Shorts that Pop!

 Printed and Bright Shorts are a relatively new trend that is really embraced by all! Men, Women, Kids - all shapes and sizes can pull off this fresh look in the warmer months of spring and summer! 

From Left to Right: Tory Burch $175 - J.Crew $45 - J.Crew $65 - Sarahaghill.com $68 - J.Crew $255

Here are some fun ways to wear Look-at-Me Shorts! 

xo

H

Anchor Pants

This is my favorite article of clothing. My Black & White Anchor Pants from The Gap.

The just fit so perfectly and whenever I wear them I feel my best (hence why I have worn them to several job interviews, well the creative fields at least.)

Blazer is the Gap as well - OLD though, and found it on sale. Every girl needs a plain, fitted, black blazer - if you don't own one, get one! My T-shirt was just a cheapy from XXI and shoes are Colin Stuart from Victorias Secret. 

Yesterday was Mother's Day!! I hope everyone had a great day with their Mommies (or as a mommy!) I sure did! My Mom and I went to a huge Food Truck Festival downtown - then had a lovely drink outside, followed by dinner with Patrick. 

xo

H

Gingham Layering

Outfit Inspired

Gingham Shirt  Target  |  Cardigan  Simply Vera - Vera Wang  |  Shorts  XXI

Wedges  Bamboo

Hey everyone! My birthday was yesterday so I had quite the weekend - I apologize for my lack in posts ;) However, I took plenty of pics over the weekend and I am prepared to post very, very soon! Stay Tuned! 

xo

H 

It's a Print-On-Print Kind of Day!

Yay! It's Friday!! I'm sure everyone is feeling that way right about now. I have the most glorious weekend ahead- Tonight is my younger cousins confirmation - I am his sponsor (deeply honored!). Also, my grandparents are coming in town. Weee! On Saturday we have a surprise party for George (my cousin's grandpa) Shhh its a SURPRISE! Don't worry - I highly doubt he reads this blog ;) 

I am keeping to the theme of Print Mixing in this post - here is my version of the trend! Striped nautical shorts and a floral tank! It's absolutely perfect on a hot summers day! 

My Emerald tote (another hot trend: Emerald) is actually from Target - on sale, it ran me about $15 - that's why I love Target =) 

By the way, SO SORRY about the sun glare!! I tried to get rid of it and it was just messing up the photo - forgive me! 

Thanks for reading all you lovelies! Have a wonderful weekend!

xo

H

Two Trends Tuesday: Emerald Green & Print Mixing (Contest)

|  Two Trends Tuesday  |

Emerald Green

According to Pantone, the color of 2013 is Emerald Green - Love it! I got lucky considering green is already my favorite color - I have plenty of this shade in my wardrobe. I have an emerald green scarf, (that I wear way too much) two emerald green purses, pants, coat, and leather jacket! I am set!! 

The draw to this shade is definitely that it is bold, yet looks good on every skin tone. It's been seen in home decor, makeup, jewelry, nails, and most importantly fashion! This luxurious color has been included in both Oscar de la Renta and Michael Kors lines. 

Celebrities are also getting the hang of this shade- wearing varieties from a deep, dark shade in a sports coat, to a bright springy- happy color, like Kate Middleton is wearing. I love this color and I think anyone can pull it off easily! Go get some in your closet before the next color comes out =)

Print Mixing

Now this may be scary to some - but once its mastered, think of the possibilities for your wardrobe! So many new things to try! The most basic was to accomplish (or practice) this trend is pairing stripes with a floral - thats 1st grade stuff. From there, working in different textures can be fun- or animal prints! The possibilities are endless and the main key is to be confident in your choices - if you like it together, then who cares what anyone else thinks! You have to wear it - not them! 

My personal rule of thumb - and I do admit to shying away from this trend more often than I should (time management issues) - is to take a piece with a small, tight patterns and then another piece with a larger bold pattern - all in complementing colors. A good example is to look above and see the center brunette girl with the leopard pencil skirt and the white blouse with little animals (?) on it. We all know white goes with all so we are good there- then you see the skirt with is clearly a tight, busy, small print - and the top, very airy and open - not too daunting to the eye - they go unexpectedly, fabulously together! 

Go for it! 

I am going to hold a CONTEST for those of you awesome enough to pull off this print mixing look!

Send pictures in your best to thevillaalphie@gmail.com and I will post the top 5 winners on my blog!! Include with pics: 

Your name, age, location and any additional info about yourself! 

xo

H