Approaching the Colourful Side of Fall (with Nina Dobrev)

We are welcoming in the fall (and season 5 of the Vampire Diaries). I've always been on more of the darker side during the fall with the colours I choose to incorporate into my outfits. Nina's beautiful style has put a colourful edge into my fall. The 3 key pieces of Nina's outfit that I'm incorporating into my fall wardrobe really stand out in a slightly more colourful way.
Lets start with the most eye-catching piece, the scarf. Colourful scarves give a nice pop and are perfect for fall. If you guys are looking to add in a colourful scarf to your fall wardrobe then I, as usual, recommend checking out American Eagle. They have recently been stocking up on these gorgeous colourful scarves. (I'll link their website below).
Next key piece is Nina's adorable light wash jean jacket. I actually have a jean jacket that I love to wear in the spring but am bringing it into the fall this year. Jean jackets bring some texture into the outfit which is always great to have.
Lastly, Nina's nude flats keep the outfit light and breezy and very much complement the jacket and scarf. Ballet flats are not the best for a lot of walking though which is a downside but if your planning to run a lot of errands, throwing on some sneakers never hurt.

-Virgo


Links:
American Eagle: http://www.ae.com/web/search/index.jsp?Ntt=scarves

Copying Sarah Hyland's Casual Beach Outfit

I really like Sarah Hyland's beach look, especially the burnout top that she's wearing. Burnout tops are really light weight and the fabric tends to be really thin. If you've never owned a burn out top they are a little see through so it's a good idea to have a bandeau or tank top under but what I really LOVE about these tops is that they are not really hot because the wind passes through the material so they're fine to wear during the summer.

Of course Sarah Hyland has beautiful beach waves. I really love beach waves and how easy they are to make, except it's not good for your hair to get sea salt spray because it dries up your hair. What I recently learned was you can get the same kind of effect if after you take a shower you apply some leave in conditioner and then braid or bun your hair and if you want it to stay longer hairspray the braids. In the morning you take out the braid and voila: non dehydrated beach waves.

I love the light wash denim shorts (they're essential for the summer). The shorts are plain which is great because you can wear a lot with them. You can also add some edge by wearing distressed or studded shorts.

Lastly the crossbody purse is great if you're just carrying the essentials (e.g.. lip balm,phone,wallet,) but you don't want to hold a clutch all day. It's always good to have one handy, and if you have more stuff a beach bag or tote is perfect. If you're thinking of buying a bag like these I suggest getting a neutral colour so you can throw it on with almost whatever you're wearing. 

-Virgo

Bringing in the Fall Trends (with Lily Collins's Amazing Fashion Sense)

Fall is here and, as usual, it's bringing along some cold weather, but with fall also come Thanksgiving, Halloween, and this year's awesome fall trends. Everyone is starting to break out their fall jackets, sweaters, and jeans, and of course some girls are quite reluctant to trade their shorts in for jeans. Black is definitely a colour that seems to be appearing a lot as usual as the lighter, summery colours and fabrics make way for the neutral and autumnal tones of fall. In the picture below, Lily Collins has managed to combine 5 of my favorite fall trends into one flawless outfit.
I'll start with Lily's hair. It looks as if she's created a doughnut/sock bun. If you not familiar with a hair doughnut, it is a mesh hair accessory resembling a doughnut. You make a high ponytail and stick it through the hole in the donut, wrap it down and towards your head to secure it, creating a perfect bun every time. This buns look so sophisticated for the fall and make your outfit look very put together. Hair donuts keep the form extremely well, but if you don't want to waste your money on one you can just snip the foot off a long sock and bunch it up to create the same effect.
Moving on to the sweater. Loose turtleneck sweaters keep your neck cozy during the fall but are not so constricting that it makes you itchy. A good turtleneck can be a hard find: you want to go with something relatively thick but soft and not very woolly (because that might make you itchy over a long period of time, depending on the sensitivity of your skin). When looking for fall turtleneck sweaters I suggest going for dark and warm colours like earth tones and black (like Lily's).
Lily's coat puts together the whole outfit. Long coats are beautiful for the fall but it's the touch of leather on Lily's coat that really catches my eye. It doesn't make the outfit punkish but if anything brings a slight edge that makes the entire outfit seem more sophisticated. It definitely brings the whole outfit together. It looks great to have small hints of leather in your outfit without overdoing it.
Going on to the tall boots which unfortunately didn't really get into the picture I found. If you have been reading the blog than you know I (Virgo) love the look of tall boots over skinny jeans. This trend looks especially pretty in the fall just before the snow shows up, and you can splurge some extra cash on tall waterproof or snow boots.
Lastly, dark nail polishes like Lily's black or magenta are very beautiful in the fall. This is my opinion and I'm sure some people will disagree but I just adore dark nail polishes in the fall. Side note: I'm not sure if you guys like bright red nail polish but it looks amazing in the winter against the snow❄.

-Virgo

Lily Collins

Leather Skirts

OK! I don't know what's up but I'm loving leather jackets and now skirts? Wow! Lucy Hale has been wearing a lot of leather skirts and they're super cute. Leather skirts are cute for a late night out or a date. It's a flirty way to look tough (or a tough way to look flirty)! If you put on your confident walk and wear even a bit of leather it definitely makes you look independent. Pumps and red lipstick will make you look mysterious if your on a date and defining your eyebrows with a eyebrow pencil really finishes everything off. This is a great piece for a date when you want to look edgy.

-Virgo

         

Ways to Wear a Leather Jacket (celeb inspired)

I've been recently gushing about leather jackets, although it's summer. Many celebs have been sporting the jackets but the looks are different depending on how they're worn. This is a great choice for those breezy summer evenings when you and your buds are hitting the movie theater to watch the newest film. Here are some of my favorite ways to wear a leather jacket:      

Look #1:
I am in love with the show The Vampire Diaries and Katherine is my favorite character partly because of here amazing since of style. Her signature look, however, is a leather jacket over a plain solid colour t-shirt (with a scoop neck) which has little to no detail. This makes the look very simple and casual.

(Hint: Curled hair and cat eyes give it a mysterious look.)

Look #2:
This look is also from the show Vampire Diaries. The character Caroline is extremely girly. Exchange the signature black leather jacket with a green jacket that makes the outfit more fun and out there. You don't want to go over board with a detailed top but it doesn't hurt to have a soft pattern on your shirt or tank, especially one that complements your jacket colour. Pair this with skinny jeans and a trendy pair of boots and the look is flawless.

(Hint: The short jacket will make you look taller and emphasize your awesome curves.)

                                                                                                                                                   

Look #3:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Leather and plaid complement each other perfectly. I absolutely love Emma Watson's dress and the jacket is the kind of touch that puts it over the top. If you are planing to incorporate plaid in your outfit I suggest to not go wild with a lot of colour because it can make it look a little messy. Stick with a classic plaid, one base tone without many colour variations. Your school might have uniforms and some of the uniforms include plaid skirts so there's your loop hole to being stylish!                                                                      (Hint: Put on a confident smile and you'll look amazing, I promise)                                                                                                                                           

                                                  

Look #4:

Light pink dress + Black leather jacket = amazingly pretty outfit! Throw on some pink lip gloss and cute pumps and you're off to the red carpet (but any special occasion would suf fice). Bring a clutch that complements the jacket (I suggest not picking a detailed clutch). Curling your hair or straightening may be too much but this is the chance to try out some soft waves. With this style, take care not to go overboard or it might look really forced.

-Virgo

Lily Collins + Leather Jackets = Adorable

Leather jackets can look really pretty over a girly top. Of course it's summer so it's really warm outside but a leather jacket is great for going to a movie with your friends on those chilly evenings.They give some edge to the outfit! I've never really liked the whole spikes/studded trend very much but I am really drawn to simply embellished leather jackets. I know Scorpio has a nice one but it's pretty worn out so she'll need a new one soon. It just so happens that Lily Collins has been sporting a lot of leather jackets and vests lately, making her perfect for the spotlight of this post. I'm in love with all three jackets that she is wearing below. I've never owned a leather jacket and I'm not in need of a jacket so I'll probably only be considering getting one for down the road. The middle picture is actually from the movie City of Bones, which I really want to see when it comes out. Enjoy!

-Virgo

         

Ariel Winter Rocks Floral!

  I'm absolutely in love with floral dresses and when I saw these pictures of Ariel Winter from the show Modern Family (one of my favourite shows) I completely flipped out. All three pictures are so cute. A halter floral dress is a great flirty way to kick off the summer. If you haven't noticed, they all have a cute style on the bust which can really highlight/create curves. I love the pink pumps in the middle picture because they play with the overall fun of the outfit. If you're planing to make the look more casual you can absolutely exchange the heels for flats. Of course I got tempted to find myself one since I need a new formalish (my new word) summer dress. Pictures of my finds are below and so are the links for the stores. Enjoy.

-Virgo

              

Links (left to right):

Far left: http://www.modcloth.com/shop/dresses/garden-arty-dress

Middle: http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=F21&Category=dress&ProductID=2034475959

Right: http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=18306706&cid=1149041

What's in my Purse with Ariana Grande

I was checking seventeen.com recently and found a "What's in my Purse" with Ariana Grande. I found it very interesting and quite amusing so I thought I would share it with all you guys. There are more of these videos on the Seventeen website. Enjoy!

-Virgo

Links:

http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/inside-ariana-grandes-beauty-bag?click=pp

AnnaSophia Robb's Seventeen Cover Shoot Video

This is probably my favourite issue of Seventeen magazine from this year. I loved the Carrie Diaries when it was showing and I really love AnnaSophia Robb's acting. The magazine was the swimsuit issue which I found it really helpful. I found this video on YouTube and it gave a taste of what she was wearing in the magazine and I couldn't resist sharing it with you guys (if you guys haven't already found it on YouTube). This is an issue to totally get! Enjoy! :-)

-Virgo

Links:

Seventeen Magazine Website: http://www.seventeen.com/

Trending Jackets

OK, well I have come to a VERY tough choice. I was watching the Vampire Diaries (which is my FAVORITE show ever) first season DVD. Nina Dobrev (who plays the characters of Elena and Katherine) would always wear these BEAUTIFUL jackets. She wore leather jackets and blazers and in some episodes I saw her co-stars rock leather and jean jackets. No surprise here: blazers, leather and jean jackets are still seriously still trending right now. I'm in need of another jacket for fall but I don't know which to choose. Might end up buying more than one jacket.

Totally make sure to check out the Vampire Diaries for more back to school ideas!

Europe is seriously hooked on camo jackets paired with light pink anything! (Totally something to check out)

-Virgo

Pretty Little Fashions

The video has some amazing outfit ideas. I'll make sure to find more of these videos for you guys.

                                                 -Virgo

Electric Colours Steal the Spotlight

WOW! Daniella Monet, Bella Thorne and Katy Perry seem to be rocking electric colours. My favourite is probably Daniella's hot pink dress. The shape of the dress really compliments her figure and the matching high heels are a super cute touch. Bella's dress on the other hand is super girly (SO CUTE). I love the black belt with the bow! I actually never realized how beautifully black and yellow go together. I was always afraid to pair them up because I tought it would end up looking like a bumble bee! Finally Katy Perry's top and skirt seem to be a huge fashion step forward. Love the blue hair.

-Virgo

Miranda Cosgrove spills her style at kids choice awards!

Miranda Cosgrove has some trés interesting fashion opinions. I found a very interesting kids choice interview on YouTube of Miranda. Check it out!

I love her opinion but what do you guys think?

Boots are actually really popular this year especially with dresses/skirts or over skinny jeans. So don't forget to add boots to your spring wardrobe.

-Virgo

Bella Thorne super awesome video

Leather jackets are so in!

 You know, Scorpio has almost the same jacket.

Tips!

•  Try to go with a black leather jacket. That way you can wear you jacket with almost any shirt/dress (black works with everything)
•  Try with skinny jeans
•  Wear during spring and fall
•  Experiment with plain or sparkly jewelry (try not to go too colourful)

Good luck with putting your amazing outfit together!

-Virgo