The Accidental Fashionista

Friday, October 14, 2011

The Happiest Thought of All

Some of you may have noticed my happy thoughts list was one short of it's usual five. Well that's because today is a special today. Today is my Baby Brother's Birthday. I'm older then him by 12 years and so our dynamic is closer to Mother and son than Siblings, Me bossing him around and telling him to iron his shirt. But we work. I love him like Mad. It was the all girl parade before him and he was exactly what our Family needed. He completed us and I thank God everyday for my sweet little brother. Happy Birthday Mook.

Such a Handsome Boy.

Him and our Middle Sister, both HUGE hams.

I promise he deserved it.

Photo taken by my sister during her photography years.

He can always make us laugh.

Him and my Daughter. Such a great Uncle.

The two of us 16 Years ago and now.

Our Crazy Family

My Sweet Boy and Mom

Happy Thoughts

It's Friday Folks! So it's time for Happy Thoughts. It's Full weekend for me. First I have my daughters Ballet Class. She just started and she's loving it. And I'll admit I'm loving it too. I just love watching her dance or better said try. It's such a warm moment seeing her all grown and becoming a little person.

After Ballet I have a Baby Shower for a dear Coworker. And from the sounds of it this should be a very fun Baby Shower! This a particular Happy Thought because I have a small case of Baby fever. I'm surrounded by pregnant women at work.

Our Annual Halloween Party is next weekend, and I have yet to get my Costume in Order. So I will be doing some shopping this weekend. Since the theme this year is Adventure I'm thinking a Female Indiana Jones. The key is the Fedora.

Last I'm doing a little work this weekend. The Transit Shoe Show is next week and I have to set up our booth this weekend. No I'm not happy about work but actually I'm thrilled that this show is in my town and My old work place, The California Market Center. It should be easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Arm Parties on the Runways

We have all taken notice of this Massive trend of Arm parties. Bloggers around the globe have written about them and shared their own interpretations. I was excited to see that the Fashion World has jumped on board. Check these out.

Fendi

Carolina Herrrera

Dolce and Gabbana (not actually a party but that's such a busy bracelet I figured it could be included)

Fendi

Trend Research Spring 2012- Mary Jane

So there was another trend I saw on the runways again and I realized that this can't be categorized as a trend, but rather a fashion Staple now. The Mary Jane. It's come in thousands of forms but it's always been present. I particularly liked the variation of this iconic shoe in the Dolce and Gabbana Show. It was edgy and still very lady like.

Celine had a really fun spin on the Mary Jane as well. Much more edgy and on trend with this whole chunky Heel.

All photos were found Here.

Art yes, but not wearable!

The Commes des Garcon runway was visually Fantastic, but Not very wearable. What do you think?


Love the wrap in this!

Photos found Here!

Monday, October 10, 2011

Please, NO!

In my trend research there was one thing that kind of had me fuming! So this past year I was really annoyed with Stella McCartney's Citrus prints but I was thrilled that it didn't REALLY Take flight as a trend. Or so I thought! First off I was watching Gossip Girl, No Judging! And the fashion Princess Blair Waldorf was wearing a Stella McCartney's citrus Print Skirt. Oh Blair Say it ain't So!!! Mild heart break for me as I really hate this print, I just think it's silly. I'm willing to bet in a few years we will look back at this time and list this trend as a joke of the times. Like the Parachute pants and Flat Top fades of the eighties!
Anyway I thought fine the citrus print wasn't a complete failure, but obviously it wasn't a huge success either. It was a mild trend and I thought we were done. But then D&G had to revive this Fruits and vegetable trend! Why?! Why?! Why?! Dolce and Gabbana had Tomato,Red onions, Chilli peppers, Zuchini, and Eggplant prints in their S/S 2012 Ready to wear Runway in Milan. And I felt my heart sink into my stomach. I was dumbfounded.

Don't let this go any further, say no to fruits and vegetables!

Oh yes how could I forget the matching vegetable earrings. Photos found Here

Trend Research for Spring-Woven

So being an Accidental Fashionista the one thing I've learned is, Just cause it's fashion it doesn't mean you don't have to study. In fact in truth I'm always studying, just when I think I'm good it's time to move on to the next trend Report and Sales Report and then I'm back to square one. I'm currently at square one right now and so my research is in full swing. Fall and Winter are long gone for me, the industry is always six Months ahead at the very least. So I'm on to Spring and Summer 2012. I was looking through runway shows this past weekend, although this time I was focused on all the details of the runway shows. The Shoes and Handbags in particular, but Belts and Hats and Jewelry as well. Actually I found that runways show which I disliked initially I loved when it came to the accessories and show which I liked previously fell flat when it came to accessories. I'll evaluate that better another time. For now I'll just share my Analysis, but I'll have to do it in doses. There is way to much to share in one Blog Post.

Spring 2012 will be all about the weaves. Woven Leather, woven Straw, Woven, woven, and woven! Personally I'm thrilled I love this trend and always have. It's one that keeps coming back, which to me means I'm not a complete fashion loss. Here are a few highlights from my research.