Today's Style Trends: Tartan

Our next trend is definitely something that you have seen before: Tartan! Tartan was all over runways around the world, and style bloggers are taking notice. This trend may come across as very 90's grunge, but you can definitely make it very modern!

Stella McCartney, Céline, Saint Laurent

From the runway to the retailers, tartan is showing up in stores everywhere! You will definitely see it in Forever21 to Bloomingdales! Tartan is so accessible, you can get it on any budget. There are so many choices, it's easy to incorporate it into your A/W wardrobe! You don't have to go all out with tartan like they did on the runway, but you can add a couple bold tartan prints into your outfit to mix it up a bit! Make sure to keep a look out for this trend this A/W!

Topshop, Express, ASOS, The WhitePepper, ASOS, Zara, Zara, Topshop, Paisie

Here are some ideas on how you can incorporate tartan into your daily outfits :)

How Nina would style tartan:

How Lexy would style tartan:

Much love xxx Lexy + Nina

Today's Style Trends: Velvet

One trend this A/W that we are seeing a lot of is velvet! Though this may bring back memories of what your mother forced you into as a child, it's now your choice of what velvet pieces you put in your closet. And there is a lot to choose from. Designers have made the fabric in a variety of staple pieces such as jackets, pants, jumpsuits, dresses, and gowns. Velvet is such an essential, as it makes your outfit has a lot more texture, making it stand out! It's chic and put together, while also being simple and easily accessible! We're definitely incorporating this trend into our wardrobes this season! Are you?

Ralph Lauren, Diane Von Furstenburg, Emporio Armani, Christopher Kane

Beyond the runway, we have seen velvet skirts, pinafores, biker jackets (the Givenchy one with leather detailing is to die for), and even (Nina's personal favorite) dungarees!

Topshop, ASOS, Saint Laurent, H&M, Givenchy

These pieces can be dressed up and down!

How Nina would style velvet:

How Lexy would style velvet:

Much love xxx Lexy and Nina

Today's Style Trends: Pastels

Pastels may have previously been seen as a Spring color, but this Autumn, they're making an appearance! Pastels are a lovely way to make your outfit unique by adding a slight bit of color. This trend is a must this Autumn, and to make it look less 'spring-y', balance out their sweetness with black. 

You can add a small amount of pastels to a simple outfit to make it more unique:

Or you could make a statement with an oversized pastel coat if you're feeling brave:

This look has been seen on the runway many times by designers such as Céline, Rochas, and Acne Studios.

How Nina would style pastel:

How Lexy would style pastel:

We hope you guys enjoy the pastel trend, and make it an Autumn wardrobe essential this year! 

Much love,

Lexy and Nina xxx

Today's Style Trends: Paris Fashion Week Review

Ah, Paris Fashion Week. One of those experiences that you want to see how it will end, but you don't want it to end at all. So many designers came to this fashion capitol to showcase their latest collections, and we kept a close eye on all of them. Below are our absolute favorites. There were so many amazing trends that we saw recurring is most shows, some that even were seen in New York, London, and Milan. There was lots of black and white, monochrome, jumpsuits, graphic prints, sheer fabrics, stripes, cut outs, lace, pastels, loose silhouettes, and of course florals. From Balenciaga to Balmain and Chanel to Alexander McQueen, legendary designers did not disappoint. Also, up and coming designers, such as Jay Ahr, proved themselves and brought in a breath of fresh air. Overall, Paris Fashion Week was a wonderful way to end September.
Much love xxx Lexy + Fleur

Hermès
animal/exotic prints, army green, floral/leaf prints, safari inspiration

Miu Miu
long coats, pastels, long dresses, miniskirts/dresses, structured purses

Louis Vuitton
eccentric designs, mesh, denim, body-suits

Alexander McQueen
leather, tartan, plaid, graphic print, structured pieces, hats

Chanel
long coats, structured bags, white/grey, leather booties

Valentino
long gowns/dresses, all black ensembles, ponchos, beautiful colors

Stella McCartney
gowns, pantsuits, croc print, giraffe print, lace

Collette Dinnigan
white, embellishments, plunging neck-lines, pastels, long coats

Elie Saab
gowns, pastels, embellishments, womanly silhouettes

Giambattista Valli
skirts with tulle, mini skirts/dresses, structured blazers, silk dresses/skirts

Saint Laurent
leather, grunge, strappy heels structured silhouettes

Givenchy
structured blazers/skirts/tops, plunging neck-lines, army green, all black ensembles

Chloé
muted grey/green, flowy pieces, black ensembles

Céline
graphic prints, monochrome, structured bags

Kenzo
black and white, leather, crop tops, button ups, color blocking, stripes, mixing prints, boxy silhouettes, sheer

Véronique Leroy
white on white, pastels, strong shoulders, flowing skirts, leather, sheer, stripes, cut outs

Jay Ahr
white on white, skater skirts, cut outs, embellishments, sheer, mesh, loose silhouettes, silver, black

Acne Studios

white on white, button ups, oversized sweaters, stripes, blazers, boxy silhouettes, blues and blacks

Lanvin

lamé, metallic, jumpsuits, bustiers, flapper dresses, bouclé, sheer, statement necklaces, blazers, bows

Christian Dior
color blocking, florals, cut outs, crop tops, shirt dresses, sheer, graphic prints, bubble skirts

Isabel Marant

ruffles, lace, leather, sheer, bandeaus, blazers, florals, chiffon, tie belts, embellished jackets

Balenciaga

structured jackets, crop tops, mesh, culotte shorts, peplums, a-line skirts, mixing prints, monochrome

Carven

oversized outerwear, camouflage, florals, crop tops, pastel + black, cut outs, sheer, shift dresses

Balmain

black and white, houndstooth, leather, quilted, jumpsuits, gold detailing, chains, denim, dungarees

Nina Ricci

white on white, sheer, lace, ruffles, florals, structured jackets, loose silhouettes, pale colors

Guy Laroche

monochrome, button ups, jumpsuits, graphic prints, snakeskin, ruffles, loose silhouettes

Rochas

jacquard, florals, embellishments, pastels, metallic, boyfriend coats, shift dresses, ruffles