fashion bible: spring 2013 rtw highlights

So what is happening in the world of fashion? Here is a breakdown of each fall trend:

brocade

- mostly gold and black

- accompanied by lace/embroidery

- inspired by Renaissance

Dolce & Gabbana

Valentino

Sass & Bide

 new grunge (but not really)

- muted color palette

- layering

-bulky shoes

- sweaters sweaters sweaters 

sweaters sweaters

sweaters

Acne

Creatures of Comfort

Nozomi Ishiguro Tambourine

Dries Van Noten

metallic future

- usually asymmetrical

- minimalist aesthetic

- bold, clean

Chalayan

Gareth Pugh

Anrealage

Christopher Kane

linear elegance

- masculine

- shoulder pads

- linear patterns

Haider Ackerman

Mary Kantratzou

Fendi

Alexander McQueen (resort 2012)

mod revisited

- 60's inspired

- bright patterns

- flower power/black and white

Moschino

Louis Vuitton

Oscar de la Renta

see you next time! :)

music and fashion combo pack

So I'm going off to college in like a week! I hope I'll be able to continue posting on here once in a while, so keep checking up to see what I'm up to!

I decided to bring music and fashion together for this post by exploring the styles of some of my favorite musicians and artists. I included their songs on here too just in case you don't recognize them. Enjoy!

Bohemian Bombshell

Wrap Dress: Alice & Trixie
Free Trade Skirt: Fair + True
Beaded Tank: Renzo and Kai
Jeans: SuperTrash
Oxfords: Osborn
Embellished Clutch: Matthew Williamson
Bright Necklace: Anthropologie
Beaded Bangle: Charlotte Russe
Earrings: Sonoma
Bird Ring: Sakdidet Road
Shell Headband: Deepa Gurnani
Lipgloss: Benefit
Muse: Zee Avi

Zee Avi performing "Honey Bee," "Bitter Heart," "Kantoi" and "Monte"

Trailblazing Trendsetter

Sequin Dress: Dress Up for Topshop
Sunglasses: American Apparel
Eyeliner: Revlon
Chain Ear Cuff: Topshop
Fringe Handbag: Marni
Sequin Romper: Gryphon
3 Ring Pack: Miso
Blue Suede Shoes: DV by Dolce Vita
Leather Skirt: H&M
Chain Necklace: Topshop
Stacked Bracelets: Diva
Muse: Emily Haines (Metric)

"Black Sheep" (live) by Metric (from Scott Pilgrim vs. the World)

Avant Garde Artiste

Vintage Dress: Vivienne Westwood
Circles Necklace: Sorrelli
Beaded Cuff: Fiona Paxton
Corset Belt: Vince Camuto
Azurite Ring: Anne Maa Designs
Boots: Closed
Gold Top: Steffen Schraut
Clock Bag: Living Dead Souls
Military Pin: BKE
Tweed Jacket: McQ
Lipgloss: Illamasqua
Muse: Regine Chassagne (Arcade Fire)

Arcade Fire live at Madison Square Garden

Urban Glamazon

Dress: Gareth Pugh
T-Shirt: Delias
Charm Necklace: Topshop
Denim Shorts: BANK
Eyeshadow: Nelly
Skull Ring: Tarina Tarantino
Tribal Cuff: Diva
Jewelled Triangle Earrings: ASOS
Sunglasses: Jeremy Scott
Winged Sneakers: Jeremy Scott for Adidas
Leopard Jacket: Jean Charles de Castelbajac
Muse: Santigold

"Disparate Youth" by Santigold

Vintage Visionary

1940s Dress: ModCloth
Bomber Jacket: Armani Jeans
Lipstick: MAC
Anchor Necklace: Kendra Phillip
Blouse: Suzannah
Earrings: Kendra Scott
Glass Ring: Patrizia Daliana
Military Clutch: Bubam
Scalloped Trim Shorts: Forever New
Mary Jane Heels: ModCloth
Bangle: Kate Spade
Muse: Regina Spektor

"Us" (live) by Regina Spektor

Miss Minimalist

Mod Dress: Alice + Olivia
Wool Pants: Chloe
Spiral Ring: Kevin Charles
Handbag: Jil Sander
Gogo Boots: Funtasma
Leather Necklace: Reed Krakoff
White Bangle: Monica Rich Kosann
Houndstooth Bow: River Island
Colorblock Coat: Forever New
Sunglasses: Marc Jacobs
Muse: Meg White (The White Stripes)

"Seven Nation Army" (live) by The White Stripes

Fierce & Feminine

Cherry Print Dress: ModCloth
Bow: Lulu in the Sky
Teal Necklace: Dana Kellin
Lapis and Topaz Ring: Bounkit
Patent Leather Pumps: J.Crew
Retro Top: InLoveWithFashion
Pearl Clutch: Lulu Guinness
Lipstain: Maybelline
Pearl Bracelet: Coast
Ruby Skirt: Miu Miu
Muse: Lily Allen

"LDN" (live) by Lily Allen

Sleek Siren

Printed Dress: Matthew Williamson
Metallic Pants: By Malene Birger
Stone Ring: Witchery
Purple Blazer: OQ Vestir
Bangles: Sonia by Sonia Rykiel
Pearl Collar Necklace: Zelia Horsley
Eyeshadow: Vincent Longo
Pumps: Nicholas Kirkwood
Handbag: Phoebe Saffiano
Bow Belt: Burberry
Hair Clips: Miss Selfridge
Muse: Corinne Bailey Rae

"Put Your Records On" (live) by Corinne Bailey Rae

Badass Beauty

Denim Dress: Just Cavalli
Leopard Print Skirt: Etoile Isabel Marant
Eyeliner: NARS
Studded Handbag: Sam Edelman
High Tops: Converse
Spiked Bracelet: Boohoo
Eyeshadow: POPbeauty
T-Shirt: Sheinside
Spiked Ring: Miso
Acrylic Earrings: Maggie Angus
Necklace: K/LLER
Wayfarer Glasses: Ray-ban
Leather Belt: Lanvin
Muse: Jemina Pearl

"Becky" by Be Your Own Pet (Explicit)

Casually Chic

Jersey Dress: Preen
Bow Ring: Stolen Girlfriends Club
Lipstick: NARS
Tie-front Top: Blonde and Blonde
Metallic Pants: Rag & Bone
Lace Oxfords: Chicwish
Striped Handbag: Kate Spade
Keyboard Necklace: Tatty Devine
Beaded Bracelet: BCBG
Multi-strand Necklace: Lisa Freede
Hoop Earrings: Roxanna
Muse: Francisca Valenzuela

"Muerdete La Lengua" by Francisca Valenzuela

why modcloth is the best

who doesn't love  modcloth ?

this dachshund patterned dress

this funky dressage-inspired skirt

they sell crazy  Jeffrey Campbell  shoes

this amazing boot

this pencil ring

this adorable polka dot dress

this bright Steve Madden oxford flat

this cool skull cardigan

more polka dots

this kinda mcqueen blouse

this kinda burberry jacket

this heel-less heel

this darling dress

more Jeffrey Campbell

these striped jeans

these trippy jeans

these storybook shorts

this zigzag skirt

these detailed tights

this intense shirt

this saddle shoe (Jeffrey Campbell)

this interesting bag

this adorable shoulder bag

this ring with goats on it

smell ya later :)