ELEVEN PARIS is known across the United States, United Kingdom, and France. Their roots are in France, as they are a Parisian prêt-à-porter brand. I became familiar with this brand through Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th. They always embody a unique assortment of apparel, mixing and matching what you normally would not expect. Why I love the brand: Is because I know I will not be matching anyone else, or at least there is a very minimal chance. The contemporary, and creative style has the perfect aesthetic. This 80’s sweatshirt is actually from the men’s section, size XL. I love the larger sweatshirts as they can be worn as dresses almost. This also correlates to the oversized rock t-shirt trend. I must admit that this sweatshirt is too short to go around only wearing running spandex under it. But, it is the perfect sweatshirt to throw on with some denim, tennis shoes, and your hair just as it wants to lay that day. If you ever see something in the men’s section, do not shy away from it! Check out their merchandise assortment! They even collaborated with Justin Bieber for his Purpose Tour. There is also a fun Barbie themed merchandise as well. http://www.elevenparis.com/en/5-women
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In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to showcase looks that embody the colors of love. This is the day to become lathered in pink, red, white, cream, purple, etc. Although something may look too extravagant for your everyday wardrobe on the hanger, never give up on a piece of apparel until you have tried it on. For example, the pink dress that I am wearing initially looked too nightlife oriented to me at first glance at H&M. But once I put it on, it was fun, bright, trendy, and perfect for the holiday. Whether it’s an old shirt, skirt, accessory, or even if your shoes are just the colors of love, get a group together and take some group photos. The random color coordination will complement each girl in your style gang. Hot Topic for Fast Fashion: Shoes! From velvet to poms, platforms, and athleisure growing, here are some shoe wardrobe recommendations. Valentine’s Looks with shoes: TREAT YO SELF: With some Fluff Women's Puma By Rihanna 'Leadcat Fenty' Faux Fur Slides Steve Madden Version Steve Madden Josefinas Josefinas
It may be only 20 degrees outside, but that should not stop anyone from putting some color into their outfits. Scrolling through your recent photos, I am sure that there is a surplus of black, grey, and white. Therefore I challenge you to still go for the typical black sweater, but to also be able to pop in some new colors. Try something outside of your comfort zone! You can start small with accessories. Medium sized coral earrings for example can add a spark to your outfit. Or, try a pair of brighter socks to wear with sneakers or loafers. I have even see some people start to wear socks with heels. Adding some color will not only make you think outside the box, but it will also give people the illusion that your wardrobe is larger than it is. When people see you in neutral after neutral, all of the silhouettes, and colors start to blur together. But when you pair some bright shoes with the sweater, or mint green pants, it will help to differentiate the ensemble vs. another day throwing on the black leggings or jeans. My pop of color: Bright Yellow Heels I fell in love with this Who What Wear dress at Target. I am in a product development class that works with Target Headquarters PD team. Therefore we were interviewing ready to wear shopping customers for a few hours. After making numerous laps around the apparel section I just could not say no to this dress! It is a great staple piece because it is very versatile. It can be a piece to wear out casually, when you want to dress up a little for class, or even work. You can button up the collar all the way to give it a more crisp look, or unbutton a few to give the collar a more relaxed feel. Who What Wear’s color scheme at target consisted of navy, white, cream, black, and yellow. The yellow throughout their merchandise assortment was more mustard, or a lighter shade than my shoes. Their yellows made me realize that I had some yellow in my closet as well. I got these heels off of Amazon, and they are by the brand with the logo of a cursive D with a heart. (I threw away the box, and there is no name on the shoes!) There are so many different cute yellow heels all over amazon for great prices, I highly recommend browsing through to get inspiration. Other accessories include a Marc Jacobs black and gold bangle which contrasts against the navy, with a crystal statement ring both from Saks Fifth Avenue OFF Fifth. I also used this cute black envelope booklet with gold zipper details. It doubles as looking like a clutch, with the functionality of a notebook. This week: Get out there and add some color to your wardrobe By Megan QuistYou know the old tanks with lace on the top of them that were all the rage with a matching sweater from Abercrombie when we were younger? Well now there is a fashionable twist to them! Adding a few more inches of lace, and a plain white tee, and you’ve got a whole new look. From celebrities such as Kendall Jenner to the clothing section of Target, this trend has blown up. The best part? You do not need to go out and buy a new shirt! I'm sure everyone has a white tee in their closet, and or some sort of lace tank. Mix and match! Another switch up on this trend is making it into a crop top. If you have a looser bralette that can also be paired with a tee. Mainly I have seen black and white combos of this, but any color scheme is plausible. Mine outfit is made up of a white tee that actually has lettering on it, but the tank covers it up. The lace dress/shirt is actually a night gown from Victoria's Secret. Lol. But it still works! I would recommend more cotton based lace items during the day as I felt a little awkward in this silky one. (And the fact that we shot this in 20 degree weather). But either way just own your look! I paired it off with thigh high suede grey boots. They are from the Ivanka Trump line. People have also been pairing velvet dresses with tees as well as turtlenecks. Check out the insta below. Fashion cycles so hold on to your old stuff! Have fun styling Fashionistas. By Megan QuistCelebs are wearing stuff that looks DIY, but in reality each piece is still hundreds to thousands of dollars. Hello we all own a pair of scissors! A big influence on fast fashion lately has been the lace up shirts and built in chokers. Personally my Instagram feed is full of Kardashians and Kendall is the queen of wearing T-Shirt dresses. She typically has an edgy rock band shirt or a black shirt with some sort of image on it worn as a dress.
Simple Steps: 1. Get a size Large or Extra Large T-Shirt (depending on how long it is on you) 2. Decide what you want to do! (You can cut open the whole thing, cold shoulders, add laces, add a choker, make it off the shoulder, just add a simple V, fray it, or just leave the shirt as it is and add a choker that you have!) 3. Start to DIY! Cut and add elements as you go, get creative! 4. Pair your dress with some tall boots or sneakers and snap away some pics! What I did with our Fashion & Business Club T-Shirt: 1. Cut around the main neck seem to leave that as the choker 2. Cut a V down the front 3. Cut holes about an inch apart down the V portion 4. Added some string through the holes 5. Paired it with my Steve Madden Thigh-High boots Retailers With T-Shirt/T-Shirt Dresses: -Pretty Little Thing -Misguided -Nasty Gal -Thrift Stores/Goodwill - DIY By Megan QuistNo need to always wear tights! Before Minnesnowta hits take advantage of the knee high to thigh high boot trend. Depending on the length of your skirt, dress, or shorts, also pair some knee high to thigh high socks with the look. My favorite are always socks with ruffled and or button detailing. To complete the look I am wearing a French Connection skirt with simple black details, and pleats. The turtleneck is paired with a choker. But, this Choker I made into a bolo tie inspired wrap because of the turtleneck being in the way. Lastly, the nails are coffin shaped, and a cute maroon red fall shade. Socks: Saks Fifth Avenue Boots: Charolette Russe Turtle Neck: Ralph Lauren Skirt: French Connection Choker: Forever 21 By Megan QuistSydnee is casual but chic at the same time. The ripped denim (From Gap) adds a touch of personality to the outfit, and doesn't take much more effort than putting on a pair of leggings. Paired with an H&M sweater, that is a mock turtleneck. Paired with a longer solid jacket is perfect for Minnesota Fall which has been fabulously warm lately. Booties are all the rage and range from black, brown, grey, blue, any color out there! They are comfortable and add a little height. To add some flare get some with fringe! Add a few accessories to jazz up the solid color pallets. Quote from Sydnee: "I am loving mock turtlenecks, fringed hems, and oversized bombers." Check out her blog as well! https://sydneesimon.com/2016/11/13/11-12-16/ By Megan QuistMore of the Urban Outfitters style of casual chic has been catching on to all aspects of fast fashion. This outfit stood out to me because it is comfortable yet still looks put together. The shirt says "phone, keys, wallet, coffee" and she even had a coffee in her hand! It is paired with a 2 part jacket that is a cotton sweater with some leather elements added. Some black ripped jeans are a staple item that every girl needs in her closet! From going out to casual walks to class these are perfect for any occasion. Then as for the accessories, baseball caps are very much in! Usually you see Pinterest girls wearing Yankees, but the Cubs was very appropriate for the World Series game! Lastly converse. No questions asked, always put on some converse. By Megan QuistWant a slimming shoe that also doubles for warmth this fall? The tall boots trend is on fire, and better than ever! Varying lengths go from the knee all the way to up your thigh. I love the look of the suede, and you can choose between heeled or flat boots. The kardashian's have also blown up this look, wearing the boots with oversized t-shirt dresses and or super tight dresses. Although the college budget does not typically include the Yeezy line, Steve Madden makes a great shoe! I work at Saks Fifth Ave OFF 5th, and they sell both the grey and the black thigh high boot for $90.00. If you've got a higher budget Stuart Weitzman has some really great boots with genuine quality. As for my boots, these grey ones are part of Ivanka Trumps line, and were $55.00. Advice: Do not buy these boots online! Every brand fits differently, and everyone has different sized legs, therefore fit is key to both be comfortable, and to not have your boot falling down. I would also recommend not getting the ones the tie at the top unless they fit your leg pretty snuggly, otherwise all that extra material will cause the boots to continuously fall down and you will spend your day just re-tying the boots. As for other retailers, Marshalls, and Charolette Russe are also great for lower price points. I have paired these boots with a trendy poncho and leather leggings. By Megan QuistAs we all know the 90s is coming back. Lena is showcasing some retro denim that she actually made from a much longer denim coat by Guess. This adds the perfect amount of detail to go along with the rest of the all black ensemble. It's subtly sexy with the deep V black shirt, and tight jeans. The accessories are killer with a thick black Choker (P.S. never buy a full price Choker!) there are countless ways to make your own. Lena mentioned also making a Choker from the denim left over from her jacket. It looks really cute when you add fringe to it. THE SHOES are doing the most. These platforms are everything. Although they may look high, she quotes herself “sprinting” to class in them. Don't ever underestimate a good heel. Overall, this look really does not take a long time to piece together, so why not add one new element to your campus look when going to class? |
Meet Megan!Hello! I'm Megan a Senior at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities studying Retail and Management. I'm really excited to be working with Twin as I had the opportunity to blog for the last FAB blog Campus Ala Mode, and College Fashionista as a style Guru Intern. My passion is keeping up with the millennial generation when it comes to changing trends through high-end labels and instagram. (This may or may not lead to an overflowing closet and shopping problem). Read Twin, and style on! Categories
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