Top 3// nyfw Fall '16

Now that NYFW has come to a close, I wanted to round up my favorite trends that were shown on the runway. The Fall shows are always my favorite, and this season was no exception. Of all that I saw over the week, here are my top 3 trends from NYFW, and how I would style them!
xxAshley

Bold Prints

 

 I have always had a tendency to shy away from prints, but this season all the prints and bright colors drew me in! It seemed that at most of the shows showcased at least a few bold prints, and on some runways such as Coach and Kate Spade, prints stole the show!

Embroidery 

This trend was seen more so in the fine details, than in obvious statements. I particularly loved the fine embroidery done on many of the Tommy Hilfiger pieces!

Oversized Sleeves

There are few things I love more than oversized sleeves, so you can imagine my excitement when I saw this trend on the runway. There is something about overly long and roomy sleeves that scream comfort to me, but now this is done in a more stylish way. Who says you have to give up comfort to have style, with this trend you get the best of both!

Denim Diaries

A good pair of jeans is a staple year round. If you're like me, it can be quite tricky to find the perfect pair. Over the years I have found a few stores that I know will carry jeans that feel comfortable and look good on my body type. I've narrowed down my search to four stores, ranging from affordable to a bit of a splurge, that when I am in need of some new denim I go straight to! I've Taken my favorite jeans from these stores, and showed you my favorite ways to style them!

Affordable go-to: Forever 21

Forever21 is the go to place when you are in need of affordable clothing, but it can be hit or miss with the quality due to the low pricing. However over the past year or so I have noticed a huge improvement in the overall quality of their merchandise. Before this shift, like the the rest of the clothing, jeans were hit or miss with fit and quality, but when you scavenged long enough for the perfect pair it was a huge hit! Now I have found it to be even easier to find a good pair of jeans that are comfy and won't break the bank!

Middle-Ground: Zara

Zara is my most recent discovery and addition to my favorite denim shops. I had always been a big fan of the Topshop Leigh jeans because of the comfy jegging feel while still looking like actual denim jeans. Sadly the quality no longer matched the price, so I was in search of a new place to find a jegging that I loved. This brought my search to Zara. I found an even better jegging that was of a significantly better quality and about half the price, it was a win-win! I haven't ventured from the jegging type jeans from Zara, but from the multiple pairs I own, they are a great piece to have!

Largest Variety: American Eagle

American Eagle has by far the largest selection to choose from as far as a variety of fit, size, and color. There are 17 different styles and cuts of denim, each available in multiple washes! Why I love these jeans so much is that they are the most comfortable denim I own. They get that perfect worn-in feel, and by the end of the day they have the perfect amount of stretch to them. There is a pair of jeans for everyone here. No matter what size and body type you are, American Eagle will have the jeans for you!

Investment Pair: Paige

While Paige denim is quite the splurge, it is well worth it. These are so comfortable and will last you years! Even though the price may be high, do not let it scare you away from investing in their denim. The quality is amazing, so the jeans will last for a very long time!

Style Crush // Something Navy

There is something about Arielle Nachmani(Something Navy) that keeps me checking her blog and insta everyday. I find her to be a breath of fresh air in fashion. She has the ability to take even the simplest of pieces and make them her own! As someone who's closet consist heavily of basics, its nice to see someone take that to a whole new level. When I see a new post on her blog  I think of how I could actually incorporate that into my outfits, which in my opinion, is something important that not many bloggers do! Fashion bloggers are meant to give us a look into what's hot in the fashion world and show us a great way to make it wearable, which is exactly what Something Navy does. Arielle creates outfits that I would never think of, and pulls it off flawlessly every time! There is not a single outfit on Something Navy that I do not love and secretly hope will somehow magically appear in my closet. She just announced that she is expecting and I cannot wait to see her pregnancy style, and later how she dresses her baby! If Something Navy is not your style crush than you are missing out on one of the most inspirational and perfect bloggers in the fashion industry! I took a few of my favorite looks from Arielle's blog, and created some looks for less! 

Red, White, and Blue

With the holiday weekend fast approaching, it's time to buckle down on your Fourth of July outfit. The last thing you want is to look at the clock, see you were supposed to have left 5 minutes ago, and look down to still be in your pajamas. You will go into a frenzy of decisions that must be made, shoes will go flying, closets will get torn apart, rooms will look like disaster zones! Or you could save the hassle and look at the outfits I've put together for you, and see that the crisis has been averted. Just as Americans do best, I have gone all out with the patriotic colors, but in a more wearable way. I've got you covered from super casual to a more dressed up look. I hope these sets help, and that you have a Happy Fourth of July! 

xx Ashley

Red, White, and Blue

Happy Fourth     

             

Festive Fourth

Festival Season // Inspired

This weekend kicks off festival season with my favorite music festival, Coachella! I am patiently awaiting the sightings of some of my favorites from last season who seem to nail the festival vibe especially Vanessa Hudgens, Danielle Bernstein, and Kylie Jenner to name a few. They all bring very different styles to the festival, from bohemian to edgy rocker, and rock their own unique style!

Until we see who is rocking what this festival season, here are a few outfits I put together to get your ready for festivals this season!