Be in Style - Fashion and Beauty

As we leave behind the days of summer heat and lasting sunshine, our wardrobes seem a universal changeover that parallels the varying seasons.  But with the noticeably decreasing temperatures, the art of winter fashion definitely lends to the dynamics of layering, luxuriously chic silhouettes, and added volume. With a gust of wind, autumn rushes in accessorizing our lives with tights and trousers while winter, the quintessential faux fur climax of the year, is frosting us with possibility.

When it comes to panache, we’ve learned to familiarize ourselves amongst the anecdotal fads and trendsetting methods.  And now’s the time to breathe a little more life into our daily outfit choices.  From Armani to American Apparel, Hermès to H&M, and Fendi to Forever 21, the adaptability of key wardrobe pieces meld seamlessly while mixing and matching brands for all those cold days ahead.  Who says you can’t wear Chloé with that secondhand slip dress or those “I can’t live without” department store jeans with a savage pair of Proenza Schouler boots?  With Anna Sui for Target and Christopher Kane for Topshop, designers are continually creating amazing secondary collections with retailers, allowing us to diversify our wardrobes.

Here’s the thing.  Women come in all shapes and sizes, but with the immense amount of styles and brands drawing focus to lines, fit, and fluidity of movement, layering garments effectively without adding bulk is simple.

• Try black leggings and svelte jackets to keep those summertime dresses in the spotlight for months into the fall season.
• Waist-cinching belts add the right amount of tailored detail, especially alongside androgynous themes and minimalistic designs.
• Emphasizing an individualized perspective with detailed embellishments such as leather ruffles, lace scarves, and animal print accessories make for a standout combination.
• For the self-confessed stiletto-maniac, the added height definitely goes the vertiginous mile, making legs appear long and sexy.

But winter isn’t just about pioneering a blanket of must-haves it’s also a great opportunity to reinvent your closet’s color scheme.  Not into bold prints?

• Deep shades of azure, heliotrope, crimson, metallic, and aubergine balance the act with pops of bright raspberry and salmon.
• While black never goes out of style, neutral tones like fawn, champagne, and taupe create a pitch-perfect equilibrium.

So the next time you’re left wondering what to yank from the racks, remember it’s all about the integration of your favorite brands!  And this season incorporating an assortment of chunky knits, contrasting textures, and eccentric patterns makes creativity and self-expression seem essential to the aesthetics of style.  So mix it, layer it, and bundle it up… because baby it’s cold outside!

Guest Blogger: Bella Harris (Vintage Lollipops)