Trend Alert: Midwestern Hobby

Fashion Trend: Midwestern Hobby by RCB featuring UGG Australia bags

Items in this set:
ＩＬＩＡＮＮ ＬＯＥＢ イリアンローヴ ニット/mirabella（ミラベラ）, 13 JPY
Hunting Jacket, $290
Ugg Mini Cross Body Bag, $170
Bridgedale Comfort Trekker Men's Socks, Stone, 9-11.5, 11 GBP
river | Landscape photos | landscapes with a soul

The following steps are quintessential in order to complete this look:

1. Head over to REI, purchase yourself a pair of ski socks, keep them visible scrunched down over a pair of heathered leggings
2. Find a neutral colored crossbody bag with a weathered look or down and dirty vibe (UGG, Fossil, Lucky)
3. Borrow (or steal) your boyfriend's classic plaid button down shirt, preferably in reds/browns/navy, but any will do
4. Find a rabbit fur Davey Crockett hat, and put it on your head
5. Oh and for the feet just do snow boots or a menswear inspired hipster suede shoe
6. Add some bright lipstick to spice it up, just to throw the whole thing off a little

Hemlines Plunge...For the Younger Crowd

Photos from Style.com




In the days of the miniskirt, (not the 70's, but the present I am speaking of) it is shocking to think maybe hemlines are ready to take the plunge. The booty-shaking shortness of our skirts and oh-so-cute shorts are not gone for good, but beware of the lengths that stand in our future. Beware only if you dare. For the younger hip crowd out there, no matter how far the hemlines drop it may add quite the dramatic change to our wardrobe. However, I'm in for it as long as I can test out some of Oscar de la Renta's longer styled feminine winter coats and skirts. Fashion has seen hemlines hit low, even to the ground in recent Spring/Summer seasons, but this will be a semi new trend for the upcoming Fall. Anything at the length acceptable in Catholic School is a length new and worth a try, at least for the Catholic school girl herself!

The Row

Pretty simple, yet elegant. Following the trends, completely black and blue with the slightest hint of white and brown in the accessories. Congratulations to MKA for reaching success as celebrity fashion designers. Now if I could just get those flowers in the background at my wedding some day. Follow the link to view the entire collection at Style.com.

Balls and Chains

My new necklace from Heather's Clothing and Accessories, super cute boutique in Marlton, NJ. You like?

AFFORDABLE FIND

Here is an affordable find that will catch the attention of a passerby or possibly a stray cat or two. The polished bells dangling amongst the many strands of chain are sure to jingle as you walk. This necklace is a conversation starter to say the least. Crafty is in and so are pom poms! Shop at Forever 21 for only $7.80.

Anna Sui: A Medley of Awesomeness

Every season Anna Sui redefines eclectic style with her fresh mish-mash of prints. This Fall's 2010 collection came up nothing short of the past. A look into the American Arts and Crafts movement and Art Nouveau inspired line, brings a smile to my face and an urge to go shopping! The intricacy of swirling shell patterns and paisleys in combination with plaid, animal, and ditsy geometric borders make a girl go crazy. I am going gaga over the knee printed tights, embroidered hex style birds, and stained glass Nouveau silk printed blouses. And ladies, it's time to trade in your fair isle sweater for a knit that shows a full landscape view. Sweater with cardigan to match. Pictures from Style.com.

Black and Blue

Photos from Style.com
Badgely Mischka

Carlos Miele

Charlotte Ronson

Chris Benz

Christian Siriano

Cynthia Rowley

Donna Karan

Doo.Ri

Jill Stuart

Luca Luca

Monique Lhuillier

Nicole Miller

McQueen, A King of Fashion

Sadness has swept over the fashion world as we mourn the loss of one of our greatest creative geniuses ever, Alexander McQueen. RIP, your unique visions and desirable eccentricity will be forever missed.

Fringe Binge

Prova for CO-OP @Barneys New York


Ruthie Davis @Shopbop.com




@Jimmy Choo


Rubber Duck @Free People

Be My Valentine

Only if you adorn my dainty little wrist or finger with one of these, please! I was first introduced to Mars and Valentine at my college graduation when my parents gifted me an amazing nautical style ring, pictured below. I have been in love ever since. There couldn't be a better gift this February than a Mars and Valentine jewelry piece for your sweetheart. Gentlemen, if cupid has you love struck, consider this gorgeous "Jasmine" statement bracelet featuring pearl cabochons, blue topaz, and freshwater pearls. $595 at Nordstrom, or check out other modern/vintage styled jewelry on the web at marsandvalentine.com

Who Will Be Front Row at The Row?

Good news fashion fans and MKA lovers, The Row, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen's luxury apparel and accessories brand will debut their latest Fall 2010 collection during New York fashion week. The Row's first runway presentation yet. Their most recent collection for Pre-fall seemed to revolve around the style of hipster meets conservative, while still capturing The Row's main ideas of classic fit and tailoring. We can only hope our favorite twin sisters have something grand in store for us next week! Stay tuned for updates and visit The Row now.

Chloé Spring 2010 Marcie Handbags

Raquel Zimmerman beautifully displays the new it bag in the Chloé Spring 2010 ad campaign. The fresh and light feeling of the collection inspires a clean approach to the season ahead and offers a new classic and everlasting bag to consider adding to your wardrobe. Will this Marcie hobo or satchel, made of the most magnificent vegetal calfskin leather, replace the happiness of the "Paddington" days? We will see, but word is spreading. There may not be a replacement to the Paddington, as it is still in high demand, but I can assure you the Marcie hobo and satchel are hot, hot, hot! Shop at Nordstrom and Chloé today.

I'm Still Here!

Sorry for the January break, but I am back and here in fashion :) Thought I would share some "Ladies of Style" from all over the globe. Starting from top down: Me in Philadelphia wearing a vintage beaded dress and Deena & Ozzy Boots from Urban Outfitters. Nicole F. at the opening of Glass Restaurant in Sydney, wearing Bally flats, Miu Miu bag, & Gucci dress. Colleen O. in Paris wearing French fur vest, and FCUK dress. Brittany B. in Vegas wearing looks from Rain Boutique.