03 Thursday Mar 2016
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2016, denim, destroyed demin, fashin trends, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, frayed, frayed jeans, fringe, jeans, spring, style, trends, winter trends
As you noticed from my outfit earlier this week, I am loving the cropped denim and ankle boots trend. You may have also noticed that cropped jeans with very frayed hems are a raging trend as well! Want to try this trend without breaking your budget? Turns out it is super easy! Here’s how!
26 Monday Oct 2015
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blog, dress, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, fringe, heel, lace up, OOTD, outfit, pump, stiletto, style
Fringe is big this year, and it looks like the trend is going to continue. Don’t think that fringe is limited to the western look of suede fringe though. Fringe has a classier side. This crochet overlay on this dress and long multi-tonal fringe gives it a classy look perfect for any evening event. I paired it with a lace up pump to give it a little edge!
17 Thursday Sep 2015
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70s, A-line, Alice + Olivia, big shoulders, bold floral texture, crepe, Custo Barcelona, fashion, fashion blog, fashion week, five-factor diet, fringe, lace, long jackets, long vests, Marchesa, menswear for women, michael kors, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, new york fashion week, new york fashion week spring 2016, NYFW, Polite, Rag & Bone, Ralph Lauren, Rebecca Minkoff, sexy silhouettes, skin silhouettes, spring 2016 trends, statement shoulders, texture, western, wild patterns, Zimmerman
We MUST talk about fashion week – I mean this is a fashion blog right!
First – a HUGE shout out to Madeline Stuart – You killed it at fashion week! 
photo by Cosmopolitan
I also want to say THANK YOU to Ashley Graham for what you’re doing in the fashion industry. From one real lady to another – you are awesome!
And a spotlight on a new to fashion week designer Carlos Polite who partnered with Michelle Violy Harper to come up with a bold aesthetic that I just love!! Super feminine but bold patterns, colors, and textures!
Now let’s talk about some of the fashion! The 70’s are back! Fringe/western is in! And hello – can you say patterns and texture! Here are a few of my favorites to come down the runway at New York Fashion Week Spring Fashions 2016
MICHAEL KORS
MARCHESA
CUSTO BARCELONA
ALICE + OLIVIA
So although Em and S could not be at fashion week this year, we follow all the trends, the styles, and what’s going on! We hope you also enjoyed fashion week – stay tuned as we see what trends are going to make it from the runway to real life!
Cheers ~ xoxo Em & S
07 Monday Sep 2015
Posted in OOD
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button front, denim, fall, fashion, fringe, how tonwear, jean, OOTD, outdit of the day, skirt, transition, trends, what i wore
It might be September, but Maine weather is still in the 90’s! How can you incorporate a hit of fall, with out being too hot? Try wearing the trendy front skirt at a longer length, and a flowy summer tank–like this fringed chiffon one.
The metallic structured handbag in a fall color like orange to further tie in the fall trends. Even the cat can’t resist!
27 Thursday Aug 2015
Posted in Fashion
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2015, cross body, fall bag trends, fashion, fringe, fur, fur bag, jimmy choo, kate spade, michael kors, saddle bag, snakeskin, style, trends
My favorite bag for summer was my bucket bag. Now though, with September right around the corner, and pumpkin spice everything hitting store shelves its time to pick out my favorite bag style for the upcoming cooler months! So keep hold of that bucket bag or straw tote for a few more weeks and snag one of these trendy bags for when you are ready to face the fact colder days are fast approaching!
Structure
Whats the first difference in fall bags? Structure. Soft buckets had their moment this summer, but for fall choose a bag that holds its shape! Boxy square bags are coming on strong, so find a bag with great angles. 
Fur
Okay, so this one is not for the faint of heart–but fur is big. I vote to always make it faux, and keep our animals alive and well, but back to the fashion! Fur is huge this fall in the forms of shoes, collars and of course bags. Keep yourself looking trendy and not like you are overdoing it by going for a clutch or envelope bag!
Snakeskin
Since we did just talk about fur, why not take a walk on the wild side with a great snakeskin print bag. Combine trends and get a structured crossbody bag!
Fringe
As the 70’s trend continues to keep going strong, so does everyone’s love of fringe. If you didn’t pick one up this summer, now is the time!
Saddle Bag
The unexpected trend. This bag wasn’t necessarily all over the runway, but cross body bags, especially the saddle bag style have been a big street trend with no sign of slowing down. Grad yourself one, they go with everything!
15 Saturday Aug 2015
Posted in We Love This
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boiler suit, CRNA, diy, evil eye, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, fashion trends, fringe, healthy, heel, inspiration, jewlery, links, man repeller, necklace, obsession, quote, shoe, snack, srna, study, style, tassel
13 Thursday Aug 2015
Posted in Fashion
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70s, ankle boots, black boots, car wash, carwash pleats, denim, earrings how to wear, fall, fashion, flares, fringe, inspiration, jeans, jodpher boots, lace up, lace up flats, late up pointed toe, pleats, pointed toe flats, retro, skinn scarf, statement jewelry, style, trends
I love summer….like really, really, love summer. I never want it to end….I want sun dresses, and gladiator sandals, and cropped tank tops to last forever. Reality is that I live in the Northeast, and fall is lurking at my doorstep. I can already feel a change in the air. While the days and bright, warm and sunny, the evening temperatures are on a steady decline. So while I am going to hold onto my summer wardrobe as long as I possibly can, I know its time to start working some of these trends into my wardrobe.
Flares
Forever21 High-Waisted Flares
That’s right. The 70’s are back, and better than even. Give your boyfriend jeans a break and start wearing flares! Pair them with birkenstocks or clogs for a super easy going retro feel.
Late up Pointed Toe Flats
Asos Flats
These easy and wearable shoes look great with skirts, shorts and culotets. Get your hands on a pair as soon as possible, and get as much wear out of them as you can!
Statement Earrings
Etsy
Really, bling in general is in, but earrings top the list. So find yourself a great big pair that take your breath away for a moment and wear them every chance you get If earring’s aren’t really up your ally, consider a broach or another form of statement jewelry!
Functional Black Boot
Steve Madden Jodpher
Last year’s brutal winter seemed to influence some of the shoe trends this year! I am loving this jodpher boot style. Not only is it functional, but its so cute with a pair of skinny or boyfriend jeans!
Pleated Skirts
Kate Spade Color Block Pleated Skirt
Longer hemlines, and narrow pleats let these skirts accentuates your curve with out looking over the top. Besides, its almost as fun to shake it in these skirts as it is fringed skirts! On that note, fringe is still in as well, so please, continue to shake it in that as well! Really want to follow the fashion trends? Try carwash pleats!
The Skinny Scarf
Nasty Gal Jacqueline Skinny Scarf
Its a new take on those big, bright prints. These skinny scarves look fresh, and cool, and update your look instantly
10 Monday Aug 2015
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fashion blog, fashion blogger, fasion 2015, fringe, hot summer trends, how to style a summer dress, jacket with fringe, kimono style jacket, ladies night fashion, peach dress, summer 2015, summer 2015 trends, summer dress, summer dresses, summer trends, the naked dress
So summer is sadly winding down and you’ll soon start to see fall trends popping up on our blog. But don’t get us wrong, we are going to enjoy every last ray of summer sunshine! To prove it, S & Em got dolled up and went out for ladies night! Fun summer dress, check! Kimono style jacket with a fringe, check. The “naked dress”, check! Have a little fun with your summer fashion, round up your ladies, do a night out on the town, try a new summer trend, or just simply dress for you in what makes you feel good!
Cheers, xoxo ~ Em
13 Monday Jul 2015
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casual, dress, fashion, festival, floral, fringe, gladiator sandal, idea, inspiration, kimono, knee high, OOTD, outfit, outfit of the day, sandal, style, summer, summer dress, sun dress, teal, trends, tribal
This fringed summer kimono has to be one of my favorite pieces this summer. Its light, but still protects my fair skin from the sun, it has a great summer time color scheme and fringe! Pair it over a jersey dress or cut off shorts and a crop top for an easy summer look!
26 Thursday Mar 2015
Posted in Fashion
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bag, bag trend, bucket bag, circle, fashion, fashion blog, fashion blogger, fashion news, fashion trends, fashionable, fashionblog, fashionblogger, fasionblog, female fashion, fringe, hand bag, handbag, handle, inspiration, pocket book, purse, spring 2015 fashion trends, spring fashion, style, trend
After shoes, bags are probably my next biggest culprit for trends I just can’t help but give into. I love having a stylish stack of bags to choose from. After all, the perfect bag can really make an outfit, and a change of season always means some great new bags! So what are my favorite bags for this spring?
Bucket Bags
Perhaps what I am most excited about this year, and the bag I have already bought to be my spring go to! Bucket bags have a great effortless, casual feel to them do to their relaxed structure. This season so, there are no limits. They are coming in great colors, textures, and even prints. Any bucket bag that speaks to your personal style will put you ahead this spring!
Circles
Circles were a very popular shape this year on the runways, and why not? They break the traditional square or rectangular shape which can seem so…stiff! Don’t get my wrong, rectangles are still a trend (especially upright ones), but why not step outside your comfort zone and try a great circle clutch.
Floral
Nothing says spring quite like a floral print, and my very feminine side loves it. This year, floral patterns came in all colors and styles. From the subtle Mulberry bag, which hinted on the trend for neural colors, to bolder prints like Valentino and Fendi. Go big, and find a great floral and let a little bit of your girlie side come out.
Fringe
Fringe has been here for a while, and it doesn’t look like it is going anywhere! Suede is a huge trend for spring, and a safe bet this spring, but also feel free to reach out to other fringe shapes and styles. This Armani bag is particularly drool worthy.
Handles
Don’t worry, cross body bags and shoulder bags haven’t left us, but top handle bags are certainly making their presence be know this spring. Even clutches with great side handles seemed to appear everywhere! Not quite ready to make the switch (or give up a free hand), try a bag with handles and a strap like Alexander Wang. It will give you the style, without loosing the convenience.
Two Bags
Big bags, and little bags both made some very bold statements this season. Can’t quite decide? Go with both! I love the convenience of a large tote, where I can put everything from my kindle to a first aid kit, but the tiny bags are just so adorable, and sometimes just so much easier…this season, quiet a few designers encouraged us not to choose, and just carry both!
Enjoy a fresh spring bag, and warmer days to come! xoxo – S
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