Going for Gingham

Needless to say, I have been rather occupied with Fashion Week lately (Mrs. Smith if you are reading this, please take this into account when reading my essay). I have been stalking all forms of social media and my trusted style.com, which in my opinion, is the holy grail of all fashion resources. The majority of the shows I have seen are major. There are only a couple I haven't been a fan of, but most of them are insanely beautiful and well put together. Well one of my favorite trends that I have noticed so far (because it is EVERYWHERE) is gingham. And not the tacky red gingham synonymous with diners, but beautiful adaptations of the print due to the lady-like colors and Briggite Bardot style. Here are some of the top designers sending the trend down the runway.

Altuzarra 

Diane von Furstenberg (those shoes!)

Oscar de la Renta

image 1 via pinterest // 2-4 via style.com

Side Work

One of the coolest things a girl can wear is a killer coat. Not to mention the way it is worn is pretty important, too. Recently it seems as if 'the fashion troops' who take on the snowy, slushy streets of New York, London, Milan, or Paris, are not willing to put their arms through their coats. I have always worn my jackets like this, replicating my grandmommy, who nonchalantly rests them off her shoulders so that they won't get dirty or fall off her chair into the floor. Well I've started to recognize a new way girls are starting to wear their coats, off of one shoulder. I'm not sure if it is a fashion statement or if the camera caught them during a large gust of wind, but I think I like it! It says "It may be 15 degrees, but I have a major outfit on, and I want you to see all of it," well maybe just one side. This look is taking a jab at Mother Nature telling her to move on and out so that we can start wearing the new, chic trends for spring!

I love how Susie Bubble is working her colorful Shrimps fur on one shoulder, and her Reece Hudson backpack on the other.

Noon by Noor Fall 2014

1. Susie Lau via Diego Zuko // 2. via style.com