Fringe Benefits

Fringe Benefits
This look is truly runway to real life. Designers like Valentino, Proenza Shouler, and Christian Louboutin are all featuring fringe accessories and apparel in their lines. You can get in on the accessories look for Spring (and now!) at a fraction of the cost if you keep your eyes open. Fringe creates dimension and movement for any ensemble. What fun! Add a little Boho Chic to your wardrobe this season.

1/ Steve Madden Fringed Suede Sandals

2/ Sam Edelman Savannah Fringed Gladiator

3/ Massimo Dutti Herringbone Messenger Bag

4/ Deux Lux Crossbody Bag

5/ Jil Sander Fringe Key Ring

6/ Vans Kihana Fringe Sandal

7/ Rebecca Minkoff Fringed Crossbody 

Getting Folksy

Anyone else feeling the folksy vibe going on in the fashion world?
 One of the biggest trends this year has been embroidery.  I'm using the term trend, but embroidery is obviously a timeless craft. Embroidery, in all it's forms has been cross-culturally fashionable throughout the ages. Trend wise, embroidered looks will continue into Fall. The look evokes a tribal feel.  It is also a throwback to the Bohemian looks of the 70s and early 80s.

Valentino Resort 2015

Naeem Khan Resort 2015

For Fall, try embroidered pieces in darker colors or pair lighter items in your closet with a dark blazer. In order to avoid looking like you have just left Floydfrest/Bonaroo/Burning Man, pair individual pieces with tailored items from your closet (i.e. a flowing top with tailored cigarette pants). Consider menswear and solids foils to balance out the folksy look.  It's all about the mix.

Little White Lies embroidered gray dress on Asos.

I love the embroidered coats and coat dresses featured on the runways for Fall. If you do not want to invest in a big piece, as always, consider accessories.

Valentino 2014

Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2014

RTW Collection

Runway to Real Life:

Anthropologie Noyo Tee, $78.

*great with black skinnies and boots for Fall*

Free People Embroidered Fable Dress, $168.

Anthropologie Tunic

I am in love with this outfit!