GRAY HERE 2 STAY

Posted in Fashion and Style Trends by Primed2Style

We are into the full swing of Fall now. I talked about beige during the summer and the monochrome look.

So let’s stay with that idea.

Gray is my new favorite color for fall. It’s a neutral color and looks great in any shade or combination of shades.

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I’m featuring a dress I picked up at H&M. It’s sleeveless and lightweight, so it can be worn in the spring and summer but, you can layer it with a sweater or jacket for fall. For Example:

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Similar here

I am showing it here with a sweater and pumps or heels.

For those airline flights you could change up your shoes for comfort and wear sneakers.

I recently wore this on a flight and trust me I should have worn the Adidas!

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Sneakers – Adidas

Here’s some examples I found on the web:

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I know they are different colors and the the dress has short sleeves,

but this gives you an idea of how it would look!

With that said there are so many different options to try. You could also add any color to this. I would suggest with jewelry or a purse!

TIPS

Add a hat
Add a belt
Add a crop jacket (denim or leather)

UNTIL NEXT TIME – HAPPY SHOPPING !

15Apr2016

Fashion on the Fringe

Posted in Fashion and Style Trends by Primed2Style

Hey Fashion Ladies,

I’m a sucker for trendy and a bit edgy fashion. I think it brings a lot of fun into any outfit.

My new obsession is a cropped length jean with no hem, just frayed on the bottom. Nothing too extreme. I also love some fray in the legs but again not too bare. I have seen several styles for example:

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Some of the jeans are too torn, especially in the knee area.

But some styles are so fun. They are not too torn, just slightly. I also believe they look great with sneakers or you can dress them up with heels. Either way I think the look is workable. Here are two examples I have seen:

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I think even at my age I can definitely pull this off!

So, here is how I styled the frayed jean look for a casual look.

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Jeans – Zara Shoes – Adidas

Or a little dressed up

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Shoes – Nine West (Older style)

Either way I think it looks great.

See you next time.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

19Feb2016

Let’s Layer

Posted in Fashion and Style Trends by Primed2Style

Hi, remember back in Junior & High School ( this is for us baby boomers) there was a actually a dress code that did not allow girls to wear pants to school. Maybe not all schools but definitely mine in the Northeast. A common practice in the winter season was walking to school with a pair of pants under a dress or skirt. What a drag that was because once you got to school you would have to change. But at the same time warmth was a priority.

Who thought this combination could become a fashion trend? Well it did.

I saw this in a recent posting and thought how cute!

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It definitely looks different than I remember!!

Also, shorter length dresses and skirts are back but, I believe I’m too old to wear one. I set out to put a similar look together.

I decided not to add the coat and hat (let’s make it simple.)

So after some changes I went with this.

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Jeans – Gap Dress – H&M Shoes – Nine West (similar)

What do you think?

Jeans are always a classic so I added this Mini dress from H&M (which is now on sale).

It’s mixing two styles to create a cool different look. I added the low heel pumps to look more modern. You could substitute for wedge heels.

Some could wear the dress alone, I just chose not to. I like the look. It works for in-between weather especially with Spring on the way!

TIPS

Look outside the box
Keep with transitional pieces
Have fun with it

HAPPY SHOPPING

18Aug2015

Let’s do Culottes

Posted in Fashion and Style Trends by Primed2Style

Hi Ladies,

Remember culottes? I’m sure if you were born after 1950 you do. Originally culottes were worn in the 1800’s so women could ride horses and or bicycles more easily. They returned a few more times: in the 1960’s and again in the 1970’s. Sometimes they were referred to as gaucho pants but ultimately they looked the same.

This year, they are back again. Several different styles and lengths. I recently decided to get a pair. I figured black would be a good color, simple, and easy to pick tops to wear with.

I really love this length. You could go longer.

Similar here,

or here.

Culottes – Nicole by Nicole Miller

Tie front blouse – Ann Taylor

Black Pumps – Nine West

What updates them is wearing pumps. You are seeing pumps with everything this year including jeans, shorts, and culottes. I am in love with the lower heel D’orsay style. I purchased the black Nine West pumps shown months ago but recently purchased this nude color from a Nordstrom Rack (one of my favorite places to shop).

These are Charles by Charles David.

We are into the full swing of Fall now. I talked about beige during the summer and the monochrome look.

So let’s stay with that idea.

Gray is my new favorite color for fall. It’s a neutral color and looks great in any shade or combination of shades.

I’m featuring a dress I picked up at H&M. It’s sleeveless and lightweight, so it can be worn in the spring and summer but, you can layer it with a sweater or jacket for fall. For Example:

I am showing it here with a sweater and pumps or heels.

For those airline flights you could change up your shoes for comfort and wear sneakers.

I recently wore this on a flight and trust me I should have worn the Adidas!

Here’s some examples I found on the web:

I know they are different colors and the the dress has short sleeves,

but this gives you an idea of how it would look!

With that said there are so many different options to try. You could also add any color to this. I would suggest with jewelry or a purse!

TIPS

Add a hat

Add a belt

Add a crop jacket (denim or leather)

UNTIL NEXT TIME – HAPPY SHOPPING !

Hey Fashion Ladies,

I’m a sucker for trendy and a bit edgy fashion. I think it brings a lot of fun into any outfit.

My new obsession is a cropped length jean with no hem, just frayed on the bottom. Nothing too extreme. I also love some fray in the legs but again not too bare. I have seen several styles for example:

Some of the jeans are too torn, especially in the knee area.

But some styles are so fun. They are not too torn, just slightly. I also believe they look great with sneakers or you can dress them up with heels. Either way I think the look is workable. Here are two examples I have seen:

I think even at my age I can definitely pull this off!

So, here is how I styled the frayed jean look for a casual look.

Or a little dressed up

Either way I think it looks great.

See you next time.

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Who thought this combination could become a fashion trend? Well it did.

I saw this in a recent posting and thought how cute!

It definitely looks different than I remember!!

Also, shorter length dresses and skirts are back but, I believe I’m too old to wear one. I set out to put a similar look together.

I decided not to add the coat and hat (let’s make it simple.)

So after some changes I went with this.

What do you think?

Jeans are always a classic so I added this Mini dress from H&M (which is now on sale).

It’s mixing two styles to create a cool different look. I added the low heel pumps to look more modern. You could substitute for wedge heels.

Some could wear the dress alone, I just chose not to. I like the look. It works for in-between weather especially with Spring on the way!

TIPS

Look outside the box

Keep with transitional pieces

Have fun with it

HAPPY SHOPPING

Hi Ladies,

This year, they are back again. Several different styles and lengths. I recently decided to get a pair. I figured black would be a good color, simple, and easy to pick tops to wear with.

I really love this length. You could go longer.

This lower heel is comfortable and goes with everything. The nude color is makes you seem taller. more statuesque.

TIPS:

Heels modernize culottes

Chunky flats pair well too

Softer shape tops with culottes

In doubt, wear black

Until next time Happy shopping!