FASHION FRIDAYS | Tropical Print

TRENDING | Tropical Prints by andiaschehera featuring high-waisted shorts


Summer happened 3 weeks ago for the US, but Florida has had its fill since January. I have been clinging onto winter with my baggy sweaters, long sleeve button ups, boots and black attire, but I guess its time to let the warmth in a little. I think fashion has finally gotten the hang of Hawaiian print: as long as it is paired with a structured solid color and the print doesn't flow too much (we are not going for the sunburned tourist effect) I think this print can stick around for a little while.

TRENDING | Red and Ox

I don't know how many caught the GG last week, and I only caught the end part of it: Hathaway's touching speech and props to Sally Field; Jody Foster's weird rant about having already "come out". I didn't catch the red carpet walk so I missed out on the dresses although I heard Kate Hudson's dress by McQueen was a show stopper. Meh. I mean it was alright. But McQueen almost always does black. What stood out to me was Claire Dane's dress (Versace) when she grabbed her award for Homeland:

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The movement was classic and fit her like a glove. I know the red carpet is all about who's daring and stunning, but I like it when stuff just looks good on someone. Plain and simple. And although I was complete mesmerized by the fit of the gown, which is a compliment of her rocking post-baby body, I was in love with the color (which was a much deeper red on tv--curse RGB inconsistencies).

There were a few others from the evening sporting either this electric red or the rich oxblood red. A few days later even saw Meagan Good sporting a red jersey knit on Wendy Williams with red lips. It sounds overpowering, but it looked so nice. I want these colors in my staples collection this year.

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WISH LIST | Black Tailored Ankle Trousers

To me these are a MUST. One because they are classic and will never go out of style. Two because I can dress them up or down. Slim fit please!

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TRENDING | Coveralls

This isn't a look for everyone. It screams the 90s. But the once grungy style can be simplified, tailored, and dressed up a bit to give a look that says, "Yes, I am relaxed and comfortable, but I doesn't mean I should look like a bum."

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TRENDING | Leather

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