It's all about AKIRA

     As the snow starts to melt and the sun begins to shine again, we transition into our spring wardrobe. Nothing is more exciting than throwing on a pair of  high-waisted shorts or a cute geometrical springtime dress for the first time in months! With the badass leather, skull, and spike trends from this past winter we continue to see hints of the "tough girl" look through spring. However, this spring is going to be about black & white, polka dots, stripes, and many more geometrical shapes. For all you color junkies out there, be sure to expect shades of electric blue, hot pink, bright yellow, and lime green. If you are looking for a place to shop for some pieces to being your Spring 2013 wardrobe check out AKIRA. This website www.shopakira.com is one of the best websites for a chic girl who loves keeping up with the trends (and Jeffery Campbell  ;p ). What I love most about this website is there is something for everyone! Not only do they have clothing and shoes for a chick who's rocker chic, but they also have something for the preppy sophisticated fashionista. Here are a few of my favorite dresses from AKIRA.

Gothic Chic:

You can't help but look drop dead gorgeous in this AKIRA Black Label Skull Print High-Low Dress in Black Ivory for $49.90 

Sinful Sweetheart: 

You'll be dottin people crazy in this little number by AKIRA

Belted Polka Dot Sweetheart Dress in Red $34.90

Fashionista Forever:

These geometrical shapes are so eye catching people won't be able to do anything but stop and stare. 

Hunt No More A Quiet Affair Dress by Hunt No More from AKIRA $94.90

Those are my top 3 variety dress looks from www.shopakira.com. Be sure to check out their website for more great accessories, shoes, skirts, shirts, and dresses! xoxo for now fellow fashionistas!

Tough Love

Nothing screams tough love more than spikes, studs, and leather. This Fall 2012 is going to be a great season to put a little edge into your style. The new goth/punk look has been taking over the streets. Punk combat boots with some stud embellishments are great for the fall. Comfy and stylish. Don't be scared to take a risk. Check out some of my fave styles:

Steve Madden 'Tarnney' Boots $150

These boots are great to wear with basically anything. Pair these with some pleather leggings, over sized sweater, and some big statement earrings for a rockin' look.

Jeffrey Campbell 'Amanda' Suede Platform Boot

Rock these stellar platform booties for a firece night out with the girls. These take your LBD to the next level of fierce.

Steve Madden 'Robber' in Taupe

You don't always need to wear black to feel the tough love. These taupe studded combat boots are great for everyday usage. I love the studs and how the coloring of the booties give it a rustic feel.

Now that you've got your fierce combat boots it's time to pick up a few essentials to top of your new tough wardrobe this fall.

1. Faux leather leggings

Vince Camuto Faux Leather & Knit Leggings

2. Over-sized sweater
Tip: buy a men's sweater so it's longer to wear with leggings and looks more comfy and over sized. I promise no one will ever know the difference. Check out the sweater from Topman

Topman Cable Knit Crewneck Sweater

3. Stack of spiked bracelets

ASOS Pyramid Spike & Stone Bracelet Pack



Now you've officially got what it takes to amp up your summer lovin' wardrobe in to a tough love wardrobe. Remember even though you're a little more fierce always keep it sassy and stylin! :)

Office Fashions

Pool side days, BBQs, sand volleyball, bonfires, and so much more. Summer is full of fun! Even though there are fun events throughout summer many internships take place during these hot months. School's out and it is time for many college students to take on a professional style appropriate for the office. Check out these looks from shopruche.com that any fashionista can rock in the office.

Look 1:

Pretty in Peach Pleated Dress

This sophisticated dress is perfect to add a little color into your office wardrobe. With it's conservative neckline and pleated skirt detail, this dress keeps it classy and fashionable.

Look 2:

If you're not a dress kind of gal then here's a great look for the office with pants!

Pair these super cute high-waisted pants with a classic top and blazer and you're ready for a fun filled day at work.

Walking Dust Paperbag Pants

Delightful Bow Tank in Green 

 

 

 Always Paris Lace Blazer

I really love this lace blazer from shopruche.com! It's the perfect blazer for summer and looks great with pants, skirts, and dresses. It is light knit and awesome to pair with practically any color in your wardrobe.

Well ladies that's all for today! Don't forget to keep rockin sassy looks in the office! 

 

Sassy n' Lacey

This summer there are so many options for tops and bottoms. Typically denim shorts are a must every summer, but I think this season lace, colored, and printed shorts are extremely necessary! I am obsessed with lace shorts right now, especially if they are high waisted. These Hot Prance High-Waisted lace shorts in cream from www.lulus.com are a great addition to any wardrobe! Pair these shorts with a flowy sheer top and some printed wedges and you'll have a flirty look for daytime occasions. 

Hot Prance Lace High Waisted Cream Shorts

Steve Madden Draagon 

                                               Chiffon Tee in Cobalt from American Apparel 

What is great about the cream lace shorts above is they also come in black! This means you can transform your flirty day look into a sassy and sexy night look for a night out on the town. Pair these lace black shorts from Lulu's with a cut out back top and some scandalous pumps and you're ready to take over the town! Spikes and studs are great this season and add some spunk to your outfit. Steve Madden does the perfect job of creating an edgy pump without making the spikes look tacky. Check out this look! 

Hot Prance High Waisted Black Shorts

Steve Madden Obstcl-s

ASOS Backless Top With Cut Out Shoulder in Green

Keep it sassy! :) 

 

A-SEMS, MAXIS, AND SASS OH MY!

So lately I have been obsessed with the A-symmetrical look aka High Low. Recently I traveled to Los Angeles and found the cutest A-symmetrical cobalt blue skirt! I literally cannot stop wanting to wear it! It looks great with everything and for every occasion. What is great about this trend is you can still get the secy short look of a dress/skirt, but still keep it classy with the long length in the back. Get print crazy with the A-symmertical skirts from lulus.com

 

Polka=Know How Polka Dot Skirt lulu's

Star Power Green Print Skirt Lulu's

In the Texas area it was hard to find the perfect A-symmetrical skirt that I had imagined, so I also invested in a high-low dress from Francesca's Collections. This was possibly one of my best investments this past spring/summer. I have worn this dress so many ways. On of my favorites was putting a flowy tee over my dress and tying in the front at the waist so it looks like a crop top tied with a skirt. It was a great way to re-wear the dress I love without actually repeating the same exact outfit. Test it out!

(This dress is no longer available online-however call a location near you to see if they carry it!)

Another look I love and is super comfy are maxi dresses. Every year people think maxis are going to somehow disappear, but once again they are one of the popular trends this seasons. Maxis are great for many different reasons. First off they are adorable, secondly they are comfy, and third they are probably one of the most simple ways to look stylish without having to put an entire outfit together. One of the popular maxi looks this summer is a short under layer with a long sheer over layer. I personally think this is a super sassy look and will defiantly be investing in a couple Maxis this year. This Empire Waist Maxi Dress from Forever 21 in Mint is probably one of my favorites I have found. I absolutely love the color and style, and it is a great price!

Slit Empire Waist Maxi Dress Forever 21

Try these simple yet sassy and stylish looks! If you are from the Austin,TX area try checking out Bee Hive in  Austin, TX! They always have a wonderful selection of Maxis! Also, Forever21.com and Lulus.com have great selections as well. Keep it sassy! ;) 

Color, color, color

     Wow! I have been absolutely horrible at keeping up with this fashion blog, but once again I promise to keep it updated this time. No, but seriously I will keep it updated daily. School is finally over and I can now focus on the important things in life...fashion, tanning, and having fun! With this seasons trends it's all about having fun with color. Whether it's in your hair, bold accessories, pants, or tops bright and fun colors are everywhere this summer!
       Top 3 colors to shop for during the summer are Orange,  Bright Turquoise, and Coral. Followed by a pastel Mint Green and Neon Yellow. What is great with all of these colors is you can mix and match them with each other to rock an ultra bright and mod look! Color blocking has been big this past spring and is still a strong trend this summer. Personally, I've always loved color blocking and I think it makes dressing more fun! Even though color blocking is seen everywhere, not everyone may be comfortable trying this wild look. Not sure if you can pull off the color blocking trend or how to pull pieces together? Check out my rules to color blocking!

Victoria's Rules to Successful Color Blocking

1. Choose the right colors- Be sure to pick colors that compliment not only you but each other as well. I've found complementary colors work best. Meaning they are across from each other on the color wheel. Think Blue & Yellow or Magenta & Green. Use these colors wheels to help you choose compatible colors. 

2. Solid & Simple- When color blocking it is important to not over do it. Use simple solid pieces to get the best look. If you feel like being wild with a print or pattern keep it simple and try adding a printed jacket or vest over your top. Like the model in this picture:

3. Keep to a maximum of 4- At most use 4 different colors. You can do 2 bolds and 2 neutrals or 3 neutrals and 1 bold. Try doing your top and bottom bold colors like a coral shirt and bright green/turquoise bottoms and keeping the accessories a neutral color like white, black, or nude. Here are some great examples of successful color blocking with 3 or 4 colors. 

4. BE CONFIDENT- Confidence is what really pulls your outfit together. So rock your look with confidence and you will be sure to pull off this fun trend! If you aren't sold on color blocking with bold colors or complementary colors try using colors in the same family with different hues. For example try sea foam green jeans with a sky blue top. 

Check out Lulu's for bright tops and bottoms to color block with!

HAPPY COLOR BLOCKING!

Now that you've learned my keys to color blocking we can move on to the next trend that has been spotted a lot in Hollywood lately. Colored hair. Whether it's the tips, entire head, or streaks using colors like pink or blue have been giving hair a wild and fun look! A few years back I tested out fuchsia steaks underneath my hair. I rocked it. I am super stoked about this trend. It let's you be creative and express yourself in a fun way. I was inspired by my friend Jenna who died the ends of her hair hot pink to put pink in my hair as well. Although, I have not done it yet I am seriously obsessed with this look! 

Also, I'm diggin the turquoise/blue people are putting in their hair. Katy Perry went extreme and died her entire head, but I think I like it a little better when the color comes as a surprise. Like my friend Lauren did in the following picture.  

                                                                                    

                                                                                   Katy Perry

 

                               Lauren

If you still want to rock this sassy trend, but don't want to be too bold with it try streaks like Avril Lavigne or Selena Gomez! 

                                       Selena Gomez                                    Avril Lavigne

Now I know some of you are scared to take the leap and die your hair, but there are ways to still work it without actually dying your hair. Try these clip-in colored extensions that look like real human hair. It's a fast and easy way to test this tend without fully committing to dye. Each piece runs about $7.95 a piece. So have fun with it and get colorful! 

*Note- brunettes be sure to bleach your hair before dying it the desired color to get the full effect and pop of color* 

Well that's all for today but remember keep it sassy! ;) 

Spring Fever

Neons, fun prints, and embellished accessories. This spring is sure to be a fun season to dress and shop for! I walked into Forever 21 the other day and was nearly blinded by the bright colors on display, but I could not help but smile. After a long winter of blacks,greys, and deep purples I am sooo ready to look bronze in neons.Not only are we mixing fun colors this season, but as well as fun prints. Take a look at this outfit with the neon yellow with white stripes cardi, dino print turquoise tank, and perfect coral skirt emellished with buttons. A girl rockin this outfit is sure to be noticed!

The next look is inspired by a classy girl who wants to add a little spunk in her life. With this lace skirt I added a coral and grey stripped top to give the lace look a little more edge without over doing it, or making it look like I tried too hard. Adding a cute belt and a my favorite moldable jewelry as a necklace we have a great look for any girl willing to give her classy-ness a sassy twist. Pair this outfit with some stellar pumps and we're good to go.

As I had mentioned, the necklace above is created with 4 pieces of modable jewelry braided together. I am absolutely obsessed with these pieces! You can do basically anything with them! You can make them a ring, bracelet, necklace, belt, headband embellishment. These things are phenomenal! They range from $12.99-$18 at Francesca's Collections. They come in different colors of silver, chrome, and gold. They also come in different thicknesses.

One must not forget about their accessories while doing some spring shopping. What is better than an embellished fedora?! They are perfect for the days your hair is not cooperating, yet they are cute and chic. I love florals, and the fedora with the flower is screaming Spring to me.

Everything pictured above can be found at Francesca's Collections either in store at a location near you or at wwww.francescascollections.com