Summer 2012 Trends

Hey hey, bunnies!

Even though it snowed in Ithaca today (WTF??) it's time to roll out the SUMMER TRENDS FOR 2012!!

1. Head-to-Toe Prints

2. Cropped and Bra Tops

 

3. Asymmetrical Hemlines

 

 4. Lace 

 

 6. Sheer

7. Peplum

8. All White

 

9. Mix and Match Prints

10. Pleats

11. Animal Print

12. High-Waisted Anything

13.  50's-Inspired Head Scarves

14. Cat-Eye Sunglasses

my style inpiration pour TOUJOURS! 4.19.12

Salut, mon bunnies!!

Today's post will be another style inspiration, in particular MY style inspiration. Actually, you might call her my style hero. She graced the HBO screen for years as she sauntered down the streets of Manhattan in her Manolo Blahnik heels and her girl "wolf-pack" by her side. She let us peek into her life as she learned the DO's and DONT's of relationships one heartbreak at a time until finally, we watched her fall in love with a man too big for his own name. And even though we watched every aspect of her life evolve before us, the one thing that remained constant was her indecisive, courageous, sometime's-outrageous, and always inspiring sense of style.

Yes, I'm talking about the fabulous Carrie Bradshaw played by Sarah Jessica Parker in Sex and the City! Even though nine-years-old was probably a bit young to start watching Carrie's shenanigans, I fell in love with her amazing outfits the first time I flipped on the show when my parents weren't home.

What I love about Carrie is how she flat out doesn't give a shit, but knows fashion like the back of her hand. She lives it; she breathes it. She even feeds off of it as she once said,

"When I first moved to New York I sometimes bought Vogue instead of dinner. I just felt it fed me more." 

But even as well versed as she is in fashion, Carrie was not afraid to make outrageous statements with her wardrobe when trying something new. Some people found it tacky or unnattractive but to me, bold choices (even if they border on crazy) are what drives the fashion industry forward!

Take a look at some of my favorite Carrie outfits:

Moral of the post? Don't be afraid to be daring with your style! 

Feel like putting on a million necklaces at once? DO IT!
Worked out and want to show off your midriff? WORK IT!
Feel like wearing your comfy sweats but want to wear your new heels as well? FUCKING DO IT!

What makes Carrie Bradshaw special is that while she did wear some crazy pieces at times, she walked around like she was the hottest thing in Manhattan, and THAT'S what's sexy...confidence. If there's anything else I can leave you with today it's this: Be confident in what you wear, how you want to express yourself, and who you are.

Cheers, bunnies.

leggings are NOT pants!!!!!! pt. 2

Just a quick sequel to the rather discouraging post about wearing leggings. While I stand firmly with my belief that leggings are only cute when worn appropriately and NOT AS PANTS, I just wanted to make sure that you know that leggings are fabulous, multifunctional pieces of clothing. To give you bunnies a little inspiration, I decided to make a set of outfits for you to see in case you were curious about how to wear your leggings for the rest of this rainy/beautiful Spring season...
Hop away, frustrated bunnies!

leggings are NOT pants!!!!!!

I am taking a new approach with my blog today, bunnies. By that, I mean that I am finally going to let out something I have held in for quite some time. What do I need to talk about, you ask? Well, chances are you've already seen it. On the street...in the grocery store...at the dentist!!! It's a rapidly-spreading disease that has been infecting people's style since it's re-emergence in the winter of 2009:

LEGGINGS!!

Now, let me clarify something: I think leggings are adorable when worn appropriately and I own at least three pairs, myself. Leggings are not the issue here. What IS the issue is when women choose to wear their leggings (or even worse, tights) AS PANTS!!!!!! This means they will wear their leggings like one would a pair of jeans with a regular hip-length T-shirt, leaving their ass or "front-ass" exposed for the whole world to see! Even buying my morning coffee today, I had to avoid eye contact with the smiling dimples on the girl's ass in front of me because she was wearing a pair of thin, black leggings with a short, white tank-top. All I could think was, "Why?"  If you've had the good fortune to never see this display in public, sorry but you're about to see what I mean right now:

 

Are you okay? Do you need to throw some water on your face? I understand if you do.

Bunnies, this is NEVER okay. Even if you've been going to the gym every day, eating nothing but salads, and have the nicest ass in the world, no one wants to have your butt all in their face while they run their errands. They have stuff to do and don't need the extra distraction!

If you decide to wear leggings...there are PROPER, NON-ASS-REVEALING WAYS TO DO SO! Please observe the following:

Leggings are super adorable and sexy when worn with dresses and shirts that are long enough to cover your private bottom parts! No need to throw your junk in everyone's face. Be mysterious and let them guess about what's underneath....PLEASE! Fortunately for everyone, we are in the middle of Spring and the weather is starting to become nice enough to where leggings are not necessary anymore. But if you still have the desire to sport a pair, I leave you with a flow chart that will let you know specifically if you are wearing leggings and if you are wearing them appropriately.

I hope this post will leave people a little more conscious about how they wear their leggings in the future. Being able to express yourself through your own style is incredibly important, but please just be a bit considerate of what you choose to expose to the public. No one wants to see your butt-flossing thong through your barely-there tights. As for me...I can say is, thank god it's almost summer time.

Cheers, bunnies.

style inpiration pour le jour! 4.13.12

Happy Friday the 13th, bunnies!


It's a day for looking over your shoulder. A day for watching your step before you go anywhere. A day where you make sure you're wearing a pair of shoes with a good grip on them (take it from me, I'm wearing my Timberland boots today). In honor of the day that apparently swims in a pool of bad luck, I thought it would be a civic duty if I could offer some styling tips for those who wanted a little extra confidence before they left their house. You know, I'd like them to look good before they slipped on a banana peel and broke their face.

I fell asleep watching "The Stepford Wives" last night...the properly disturbing 1975 version, not the terrible, comedic Nicole Kidman remake. While I find Katharine Ross lovely, I was more interested in her comic-relief best friend, Bobbie Marcowitz, played by Paula Prentiss, and her sense of style.

Short shorts, high waist, pastels, suspenders, low-cut tops, bright colors, NO bras...everything about her wardrobe was so delightfully 1970's with all it's feminine rebellion and ironic sexiness that it seemed like such a shame in the end when...(If you've never seen the movie you may want to look away for this spoiler)...Bobbie get's turned into a Stepford robot and starts dressing like a Victorian-era housewife. But still, even as a robot Bobbie's particular "Stepford" look still had a bit of flirtiness to it, (ex. a low-cut, lacy top) but with much more maturity and elegance. Both styles had special elements to them and this got me thinking, "Is there a way I could wear an outfit that combined the fun and sexy Bobbie with the elegant and mature Stepford Bobbie?"

It's best to start with a base...my choice is a high-waited, frayed denim short. I love denim since it goes with almost anything and can be used casually or elegantly depending on the accessories; perfect for my Bobbie/Stepford mix. A white sleeveless blouse with the shorts keeps the casual feel of the outfit but finishing it off with a bright blazer will add the level of sophistication needed for a Stepford wife. Accessories are key for the direction of this look! A brown leather waist belt adds class, while blue boat shoes keep it chill. Beautiful pearl earrings would be appropriate for any formal occasion and a white fedora will help you feel laid back about being there. If you really wanted to wear this outfit without feeling under dressed, you can finish it off with a pair of gray tights to wear underneath the shorts.

The point is to find a balance between playful and elegant; casual and sophisticated. You want to pull the outfit together so you can walk into a fancy Sunday brunch or a casual backyard BBQ party without feeling over or under dressed. It's always good to be prepared.

Have fun, Stepford Bunnies!