Fashion Trends: Be Bold, Rock A Slit

 

 

If you're looking to create a bit of an edge this fall season, do it in a slit. The slit trend has evolved into a statement maker trend that's unstoppable. Below find the right style that represents your personality.

 

 

MILLY
Leather Slit Knee Pant

You can pair this with a chic leather crop top, peach or nude suede pumps and a simple pony.

 

Profile Skirt

Love this style with a ribbed top, zipper open to booties and straight hair.

 

 

Color-block Slit Dress

Transitional from day into night, a well structured bag to keep it chic and a side part.

(Available at my online boutique)

 

Young, Fabulous & Broke
Bryton Maxi Dress

Elegant for a gala, add a signature embellished clutch and a up-do hairstyle.

 

Nookie

Snake Eyes Bustier Dress

Sexy and polished at the same time, work a gorgeous satin black strappy sandal and bouncy waves.

 

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Fashion Trends: Stylin White Bags

 

 

 

Before the summer season hits the most popular color to rock now is a white bag. You can find so many great styles to get you pumped for the warmer weather. I love a bag that is versatile and also can be worn for a lavishing night out. Below are few mixes for every woman's personal style and budget.

 

 

CORRINGTON $35

 

Let your bag become it's own picture perfect look with this selfie tote bag, great for styling on the beach or a great traveling bag.

 

 

Woven Bamboo Satchel $130

This satchel is pretty for the summer season with a pop of coral, a gorgeous black and white polka dress and a pair of sling backs.

 

 Vandam Mini Bag $36.99

 Mini bags are perfect for moms on the go, add this style in with a fun maxi dress or even some comfy boyfriends jeans and shiny aviators.

 

Modernist Boxy Crossbody $24.80

 Crossbody bags are so popular this season, this style would look wonderful as a dinner bag or even for a glam Easter brunch.

 

Milly Colored-Dot Leather Clutch Bag $295

Add colored heels to mix up this dress, maybe bring out the glow of the yellow or delightful emerald.

Backstage Interviews: #NYFW essie w/ Manicurist Michelle Saunders

The nail trend at Milly’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection was soft, elegant and relatable for every women.

Manicurist Michelle Saunders of essie created a soft pink nail look with a peach tint by layering cocktails + coconuts, mademoiselle and ridge filling base coat.  She gave me the beauty scoop on inspiration, the importance on using cuticle oil and peach being your go to shade for spring.

Follow Michelle on Instagram @_michellesaunders
+ Twitter @Michel_Saunders
 

 

Runway inspiration: Milly’s Fall/Winter ’14 collection was inspired by the movement, discipline and beauty of ballet dancers.

essie nail products used: first base base coat cocktails + coconuts mademoiselle
ridge filling base coat  good to go top coat

 

Get the look:

 1. Apply first base base coat to clean, filed nails 

2. Once dry, apply one coat of cocktails & coconuts

3. Next, apply one coat of mademoiselle

4. Then, apply one coat of ridge filling base coat (this creates the peach tint) 

5. Follow with good to go top coat

Designer Michelle Smith

*Special thanks to Michelle Saunders for the interview and the cuticle oil tip, I will be on it. And keep rocking that fabulous hairstyle ; )

Fashion Trends: Mohair Sweaters

The mohair sweater trend is a stunning fashion statement since the look has a touch of luxury and can make a simple look glam. You can find so many stylish designs that work well with just a pair of simple denim jeans, a flirty pleated skirt or step it up and do it in a sweater dress. Fun shades like marigold, camel and cranberry can add a candy pop of accents to gold accessories. It’s style that has no limits in being chic and elegant with just the right factors to make it shine.

By Zoe Mohair Mix Striped Sweater Dress $131.63

Ribbed Mohair Sweater
by Tibi $285

Mohair Crewneck Cardigan $9.99

Milly Plaid Sweater $375

Orla Kiely Mohair Mix Sweater with Silk Detatchable Collar $364.52

Fashion Trends: The Beauty Of Blues

Makenna Watersnake Minaudiere
by Milly $325

Pair it with a LBD that’s flirty and fitted or with a metallic outfit that flows or has playful fringe detailing.

Jackie O Romper
by Black Halo $245

This romper style brings glamour with it’s well structure fit.  At night add a pair of black/silver sandals with a matching rectangular clutch.

Lucy Love Gabriella Navy Blue and Ivory Striped Dress $75

This dress is a great daytime look only thing needed is a pair of signature stilettoes or highly embellished flats.

Blaze Runner Ombre Denim Blazer $65

This ombre blazer brings out styles in your chicest white. Rock your skinny pants, dresses, skirts or shorts for a demanding look.

Nest Iridescent Quartz Spike Necklace, Blue $395

The cobalt stands alone so blend it in with other blue shades for a diverse look, play around with your makeup for some pop like fuchsia, berries or corals.

Tylie High Low Dress in Blue Sky $166

This style is a great transitional look, during the day wear a simple straw fedora and at night add a open toe strappy sandal that makes a grand entrance.

 

Lenny - Cobalt
Mia Limited Edition $149.99

These sandals bring out the sexiness to a dress and even a pair of denim jeans, if your look remains simple upgrade your accessories to your best jewels. It will make the whole package a stunning one.

Trends: For The Love Of Gold

 

Chain T-Strap Sandal $118

How To Rock This: Wear this with a white wrapped dress, a gold charm bracelet chunky or thin and a bold coral manicure.

 

Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Bead Drop Earrings $36.00

How To Rock This: Wear a yellow tank dress or maxi dress with gold wedges and pop of pink on the lips and nails.

Tasha Rhinestone Box Clutch $88

How To Rock This: Wear a gorgeous long LBD that’s sheer with a black open toe platform and a multi-colored ring.

Nickiee by Steve Madden $70

How To Rock This: Wear fitted cuffed baby blue denims with a white sleeveless top and a white cross-body bag.

Tory Burch Varden' Door Knocker Earrings $88

How To Rock This: Wear a fitted white/black or white/navy stripped dress, add a black/white tote bag and trendy black gladiator sandals.

Corso Como Dazzle' Sandal $128.95

How To Rock This: Wear a long denim button top with white skinny jeans and metallic tote.

Nikki Fringe Clutch by Milly $350

How To Rock This: Wear a short maxi dress, a pair of gold and black strappy sandals and rock a smoky eye with bold red lips.

Fashion: Top Designer Looks

Rebecca Taylor                                                          Milly

Leather Moto Jacket                                                 Grace Drape Dress

Pastel leather jackets always feminine and fresh looking, a flirty cocktail dress that’s perfect for a date night with your husband.

Haute Hippie                                                              Robert Rodriguez

Python Sequin Mini Skirt                                             Metallic Laminated Raffia Skirt

Sparkle mini skirts work well with a simple tank or sheer blouse, make a chic statement with structure skirt for a posh look.

RED Valentino                                                           Line + Dot

Cotton Yarn Dress                                                    Crochet Peplum Blouse

White dresses with a mix of details add more character to your style, peplum tops are a must but get bolder with the designs.

Kate Spade                                                               Nanette Lepore

Black Dot Metro                                                        Ferris Wheel Satchel

A sophisticated watch with a sleek style paired with a eye catching bag that’s more than versatile make a great fashion statement.

Trends: Big Bold Bright's

 Ted Baker London 'Crystal Bobble' Matinee Wallet $140

Why We Love It: The wallet can be worn as a simple clutch for a dinner night out, it’s a great look for adding that dramatic pop and it’s a eye catcher.

Long Sleeve Ponte Body Con Dress
by Tinley Road $69

Why We Love It: The style works it’s magic like a LBD but with that flirt appeal, the color is beyond playful and it’s a great style to transition from day into night.

Daphnie Dress
by Milly $375

Why We Love It: The dress shows off your arms and the length makes your legs look like a runway model, the color is edgy add simple greys and nudes to the mix.

 Knife Pleat Maxi Dress $128

Why We Love It: It’s a statement maker at any given moment, the color is alive, the flow of the dress is sexy and it’s worth rocking.

 Elastic sandals $49.95

Why We Love It: These sandals are meant to bring out a style, make it chic with a LBD sheath dress or white jeans and a baby blue sheer blouse for a dramatic impact.

 Sapphire Gem Bib $34

Why We Love It: It’s your go to spring/summer color and accessory, great for jeans or summer white styles.

 Across Body Bag With Ruched Quilt $38.59

Why We Love It: The quilted design along with the rope chain gives it that fashionable style, the shade makes your wardrobe come alive so be daring when mixing it in your personal style.

 

Selene - Purple Chiffon
Paris Hilton $94.99

Why We Love It: It’s a light bold bright but it’s definitely stylish for the season, great with flowing dresses or that special occasion.