fashion friday: CUT-OUTS!

“Your clothes should be tight enough to show you’re a woman, but loose enough to show you’re a lady.” — Marilyn Monroe

Cut-outs are hitting the scene once again this Spring! They have been seen in designer’s lines, such as Roberto Cavalli, Versace, Gucci, & Alexander Wang.

TRENDING RIGHT NOW: oh, just CUT it OUT already! I’m sure that many of you are skeptical of this trend feeling that you might seem skanky or what not. But let me tell you, this trend dates all the way back to the great Marilyn Monroe. Marilyn was a big fan of the cut-outs & let’s be honest, who doesn’t love her?! The trick is in what pieces you choose & your body type. According to hellobeautiful.com, there are 3 essential rules to follow when wearing cut-outs:

1. Keep the rest of your look super simple — Let the dress do the talking!

2. Highlight a body part you love — Wearing cut-outs requires lots of confidence. If you have a toned tummy, go for side cut outs. Have nice assets up top? Go for a keyhole cut-out at the bustline.

3. Don’t give it all away — The purpose of this trend is to show a little bit of skin, not all of it. Simplicity is sexy!

Add a little peek-a-boo to your wardrobe this spring with subtle cut-outs. It’s classy & chic. You really can’t go wrong!

fashion friday: STRIPES!

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” — Coco Chanel

Fashion & style are essential in the world of PR. Style sets you apart from others and leaves a more memorable impression upon an employer in comparison to a white-collared shirt. I am dedicating every Friday to be “Fashion Friday.” This is where I will post the latest trends in Hollywood & whats been catching this fashionista’s eye.

TRENDING RIGHT NOW: the ever-so-fabulous set of STRIPES! From runways in Milan to the streets of Brooklyn, stripes are setting the scene for Spring 2013.

According to TLC’s article, “5 ways to wear stripes”, there are a few things to consider before leaving the house:

1. Try color blocked stripes

2. Go chic with a striped T

3. Pick a boldly striped dress

4. Go long & lean with vertical stripes

5. Accessorize with stripes

I, personally, like the look of black and white stripes with a bold & bright necklace. There is nothing like a nice POP to an ensemble!