TV Style Tuesday

TV Style Tuesday

Last week I wrote about my current Style Crush which happened to be the TV show, Younger. The whole cast has awesome style, but I chose 3 of the leading characters to spotlight. This week I created a look for each character that I would choose for them as their stylist, based upon their current style.


Kelsey Peters

Kelsey is a publisher and co-worker/good friend to Liza. She has a very sophisticated and sexy style. Her looks are pretty simple, but she always has on one piece that catches your attention. For her, I chose a bold blazer that incorporates pattern mixing with stripes and flowers, the skirt is simple, but fitted and will show off her curves.

Kelsey Peters by christinakristin featuring black lace up booties

Stylish booties and a designer bag complete her look. This look can be worn during the day to work and in the evening for happy hour.


Liza Miller

Liza plays the 40 year old pretending to be a 20-something in order to break into the editorial industry. Her style is extremely eclectic, at times she dresses like a 25 year old, while other times she dresses like a 40 year old. She mixes various styles together, she may have on a bomber jacket with a dressy skirt or dress. She is very big into patterns, so for her look I chose a skirt that mixes textures and patterns, paired with a bomber jacket with embroidered flowers. I didn't pair a specific t-shirt with it, but she could wear any type of graphic tee and it would go well.

Liza Miller by christinakristin featuring a purple print skirt

I pulled in the army green from the skirt with the suede booties, and a small floral embroidered  Gucci crossbody. Because she works in publishing, this outfit could easily be worn to work and then to an after work event.


Diana Trout

Diana Trout is a publishing exec and boss to Liza Miller. She's very stern, a perfectionist and has amazing style. I think her style may be my favorite. I love that she is not afraid of statement pieces, especially statement necklaces.She typically has bold geometric prints on her blouses or dresses. Her style is also very glamorous, but still sharp and put together. You can tell she is in charge just by looking at her wardrobe.

Diana Trout by christinakristin featuring a pleather skirt

For Diana I chose a look heavy with geometric influence. The metallic striped shirt is paired with a flowy pleated skirt. I love those pieces together, the skirt is bold because of the structured pleats, but then also soft because of the flowiness. To keep the structured/bold feel, I chose a studded belt, spiked statement earrings and a bold shoe with gold metallic stripes. This look can be work from the office to the night club.

What are your thoughts? I would love to hear which style you resonate with most.

Be Blessed! Be Free! Be Fashionable!

~Chris

Kristin's Top 5 Spring Trends 2016

It is officially Spring even if the weather in some places is saying something different. I always look forward to wearing clothing with bright color with the return of Spring/Summer seasons. It's been some time since we posted our favorite trends but this year's showing got me excited. Check out some of my favorite trends from some of the designers who showed for the season.

1. Fun Florals
 

Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel from vogue.com

I have only become a fan of flowers on clothing since I have been an adult. I wouldn't wear flowers in my twenties because I always thought the print was too girly but I love floral prints today. This spring like most spring seasons, florals were all over the runways but in a really abstract way. They were shown by Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel and Coach among others. Dolce & Gabbana showed one of my favorite floral looks with lots of texture and color.

2. Sassy Sequins

Gucci, Sonia Rykiel & Tom Ford from vogue.com

Whether in style or not, I always find a reason to wear a sparkly garment. Finding out that so many designers used sequins in their collections was so exciting because sequins are usually seen more during the winter holiday season. Cavalli, Pucci, Saint Laurent and Gucci among others, showed sequins on the catwalk. I look forward to showing off some of my favorite pieces this season.

3. Solid Stripes

Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger & Chloe from vogue.com

I believe wearing horizontal stripes can be quite brave and depending upon how bloated I feel, I may opt out to keep from appearing wider than I actually am. However, I love stripes if they are worn in a way that flatters the figure. Vertical stripes are my favorite because they help elongate my short and curvy frame. I wish more designers created vertical stripe pieces. Maybe Missoni, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci or Salvatore Ferragamo will cater to us short and curvy people next time but I triple applaud Chloe for giving us a flowing vertical stripe maxi dress.

4. Perfect Pleats

Chanel, Gucci, Stella McCartney from vogue.com

 Chanel, Valentino and Carolina Herrera all showed pleats in their collections. When I went to Catholic school, pleats were the last thing I wanted to wear. Then we had the tennis skirt phase in the 90s. Don't act like you didn't have one! I had a couple and never even touched a tennis racket. Today pleated dresses and skirts are longer and more sophisticated. Thank goodness!

5. Romantic Ruffles

Gucci, McQueen & Michael Kors

Designers brought the romance with all the ruffles this season. Ruffles are so feminine but they can be sexy and fun. What I love most about a ruffled garment is that it takes the need to accessorize away. When you are wearing ruffles, you can simplify the rest of the look because the ruffles are already doing so much. I love to accessorize but sometimes you just want an easy look. throw on a ruffled blouse or dress and a pair of diamond studs, nothing else needed. Thank you Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Gucci and McQueen for showing us ruffles done well!

Look for a follow up to our trend lists! We will demonstrate how you can shop the seasons trends at your local thrift store. 

Until Next time!

Be blessed! Be free! Be fashionable!

Kris,