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| Madewell Province Tee | Madewell Mini Geochain Necklace | J. Crew Reese Pants | J. Crew Boy Shirt |
As I prepare to enter the workforce (one year from now; crazy, right?) I'm trying to build up my office-appropriate wardrobe, which means purchasing fewer miniskirts and more wardrobe staples like silk pants and button-up shirts. I can finally look like every well-dressed twentysomething man with this navy and white gingham shirt!
I'm still in search of the perfect midi skirt and a pair of affordable culottes to test out, but until then I'm sure these will keep me busy.
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| image via Anya Hindmarch |
They say fashion is how we express ourselves, but sometimes our messages aren't always interpreted correctly.
Luckily, purse designers have thought of an ingenious new way to let people know exactly what you are thinking without ever uttering a word. From Anya Hindmarch to Kate Spade, all you need is a bold clutch with a clutch phrase.
Technically you could forgo conversation altogether. Have people ask you yes/no questions only and, when the answer is yes, hold up your Jimmy Choo clutch in response! You'll look like a full-on street style star.
SHOP Sassy Clutches & Purses:
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| Backstage at the Dior Cruise 2016 show via Vogue |
Destination fashion shows seem to be a trend all there own for the 2016 cruise/resort/pre-spring circuit. Chanel took Seoul, Louis Vuitton jet setted to Palm Springs, and now Christian Dior has staged a destination fashion show of its own at the iconic Palais Bulles (or Bubble Palace, also known as the former home of designer visionary Pierre Cardin) in Cannes. Oddly enough, this collection was originally going to be shown in Los Angeles on the 9th, but perhaps the proximity to Louis Vuitton's Palm Springs party was annoying. It's not a destination fashion show if the guests can simply drive to the locale!
In any manner, Raf Simons & Co. decided that the Bubble Palace was a more fitting venue, and with the Cannes Film Festival about to get underway, the change of venues seemed like a smart plan. Expect to see many of these fresh designs at Cannes photocalls and press parties (most of the looks were a little too casual for the über-glam Cannes red carpet).
The change from Los Angeles to Cannes seemed to make sense when it came to the clothes as well. The opening looks were no doubt Raf Simon's modern, 21st-century take on Brigitte Bardot's iconic gingham dresses (Bardot herself being a fixture of Cannes in the 60s and 70s). Other looks were sculptural and powerful, reflecting the unique architecture of the Palais. Simons has a love affair with beautiful architecture, and Monday's presentation was no exception.
Other staples of Raf Simons design? The use of inventive materials. Several looks were composed of some sort of mesh that reminded me of those little mesh pouches that the supermarkets have on apples and other fruit. Simons is always playing with textiles and pattern. I've never seen anyone make supermarket mesh look so cool.
My favorite inappropriate-for-resort touch? The fur stole accessories, of course. A fur stole may not make for the most practical of poolside accessories, but you know these accessories are going to be a hit with the street style crowd.
But the number one takeaway from this collection: Raf Simons has transformed the Christian Dior brand into a commercial success. Some may say this is a bad thing and lament the loss of the artistic John Galliano, but let's be honest: even high-fashion has to sell, and I would wear every one of these designs. The fact that Simon's collections for Dior are wearable does not make them less creative; there is a way to be artistic and innovative while still presenting a product that makes money. Simons expertly combines the creative with the commercial, which is exactly what I think Dior needed when they were looking for the next head designer.
Another stellar collection by my account.
My Favorite Looks:
Behind-the-Scenes Pictures from Vogue:
What did you think of the Dior Cruise 2016 collection?
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| Image via asos.com |
We've all been there: you wake up late with no time to shower and the sudden realization that today is just not the day for your hair. Or, you know, you're just too lazy to style it for a half-hour. No matter what the scenario is, we've all had days when we just don't want to deal with our hair.
So what's a girl to do? One of my favorite trendy solutions as of late? The half-bun.
It's exactly what it sounds like; you take half of your hair and tie it up in a tiny bun. The half-bun is the perfect fix for a bad hair day because it works best with some second-day hair texture. Usually I just spray some dry shampoo on the roots to get a little tousle going and twist the top section of my hair into a tiny bun. Like so:
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| Me, rockin' the half-bun |
Here's some more half-bun inspiration to get you through your next bad hair day!
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| Clockwise from top left: Love Blair via Byrdie | Treasures and Travels | WhoWhatWear | Frida via Byrdie |
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| Kate Mara rocking the half-bun via popsugar |
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| Nasty Gal has a great tutorial on how to get the perfect baby bun |
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| Perfectly undone via Nasty Gal |
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| Margot Robbie in a sleek half-updo via Byrdie |
What do you think of the half-bun?
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