Must Buys of the Summer!

Sunday, May 26, 2013

Hi Loves!


I've been so busy lately! So much preparation to do before my friends wedding. Will be doing a second part of the wedding series maybe when I'm out of town soon! 

 Why Forecast? 
When I was in middle school, I took one of my first fashion classes and the art classes I took really has shaped me into HOW I think about fashion NOW.

 I forecast a year ahead, and I'm always a season ahead. **Unless it snows in April or something weird like that!** I really can't help but dress different than others do. I think a lot of girls that are into fashion have a very general idea of fashion, put basic pieces together and but a bold necklace or accessory on and say it's such a sassy outfit and it's so 'IN' 

 Well...to each his own! I prefer wearing what is in my STYLE. I like to think of my mind as always on the go and always thinking of trends to set. For example, those colored jeans came in style around last year and I had been wearing them for such a long time with dressy tops. I love the typical stores to shop at but let be honest...it really depends in the area you live in. I travel a lot, so when I go into the malls I definitely know who is ahead and who is behind. New York, Chicago, Dallas, and California are ALWAYS ahead. 

 BUT what 1 think people don't realize is, if you live in Atlanta, you shouldn't really wear something they wear in Texas. I know everyone has their own style but I wish some would go the extra mile and put themselves together rather than following a trend that probably they shouldn't be wearing. Can you believe 'tights' or 'leggings' are still in? YES they are SO convenient BUT so many women wear them as pants(semi sheer type) and they have no idea when light shines through you can see everything! Did you also know it's bad for you're muscles and is a factor in why you might be gaining weight? I'm not telling you not to wear them, just don't wear them to the point where you look in your closet and that is the only bottom you have worn in a week! 

 I don't think trends are as important as people make them seem, its the style that counts. Style you're favorite pieces according to you're body type. Moving on! Here are some trends that are in right now and because 99% of us are probably not like these models...here are some tips on what to look for when you buy the item! 


 What you should buy this summer...

PEPLUM TOPS
Do you want to have an hour glass figure? This top is for you! I personally am not to fond of MANY peplum tops but their are a few I am happy with. Since I am a little busty I think the peplum style can make you look a lot chunkier than you might be as it can look your chest and stomach are connected and you have no waist. With any top you wear, you're waist should always apparent! One key detail to look for in a peplum top is to make sure it has a seam, and that the seam is the lowest it can got towards the bottom. PLEASE try on peplum tops, and from what I know and what my friends say, peplum tops do run small. The reason you want to make sure the seam of the peplum is low because the higher up the seam the more you upper body will be prominent. If you are busty and are trying to hide the stomach area DO use a THIN belt to cinch in the waist to give more of an hour glass figure shape. Peplum tops look only good with skinny jeans/pants and tapered dress pants! 


BLACK AND WHITE 
Black and white in my case has NEVER gone out of style. You can usually see I'm in this combo all the time! I love black and white, it's so classy! I think of Jackie O' when I wear this color combo. Keep it classy for the summer. This is great for a party outback with a derby theme and for a date night out. Love those shades! Need to go buy myself a pair. With classic white pieces pair bold accessories. Some of my favorite black and white prints are Damask, Chequers, Polka dots and a lace over lay on either color!

ROYAL BLUE
This color is perfect on everyone! I have been wearing this color forever, slowly transitioning from Cobalt blue cardigans to gowns! Many people mistake this for royal blue. I'm not too fond of the royal blue as it is too dark for me but is a good basic color...*only acceptable for denim* THIS is a the pop of color every girl needs! This is a type of outfit I would wear for date night. A very classic umpire fitting A line strapless dress. Try finding a few cobalt blue pieces for the summer, you won't be sorry! So much to pair up with, it looks great with Coral pinks and reds!

TROUSERS
I'm really not sure WHY designers have decided NOW to make trousers so apparent and act like it's a new thing. When I first got into fashion all I wore was pencil legged trousers! I may not fit into them but let me tell you! So much better than tights or leggings! My fave. A common way many go wrong doing is picking the wrong size and shape for trousers. Make sure it's slimming. If you have a heavy mid area and are busty, AVOID pleats on your trousers OR any pants you own! It will make you look bigger than you are. I have seen a lot of printed trousers and *Harem pants*, not too fond of. Unfortunately I was blessed with a bigger back side and when wearing them a little high up it can just look so wrong! If you style ANYTHING the right way you can always pull off the look! 

CHUNKY ACCESSORIES

Chunky accessories such as, Rings, Bold necklaces and arm cuffs are a great way to add to a very BASIC outfits and make it very edgy. As seen above, a skull knuckle ring and a chunky gold cuff is great for this look! I love investing in silver and gold pieces and throw them on! Make sure you don't go overboard with it, it can sometimes look too much! 




Their are a lot more trends I would like to share with you so stay updated! If you have any questions, as usual email me and I will get back to you! 


Xo Anum

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