rapid change. Some reasons why these transformations happen so quickly is due to the changing in the seasons, where a person is located, and most importantly the year we’re in. Trends typically begin with the societies inputs and todays generation. Fashion trends are often influenced by celebrities. The reason fashion industries purposely use celebrities to advertise their products is to give individuals the idea that if a famous person like Beyonce or Drake is wearing this product and looking good in it, so can you. Out of the five trends listed below, which one suites you best?

#1- Tiny bags! 

Small hand bags just became the new trend for this summer season. As you can see, these bags aren’t really made for you to put anything in them besides maybe some cash and one or two lip balms. These bags are typically worn to give your outfit a pop of style and give you that “edgy” look. Most individuals prefer to pair these mini bags with a fancy date night outfit rather than a casual  day outfit.

#2- Biker Shorts!

Biker shorts became popular in the spring and summer of 2019. These shorts are like one of your regular pairs of spandex but cut to a knee length. This is more of a casual item you can pair with oversized tees and sneakers or some individuals choose to dress this item up with a fancy blouse and heels. This comfortable look offers a fresh blend of sportswear and a chic and spunky look!

#3- Clear Heels!

We can’t forget about the clear heels that we’ve been seeing every where! These original heels been thought of since the summer of 2018 and just made a come back this summer. It is often heard that Kanye West created the first popular transparent heel, therefore Kim Kardashian has started the trend of clear heels. A clear heel is an item that most say you can pair with absolutely anything. No one really ever wears these heels in the same way, you would mostly witness celebrities wearing these heels with their own unique sense of style added to it.

#4- Neon, Neon, and more Neon!

Fashion is so unique in a way that it’ll dedicate a whole color to a specific season. This seasons color was neon! I bet everyone got exhausted seeing this color everywhere they turned this summer. Neon is that one bright and playful color that gives your outfit, personality, and body shape that dramatic pop! Most people would assume that not much individuals would wear neon just because this color is loud and could be too much. However, not only were people walking around in neon body suits and blazers, but they also had on neon nail sets and neon shoes. The neon trend is a style that I think would take a little while before dying down.

Last but not least..

#5- Lets bring back the Jean Skirts!

Fashion has a way of bringing back the “back in the day” looks. Jean skirts have been around since the 1970s, and recently made a come back in 2019. Denim skirts come in a variety of different styles and lengths to fit your personal fashion sense. Back in the 1970s women would wear long denim skirts for religious purposes but now a days people wear them to give their outfits a cute yet simple look.

Fashion interests me in many ways, and I love to know more about it and continue to follow along with the new and different spunky trends. Fashion has a way of bringing out the “real” you, and helping you express your personality and unique style.

                                 GET THE LOOK!

Usually when individuals hear the word “Fashion” they automatically think of high end products like the famous, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, and the most popular, CoCo Chanel. However no one ever thinks about what “Fashion” really has to offer, from its designers, clothing, footwear, accessories, makeup, hairstyles and most importantly the start of it all. I knew I loved fashion since I started walking and talking. My mother would always tell me stories of how I used to throw her heels on, beg for her to do my makeup, asked to wear her jewelry, and fix up my hair in different ways almost everyday, just so I could “model” down the upstairs hallway and put on a fashion show for everyone in my house. Fashion is an expressive industry that involves art such as, abstract colors, patterns and prints. I decided to dedicate my blog to explaining the evolution of fashion and how it grew to be my passion!