Outfits Not Just Clothes

I'm sorry with this post title I couldn't help myself... But in truth white, cream, ivory, beige--all neutrals across the board are emerging as a new and fresh spring trend this year.  Or, in other words it's the latest take on minimalism, which never really stops being stylish, but goes through iterations year after year.  In other, other words "Keep Calm and Neutral On" Christophe Lemaire   This looks has a military-esque style going on (another big trend this season) with it's bomber-like jack and overall sense of utility.  Dior  Here's a boho take on this year's minimalism, with a loose silhouette and embroidery for a light and airy feel--very spring indeed!  The Row Exaggerated shapes from the Olsen Twins' label with some sex appeal in the plunging neckline.  Zero + Maria Cornejo   This version of minimalism takes and architectural bent with angled hems for separates.  Celine Here we hav...

I'm not a huge follower of the Couture shows in Paris, unlike Ready-to-Wear it's not as easy to translate an outfit from the runway.  However, this year's Spring Dior Couture show has gotten me excited.  All the models had short little bobs! As a woman with short hair myself I always appreciate when shorter styles are showcased whether on the runway, red carpet, or as a beauty trend.  Whenever friends ask my opinion on whether or not they should go short  I let them know that short hair takes confidence.  You don't have anything to hide behind, well maybe a bang, but let's face it, that's not much of a conciliation if you're used to having long layers protecting the sides of your face and neck.  I also caution that they may feel a bit colder, that a proper winter hat is a must. Besides the hair styling I enjoyed the number of looks that incorporated pants and separates, which is not the norm for couture.  Usually, when I think couture I ...