ChristinaKristin: Spring 2015 Trend

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

The Last Word by Karen

Think Pink

Pink is a pale red color most commonly associated with charm, politeness, sensitivity, tenderness, sweetness, childhood, the feminine and the romantic. Pink was first used as a color name in the late 17th century.

Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, Oxford English Dictionary online.

Shades of pink include blush, coral, fuchsia, hot pink, magenta, raspberry, rose and salmon.

Ellen DeGeneres plays a game on her show with guest called "Never Have I Ever." If the question was asked, as a little girl or adolescent did you wear pink?, my answer would be "I have never."

Most little girls love pink. As a child I was never a fan of pink. I remember always wearing red, white, a combination of the two and bright yellow. All of the pictures from my formative years bear witness to my mothers color choice. Both my mother and I are members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., whose colors are red and white. I asked mom once why she always dressed me in red and white and she informed me that her color choice for my clothing was not based on her affiliation. Mom felt that pink washed me out and that the vibrancy of red better suited my personality. When Easter came around my Easter dress was red, my bonnet white, no pink for me.

This spring my favorite shopping spot, White House Black Market, featured various shades of pink in their spring clothing offerings.

My Picks!!!

The White House Black Market shirt flatters the pant that it is paired with. In addition, the shirt can be worn with the Vivetta Tobia Polka Dot Pencil Skirt.

1. Sleveless Black & White Shirt by White House Black Market

2. Floral Harem Pants by White House Black Market

3. Polka Dot Pencil Skirt by Vivetta Tobia

My Looks!!!

Color-block

1. Tie Blouse White House Black Market (old)

2. Color-block Skirt Ted Baker London from Nordstrom (sold out)

3. Suede Lace Up Pumps by Sam Edelman

Print on Print

1.Houndstooth pencil skirt by White House Black Market
2. 3/4 Sleeve Cardigan by White House Black Market
3. Tee by White House Black Market
4. Mary Janes Sam Edelman (old)
5. Glasses by Gucci (last season)

For me pink will be a way to think outside the box, a complete departure from the norm. I will never wear clothing that is predominately pink and definitely not pale pink, but I will add some shades of pink to my black and white. It is always good to introduce new color to your wardrobe or incorporate things you thought you'd never wear, as long as they are complimentary.

One day at a time!

Karen

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

This Month's Obsession

This Month's Obsession!!!

Often I see a trend or an accessory that takes over my mind. I see it, I fall in love with it and then I obsess about it. Once the feeling hits me, I go into research mode then I must have it, so I buy it. Then I buy it again in three more colors or variations in styles. Yes, if I love it then I need to have many options; soon after, I have moved on to a new love. Today my obsession is...

SUNGLASSES!!!

left to right: Quay Australia Zig Black , Fantas Eyes Bigeas, Quay Australia Yibrow, The Crystal Cult The Devyn, Fantas Eyes Pearl Diver, Quay Australia Zig Gold

In my late teens and early twenties, I use to be the girl who obsessed over name brands and bought three pairs of designer brand sunglasses a year. I spent a hundred plus dollars on each pair and wore them as often as I could. I loved Chanel, Versace and Valentino: the gaudier, the better! I wanted sunglasses that looked like jewelry, covered in Swarovski crystals and pearls.I have always been an accessory girl and I would refer to myself as a sunglass snob. If it wasn't designer, I would not wear them. Then in my mid to late twenties it was about fun sunglasses from discount sites like Overstock and Bluefly. I loved shopping for sunglasses at Nordstrom Rack and TJ Maxx. I could get more pairs for the money and I was still getting the same quality you get with expensive high end designer brands. I was finding other quality brands I loved like Betsey Johnson, Liz Claiborne, Cole Haan and Michael Kors. They were a little more affordable but still designer. It helped that they were discounted and affordable. Today, I just love style. I love brands with flare. They are great quality and fun but they may not be as well known. My favorites right now are Quay Australia, The Crystal Cult and Fantas Eyes. Those three brands are featured in this post along with a few other brands who have some awesome designs I love as well.

I wear my sunnies all year long. My glasses have gotten just as much wear this winter as

they do during the warmer seasons. You have to protect your eyes from harmful UV rays in

the winter ,as well as cold winds. Since we are already halfway through the winter, it's a

great time to talk about some cool brands of eyewear for Spring that I love. These brands

also carry the trends we saw on the runway for Spring. The best thing is, they won't break

your pocket! Here are my favorite trends and my favorite looks from my go to brands.

1. Cat-eyes & Butterfly

I love a good cat eye! It is my favorite look. All of my prescription glasses are cat-eyes or
butterfly wing and I have at least a half dozen pairs of cat-eye sunglasses. I buy what I think looks the best on my heart shaped face and a cat-eye is my best look. Designers such as Michael Kors, Adam Selman and Fendi accessorized their Spring/Summer 2015 looks with cat-eyes.

Micheal Kors, Adam Selman & Fendi photos courtesy of style.com

Kris Picks !!!
(All Under $100)

1. The Betty by The Crystal Cult $85

2. The Steelcat by Quay Australia $45

3. The Pearl Diver by Fantas-Eyes $30

2. Sparkly Frames
I am still a super fan of the frames that look like jewelry. That is why I am such a fan of the Crystal Cult brand. After eye-balling the collections of Jeremy Scott, Chanel and Oscar de la Renta who accessorized their Spring looks with their rhinestone and crystal covered frames; I started collecting some crystal frames for my sunglass wardrobe. The last pair of crystal studded frames I owned was a pair of Versace's that I wore until the crystals fell out. This hurt my soul! I kept them in hopes to have a jeweler replace them (which still hasn't happened). My mom introduced me to the Crystal Cult brand and I stalked the glasses for weeks before I actually bought a pair. Two weeks later, I received a second pair for Christmas. I am a proud member of the Crystal Cult. No one does sparkly like The Crystal Cult.

Jeremy Scott, Chanel & Oscar de la Renta Photos courtesy of style.com


Kris Picks!!! (All Under $100)

1. The Morgan by The Crystal Cult $40

2. The Riley by The Crystal Cult $58

3. The Mason by The Crystal Cult $58

3.Unique Frames

These frames are out of the ordinary or extravagant. They aren't for the conservative woman. These are looks only a special kind of woman can pull off. Designers such as Hussein Chalayan, Libertine and Prada showed unique eye-wear with their collections for spring. This is one of my favorite trends for the season, so I had the best time pulling together eye-wear from some of my favorite sites.