Those of us of a certain age might remember when wearing a “going out top” paired with black flares or bootcut denim was the be-all and end-all of party outfits. While we’ll always love a sparkly top with great details, and there’s still nothing quite as flattering as the perfect jeans or black trousers, there’s …
It’s a very common misconception that certain colors are only allowed during certain seasons. Sure, jewel tones look best against a wintry fabric and pastels pop most in summer but the fashion color wheel is available all year round for us to dabble in as we so desire. Many of us would look at orange and immediately think of the falling leaves of, well, fall. But judging from the Spring/Summer 2016 runways, designers are bringing this autumnal color front and center for the spring.
If you’ve read Celebrity Style articles at Second City Style in the past, you know I’m a big fan of celebs in florals. Whether it’s colorful or dark, bold or bright – celebs and florals go together like a t-shirt and jeans. OK, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Nevertheless, the floral trend is definitely something that the biggest celeb fashionistas have tried and conquered virtually every season.
Bring out the white and creams for this spring season with an easy-to-wear, Ashley Olsen inspired ensemble. Start off with an Equipment white button down blouse. This essential works for the office and you can throw it on with a pair of denim shorts for the weekend. What makes this neutral outfit work is the texture from the skirt.
When I was a little girl I sure loved my frilly dresses and the more ruffles and bows, the better. I still love ruffles, but once you reach a certain age – if they are overdone – you can look like you are trying too hard or just plain ridiculous. But do you need to …
