WTF? What's The Fashion? Tie-Neck Tops

Fall may be on the horizon, but floral prints are still in bloom and you gotta love it when your accessories are built right into your wardrobe. Utilize your blouse's neck-tie as a feminine sash, making this top a staple in your closet. This type of blouse is a fancy twist on the classic button-up and offers a fresh alternative to the scarves of early-fall into late winter. Along with floral prints, search for styles in solid colors, tiny polka-dots and other small prints as well. No need for large loud prints when the tie-neck is all the embellishment you would need. While fresh and hot right now, I am sure you can reminesce on this look being worn by your beloved grandmother. However, you can definitely find some fabulous vintage or thrifty tie-neck blouses, but avoid looking matronly by choosing blouses in high quality fabrics and body-skimming, tucked-in styles. The key here is to wear it in a way that shows off your curves. You can go classic or blushing but the best way to work this trend is to pair a tie-neck blouse with a trendy high-waisted, wide-legged jean or trouser and with a pair of peep-toe platform pumps.
Here are some ways you can transform your tie-neck top into other très chic looks:
~For a menswear-inspired look, wear a cotton tie-neck top with a skinny jean paired with another one of the season's must-have items: the long boyfriend blazer.
~Go for sheer by tucking a transparent tie-neck top into a high-rise, wide-leg jean or pant and finish it off with a slim-fitting cropped blazer.
~Become a stylish naughty secretary by wearing a silk charmeuse tie-neck top tucked into a silhouette-enhancing pencil skirt atop a pair of glossy patent leather shoes.
~Put on a jumper dress over your favoirte tie-neck top with patterned stockings and high-heeled leather boots for a grade-school inspired ensemble that's all grown up.

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Celebs Seen on the Scene Going Knots Over Tie-Neck Tops!

Ashley Greene (Louis Vuitton), Jayma Mays (Rebecca Minkoff) and Emmanuelle Chriqui

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WTF? What's The Fashion? Fedoras

Whether you feel like being a badass or maybe you just wanna stylishly salute the King of Pop, you are sure to have fun flippin' on your fedora. However, for the summertime, leave your tuxedo vests and ties in the closet, but don't put away that fedora just yet! Instead, wear it with your maxi skirt and a dolman top, or a tank with a pair of denim shorts. The fedora goes from gangsta to glamour for everyday chic. Fedoras can be picked up anywhere, from department stores to shoe retailers. Woven or straw, top off your casual-wear look for the rest of the summer in your very own fabulous fedora!

Celebs Seen on the Scene Flip On Their Fedoras!

Vanessa Hudges, Julianne Hough and Dakota Fanning

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WTF? What's The Fashion? Little Blue Dresses w/ Colored Heels

This trend is another favorite of mine because of course it concerns playing with colours. A little colored dress is the epitome of versatility and trend-setting allowing you to use your own style and imagination to make this outfit completely your own. Clearly, the trend right now is the LB(lue)D with colored heels. Throw out that traditional thinking that with this colored dress you must wear nude, black, gold or silver pumps. Now they're being seen in fuschia, purple and coral. Whether platform or peeptoe, as long as it has colour and height, complete it with your cool blue number and you're right on trend. Since the dress is solid in colour, go for cutouts, ruffles, ties and bows with a solid colorful heel. But also I believe since the dress is seen in a solid colour that putting on a printed multi-hued pump will really give this look pop and flavor. Step into some soft suede or glossy patent pairs to continue the trend of bold and vibrant colors of the season with your electrifying cobalt dress.

Celebs Seen on the Scene Styling the Blues!

 Blake Lively (Michael Kors dress; Christian Louboutin heels), Minka Kelly (Fendi dress) and Erika Christensen

http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b7389_pump_up_your_lblued_with_colorful_heels.html

WTF? What's The Fashion? The Brogues

Celebs Seen on the Scene Well-Heeled in Oxfords!

Katie Holmes (Miu Miu), Jessica Szohr and Amy Adams

Take your shoes to new heights with a little sophistication and flirtation with oxford heels. These preppy pumps can spruce up any day-wear attire and add some chic appeal to a skirt suit for work.
Make your future bright with each step in vibrant colored oxfords. Sold by popular brands such as Urban Outfitters and Miss Me, it's gonna be hard to miss yet alone overlook these poppin' fun footwear. Warm-weather-friendly and complimentary to any causal outfit consisting of a graphic tee or boyfriend cropped jeans, these flats with a bit of menswear inspiration can be infused easily into your everyday look.
Many of my clients who want a little menswear influence incorporated into their wardrobe are not huge fans of the bright and bold colors, and instead prefer the neutral tones like a classic black or solid cognac or taupe color which are all very versatile with other closet pieces. I advice however, when wearing toned down brogues to amp up your outfit with a bright colored skirt or top and of course when wearing brogues in fluorescent shades to keep the outfit basic in colors.

Celebs Seen on the Scene Amping Up, Oxford-Style!

Taylor Swift, Saoirse Ronan and Sienna Miller

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WTF? What's The Fashion? Sleeveless Dresses

Sleeveless dresses are a summer staple. They are a sophisticated yet simple number that can create an effortlessly fabulous look. Any sleeveless dress whether strapless, tank or spaghetti strapped, can easily be dressed up with a jacket, a pair of open-toed heels and shimmering jewelry or toned down with large-framed glasses, a floppy hat and bedazzled sandals. To me, Halle Berry can do no wrong and looks gorgeous as always in her figure-friendly, curve-hugging silhouette. But for this summer trend, it is recommended to go a little more flirty and a little less sultry like Jessica and Kate's frock. Either way you choose to wear your sleeveless dress, you will always be able to show off that "I don't need to try hard to look this good" mystique! 

Celebs Seen on the Scene Sleevelessly Showing Off Skin!

 Halle Berry (Rachel Roy), Jessica Lowndes and Kate Bosworth (Richard Nicoll)

http://www.mystyle.com/mystyle/b7293_hot_trend_spaghetti_strap_dresses.html