Archive for the ‘Trends’ Category
Take those ‘shades off ‘ kool kats?= go bright, go bold, go heavy, go.. all.. the.. way! Many couture and contemporary designers are going wild with neons, one being Paige Premium Denim. Yes, it’s ok for all ages to embrace this trend! All runways, magazines, celebs, bloggers are all saying the same thing.. IT IS NOT AN AGE THING! So if you are a ‘sunglasses on’ type of gal – I dig that you don’t want to be ‘blinded by the bright’. Let our stylist teach you how to stay in trend without over doing it. Challenge us to find the perfect match to suit your personal preference. Your clothes don’t have to scream BING – BANG – BOOM, but it is our job to have you looking, ‘in the now’, & market ready!! Try incorporating this look with some pastels/neutrals to shift the focus off the neon, wear an all black outfit with a neon undershirt peeking out, go all white and rock a neon clutch… and the band goes marching on. If you are not on board AT ALL, please promise me you’ll paint your nails and toes a shade of neon. SHOP THE LOOK: Paige Jimmy Jimmy Short | Velvet Tippi Top | Linea Pelle Maya Skinny Belt | Chan Luu Fresh Water Pearl Wrap | Lalu 3 Animal Scarf **I say embrace and express your inner creativity**
Taking denim to the next level!! Looking to catch some eyes on the sidewalk? I say go for it!! Embrace the printed pant trend and wear it now. SHOP NOW: J Brand Mid Rise Floral Capri Jeans have an ‘I’m going to have a good time’ written all over them – $203 Autumn Cashmere Baby Cardigan is the perfect ‘add on’ for those chilly spring nights- $156 Lionette Saigon Necklace -talk about a statement piece – $138 Linea Pelle Maya Equestrian Hip Belt – basic, simple and easy to wear- $132 Got height? Perfect wedge for a skinny jean, a summer dress or a wide leg- Dolce Vita Olly Espadrille Wedge Sandal – $175
Here are some Easy Layering Tips: If you can see your belt loops you should probably be wearing a belt. If you ears are pierced you should always have an earring in. Anything from a stud, a hoop or chandelier earring will do. A wedge shoe or sandal will go with just about any pant in your casual wardrobe. We love a chunky wedge with a crop pant, a short, a skinny jean and a wide leg. Chunky jewelry makes a statement..period. Don’t be afraid to go bold! SHOP NOW Main Outfit: Desigual Telefon Sweater, Alternative Apparel Canyon Crest T-Shirt, Sanctuary Charmer Skinny Jeans SHOP NOW Accessories: Dolce Vita-Onya Platform Sandal, Kim White Skinny Studded Belt, Leighelena Wide Buckle Bracelet, Blue Sky Teardrop Earrings
The Jean - Throw on a bright cardi with a simple tank and a jean to brighten things up. The Dress - Make a slinky, sexy dress casual by throwing on a cardi and chunky accessories. The Short - Layer a cardigan over a sleeveless silk blouse. More layers = More styled. Need styling tips? Email our stylists at stylist@willowst.com
As shown above I pulled 4 very different pieces and styled them into 4 easy outfits, all to be mixed and matched! This concept is also great for traveling. Grab a neutral shoe, chunky necklace and rotate away. Have fun with fashion and leave the styling homework up to us! 1.) Vince Solid Linen Sweater in Marina, Vince Luce Shorts, Bliss and Love Magali Necklace in Fossilized 2.) Bailey 44 Taken Aback Top, Vince Luce Shorts, Bliss and Love Magali Necklace in Black 3.) Vince Solid Linen Sweater in Marina, Vince Crop Skinny Ankle Pant in Glacier Blue, Hammitt Los Angeles Montana Messenger Bag, Bliss and Love Autumn Necklace 4.) Bailey 44 Taken Aback Top, Vince Crop Skinny Ankle Pant in Glacier Blue, Bliss and Love Magali Necklace in Black
Susan Jeffers’ book ‘Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway’ has truly inspired me in more ways then one. Everyone needs some sort of bucket list! Start with WEARING STRIPES. So many people are afraid of stripes and this is the season to embrace them. Believe me they are EVERYWHERE! Many fear stripes thinking they make you look ‘wider’.. Ladies paahhhhleaze..this is a misconception. The fashion industry can often mislead us into believing bazaaro dressing “rules” when really there is no such thing (shaking my head).. Not to go off on a tangent BUT, I personally love curves on women, so sexy. I promise I will tie this into stripes somehow, bare with me. Everyone in their own mind has a vision of what they think is sexy. Raise your hand if you have curves, whoop whoop! I want to focus on my curve-o-licious girls, being a stylist I see so many of you shy away from the horizontal stripe because of your figure. Everyone has at least one hot spot on their body whether it’s your legs or waist, focus on drawing attention to those areas while keeping things structured in other spots. Curvy dressing may not be easy, but it’s do-able for sure! Please don’t buy clothes too big or frumpy it tends to be less flattering then something a bit more fitted. Focus on your personality and dressing for your shape, the body will fall into place. A confident personality will always put you in front of your figure. Also, make sure you have a good tailor to pinch and release where needed this always makes a huge difference in your appearance. Lets start replacing the ‘F’ word with Fierce and Feminine, not Fat.. Focus ladies, focus! Dress from the inside out! “Plus size”, or as I like to call it curvy, does NOT mean overweight, don’t get it twisted that’s not what I am encouraging. Check this article out – “Curvy women like a drug to men’s brains“.. Guess what’s floating their boat? H.I.P.S According to the Prada design house in Milan “skinny is out, curvy is in” kicking some of their ‘pin-thin’ models to the curb. Also on board is Mark Fast who choose several plus-size models to strut down the runway representing his collections despite what the press had to say. Time will tell if this curvy trend will stick to these models hips or not. Now back to the stripes. Curvy women tend to look more flattering in darker, thicker stripes, thinner women = thinner stripes. It’s all about the fit of the top or the dress not the stripe or the pattern that will compliment your shape. Size 25 or 32, your clothes should skim your body, not look like sausage casing! Don’t feel guilty wearing Spanx either — they are the natural, quick fix plastic surgery. If it’s going to encourage you to put on a fitted, horizontal striped dress, then rock those Spanx! Use bold colors and patterns on the parts you love about yourself, and the eye will be drawn to your favorite spot. How I embrace the stripe trend – I personally love a black and white horizontal stripe top with a fitted cropped blazer complimenting the waist line, accentuating the hips and thighs. Show some skin, but not too much. Something with a v neck or an off the shoulder stripe piece will have your date dizzy! I’m not saying you have to dress ‘G’ rated, but save the ‘R’ rated things for the second date or the bedroom. My all time favorite is a fitted striped tee tucked into a wide leg jean and belt – bingo! Listen, some days your wardrobes just won’t do it for you regardless – that’s where red lipstick and smokin’ hot pumps come into play. Red lips and a solid pump will always make you feel sexy when your closet is not. Cheers to women, cheers to owning your body – now go throw on some stripes, “Feel the Fear And Do It Anyway”.
1) J Brand Jacket, Language Dress, Trove Tkees 2) J Brand Jacket, Michael Stars Top, Coralia Leets Clear Crystal Pendant Necklace, Chan Luu Bracelet, J Brand colored jeans, Trove Tkees 3.) J Brand Jacket, Gorjana Raleigh Necklace, Language Maxi Skirt, Trove Tkees 4) J Brand Jacket, Coralia Leets Smoky Quartz Pendant Necklace, Minnie Rose Space Dye Smock Dress, Trove Tkees J Brand continues proving it’s all about the denim movement. Making pieces that you will always grab for in your closet without hesitation. The pale blue color will make all your patterned punchy tops and printed hobo pants pop. We love an all year round, coast to coast piece. This is one investment that will never go out of style. “I like my money right where I can see it.. Hanging in my closet” A favored trend for Summer – Denim shorts with a nice clean cuff. Fashion happens in degrees so now’s the time to get rollin’ on your Summer wardrobe. Breezing into boutiques everywhere, designers like Hudson, Seven for all Mankind, COH and Joe’s are doin’ the denim short in a ton of styles. Trends for denim shorts are all over the map from 5 pocket denim shorts, boyfriend shorts, flap pocket roll shorts, white roll bermuda shorts, all the way to HOLY MOLY short shorts, Manhattan streets are swamped with mega leg exposure. Shortie Styling Tip : Don’t over think it! Dress it up or down. Quick quiz: 1. Dress UP a denim roll short with A.) A chunky sky high platform B.) A silky flowy Tucker blouse tucked in C.) A beaded clutch D.) All of the above. Ding Ding Ding D it is!!! 2. Dress DOWN a denim roll short with A.) A Trove Tkee thong B.) A beater tank C.) a bathing suit and a beach bag D.) All of the above. D again!!!
Full Style Guide: Outfit on the left – Michael Stars Cowl Ribbed Halter Tank, Seven Roll Up Shorts, Chan Luu wrap bracelets and a multi strand necklace, Avignon Sandy Croc Belt, Big Buddha Malibu Clutch, Dolce Vita Tyla Sandal Outfit on the right - Creme Fraiche Sarah Peasant Top, Hudson Croxley Mid Thigh Short, Chan Luu wrap bracelets, Yummi Glass Pendant Necklace ‘She’s got legs’ for a reason, don’t be shy and show those stems! Let me be your ‘role’ model and help you find the stellar “go to” denim roll short. Email me at lauren@willowst.com
This is Willow St.’s first year representing Michael Stars linen collection. It’s a nice lightweight option for Summer and is a comfortable way to stay cool when things are heating up. Who’s excited to try ‘em? THE COMPLETE BUYING GUIDE: • Tabbed Short – This Michael Stars Linen Tabbed Short is styled perfectly with this deep turquoise Central Park West Cabo Pullover Sweater. Accessorize with a chunky wedge and a citrus Nakamol Wrap Bracelet. • Bermuda Short – A Michael Stars Linen Drawstring Bermuda Short will cool you off in no time. Add a Striped Scoop Camisole also designed by Michael Stars with a simple Trove Tkees thong. Easy, breezy. • Linen Drawstring - The perfect Linen Lightweight Pant!!! Styled with Vinces Favorite Stripe Tank and colorful chunky jewels by Art Of The Bead. • Cropped Cargo - LOVE the Michael Stars Slouchy Cropped Cargo Pants!!! Horizontal stripes are everywhere. Michael Stars mastered the Slit Striped Tee by not only using horizontal stripes but by using a ton of bright citrus colors too. We heart all of our linens at Willow St., even when it comes to our bedding!!
Shhhhh, just add a little tasteful whisper, no need to put it on blast! The 60′s are being embraced all over the world! Willow St. is representing this era well, carrying a variety of vendors and styles. This week, our ultimate favorite denim bell bottom is from Seven for all Mankind. Have your thighs feeling all that and then some in the overdye black wash. Don’t be shy, go ahead and strut that stuff! No need to be a closet hippie anymore. Trends from this carefree decade are everywhere! You’ve officially been exposed. Check out our customer getting a hair feather put in her hair at our store on GNO:
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