Friday, September 10, 2010

Hosiery for fall and winter

It's getting colder outside and you know what that means...........dust off your tights, leggings, and socks 'cause it's gonna be a long winter!   I have to say that I used to hate putting on panty hose in the morning.......too much effort and I always felt too "working girl".......I really never knew that hosiery is an accessory and should be treated like one.  Hosiery can really make an outfit.......style-wise.  With all of the high boots, booties and riding boots that are hot right now, its essential to know how to work them with hosiery. Hosiery includes but not limited to tights (sheer, opaque, knit, patterned), socks (knee-high, ankle), leg warmers (all lengths), and over-the-knee thigh high stockings. There are so many places to buy from but I would suggest spending some money on your tights and hose.  There are many benefits to buying good quality hose.......they hold up better and keep their shape, they don't "run" or cut holes, and many offer extra shape support and control.  Here are some suggested style options to consider:

Stephane Rolland Tights.  Notice the models tights match her shoes........This is a good rule to follow because it gives the illusion of longer-leaner legs when styled this way. 















ebay.com NEW OROBLU CELINE FLORAL PATTERNED TIGHTS - Patterned Tights can be tricky but worn correctly they look great! First have some confidence........next remember that they really draw attention to your legs!  In order to avoid looking like a mess, I would suggest keeping it simple on top....and don't try to compete with the tights..........blend them.............I promise that you will end up with a more classy and polished look!  Oh same rule applies to just colored hose.

Knee Highs on Rag and Bone 2010 and Alexander Wang 2010 runway
Play with the length of your socks...........shorter to minimize a larger thigh and longer if you want to show off your thighs.  Try wearing them under your boots.



Plus size designers to show at Fashion Week!

Great article.....................Finally...........fashion week for REAL women!
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/beauty/at-last-new-york-fashion-week-caters-to-full-figured-women-with-an-all-plus-size-show-2388854/

Monday, September 6, 2010

The Taste of Colorado........Fashion fare!

The Taste of Colorado is a yearly festival where the emphasis is on food......but that was not mine when I attended this past weekend.  I was looking for chic "festival style".............and I found some great examples to share.  These people keep Denver looking good!
Super Cute!!!  I love her look...very put together yet still effortless and chic!  Romper, belt, shoes, bag...............great!

Love the purple bag.....great pop of color.  Very cute and easy summer look
Lovely summer dress with a great vintage Anne Klein wrist bag! 


Daddy-on-the-go!  Hummm.....I wonder who this man is??????

Loved her cute sassy hair.....just completes her end-of-summer look! 

Ok this was just adorable...........look at his dog!!!!  Very chic hair!