Trending : Spring Metallics

Are you someone like me who always get attracted to shiny things? Well, this week’s trend post is for you, Say Bonjour! to all things sparkly and eye-popping let’s speak Metallica! Metallics is a trend that dominates the recent New York and Paris Fashion Week. You can see it every where from Marc Jacobs to Pabral Gurung and other fashion gods and godesses. It’s a time less trend, and in my percepts, it will stay in my wardrobe forevah, I bet in yours too?

Here are some pieces I put together with the use of polyvore, and in addition, some tips on how you can work with it, Enjoy! ;)

First Look : Color Block With Metallics 

I put together colorful pieces. Metallics are sparkly, so when combined with busy colors, the effect might be a little contradicting. The key is to choose a simple shiny piece, like a plain gold top and pair it with a colorful bottoms add accessories and pair it with a printed bag like a Polka Satchel and a bright shoes…Voila! Color Block achieved.

Second Look : Get That Evening Sparkle

This look is for those who party at night and wouldn’t want to be in a sexy/daring tight fitting party dress. The color combo is a bit dark so adding a bright color is a must. I included a bright fuschia Satchel. You may wonder why? Satchel for a party? YES. Why not? :)

Third Look : The Sweet Gold Digger

Don’t get me wrong with this looks’ title. I want to emphasize here the soft yet fem side of metallic trend. It’ cleqn, subtle and sophisti-cute. I think what gives this look the sparkly oomph are those pair of wedges.Do you see yourself wearing this?

Fourth Look: Walking like Sun Shine

This set of look give the total shine package. A metallic top, metallic pants, a sequined cardigan and plated flats. I like how they blend with each other, its casual  edgy and classy at the same time. For college girls out there, you should try putting together pieces like these.

Fifth Look : Yearn for the Sheen

This look got me yearning for all the sparkly shoes. If you’ll opt of wearing a simple dress or that little black dress in your closet, make sure you’ll pair it with an over the top shoes. Try wearing gold, silver or sequined for an instant polish.

Metallic Dresses

Metallic Bottoms

Metallic Shoes

Sequined Clutches (my favorite)

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Which Look is your favorite?

If you love this trend as much as I do, you’re free to send me a photo of you wearing it and I will feature you in line with this post. Email me at nicole_alejandro@hotmail.com 

I’ll leave you guys with a quote for now “Don’t let other people steal your shine from you, make sure you always carry your sparkly eyes and your brightest smile” :)

Happy Weekend Everyone!

Kisses,

Nikki

Trending : The Modern Lolita

If there’s one trend that I will always go back to, for many reasons… It’s “Lolita” I find this trend timeless and very Asian. It gives the exact definition of how we can be both cute and sophisticated at the same time.

Lolita is a nickname for Delores. It is also a term used to describe a prepubescent or adolescent girl who is attractive and sexually responsive. She lusts after older men, and is lusted by them in return. The term originates from the Vladimir Nabakov novel ”Lolita”In a more broader sense, in the world of style. Lolita, is a fashion from Japan that tries to capture the innocence of youth, and nostalgia for the 19th century. Knee length puffy skirts, lacy blouses, platform mary janes and head dresses are standard attire. This fashion was popularized by Mana from the band Malice Mizer.

To share my interest about it, I made four set looks that describes the Lolita Fashion. I put a little kick on it and made it a little modern. ;)

First Look : Lolita’s Dark Side

This falls under the category of “Gothic Lolita”, I made some alterations and put a little oomph into it by adding a new color aside from the usual black.

Second Look: Paris meets Lolita

This is for the “Sweet Lolita” category. Focusing on the child and fantasy aspects of Lolita, the Sweet Lolita style adopts the combination of pastels. I decided to add a touch of neon and black, yet I made it sure that it still appear sweet and cute.

Third Look: Lolita and the City

This look describes “The Classic Lolita”. Colors and patterns used in classic Lolita is more mature and can be seen as somewhere between the Gothic and sweet styles,its not as dark as Gothic Lolita, but not as cutesy as sweet Lolita.

Fourth Look: Lolita Joined The Bandwagon

From the look itself you’ll know that this set describes “The Punk Lolita” I put more black, gone metal, studs and everything skull. which are I think the basics to achieve the angst.

Fifth Look: Toned Down Lolita

This style is more casual as it is called “The Casual Lolita”. Still modest and elegant but its a little careless on the dressing part. The lace boots that I decided to match with the whole outfit added the spice.

So there, I hope that gives you guys a little knowledge about the trend. Which look is your favorite? I actually used my Polyvore account to make them. I’m a huge fan of that site, I consider it my second or third life aside from my blog sites.

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Share your Lolita look with me. I would love to put them in line with this post. You know the drill E-mail nicole_alejandro@hotmail.com! Thanks Loves!

Xx,

Nikki