Posts Tagged ‘ Unexpected Summer Trend everyone is Talking About ’

Five Pieces That Will Totally Bougie Up Your Look This Season

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie dressing is “IT” for Fall 2019.

The trend/style is led by French classic brands like Celine and Balenciaga  but is being appropriated by literally every brand on the block.  FENDI I see you with your AMAZING Bow tie blouses this season!

Sophisticatedly pretty, classically chic and perfectly posh with an easy elegance it’s no wonder fashion is saying “Oui” to the Bourgeoisie style.

At its heart, ‘bougie dressing’ is a new iteration of the kind of ‘French-girl dressing’ most of us try to emulate, nostalgically classic but totally fancified.

The bougie or the bourgeoise style from Paris is all about wearing accentuated classic pieces in layers dominated by a silhouette inspired by the 70s style of Parisian high class.

It’s about building the kind of ensemble you might imagine a French aristocrat wearing to work in an art studio in Paris in the 1970s, evoking that, at any minute you could be sporting a basket full of flowers and a baguette from the market while riding a bike and sipping wine.

Bougie dressing builds on a classic silhouette by layering in some simple yet key pieces.  To get the look there are five easy add-on’s that will totally BOUGIE you up for the season.

  1. Print Scarf- opt for a heritage print something with a classic Hermes type feel. Tie in a luxe bow around your neck and don’t be afraid to go big!
  2. Boxy Blazer- a classic blazer always adds some class to a look.  Go for luxe fabrics like boucle, linen or wool.
  3. Hat- again go classic.  Think Fedora or a wide brim felt chapeau.
  4. Top Handle Handbag- is there anything MORE bougie that a top handle bag?  I think not!
  5. Belt- remember you want a classic simple silhouette so make sure everything is neat and tidy by securing it with a belt.

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

Bougie Dressing Trend

What I’m Wearing: Scotch & Soda Fedora | Roberto Cavalli Blazer | Kate Moss for TOPSHOP Scarf | Vintage Dress | Vintage Handbag | Nordstrom Belt |

Click to SHOP some pieces that will add just the right amount of Bougie to your Look:

 

The Unexpected Summer Trend Everyone is Talking About: The Hawaiian Shirt

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

We live in an era of dad (and mom) approved clothing trends. First it was the dad hat then the mom jeans, dad hat and now there’s a new item to add to the list and I have to admit, I’m not mad about it, the Hawaiian Shirt.

Think tacky tourist, but make it fashion. It’s about embracing that vintage feel but reworking it to feel fresh.

Hawaiian shirts have been spotted on celebs from Justin Beiber (who wear his in heavy rotation) to Miley Cyrus and Emma Roberts.

This chill, laid-back, classic boxy cut, dad-on-vacation staple is now a must-have for both guys AND gals this summer season. Designer Richard Quinn included a cool boxy Hawaiian-print satin shirt with beaded embroidered flowers in his Spring 2019 runway collection. There were classic Hawaiian vacay vibes at Balenciaga, quirky-cool Hawaiian shirt looks at Dries Van Noten and retro Hawaiian Shirt inspired pieces at Gucci.

Although the bold, flashy Fear and Loathing in Vegasesc prints may be intimating at first, the trick is to edge it up.

Hawaiian shirts are actually super versatile and can be worn a ton of different ways. Pair one with something slim like a pencil skirt for a polished take or tie a Hawaiian shirt in a knot in the front to give it a cropped beachy effect and pair with some distressed  jeans.  Give it a 1/2 tuck into some easy paper bag shorts to ooze that model-off-duty mood or go retro-chic and pair it with a effortless flowy  maxi skirt.

Whether new or vintage, designer or high street the key to rocking the Hawaiian Shirt Trend is to make sure your Hawaiian Shirt has that classic boxy cut.

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

Hawaiian Shirt Trend

What I’m Wearing: Tommy Bahama Tahitian Tweets Camp Shirt | Vintage Scarf Skirt | Chloe Sunglasses | Donald Pliner Cork Bag | Donald Pliner Woven Sandal | Woven Belt |

Say Aloha to my top picks in Hawaiian Shirts!  Click to SHOP!