CHEVRON...THE "IT" PATTERN

Chevron is a design which incorporates herringbone patterns of zigzag stripes or joined v's. Italian designer(s) Missoni's, famous for their knitwear, made this print known.  The chevron print dresses, tops, skirts, and eventually bathing suits capture your eye.

Iconic Missoni Print

While the pattern was made popular by Missoni design house, chevron can known be found in dresses, shorts, tops, and skirts from a range of designers.  Missoni even has a line in Target!

Bebe Chevron Sequin Dress, $149

London Times Cold-Shoulder Chevron Print Dress, $69 (sz. 4-16)

 

This BCBG dress is perfect for work.  Add a tank top underneath and change to a large statement belt.  Change it for fall by adding a black or bright blue blazer.

BCBG Blue & Black Chevron Silk Blend Loose Knit Dress, $111.60

Beth Bowley Chevron Strapless Dress, $148

 

Alexandra Sky Zaire Dress, $75 (sz. small-large)

Christin Michaels Lina Dress $62.99(3 color choices-size small-xl)

Haute Hippie Chevron Sequin MiniSkirt, $495

Missoni for Target on sale September 13-October 22nd.  Will sell out immediately!!!  See the lookbook below.

http://fashionista.com/2011/08/here-it-is-the-full-missoni-for-target-lookbook/

Missoni for Target fall collection 2012

Scarves and headbands are a great way to try this print in a subtle way before fully jumping on board.  Wrap dresses are a great option for work or try a chevron print cardigan.  How will you be wearing chevron this season?

Happy Shopping!

-Divine Style DC

PASTELS FUN!

Pastels are very popular right now but can be tricky to wear.  If your skin tone isn't olive, these colors can wash you out.  So trying wearing a pastel top with a bright necklace or scarf.  Or pastel bottoms with something bolder on top.  The look is not meant to be head to toe pastel, as that look has seen its day.

Dresses
Try a pastel dress adding a neutral colored heel.  In winter, added studded neutrals.  Cameron Diaz is wearing a mint green Akris shirt dress.  This Ralph Lauren dresses simple cut allows for statement accessories, jackets, shoes, and purses to take the center stage. $898.  Missoni's Pale Rose Multi Pastel Belted Dress, is a great way to show design and style, while wearing the pastel trend. $1,372.  Parker Ruffle Side Dress in Sorbet, is the perfect addition for spring and summer.  All around great dress that can be worn daytime or nighttime.  $198.

 

 

Jeans
Colored jeans have been hot all year.  For spring, try wearing jeans in a pastel hue with a bright colored top or a neutral, such as taupe or white.  AG Adriano Goldschmied offers the stilt cigarette jeans in highlighter blue or neon pink. $159.  Tractor jeans "Diedre" cotton-spandex jeans, $82, in mint green.  J Brand Mid-Rise Overdyed Skinny Leg Jean, $169, in a variety of colors.

 

 

Tops

Add a fun colored pastel top.  Perfect with white jeans as it gets warmer out or with dark denim for winter.  Eileen Fisher Drape Neck Jersey Top, $108.  James Perse Off Shoulder Top, $135.

 

Shoes

Add a fun flat, heel, or wedge in a pastel color.  Bring drama to your feet.  The best way to wear pastel colored shoes is not to match your outfit but to contrast.  So if you are wearing a blue dress or pants, try an orange or sherbert colored shoe.  

Rachel Zoe Laura Flat, $235                                                   Miz Mooz Panther Flat, $98

 

Sam Edelman Marina Pump, Flamingo Suede or Turquoise Time Suede, $129.95

 

                                                                               Vince Camuto Ladell Pump, $118.95

ROCKING RED LOOKS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

Red is a great color to wear all year long but who doesn't want to look special for their someone special on Valentine's Day?  Whether you are going to a red party, or any other Valentine's Day event, here's how to rock the red.

Try a strapless red dress by Amanda Uprichard.  The ruffle detail and belted waist are great accents.  Change the belt to create even more interest.  $195.

This short sleeve French Connection dress with a deep v-neck radiates sex appeal from the deep v to the side ruching at the waist..  Great option to add fun accessories.  $168.

One shoulder is always a hot look.  Below are all different styles on one shoulder.

                                               Calvin Klein, $98                                                  Guess by Marciano, $119.99

 

Try a fun red top to change up the look.  This BCBG Cascading Tank Top, $178, is a great fun option.  The cascading fabric and the neckline in front and back create drama with this look.

Try a long sleeve red blouse, such as this one from Haute Hippie, $265.  This is a perfect top to wear with something fun or sparkly as your bottom.  Pair it with copper leather skirt, copper sparkly shorts, or gold.  Or add a printed skirt, such as this one by Missoni, Puzzle Stripe Skirt, $395.

 

Another fun option is leather.  Try red leather shorts.  These are a great option to wear in winter.  Add textured tights, heels and a fun blouse to create a look.  This is a high waist pair, from Urban Outfitters, $39.99.