Mask chains? Yes!
One of the most promising young US politicians shows how to stay stylish in the era of covid. At 29, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortes became the youngest woman ever elected to the US Congress. She came a long way from a waitress to one of America's most promising politicians. Alexandra actively fights against poverty and global warming. Rapper Cardi B wants her to run for president in a few years (but so far her age does not allow) Not only does Alexandria attracts attentionby loud statements (for example, calling Trump a racist), but also with clothes. On her first day in Congress, she showed up in a white suit, paying tribute to the suffragists whose struggles have enabled her to be in politics today.
On her Instagram, Alexandria shares skincare tips and talks about her favorite shades of red lipstick, a characteristic part of her look. She also sets an example for all conscientious citizens by wearing a mask in public and showing that she can become an accent of the image.
Among her favorites is the American brand Second Wind. The brand creates reusable cotton masks with chains to make them comfortable to wear. The brand's goal is to normalize the wearing of masks outside the home and prevent the massive spread of the coronavirus.
In Instagram stories, Ocasio-Cortez showed what the sewing process looks like. “Karen and her sisters (they are triplets!) are working on the Second Wind brand,” she shared. “It’s incredibly important to see what kind of work people put into their clothes and accessories. It doesn't matter if it's a small family business or even fast fashion, most people think their clothes are made by machines. This is not true! Clothes, including those sold by major brands, are created by human labor. ”
All Second Wind masks are handcrafted in a New York manufacturing facility. Prices start at $ 55. And after the visit of the politician, they were completely sold out.
While Trump refuses to wear masks for fear of appearing "weak," US Congress Speaker Nancy Pelosi pairs the mask with suits and wears silk scarves instead. And members of the Polish parliament wear rainbow masks to support the LGBT community.
Frankie Top and The Gold Necklaces Trend - Small detail, Huge Impact
Frankie top and the gold necklace, sounds like a fable. That’s because it is the latest fable or trend of social media influencers and fashionistas . Sleeveless, shoulder padded top is sold out once again and girls are obsessing over it. Every fashion insider owns it. What a small detail but enormous impact it created.
The home of Frankie shop is a small hole in the wall in the Marais district of NYC and it’s been packed with editors right before the pandemic started. Store sold peaces from Ganni, Nanushka, before it started its own label and became the obsession of fashion insiders.
So what makes this top so covetable? Well, the shoulder pads give it an extra oomph, and it creates a silhouette of a smaller waist.
Together with Frankie top, thick gold chains make the comeback. The return of the 80’s. Gold necklace elevates any outfit.
So how to best wear it? For those lucky ones who grabbed the Eva top by Frankie shop, tuck it into your high waisted pants, add the chain and Voila!
15 Minimalistic Swimsuits That Could Be Used As Tops
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Since this Summer the question of vacation remains unclear, we put together 15 minimalistic swimsuits that you can wear to the beach or to the town. The two piece top can we worn under the blouse, and one piece swimsuit could be worn as a body.
The classic one-piece swimsuit never loses its relevance. Tank tops resembling spaghetti have been trending since the stellar street style of the 1990s.
Fashion has admired the timeless minimalism of the 90s for more than one season and it applies to swimwear. Bandeau tops, triangle bras and high waist are timeless in fashion. These silhouettes suit most body types, and the lack of detail doesn't get too much attention. So, it never gets boring or old.
Classics can be diluted with some details: triangular sconces, assemblies or accessories. Johanna Ortiz for examples adds bow ties to her swimsuits, Angelys Balek adds body chains, or French designer Jacquemus uses a leotard print that can be worn under a shirt.
A minimalistic swimsuit will go well for a bodysuit if this summer's vacation is in question. Which is your favorite? Click image to SHOP.
Chanel Dad Sandal Is Trending
The comfort of wearing sandals was always associated with old people or dads. Who would have thought that one day mom jeans or grandpa sneaker will be a thing. Both are the epitome of coolness these days. Same goes with dad sandal. Copenhagen Fashion Week streetstyle was filled with influencers in dad sandals. It’s all about comfort today. Let’s review how some of the top IT girls styled their dad sandal.
Shorts and Belts - Summer 2020 Trends
Get your bodies ready for the summer ladies because one of the trends that will take over the Summer 2020 is short shorts . And when we say short shorts, we mean short! Let’s dive back into Summer 2020 runways of Saint Laurent, Chanel and Isabel Marant.
Kaia Gerber for Saint Laurent Summer 2020
Isabel Marant Summer 2020
Gigi Hadid for Chanel Summer 2020
Isabel Marant Summer 2020
Another trend that’s staying hot for Summer 2020 is belts. Although considered for more of a functional use, like keeping your pants in place, belts can add quite a personality to an outfit.
Alexander McQueen Summer 2020
Brandon Maxwell Summer 2020
Socks Are The New Shoes
by Giulia Juliet Belkin
How are you adjusting to the new reality of working from home? It definitely has its ups and its downs. Yes, calling into your morning standup meeting from your bed is heaven, especially when you can do it in your pajamas. The first week of total relaxation and freedom is fabulous, the second week you’re still feeling good, the third week, well … right about now you probably put on a pair of jeans just to create an illusion of change. Meanwhile, a closet full of fabulous shoes and dresses gazes lonely at you, waiting patiently for their moment to shy.
Social distancing has now been extended which means out of all those shoes in your closet, most likely your favorite pair of sneaks will get some out time to the grocery store. While at home, a new piece of flair has caught the eye of celebrities and fashionistas. Socks! are the new Shoes. Here is how it’s done.
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Split Hem Is The New IT Pant Trend
The pair of black trousers undoubtedly will never go out of style. But you can certainly add a twist to it. Exactly what Victoria Beckham’s London Fashion Week showcase in September did. Not only it marked the former Spice Girl’s 10-year anniversary as full time fashion industry insider, but her debut catwalk show introduced the split-front trouser. Today the trend is a game-changer for your new season wardrobe.
The beauty of this trend is that wether you match it with a black bralette or sporty shoes, or oversized blazer, this trend proves to be wearable. One of the best examples we have seen so far come from Christine Centenera’s label Wardrobe NYC. Centenera herself kills it, every time she wears it.
The split pant as seen on the most stylish girls:
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Blazer With A Twist This Season
Get a bit out of your comfort zone for Fall/Winter 2020-2021 don’t just do a boring blazer, try oversized blazer. So what is the ideal way to rock men's wardrobe and look lady-like chic? Just take a look how these stars manage to make it playful, sophisticated or sporty.
I'm Begging, Please, Destroy the Wedge-Heel Sneaker Trend
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I get it, with the rising popularity of athleisure, sneakers have taken a role as an everyday shoe and a fashion statement. Women everywhere are leaving their high-heel shoes and replacing them with a pair of comfy sneakers. They are pairing it with dresses and skirts, with trench coats, wearing them to workout and gym, to dinner with friends. Chunky sport sneakers, high tops, designer sneakers, Converse, Yizzie’s, Nike’s, etc.
I am all for the ones listed above! Believe me, I am pro comfort. However, with so many options listed above, some of us still choose to go for that ugly wedge-heel sneaker trend. Every time I see you wear them, feels like the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard.
Ladies, if you want to go for a sporty, yet sexy look, the wedge-heel sneaker is NOT it. If it’s about your height, wear a comfortable heel, but save us all from the sight of the high-heel sneaker. If you think you are being original, because you are lay-low type of gal, no heels, no labels, casual and sexy, let me be clear, NO, you are NOT!
From the bleachers, over here your feet resemble horse hooves after an annual check with the farrier. You seem comfortable but you look awkward, moreover, you ain’t sexy! Do yourself a favor and drop this dreadful trend and stick to either flats or go for mid-heel. Mic drop!
Giulia Juliet Belkin - an intern
Outfit Maximalism and How To Not Look Like Rio de Janeiro Carnaval bird.
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Most of the time I am feeling bold, sticking to colors like black, white, nude, but there is a maximalist inside me that sometimes is dying to come out. Sporting bright and loud isn’t for me, but I’d love to learn the skill of doing it properly, like these fashionistas I discovered while browsing through pages of Pinterest. Who does it best is an Italian fashion editor and Creative Director Gio Battaglia. This girls always pulls the brightest , yet manages to keep it the chicest looks.
So how do you rock bright colors without looking like a clown or Rio de Janeiro Carnaval bird? Sometimes Pinterest browsing can do your body good. To help you kick-start over-the-top outfit combo ideas, I decided to round up some of the brightest looks I spotted as my favorites. This, in fact, how I would rock the colors if I ever get the guts. So next time you're feeling bold and want to step outside of your fashion comfort zone, take a maximalist approach like these girl. Meanwhile I am off to my closet for some box of crayons outfit ideas. Tootle loo ya’ll.
Giulia Juliet Belkin
(the boring one :) )
by Giulia Juliet Belkin
(the boring one)
10 Office Appropriate Looks To Rock
Every season brings something new, something different. Keeping up to date with style and trend is importnat even for the office. Here are 10 looks to inspire you to dress for the office and be the star.
The Military Influence on Fashion
To Our Men and Women in Uniform…Past, Present and Future. God Bless You and Thank you!
There is a lot that society can thank the military for and its contributions to fashion are among them. Soldiers returning home after a war carry more than battle scars. They bring home new styles which for the army were a necessity, but are part of runway and street style today. The military’s influence on fashion has been visible for decades. Clothes worn by troops are comfortable, functional and chic.
This 1960s Yves Saint Laurent “soldier chic” military-inspired pea coat was inspired by pea coats originally worn by members of the navy.
Lettterman jackets were quickly adapted by high school sports culture which were super popular in 60s and 70s.
How about classic flight jackets worn by Air Force pilots. Still is a favorite of many. Seen on fashionistas all around the world.
Nice pair of sunglasses to finish the look is part of almost every outfit. Aviators became THE pair of sunglasses to have. They allowed people to fly high -in style. Almost every brand we know release their version of it. Aviators were first worn by Air Force pilots and today are polularized by the likes of Tom Ford, Celine, Ray Ban and many other brands.
Camouflage was created so that soldiers would blend in with their environments, but in the fashion world, camouflage will make anyone stand out.
Infantry regiments of the US military were equipped with calf-high boots in the War of 1812. From the 1820s until before the American Civil War soldiers were issued ankle-high boots, which were made on straight lasts. There was no "left" or "right" boot; instead, they shaped themselves to the wearer's feet over time.
To Our Men and Women in Uniform…Past, Present and Future. God Bless You and Thank you!
Update your look with these denim jackets
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When you want to look laid back and fashionable, adding a cute denim jacket is one of the ways to add style to any basic outfit. Worn over a dress or shorts, a jean jacket can elevate your summer outfit. On cool summer nights, it also makes a great, cozy top layer, whether you're dressing for a date, or going out with girlfriends. Here are our favorite denim jackets.
LEVI”S Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket
Inspiration: Datenight - 7 dresses for your date
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We gathered dresses among the coolest fashion brands to help you make that choice for the perfect date dress.
click to shop Amala Silk Gown by Flora Dancia
click to shop Gudita Dress by Loeil
Why Do We Wear Black So Much?
A Fashion Psychologist Explains
via The New York Times
Chic. Timeless. Elegant. Goes with everything. These have been the de facto explanations for our sartorial love affair with the colour black. A favourite of a number of prolific designers, from Yohji Yamamoto and Ann Demeulemeester to the late Gabrielle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld, the dark hue is the widely acknowledged, perennial height of style. And it shows no signs of waning: there are currently 3.1 million #allblackeverything hashtags on Instagram and counting.
It’s not just the fashion crowd. People in “design” favour it too. Many creatives, intellectuals and urbanites revere black as their uniform. The streets of London, Paris and New York teem with big-city folks in leathery dark ensembles. Back in 2014, philosopher and The School of Life founder Alain de Botton created a plain black sweater with designer Bella Freud, marketing it as “the ideal suit of armour to contain you while allowing you to free your thoughts.”
As a fashion psychologist, I’ve come to the conclusion that we wear what we wear for an item’s psychological pay-off. In that sense, I thought there was much more to black’s fiercely enduring appeal beyond the function of easy matching. And in realising what this ‘more’ was, I was led to one of my central theories around fashion psychology: the colour black is, indeed, a form of armour.
That realisation came after I forged true bonds with fashion industry friends, who all loved wearing black with a subtly avant-garde aesthetic — lots of Rick Owens. I acted as a therapist to these very same people who, mostly, were in the throes of some kind of dysfunctional relationship. An unanswered Whatsapp message could easily lead them into bouts of anxiety, stress, and worry. There was, as psychologists would say, a lot of neuroticism.
This personality trait relates to one’s degree of negative emotions. People who score high on neuroticism, although highly creative, often experience emotional instability, are prone to anger, melancholy, and negative emotions generally, such as anxiety, and find it difficult to stay in a good mood. They are self-conscious and often worry about what others think of them. Being fairly neurotic myself, with a penchant for dark shades and fierce boots, I increasingly recognised the correlation between wearing black and proneness to negative emotions.
It should come as no surprise then, that colour psychology — the study of hues as a determinant of human behaviour — tells us that black has emotionally protective qualities. Black represents authority, power, and discipline, and wearing it is a way to communicate an authoritative image. The dark hue creates a barrier between itself and the outside world, keeping people away while providing comfort, protecting emotions, and hiding vulnerabilities, insecurities, and a lack of self-confidence. It functions as a shield for those who need it.
To test this theory in my fashion psychology pilot study, I sampled 300 women in a survey and included several questions on colour preferences. Those who identified as black wearers were nearly three times more likely to also say that they experience anxiety frequently. Respondents who identified as “worriers” and “melancholic” were also twice as likely to say that they typically wear black as their uniform. While those who preferred bright colours and prints, as well as straightforward non-directional designs, did not score high for neuroticism, answering yes to questions such as ‘I find it easy to stay in a good mood’ and no to ‘I am prone to anxiety’.
It seems that to the non-neurotics, fashion isn’t armour. Instead of the neurotic’s gritty outfits, these chill individuals lean heavily into prints, bright colours and easy, uncomplicated designs. To them, clothes are either functional or a means of joyful expression.
Many are divided on whether black is severe and gloomy, or chic and sophisticated. Dark ensembles always get mixed reviews — bringing down the house among some crowds, yet labelled as depressing among others, who urge the working-in of colours or cheerful prints. Though for individuals with a neurotic bone in their bodies, one would tend to feel better when dressed in black, especially to get through the bad days.
Black can be effective in these ways; otherwise, people wouldn’t wear it as much as they do. But it does beg the question: is using black as armour the optimal way to dress for good mental health? Should you dress how you feel, or dress how you want to feel?
It depends. As with everything else, dealing with negative emotions requires an all-round 360 approach. Wearing black might help one feel better, but so might music, a self-help book, a good bit of introspection, a talk with a therapist, or even anti-depressant medication. Relying too heavily on merely one thing won’t induce long-term improvements. One needs to work on both the internal and external worlds of oneself, as they symbiotically feed off each other.
Working on the problem areas within one’s life, and not just creating the perfect dark suit of armour, can decrease the dependency on black. Recently, I spoke with one of my black-clad former colleagues recently, who left London for the English countryside and had a baby. Living in a serene ecosystem of positivity, she told me she hardly ever feels the desire to wear black anymore.
Although personality traits are stable, and I will be a proud neurotic for life, as I’ve gotten older and more settled in life, fighting less personal and professional battles, I am feeling a lot more comfortable in colours.
So for those in the throes of it, consider inching towards a bit of lightness as you work on countering the neurotic aspect of your personality in other ways. Black shouldn’t be a crutch.
Anabel Maldonado is a London-based fashion journalist, psychologist and founder of The Psychology of Fashion.
Trends That Came Out Of Fashion Month 2019
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by Giulia Juliet Belkin
Giulia Juliet Belkin is the founder of Joliegazette, Mama, Techie, Dreamer, Believer, Achiever.
As fashion month goes by us we click through runway slideshow after runway slideshow and find ourselves wanting everything. As I’ve learned from experience, many of those trends we see will turn out to be short-lived moments, but a select few will make us rethink about what we want to wear for a longer period of time. So when you’re trying to decide what to invest your mental energy and money into, make an effort to identify which one of those fabulous things from the runway will have the longest stay in your closet. These are my Fall/Winter 2019 choices.
Slouchy Boots as seen in Celine, Victoria Beckham, Proenza Schouler.
Suits as seen in Givenchy, Balenciaga, Celine, Alexander McQueen, Gucci
Leather as seen in Celine, Altuzarra, Givenchy, Stella McCartney
Long Coats as seen in Chanel, Stella McCartney, Miu Miu
Stockings as seen in Balmain, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton
Celebrities Are Rocking The Teddy Bear Coat
The Grizzlies Are Out
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Gazette du Bon Ton's Favorite Winter Coats 2018 -2019
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Our Favorite Coats To Keep You Warm This Winter. Oh, and if you decide to shop, just click on your favorite selection and Voila!
FENDI Printed vinyl trench coat
TIBI LUXE FAUX FUR OVERSIZED COAT
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Asymmetric fringed wool-blend double-breasted coat
Max Mara Checked shearling coat
H&M Short Pile Coat
MIU MIU Belted vinyl coat
SACAI Oversized wool-paneled quilted shell down coat
SEE BY CHLOÉ Crackled metallic leather and shearling jacket