Showing posts with label Street-style. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Street-style. Show all posts
July 29, 2013

The Seven Elements of Style

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The Seven Elements of Style through the eyes of Roman Street-Style

Which are the Seven Elements of Style? Here you will find a list that will help you put together looks, while considering each and every piece of the puzzle that makes up your own unique style. Let's see what women wear in the streets of Rome, and how each are showing thie elements through their choices. Let's start with the number one element:

1 - Spirit and Values

Your Spirit and Values are the number one and most important factor in your Style.

It is evident this lady is a business woman that values business, image, tradition, and elegance, and chooses her clothing accordingly.


2 - Shape and Fit

The shape of your body, the shape of the clothes you choose to wear, and how they fit in your body, are the second most important element in your style.



3 - Fabrics

What fabrics do you choose to wear, why? e.g: Languid, flowing, draping fabrics, or hard structured woven textiles.



4 - Colors

I have talked extensively about color choices, your personal colors, and what colors mean. Colors can either make or break a whole style concept.



5 - Pattern

Which patterns do you choose to wear? You don't even wear patterns or prints? All this determines a fundamental element of Style.


6 - Accessories

How many? Which ones? Love to wear expensive jewels? Only gold? Silver? Just plain bijoux accessories? Where do you buy them? How many do you wear? Do you combine many? Wear just one statement piece? Do you have a signature item you always wear? 


7 - Hair and Make Up

Do you do blow dry your hair, wear it straight, curly; go to the salon often? Never go to the salon? Dye it? Leave it gray? Wear it up? Wear it down? Love it long? Wear it short? All this closes a whole Style, at the focal central point which is you face.
July 27, 2013

Printed Pants Street-style Rome and Barcelona

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Printed pants, mostly floral prints, are
a staple item this Summer!

All kinds and for all ages. I went out to the streets of Rome and Barcelona and photographed a few ideas for you.

I consider wearing printed pants either a total freedom style statement, as if going to a nude beach and letting go completely of all dressing rules, and not really caring how your bum actually looks! And also wearing printed pants is a total style statement, as you can look so sophisticated if you really wear it right!

Take a look at a few examples and see what would you say they are? Total style freedom with no rules, or on the contrary well put together and stylish outfits!

Let's see, have fun!















July 26, 2013

What to wear for Summer in Rome?

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Wondering what to wear for a Summer holiday in Rome? It is very simple...


When in Rome, do as Romans do, and wear shorts!


I have just come back from Rome, what a wonderful city! Beware though, it is very HOT in Summer! Check out below, some ideas:


Do not forget your backpack, it is an absolute must have for both comfort and style! I love this black and white stripes. Check it out below:






Blue Shorts are a classic, and now electric blue, is the new black! Remember I mentioned it, if you want to be ahead of the pack, go an invest in an Electric blue dress, shirt, or pair of shorts! You will thank me!




Black is a must if you are heavier on the bottom, this pair from BCBG are ideal, since they have flair, another great pair is the one below from French Connection




DENIM SHORTS: No matter what your age or size, you must own at least a pair of these!
If you don't dare to wear shorts, opt for the bermuda version, they are much more elegant!




Other options are lace shorts and colorful geometrical prints.







You are ready!!! Remember wear sunscreen, it is extremely hot in Rome!


May 02, 2013

Are NEON colors still trending?

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Are Neon Colors still trending?

YES!

Why is this trend that started almost two years ago, still so popular?



What exactly makes neon colors, so appealing?



Are Neon Colors the new classics? 
I am betting that just like what happened with "animal prints" Neon colors are here to stay for a long while. So you better learn how to make the best of them!


michael kors nyc
Fluorescence is the
emission of light by a substance that has absorbed light. It is a form of luminescence. It absorbs energy, stores and emits it, slowly and continuously. So it is a constant source of ENERGY! Wow! then that would explain why its used do much for sports wear! I wouldn't mind a little bit more energy when going for my morning runs!


Neon colors or fluorescent colors, are playful, fun and very much 80's ....One of the reasons why everybody who is in their 30's either loves them, or hates them! Depending on childhood experiences :-)
kate spade nyc

Wearing neon colors instantly brightens you up, it adds lightness to any outfit, and communicates that you can be playful and fun.



Manhattan girl
Manhattan girl

Just adding enough of this colors is key, you don't want to either seem too informal, unless you are a kindergarten teacher, or call too much attention (unless you are directing airplanes to their bays, or high traffic on a Monday morning in Manhattan) I wouldn't recommend you to wear this neon pink dress on the right, to the office. Although she is wearing black sleeves, black pantyhose and black boots. It is still too informal for business. If your field of work is informal, or you are just running errands, then you would look great, just like the lady on the left. She is wearing a pair of blue jeans, a neon pink cardigan and a neon mint green scarf, which combine beautifully. Needless to say if you are on the way to the beach neon is an ideal option!
Zara New York City


Armani Exchange New York City
The easiest way to use Neon colors is to add them in small doses.  I went back to the little beautiful streets of Miami and then to Manhattan to find out how people are wearing this trend, and how stores and brands are styling it.


Autumn or Spring, Winter or Summer, Neon colors can be worn ALL Seasons. Hats, necklaces, shoe laces, t-shirts, beach dresses, and all kinds of accessories are ideal pieces, also bags, backpacks, and items that you can add on and subtract easily from an outfit.


La fosforescencia es el fenomeno en el cual ciertas sustancias tienen la propiedad de absorber ENERGIA y almacenarla, para emitirla posteriormente. La energía absorbida se libera lenta y continuamente.

 Vestir colores neon o fosforescentes es tener una fuente proveedora de energia continua! Sera por eso que se utilizan tanto estos colores para la ropa deportiva?!
Madewell


Son divertidos, brillantes, informales. Ademas, los colores fosforescentes son sinónimo de años 80. Una de las razones por las que las mujeres de más de 30, los aman u odian, dependiendo de sus experiencias en la infancia.
Manhattan girl


Los colores fluo, fosforescentes o neon, son ideales para usar como "accent pieces", aunque hoy en dia, podemos verlos en outfits completos, de pies a cabeza. 


Este trend que comenzo hace poco mas de dos años, llego para quedarse. No me extranaria si no se convierte en un "clasico" como lo hicieron los "animal prints"
Manhattan girl
anthropologie new york city
Los colores fluo se asocian con la diversión, la informalidad. Son colores dinámicos, y que llaman la atención instantáneamente. Es por eso que se ven mucho en la industria deportiva.

Para incorporarlos a nuestro vestuario, la clave esta en usarlos en "dosis", pues no queremos que nos confundan con el señor de tráfico de aeronaves, ni con el policía de tránsito. 
Manhattan girl
Banana Republic New York City


Decidí salir por las callecitas de Miami y de Nueva York para ver como estan usando estos colores fluo.


Si todavia no usaron ningun color fosforescente esta temporada, les sugiero que se animen, empiecen con algún accesorio, o detalle.
Miami street style

El poder de los colores, es inmenso, no me cansare de repetirlo! y en el caso de los colores fosforescentes se cumple mas que nunca! Pura, pura, pura ENERGIA! quiero más!