Tuesday, October 2, 2012

GTG's Fall 2012 Trend Report

Welcome back to my little corner of the blogosphere!

As you all know it's officially fall and it's all about the fashion trends of the season!

Here are this season's hottest trends:

Animal Instincts: Animal print is a classic staple and one that is most dominant during the fall. Try a leopard print animal dress with dark tights and a leather jacket for a modern twist on this classic look.

Embellishments: Be seen in anything that is embellished especially if it's shoes!

Leather: Leather is everywhere! And whether you love leather or you love animals--you can choose to rock the real thing or go faux, but I'm definitely loving this leather mini skirt.

Baroque: Inspired by 18th century art this trend is truly a body of art.

Western: Be the girl next door in adorable denim. Cowboy boots and flannel tops are also huge this season. Mix with edgy pieces like combat boots or a motorcycle leather jacket for a city take on this country look.

Oxblood or Bordeaux: The IT color of the season. Wear it in leggings, peplum tops or pumps--you can't go wrong!

Brocade: This season is all about the opulent brocade details in ultra feminine silhouettes.

What are you looking most forward to wearing this fall?

Remember that when it comes to trends-- it's all about your interpretation of the trends and experimenting to see which ones work for you. There are certain trends that aren't wearable for everyone and you should never follow fashion for the sake of fashion. Fashion is the first and most expression of yourself that is seen by everyone before you can even get a word out, so make sure that you're comfortable in it!

Until the next fall trend report!

xo
GTG

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Friday Faves: August Acquisitions

Hi dolls!

August isn't even over, and I'm already hard at work picking up a few of my fall wardrobe items and accessories.

Because I live in Miami I get away with wearing a lot of open toe shoes that I know my snowbird buddies in northern cities can't. The downside is I can't rock my boots (btw: I'm a boot lover) until the weather starts to cool off, but I usually can't wait that long and I bust them out around October. After all it's fall (as garnered by Mother Nature and meteorologists) by October.

In honor of Friday, the best day of the week, here are my favorite things to get me ready for the fall!

Favorite Nail Lacquers:

Deborah Lippman for HSN Forsaken Bad Things Mini Trio

Strange Love

All of these shades are great for the fall. Look out for next Mani-c Monday's picture, which will feature the middle color, a shimmery magenta.

Colors from left to right: Bad Blood, Strange Love and New Flesh.

Favorite Animal Print:

Vince Camuto Jamma Stud Bow Pumps

Girls if you know me then you know I love shoes, I love animal prints and I love studs. Put them together on a stylish pump and it becomes a must have.

Favorite Accessory:

Jewelmint's Giza Ring

This heavy metal ring will bring out the rock star in you. Not only is it gorgeous and unique, but it's also made very well. I was completely surprised by this purchase. JewelMint really does offer good quality products at great prices.

Favorite Fragrance:

Dot by Marc Jacobs

I waited such a long time for this perfume to come out that when it finally came out I forgot that it was out. So imagine how pleasantly surprised I was when I saw it at Macy's last week.

I tested it out on my wrist, decided to walk around the store in search of a present and let it set. When I was on my way out I decided to sniff my wrist and I loved how it smelled, so I bought it. The scent is very sweet, so if sweet isn't your thing than this scent isn't for you.

Favorite Jewel Tone Sandals:

Steve Madden Buzzzer Pump

These shoes just came in this week and I was so happy to see how green they are. The picture on the Nordstrom site made it look like an aqua color, which I had no problem with, but they are a gorgeous bright green.

I have the perfect LBD to rock them with!

Now I'm just missing my perfect boots and a few scarves and I'm almost ready for my favorite season of the year: fall. Are you ready?

Meet ya right here with the next Friday faves segment!

GTG