Rae's Fashion Scoop: 2009

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Ring the Alarm 2k10

Brighten up your the upcoming Year with a splashing ring....a touch of class.....accentuating your outfit and defining your personality.

Arden B Rhinestone Cocktail Ring $18 www.ardenb.com

Forever 21 Floral Frame Rhinestone Ring $4.80 http://www.forever21.com/

Charlotte Russe Rhinestone Rosette Ring $4 www.charlotterusse.com

Arden B Flower Bobble Stretch Ring $18 http://www.ardenb.com/

Arden B Rhinestone Stretch Bracelet $24 http://www.ardenb.com/

Arden B Sunburst Cocktail Ring $18 http://www.ardenb.com/

Arden B Multi Rhinestone Stretch Ring $14 http://www.ardenb.com/

Arden B Foil Cocktail Ring $18 http://www.ardenb.com/

Arden B Flower Stretch Ring $4.00 http://www.ardenb.com/

Happy New Years!!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

As in any fashion cycle, there are styles that will stick and some that just would not. Some styles are only picked up by the fashion leaders/innovators and sometimes never trickle down to the fashion followers/early majority/late adopters, etc. Below are some of the trends for '09 that I have seen for jeans. Some gained popularity, others may fickle off or pick up momentum next year ;) Nevertheless, you define fierce with your own unique style ;)

The colored jeans
J Brand Pencil Leg Stretch Twill Jeans (Cardinal Wash) $158 http://www.nordstrom.com/

The Grey Wash Jeans
Rock & Republic 'Brewster' Skinny Stretch Jeans (Piston Wash) $298 http://www.nordstrom.com/

Some resemblence to the throwback acid wash with a more bleached look
D&G Tie Dye Skinny Stretch Jeans $295 http://www.nordstrom.com/

The bleached out patchy look
Current-Elliott 'The Moto' Skinny Stretch Jeans (Cloud Wash Night) $224 http://www.nordstrom.com/

The Zipper Style

Current-Elliott 'The Back Zip' Skinny Stretch Jeans (Super Stretch Black Wash) $236 http://www.nordstrom.com/

The multi-material jeans style

Bebe Carmen Mesh Inset Skinny Jeans $99 http://www.bebe.com/

The Rocker-Girl ripped jeans look

Destroyed Boot Cut Jean $68 (buy one get one) http://www.ardenb.com/

It is ok to lead the way :)

Rae~

Monday, December 14, 2009

Every Guy Should Have a Hat!

Men, you want to up your style game and appeal?? Buy yourself a hat that complements your face. I promise you, the hat is the accessory that can increase your stock on the market. The hat takes you from cute to debonair. It elevates your outfit from casual to casual sexy! Ultimately, the hat adds that mystique and mystery, b/c it always serves to leave something up to the girl's imagination.

Ben Sherman STRIKE grey 25pds www.bensherman.com

Ben Sherman LEGION red 25pds www.bensherman.com

Ben Sherman LENNON 30pds www.bensherman.com

ben Sherman FELT grey 30pds www.bensherman.com

Ben Sherman CRUISE 30pds www.bensherman.com

Be Debonair!

Rae~

5 Random but Beautiful Things!!

When you make a purchase you should always think of the way you can use the item to define or express some aspect of you. The goal is to be uniquely different, while being socially acceptable. Notably, you must wear clothes to be within societal morays, however, the way you adorn your body is totally reflective of the inner you and the means by which many will use to form an initial assessment of who you are. Below are 5 random items that I believe can truly define 5 different individuals' unique styles. Don't be afraid to stand out from the crowd!!

ModCloth A Modern Fascinator $23.99 www.modcloth.com
Forever 21 Chainmail Snap Bracelet $7.80 www.forever21.com
Forever 21 Mini Floral Clip $2.80 www.forever21.com
Arden B Embellished Felt Fedora $32 www.ardenb.com
Arden B Beaded Embellished Cocktail Ring $18 www.ardenb.com

Smooches,

Rae~

Thursday, December 10, 2009

~Grecian Goddess~

It does not have to be fitted to be sexy!! This draped Grecian look leaves something to the imagination!

ASOS TFNC Gathered One Shoulder Sequin Dress $76.49

ASOS One Sleeve Drapey Slinky Dress $54.39

Remember ladies: Sexy is in your attitude!!!

Rae~

Aim High!!

Guys,

Why aim low if you can aim high? There is something so very sexy about men in high top shoes.
Let's think about the benefits:
1. You do not have to worry as much about your pair of socks, even though your socks should always match you pants' color (there are few exceptions).
2. They give you that flush sophisticated look.
3. Really who wants to see your lacings or your buckles??? j/k
4. They always catch the attention of women when you sit and your pants' rise, revealing your beautiful shoes. You are usually unique with your choice of a high top dress shoes/boots.

All in all, the guy who can wear the high top shoes or boots is a man who is confident in his style, and one who has swagger!! As usual I put a lil' something for everybody ;)

Steve Madden FRANCOO $89.95 http://www.stevemadden.com/ Wear these shoes to dress up an ordinarily casual outfit or dress down an ordinarily preppy outfit.
ASOS Grenson Oscar Chukka Boots $254.96 http://www.asos.com/ Outside of business professional or a black tie event, the color of this shoe really makes it a must have in your colleciton.

ASOS Chelsea Boots (Brown) $67.99 http://www.asos.com/

Wear these when you want to make a statement!

ASOS Patent Strap Chelsea Boots $84.99 http://www.asos.com/

For the fashion foward guy!!

ASOS B Store Bert 5 Chukka Boots $271.96 http://www.asos.com/ Is this color just not unique? The reddish brown really provides a nice complement for some of your pastel and earth tone colors.

ASOS Opening Ceremony Desert Boots $246.46 http://www.asos.com/ This is definitely your functional boots.

Overstock Steve Madden Men's 'Stikup' Boots $52.99 http://www.overstock.com/ These boots can be worn multiple ways. Really, they are best served when you want to add a sartorial edginess to your outfit.

Overstock Todd Welsh Jared Black $51.76 http://www.overstock.com/ Some practical boots with a touch of suede for those who prefer to keep it simple, but need a touch of class.