Trend Report :: Fair Isle

Fair Isle was around as a 2011 trend, but stuck around in 2012 too (and for good reason)! Any trend that allows oversized, baggy sweaters is okay in my book. It makes me think of curling up to a fireplace in a cabin in the Rockies after a long day on the slopes.. although, more realistically, I'd probably wear it with boots and leggings (duh) out running errands.

Since this is a pattern that is typically winter-only (unless you really like breaking the rules), I wouldn't suggest spending major bucks on a Fair Isle article of clothing. Most of the pieces below are closet-worthy without breaking the bank!

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The countdown continues.. 4 days until Christmas!!

xoxo

Chels

Skull Chic

1 - Bing Bang earrings / $42
2 - Zara necklace / $20
3 - Toms shoes / $100
4 - Topshop shirt / $64
5 - Z Gallerie skull objet / $15
6 - 291 sweatshirt / $107
7 - ASOS bag / $66 (on sale!)

Disclaimer: I didn't include anything from Alexander McQueen because I think we all know he was and always will be the king of skull. Carry on. 

Halloween is long gone, but you can still incorporate skulls into your wardrobe without looking like you're in costume. I know this trend has been around for a long time, long enough for it to trickle down to stores like Lulus and F21, but you can still make it look trendy and not tacky. I, for one, love the edginess it gives an outfit - and certain "IDGAF" if you will.

I've been feeling particularly rebellious lately (thinking about tattoos, piercings, etc.) but perhaps a safer (and non-permanent) way to be a little more edgy would be to just add some skulls to my wardrobe? I think yes.

xoxo
Chels

Bright Lights, Big City

The neon/bright colors are everywhere. They're on the runways, on the streets, in the stores, and... not in my closet.

I have a few items that I like to wear every now and then as "pop of color", but as a whole my wardrobe is pretty neutral. Not bland, just neutral. Classic. I am drawn to the chic-ness (not a word, I know) of creams, whites, browns, and blacks. Imagine the colors in a Burberry plaid - that's my closet. 

These images have been really catching my eye lately.. How could you not love the color in these outfits?? So fun. 

And I'll leave you with some Man Repeller.. because she's awesome and she makes me giggle. 

xoxo

Get Maxi Wit It

The maxi-skirt trend is one bandwagon I am definitely jumping on. I loved the ease of maxi-dresses, but now they're so out and skirts are so in.

I purchased a light grey one from F21 a few months ago, but returned it because I was unsure if I'd be able to pull it off. It probably didn't help that the first thing out of my roommates mouth was "So, did it come with a Bible, or do you have to purchase that separately? You look like a Duggar. Don't take that offensively - she's Catholic and we love the Duggars ;) But I kick myself every day for returning that skirt, because F21 doesn't sell it anymore and now I can't find one (in my price range) anywhere! Hmph. I'm pouting now just thinking about it.

The floral prints scare me a little bit, especially the one on Isabel Lucas (left). It takes some cajones to pull those off. 

Here's how I would wear it. Nice and casual - jersey fabric, white t-shirt, and lots of fab jewelry.

xoxo

Hombre, Ombre, Ombra?

In French, the word ombré means "shadowed." In Spanish, the similar word hombre means friend (whereas sombra means shadow). I've always thought that maybe the words for shadow and friend evolved together because a friend follows you around like a shadow (or maybe a shadow follows you around like a friend.) Don't you love how languages play like that?

But I'm getting off topic..

Today's post is the trendy hairstyle... OMBRÉ!! Which is basically where the color of you roots shadows (or blends) into the tips of your hair.

I'm seriously considering dying my hair like this. I love how it looks as if you've spent hours upon hours outside lounging in the sunshine.. my mom, however, thinks it looks like cheap, like you forgot to have your roots done.

Theoretically, I'd like something really subtle, similar to Lily Aldrege's hair.

or Rachel Bilson

And NOT like Drew Barrymore.

Thoughts? Is that dangerously trendy, or something worth trying?