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?!

Color Blocks of...

One very trendy look for summer, is pairing neon with neon...

Think 'Highlighter' bright...

The trend has been all over the runway.  Whether the flashy color is combined with another beaming color or paired alone, the main concept is: bold, bright, & no need to coincide...

Here are some neon accessory trends that I have put together for you:

If you are like me, pairing a bunch of neon colors, is not your thing.  But that does not mean I will shy from attempting the trend!  I just would tone it down a bit & try a bright, yet pair it with a neutral...

Combining white with a neon will make your whites brighter & draw attention to your neon...

Neon is intended to be fun, flirty & cheeky!  Try the color in a sundress or fun summer style...

Not only is the trend a fashion style, but it has also become a distinguished interior trend as well...

Simple pops of neon color allow a somber room to feel stimulating & dramatic...

What will you pair this trend with?

Tips On Bringing It All Together...

A good friend of mine asked me to help her find accessories/shoes to go with her new Birthday Dress.  I want to use how I styled her, to show you all how easy it can be to bring an entire 'look' together.  Here, is her dress.  It is a Juicy Couture 'Avery' Paisley-Print Silk Dress & like most other women, this was the easiest part.  You know what style dress you are looking for, for the occasion, you find it, you love it, & then what?

I always always always suggest finding a shoe first!  Often times, I find a shoe that I become obsessed with & THEN try to find a dress to go with it.  But in this case, she has found the dress already & is looking for guidance in the shoe & accessory part.  Instead of the slate colored pumps shown with the dress in the picture above, I opted for a neutral flesh toned closed toe pump, with a heel bow.  The dress has a lot going on, colors, patterns & drapery, let the dress do the talking & a stylish pair of shoes do the walking...

From there I work with accessories, but I need to determine what I want to be the focal point of the outfit.  Clearly, the dress is dramatic & is going to be our center of attention.  Since there is already a cinched tie around the neckline, I would opt for accessories other than a necklace.  Here I went with simple gold pieces: One, thin, navy blue adorned jewel, gold bangle, simple gold droplet earrings, & a fabulous navy & robins egg blue cocktail ring that complies with both shades of blue within her dress...

Since it is her Birthday event, she more than likely will not be carrying a large purse with her, so elect something simpler, like this gunmetal wristlet.  Also, a nice pair of gold aviators would definitely go great with the ease of the dress...

As far as lipstick & polish goes, I wanted to do something that obviously played up the scarlet within her dress.  If I were to suggest a nude lip & polish (something less substantial) then I would highly suggest significantly larger accessories.  But since I wanted to do a cherry lip, I kept the accessories simple, especially those around her face (earrings).  And lastly, it's HER birthday so the attention will already be on her, but just in case, splurge on a fun new flirty scent!

Lets bring the entire look together: 

1. Juicy Couture Avery Paisley Print Silk Dress $198

2. DV by Dolce Vita Pumps $89

3. Tinky Road Gold Bangle $24

4. Kenith Cole Gold Drop Earrings $45

5. NYC cocktail ring $24

6. Marc by Marc Jacobs Clutch $148

7. DVF Aviator Shades $165

8. MAC Sheer Lipstick $14.50

9. Juicy Couture Peace, Love & Couture $47

10. Essie Nail Polish in Apertif $8

I adore...

... all things peachy! I am adoring the divine color palette of peach for spring...

loooove this peachy chic little spring outfit!! The fun patterned skirt & boyfriend shirt work perfectly together... 

adorable hair accessory... 

Coral polish is fabulous pop of color on any skin tone...

Bright peach not your thing? Try something a little more subdued like this sheer blouse...

This tangerine wool boyfriend sweater is a perfect way to incorporate color to a recurrent look that is comfortable for you...

Although this model's peachy make-up is flawless, some of us are a tad less blessed to be able to pull off a look like this with our winter paste still apparent! I have played around with corals & peaches & what I have discovered is to start very very lightly. Try MAC Pressed Blush in 'Pure Peach' for your cheeks paired with CoverGirl NatureLuxe Gloss Balm in 'Coral' OR if you're daring 'Anemone.' Blot your lips after application for a softer look.

You know me, I love my chunky necklaces...

...& my obsession with blazers!!

What else peachy have you added to your spring look?