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Lately on my "Wishlist" Pinterest board (p.s. if you aren't following me on Pinterest, you're totally missing out) I've been pinning a lot of pink. Now, this shouldn't come as much of a surprise, seeing as how I am The Fashion Barbie. Pink comes with the territory.
But anyways, I thought I'd share my recent rose-hued picks with you guys! They range from affordable, realistic purchases to far-off fantasies (bubblegum pink Kelly, anyone?) because everyone should always have a fabulous designer handbag to dream about.
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| Hunter boots | J. Crew knit hat | Ray-Ban sunglasses | Sophia Webster heels Miu Miu sweater and skirt | Hermés silk scarf and Kelly bag | NBD x Naven Twins dress |
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| Zendaya at the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards |
Restrained glamour was the overarching trend set on the 2016 Golden Globe red carpet, indicating a welcome shift in award show fashion.
The jokes of host Ricky Gervais may have been scandalous, but the red carpet was pleasantly free of any truly head-scratching moments. The stars of film and television ventured to the Beverly Hilton for good drinks, good laughs, and good company. Oh, and some of them even won awards. Cool!On the red carpet, things were sophisticated and glamorous, with no one going too over-the-top (except maybe for Jane Fonda's overwhelming ruffled frock) but rather showing a bit of restraint when it came to gown selections. Body-hugging column dresses and simple (but exquisite) design details made this year's red carpet an overwhelming success, though without any major jaw-dropping moments, either. But that's okay. I'd rather have everyone look good and struggle to find worst dressed candidates than struggle to weed out the successes from the flops.
My favorite looks followed a pattern, with most of them being either gold, white, or red dresses. I loved seeing so many white dresses; even though it's the dead of winter, we are still in Los Angeles. I always hate it when actresses think winter awards show=black dresses, because black dresses can be very challenging and often very boring. So good for you, Hollywood starlets, for picking gorgeous colors!
Here were some of my favorites from the evening:
Gold Standard
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| Rosie Huntington Whiteley in Atelier Versace | Brie Larson in Calvin Klein Collection | Kate Hudson in Michael Kors Collection |
Winter Whites
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| Corinne Foxx | Alicia Vikander in Louis Vuitton | Lily James in Marchesa | Laverne Cox in Elizabeth Kennedy |
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| Melissa Benoist in Monique Lhuillier | Taraji P. Henson in Stella McCartney | Saoirse Ronan in Yves Saint Laurent Couture | Malin Akerman |
Ladies in Red
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| Emmy Rossum in Armani Privé | Zendaya in Marchesa | Amy Adams in Atelier Versace |
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| Kate Bosworth in Dolce & Gabbana |
Who did you think was the best dressed at the 2016 Golden Globes? Let me know in the comments!
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| Chiara Ferragni, Anna Dello Russo, and Candela Novembre via Vogue España |
With this easy step-by-step guide, you too can become a Gucci-wearing, print-clashing maximalist.
1. Know Your Key Influences
In order to adopt a new fashion style, one must first gather inspiration. Create a cut-and-paste mood board or a Pinterest board with the runway and street style looks that will serve as your starting points for your maximalist look. Natalie Joos, Natasha Goldenberg, and Susie Bubble are three street style mavens that know how to style an over-the-top outfit. Look to them for fashion guidance.
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| Natalie Joos via Style du Monde |
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| Natasha Goldenberg via Stockholm Street Style |
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| Susie Bubble via Style du Monde |
2. Shop for Necessities
I use the term "necessities" loosely because maximalism is all about excess and being anything but basic. Things to look for: embellishments, bold prints, asymmetrical cuts, cool textures, and so on. Here are some pieces to get you started:
3. Look at Pieces in a New Light
A shirt is not just a shirt. You can tie the sleeves to create a chic belt, or leave the top buttons unbuttoned for an off-the-shoulder look. A scarf can transform into a number of things. You are not longer limited by the restrictive categories of fashion. Try to wear your clothing items as everything but the thing they are defined as.
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4. Create Layers
A top and a bottom is not enough. You need layers!! Leandra Medine is an expert at adding layers upon layers to an outfit. The more patterns you mix, the better!
5. Have Confidence
This is the most important part of dressing like a maximalist, because trust me, you are going to get some weird looks. People are going to question your outfits because they are simple-minded and don't understand ~*fashuun*~ so it is important that you exude confidence and ignore the haters. You look great in your plaid-floral-metallic getup, you beautiful flower you! Remember, you are dressing for you, not for anyone else, so your opinion is the only one that matters.
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| Backstage at Gucci via The Cut |
So what do you think? Are you going to start dressing in the maximalist manner?
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| Frame Denim T-Shirt | Melissa Joy Manning Necklace | McQ Alexander McQueen Dress | Acne Studios Jeans | Larsson & Jennings Watch | Elizabeth & James Purse | Aamaya By Priyanka Ring | Lanvin Pumps |
2016 is going to be a big year for me, I already know this much. I will be graduating from college and entering the real world, hopefully with a fabulous job at a fashion magazine or website (we'll see, though). It's going to be a huge life change, not being in school for the first time ever, basically, and I'm excited and nervous at the same time.
Knowing that this huge transition is looming closer and closer, I've been trying to slowly transition my style, buying things that I could see wearing in a (fashionable) office environment and not just to the beach or to Coachella. That's why for my January 2016 Wish List, I'm focusing on elevated, fashionable basics that are versatile and timeless. Prepping for the real world doesn't mean I have to start wearing boring clothes, but I want my professional wardrobe to be stylish and polished, with just the right amount of edge for good measure.
A studded leather LBD may not scream office-appropriate, but this McQ Alexander McQueen dress with a tuxedo blazer and some classic pumps and you've got a perfect look for a day writing fabulous editorial content at Vogue. I can never get enough of dainty necklaces, and this Melissa Joy Manning opal pendant strikes the perfect balance between simple and unique.
I've been seeing heeled ballet flats like this Lanvin pair for a while, probably in part due to the popularity of a certain pair of Chanel shoes. If you're digging the style but want a cheaper option, Jeffrey Campbell makes a similar style.
Of course, it's not all boring work-appropriate attire! A soft, wear-everywhere T-shirt and a pair of high-rise black jeans are the perfect basics to invest in. Seriously, they go with everything.
If you're looking to invest in some elevated, non-boring basics (if that makes any sense), Net-A-Porter has a great edit of wardrobe essentials that I highly recommend checking out!
Shop the Wish List:
What items are on your January wish list? What are your style resolutions for the new year?
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