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Trend Style: Python

  

1. Equipment Silk Shirt, $220 2. Yves Saint laurent Python-effect Skirt, $2,590 3. Chloe Paraty Python Bag, $2,835 4. Burberry Python Belt, $1,195 5. Linda Farrow Python Sunglasses, $760  

 

1. Yves Saint Laurent Palais Platforms, $1,185 2. Miu Miu Python Boots, $1,390 3. Gucci Huston Platforms $1,100 4. J.Crew Lula Snakeskin Ballet Flats, $198

There is no secret of my love for snakeskin on this blog. I have a collection of vintage bags and belts—a couple of them are featured here– that battle for room on my closet shelves. The love for that print also extends to clothing, like this dress that I wore to fashion week in New York last September. I got a lot of questions about it, and little did I know how much this trend was going to blow up a year later. Though I've sent the dress on to a better home, there are now many things to fill that hole in my closet.

Also, I find it ironic that Hannah MacGibbon is out at Chloe while her Fall 2011 collection is showing up in editorial after editorial. On to the next one Hannah!

Digital images created by Moodboard from US Vogue August 2011/Photography: Steven Meisel

Trend Style: The Lower Back

Currently wanting clothing that puts the focus on the lower back. Definitely a refreshing change from the exhausted chest and stomach exposure for sex appeal.

Phil Oh for Style.com,Stockholm Streetstyle,TFS,The Glamourai

Sweaters Over Dresses

I first talked about wearing sweaters over dresses back in the fall, but it works perfectly for spring weather as well. For proof, look how cute this combination is on Miss Sarah Jessica Parker.

I'm beyond tired of cardigans, and this provides a fresh look for dresses on colder spring days. It works best if the sweater has a loose knit or a cropped fit to keep the feeling light. You can also extend your wardrobe by pairing sweaters with your fancier frocks that seem too precious for everyday wear.

Images: Zimbio

I'll Have What She's Having: Leather Fringe Skirts

Marie Claire editor Taylor Tomasi Hill in Isabel Marant 

Style Blogger/Designer Kelly Framel of The Glamourai in Primary New York

(Taylor Photo: Team Peter Stigter)

 

Trending: Candy Colored Belts

1. J.Crew Pin Slim Patent Belt, $29.50 2. Asos Leather Patent Belt, $16.38 3. Miu Miu Pink Patent Leather Belt, $275

I never have much luck with belts because I'm short-waisted, but it doesn't stop me from buying them and trying again. I keep going back and sighing over the Miu Miu one, as I love that slice of pink against the white skirt. I've been loving everything bright pink for months so I guess wanting this belt is no big surprise.

 

Spring 2011 Trending: Open Weave

Open weave sweaters popped up all over the spring 2011 runways in various knits. J.Crew, Isabel Marant, and Michael Kors all produced sporty mesh versions that can be dressed up or down.

I dug around in my closet for something similar and pulled out a vintage 1970's tunic and a 1980's dress. The dress has been languishing in a basket because I want the hem shorter. Maybe this will the season I finally do it!

Runway images via Vogue.com

Sensing a Trend: Jeans with Cuff Patterns

I had a pair of jeans like this when I was in 7th grade and I thought they were the cutest things ever. Problem was they kept shrinking, I kept getting taller and back then it was a horror to wear high water jeans. Now an above the ankle cuff seems a cute way to get through those not yet crisp fall days.

1. Dotted cuffs, Alexa Chung for Madewell(Available September) 2. Gap Bird Cuff Jeans, $69.50

 

Trend: Two Tone Sunglasses

 1. Kensie Daria Oversized, $50 2. Forever 21, $5.80 3. Chloe Abelie, $250 4. Charles Anastase for Linda Farrow, $340 5. Alexander Wang for Linda Farrow, $325 6. Ray Ban Retro Cat Sunglasses, $135

I normally won't allow myself sunglasses that cost more than $10 because simply, I lose them. The higher the cost the more apt I am to leave them on top of my car, the bench in the dressing room and any other place that isn't attached to my body. Though I have forgotten that I pushed them on top of my head before as well. Doh!

That being said, there are several above that are making my heart do the rapid tickety tock. 

Stripes, Plaid and Red Just to Mix it Up

 

I almost spit out my hot cocoa, when I saw this picture on the Sartorialist. Not only do I adore this outfit, but I thought for a moment he was wearing my vintage coat. 

 

That outfit also reminded me of a brand I keep seeing pop on Net-a-Porter, Aubin & Wills. It is a sister line to Jack Wills, which looks like a British version of Abercrombie & Fitch. For a British line, they actually have perfect French style stripe tees that are all the rage right now. Act fast though, their pieces don't seem to last long on the site before they sell out.

1. Rayser Tee, $158 2. Pearton Striped Tee, $80 3.Bankfield Wool Cape, $485

Disclosure: If anyone was wondering, I don't get paid to promote certain lines. I post what I love at the moment, which would be that striped boat neck tee above. POCKETS! Though I want the tee next just as much. Sigh.

Trend Forecast: Scalloped Edges

   

I gasped outloud when I spotted Nika Zupanc's Lolita lamp in the August issue of Elle magazine.  The pink one lined in gold is perfectly me, feminine, yet modern with a touch of glitz.  They listed Moooi.com as the distributor but when I didn't see any info I contacted Nika & Moooi directly.

The lamp is still in production and they don't know what it will retail for or when it will be released.  I have my fingers crossed that it will be within my budget threshold.

Until then this recent estate sale purchase will have to satisfy my eyelet cravings. A plant stand in its former life but I think I'm going to use it to organize items for my office.