Emulate Fashionista Style...

One question that I often get asked is, What fashionistas inspire my style?  When I first started blogging, I posted about my adoration for Olivia Palermo's classic street style.  She continues to marvel me with her crisp trends & clean style.

Here are some of my more recent favorite summer styles of Olivia's...

Every look has 1 or 2 focal points of the entire style.  When people ask how you even begin emulating a fashion icon's style, I always start at the focal point & the rest I try to make my own unique personal style.  I will teach you how to follow your own favorite fashionista's style...

First, Find the Focal Point of the Overall Outfit:

(i.e. What are your eyes drawn to?)

Now, build a look around that piece.  This first picture is a more casual street style,  possibly intended for morning errands & coffee.  Dress up this easy going style, with a chunky statement necklace & keep the rest of the outfit simple:

When I saw this next picture, I immediately was drawn to Olivia's scalloped shorts:

Since this was more of formal chic style, keep the fabrics that you choose that way as well.  Stick to silk or chiffon, something with a sheer finish.  Then, dress up your accessories & it will tie the entire look together.

Without a doubt, I was immediately drawn to Olivia's bright blazer & less dramatic color blocking style. A stylish look, intended for a flashy night out.

Reproducing this style is always my favorite, because you almost cannot go wrong.  Like I have said before adding colors to your night time look, is not only chic but very mod.  It is a fun look to play around with, because not only are you able to block different brights, but you are also able to mix & match different fabrics & accessories! 

One summer style that I have not spent as much time blogging about, but I absolutely adore, is patterned blouses!  The ornate structure is perfect for summer & bring personality to your overall look.

Play around with patterns.  See which patterns look best on you.  Do you like florals, animal print, dots & stripes, etc...?  Choose a pattern that brings you to life & add pops of color for accessories!

Now that I have shared my obsession love for Olivia & how I try to emulate her street style, I am dying to hear who you all love as your fashionista?!

Slide into Summer Stylishly...

Summer is right around the corner (hopefully) & there are so many fun, new, vibrant trends for you to work with!! If there are attributes to the following looks that you are not particularly fond of, pick & pull the pieces that you do like & tailor them to a look that more suites you!

A very popular spring/summer trend has been playing around with floral prints!  To keep the look casual, cuff your denim & pair it with flats...

Another trend that I am loving right now has been splashes of animal print mixed with a very carefree style.  Simple t-shirt, mixed with simple jewelry & relaxed denim, really make an animal print attribute, pop with flair...

Try playing around with pastels this spring & summer.  The colors are easy to mix & match together & look perfectly fresh for the weather...

When keeping a summer outfit effortless & all you want to do is throw on jeans & a t-shirt, adorn that simple style with fun accessories!  Try a vivacious pattern on a large tote matched with oversized bangles...

I am obsessed with the 'safari' style & although I cannot personally pull off the entire look, here are pieces within the 'safari' trend that I think work so well together!  Army green paired with gold adorned accessories & bronzed leather... perfection!

A trend more popular for a summer evening look would have to entail plum, peeptoe heels & a dramatic accessory or two.  If you are going to keep your outfit neutral, play up the rest of your style with dazzling  accessories...

This is my ultimate favorite summer style, everything I adore, tied into one!  Gold accessories, dramatic featured top, sky-high leopard print peeptoe heels, & of course, my go-to staple item... a blazer...