Month: February 2015

New York Fashion Week’s Ready-To-Wear Fall 2015 is coming to an end. I, for one, am not disappointment in what I saw. High slits and turtlenecks to fur stoles and graphic tweeds, these are the biggest trends to look forward to next fall. A trend that will continue from the spring into the fall is fringe. From handbags to coats, fringe was all over the runways. Fur was also an added detail that was everywhere. Belted fur stoles over a silk silhouette was a very chic way  (and my favorite) to style it. A look I want to recreate and hope to pull off!

I have been glued to my computer screen watching my favorite designers’ shows live, drooling over the pictures, and itching for any information on trends and styles. I wanted to round up a few of my favorites–ok maybe not a few… sorry I couldn’t keep this post short, it was all way too good! There are still so many great designers and looks that I left off, but knew I would be creating this for another month if I did not stop! Clothes really just get my blood boiling and my heart racing 🙂

Banana Republic
This was Banana Republic’s Fashion Week debut. I have to say, they nailed it! Those yellow heels and fur scarves have my name written all over them. Pre-order is a must! I love the color palette of colbolt blues, hunter greens, and burgundies. The collection has the normal in-store, excessible pieces we all know and love. So what you see you can get!
Tibi
Tibi has me falling in love with their clothes more and more everyday. My look is definitely more structured than these ensembles, but the feminine colors and simplicity of their comfy looking designs has me wanting to walk around in those lavender trousers. That cream and beige dress is perfect for a summer to fall transition piece. All in all, Tibi has some great, easy to wear looks that I can’t wait to get my hands on. 
Altuzarra
Altuzarra had me at fur-collared coats, dreamy! The diversity of light pastels to dark browns, and feminine skirts to plaid trousers, all a bold yet polished look. 
Jason Wu
Jason Wu’s line is fall perfection! This is what my dream fall wardrobe would look like; belted fur stoles, monochromatic looks of deep-rich navy and hunter green. It is modern yet sophisticated. I love how every look was cinched at the waist, accentuating it with a belt to give the loose silk shirts or baggy ankle length trousers a more structured look. 
Cushnie et Ochs
This collection was seductive. Lots of plunging necklines, high waisted trousers, and see through mesh. The mesh is a nice masculine touch to a feminine silhouette. It is a power and sexy statement. I am pretty much in love with the lavender dress. Where I will wear it does not matter, what matters is that it becomes mine.
Parabal Gurung
Sparkle, creams, and mountain-chic was what you saw at the Parabal Gurung show. The beaded floor length gown and the sequined black and white cocktail dress were the best of the collection. 
Victoria Beckham
Comfy-chic comes to my mind when I saw Victoria Beckham’s fall line. From the ankle boots to the bell sleeves, each was a look I would wear. 
Carolina Herrara
Fashion Week would not be complete without a few favorites from Carolina Herrera. She is by far my favorite designer. Her clothes exude elegance and femininity. The inspiration behind this collection was water, as you can see with the soft blues and patterns in a splash-like manner.  Only CH could make a liquid substance seem so beautifully elegant. How well the pattern of the black coat matches the dress is perfection.
J.Crew
I live, breath, and die J.Crew, so choosing only one piece was impossible. This fall collection is God’s gift to us! So good!  All were the classic J.Crew pieces that we fell in love with years ago. I love the color palette of pale pinks, yellows, creams, purples, navy, and burgundies. The mixed patterns, sequin dresses, high waisted trousers, yellow fur stoles, and bow skirts are pieces that will quickly fly off the shelves. I haven’t been this excited about J.Crew’s fall collection in a while! And can we please talk about that nautical striped fur shirt– perfect! This will all be mine in the fall!
Oscar de la Renta
Picking your favorite Oscar de la Renta look is like choosing which child you love the most. It can’t be done. As one of my favorite designers, I would wear every single piece in the new collection. All looks were sophisticated and feminine. Lots of silks, graphic tweeds, furs, and bold floral prints. The silk magenta dress beautifully stands out against the brown fur coat. I would wear that wool embellished sweater every single day of fall and winter if I could. And the last silhouette with a mix of floral, tweed, and fur is stunning!
Naeem Khan
That feather sequin dress……. oh my god I am in love! Enough said. The details of this collection is impeccable.
Lela Rose
Lela Rose is quickly becoming one of my favorite designers. The gorgeous mixed embellishments of fringe, beads, and feathers showed up on all of her silhouettes. Evening wear just became a little more fun, a little more modern, and a little more flirty. 

Although it is negative degrees outside, I am feeling pretty motivated and ready to work! I mean I did polish off 4 and a half seasons of Pretty Little Liars in 2 weeks thanks for Netflix #achievinggoals #nosleepatall. Anyway, I’ve been having so much fun lately with my blog, working on photo shoots, and sharing what I am currently obsessing over. I love all the sweet comments on my Instagram account and connecting with lovely folks like yourselves! It is strange to say but this whole thing feels so surreal sometimes, I have been dreaming of doing this for so long! I feel blessed to be doing what I love!
I am working on creating more blog posts where I share more of what I am wearing and how I style pieces. My Instagram account has more daily outfit post and if you sign up for LiketoKnow.it you can get the link to the clothes I am wearing directly to your mailbox. This way you do not have to wait for me to answer where I bought certain items. You can opt to get daily or weekly emails. I choose to get them daily because it is easier for me to keep up with my favorite bloggers. A little side note: I do get a little commission if you buy the items through the links of my blog and from LiketoKnow.it. It also will help me see what items are more well liked and I can base my outfits on pieces my followers will love to see more of and different ways to style it. The best part is LiketoKnow.it is free and a great way to relax, take a break from the day, and look at clothes!
Here are some of my favorite post lately!
Have you tried the new Fox In The Snow Cafe in Columbus, Ohio? It is so delicious! I am not a coffee drinker, but I am always up for a cup or two of hot chocolate. Heaven. They also have yummy pastries and sandwiches. Also this coat has been the best thing that has happen to me in a long time. Ok maybe not that dramatic, but I do love it a lot! I mean it has a fur hood, what more could I possibly ask for?
Sweater // Jeans // Clutch // Ring // Boots (similar)
This winter I have made (tried to) an effort to wear lighter colors, one being an all white attire. Walking snow(wo)man here! My favorite GiGi New York clutch is always my go-to. The color matches every outfit and I will take any opportunity to slap my initials on something–just ask my parents.,,,,
Trying to stay on top of my work lately. With this blog, my nutrition school, and the two organizations committees I am a member of, I need to stay organized! Thank goodness my planner helps me make day-to-day to-do list and my journal helps me take notes to remember where my brain is located. 
Scarf (similar) // Coat // Boots (Similar) // Jeans
I am a fan of the minimalist look. Less is more. A simple black peacoat is a must-have item for everyone. My faux fur snood keeps me warm  and looking chic through terrible snowstorms. 
A few weekends ago I met up with some fellow Columbus, Ohio bloggers for brunch at Milestone229! Having all of these beautiful, smart, and inspiring ladies in one place was so much fun! I can’t wait to get together with them again soon!
It seems as if my only shoe choices lately are my Hunters or Duck Boots. Ugh, summer where are you?! I try to keep my outfits looking cute and put-together when wearing snow boots. Hard to do, but I think these bow gloves really make it work.
Shoes (similar) // Scarf // Jeans // Coat
Mixing patterns is always fun, as long as it is not over done. I am also a firm believer that leopard is a neutral color, so it does not feel like mixing at all. I LIVE in my flats, and yes my feet were a little on the cold side. Carpe diem. 
I bought myself this print for Christmas. Yes you read that correctly, I bought myself a present… duh. Anyway, I am obsessed with the website Design Darling run by Mackenzie Horan. She always has the cutest stuff! This print is by Amy Stone and I fell in love with it instantly. I do believe this one is sold out, but she has a few more great ones still in stock. I have a feeling this will not be the last collaboration between Amy and Mackenzie, so keep an eye out for it!
I would love to hear more feedback from you! Please feel free to comment on my blog posts or my Instagram account. You can also email me privately at blushandblooms@gmail.com.
Stay warm 🙂

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When I got home last night from my evening workout I was too lazy to do anything except catch up on Downton Abbey (I miss Matthew!). Thinking was too much of an effort, including finishing the post I had planned for today. Oops! 
Ever have one of those days? Yikes! It was a good idea last night… not so much today.
Anyway, although nothing exciting is planned for today, I did want to share the bag I have been lusting over for a while now. The Tory Burch Robinson Mini Double-zip Tote is a bag I would have for a long time. Truthfully I do not carry that much in my purse, so the mini size is perfect for me. It comes in a few different colors but there is something beautifully unique about the Comet color. It’s a color that works well in the winter and summer. 
Stay tuned for my blog post this week where I am rounding up my favorite looks from New York Fashion Week! 
And I promise to be much more motivated for the rest of the week 🙂

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Celebrate having an extra day off by treating yourself to a new piece of jewelry! BaubleBar is having up to 30% off. I have been loving the look of the 360 pearl earrings, a trend I can get on board with. Really anything piece of jewelry that has pearls on it is right up my alley, so it’s only natural that this ring and bracelet is already in my shopping bag. You know what else I love besides pearls? Sparkle. This necklace and pair of earrings are the sparkle of my eye. Sale ends at midnight February 17th, use code PREZ30 to get 30% off, PREZ20 for 20% off, and PREZ25 for 25% off.

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