Modern Romance

Modern Romance by accidentalfashionista featuring hoop earrings

Classics

Classics by accidentalfashionista featuring a south sea pearl necklace

Tomboy fighting my Fashionista

Tomboy fighting my Fashionista by accidentalfashionista featuring leather shoes

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!

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.

Burberry- Woven Bag

Burberry-Note the hat and the sweater looks like a basket weave.

Burberry-Super Cute wedge!

Burberry-Woven Clutch-I think I would kill for this clutch!

Dolce and Gabbana-OK so this is Crochet but the effect is the same.

Dolce and Gabbana- Rafia Bag

Dolce and Gabbana-GOLD Rafia Bag *Love this!*

Fendi- Woven Leather.

Fendi- Woven Wood?? Definitely has a structure.

Fashion Icons-Audrey Hepburn

So My little Sister is getting Married!!!! Yeah!! and she wants to have a the bridesmaids dressed like Audrey in Breakfast at Tiffany's. So we've been on the search for the right dress, the right pearls, we're still not sure about tiara's and possibly Wayfarer sunglasses. but with all this time and research into the look of Audrey I thought it was time to post another Fashion icon post.
I had always planned on posting about Audrey, but I kept staling since it seemed like such a give away. Of course she's a fashion Icon. No writer in the world would dare make a list and not have her in the top ten of all time. The woman is a MAJOR factor in Ray Ban's huge success and the return of the Wayfarer sunglasses which every other company is currently knocking off! Aside from her timeless films she had a timeless look. A woman today could wear any of her outfits and look chic and perfect. Her style was simple and classic.
So what should everyone every woman take from Audrey's Style?

• Keep it simple!! Nothing wrong with a simple top and cropped pants. Who says you have to have four layers of clothing and a scarf to top it off?!
• Every woman needs a LBD-Little Black Dress! I have three great go to LBDs. 
• Embrace your Natural features!!! She had thick Eyebrows and a a short forehead, and she looked FABULOUS!!!
• Be Kind, it make you even more beautiful! Not many folks know of Audrey's philanthropic work throughout her life but in Her later years she did a great deal of work with UNICEF and was even awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. 

So there it is the few fashion rules I've gained thanks to Audrey Hepburn. Hope you use them as well. 

The Word Is Finally Out!!

Why have I been missing? What could possibly have me so busy that I haven't posted on my beloved blog? Well I can finally show you. As previously mentioned my company has decided to jump into the world of Footwear. And up until now it's been very hush hush. But this past week was the unveiling of the new collection and overall it was a HUGE Success. We got great feedback and even met with several Majors. It looks like Nicole Lee Footwear is going to be great. We even won a little award for our booth. All kinds of photos were taken and I was interviewed for the FN Platform website, I'll post the link once it goes live. So here are a few photos from my trip enjoy! And rest assured I'll get back to writing!

Las Vegas

I just came back from the longest trip ever to Las Vegas. I've been to Vegas several times now for work, never for fun. In fact I've never been in Vegas and had a party night really. I don't feel like I'm missing anything though. Anyway I was in Vegas for another Show and this time it was a much longer trip and a bit of a tense one for me. In fact by second day I found myself crying in a bathroom stall so not the highlight of the trip.  I was relying on internet for entertainment but I had a serious road block in that department. Forgive me as I rant it just this really did suck. We stayed at the Hilton in Las Vegas because our show was being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and the two locations are sort of connected. Well on first day in our hotel I tried to connect to the internet and to my horror the internet was not free!!! In fact it was $15 per laptop per room. Are you kidding me?!!! What was even stranger was we had a large Suite for this trip, not a standard. Also it wasn't just me in the room with a Laptop, our Office assistant had gone on the trip as well and she brought her laptop. So if we wanted internet it would be $30 bucks a day!!! That idea was a no go. I wasn't too upset at this moment though because I knew I would be at the Convention center most of the time and past  MAGIC shows I had attended they always had free WiFi for exhibitors. Well I was there for the ASD show (feel free to ignore these show names, unless your in fashion they really don't matter.), and apparently WiFi is not free during the ASD show. But now I was desperate so I figured I would pay for WiFi in the convention center.  

$99!!!!!!!!!!!!! A DAY!!!!

I nearly choked on my coffee and actually cursed out loud. Luckily our music was a bit loud and so my foul mouth went unnoticed. I was practically off the grid, the only connection to the rest of the world was my cell phone.  I used my phone so much I'm surprised it didn't die more often then it did. Anyway with all that free time what I did do is take goofy photos so here are a few highlights. 

If you can't tell I got a bit bored for a while there.