Fashion History: Coco Chanel

Fashion designer. Born on August 19, 1883, in Saumur, France. With her trademark suits and little black dresses, Coco Chanel created timeless designs that are still popular today. She herself became a much revered style icon known for her simple yet sophisticated outfits paired with great accessories, such as several strands of pearls. She was raised by nuns which taught her how to sew and she first tried a career in singing which failed so she started making hats and expanded her fashion empire from there. Even after her death on January 10, 1971her brand Chanel is well known by everyone around the world.

Favorite Perfume

Princess by Vera Wang is a purple color perfume and is sweet in scent. It is a warm fragrance which embodies elegance and celebration and is perfect for those romantic nights. It is a combination of mandarins, Tahitian tiare flower, frosting, vanilla chiffon and apricots. It is timeless, sexy and feminine. Princess by Vera Wang is an elegant fragrance which is perfect for any occasion. This perfume comes in 1.7 oz (retail between $52.00-$64.99) and 3.4 oz (retail $70.00) bottles and can be found at most stores which sell fragrances. The bottle is clear, glass and heart shaped with a gold crown around the spraying nozzle. Black script writing is centered in the front of the bottle. I really like the smell and the bottle of the perfume that is why it is my favorite.

Coach Purses: Poppy Collection

Coach is a very popular high end brand that is not as expensive as other high end brands. It is available at Macy's and the brand has a variety of products such as shoes, purses, accesories and cosmetics. I really like this brand but I especially like their Poppy collection. I like it because it is directed to younger people like teens because the collection is fulled with bright colors patterns and cool materials like sequens. I really like the purses and wallets in the collection because they are really cool and they stand out compared to other purses.

Spring Fashion Trend: Rompers

A very popular fashion trend for spring is rompers a lot of people wear them and they are available in almost every store. These rompers often feature interesting prints, are made of fun fabrics, and/or have cute unique details. Rompers are a great item for all girls because they are basically an entire outfit in one piece. They’re also very comfortable and easy to wear. There are dozens of styles out right now, so there is something for everyone!

Makeup: MAC

Makeup Art Cosmetics, was founded in Toronto, Canada by Frank Toskan and Frank Angelo in 1984. The first U.S. MAC store opened in 1991, in Greenwich Village, New York.The company's products were initially specifically designed for professional make-up artists, but are now sold to consumers worldwide. MAC has become a well known high end make up company which has a large collection of products for everyone. MAC make-up collections are always fun and different and they always collaborate with different artists for example Lady Gaga. MAC cosmetics are available at MAC stores, Macy's or online.

My Favorite Store

I love to shop but my favorite store to shop at is Wet Seal. I like this store because they always have good sales and the clothes are not expensive like at other stores such as Macys and H&M. I also like the type of clothes they sell because it is my style and they always have cute shirts and dresses. I also like the shoes and jewelry they sell because its always on the fashion trends of that time and the jewelry isnt expensive but it lasts a really long time. Another store that I like is Forever21 i dont really like the clothes as much but i like all of the jewelry they sell because its not expensive at all and they always have the cutest rings which is good because rings are my favorite type of jewelry to wear.

Fashion Icon: Taylor Swift (like)

Taylor Swift is a country superstar and a fashion icon. I really like her style because its simple but always put together and she always looks pretty. My favorite outfits from the picture above are the one with the yellow coat and blue floral skirt. I really like these outfits because its simple pieces but they look good together i also like how she is wearing boots because thats my favorite type of shoe to wear. Also i really like how she does her hair because it looks verry natural and simple like if she didnt even try to do it. If i had long hair i would do it like that also. Also i really like her because shes a good singer and she is a verry sweet person not like other famous people that are full of themselves.

Fashion Icon: Lady Gaga (dislike)

Lady Gaga has become a huge fashion icon because of her interesting choices of fashion. She always wears something different and over the top. A lot of people like her and think her fashion is unique but i have to disagree. Personaly i dislike her fashion choices because i think they are ridiculous and she always looks weird and not pretty. Eventhough i dont like her style a lot of people do and everyone has their own taste in fashion. But overall her fashion choices are just another way to express herself other than her music.

Shoe Trends

Shoe trends this spring include chuncky heels instead of stilletos. Making a comeback are the wedge heels in neutral colors and different materials like rope and wood. Also on trend this season are chuncky heels ther range from very tall to very short but they can also be some what heavy to walk in. Woven sandals and full coverage booties are a must have and wardrobe staple for this spring. Ankel strap shoes have also been gaining popularity and serve as a nice embeleshment and interesting accent to simple pumps.

2011 Fashion Trends

                                                                        Derek Lam

70s Inspired: The 70s fashion trends are back in style. With floor lenght maxi skirts and maxi dresses, disco mini skirts, crop tops, flarred out bell bottom trousers and high waisted cuts.

                                                                Alexander McQueen

Feathers: This provides an old time Hollywood vogue feel. Feathers are very classy and sophisticated. But should not be worn during the day dresses with feathers are better suited for formal parties and proms.

                                                               Burberry Prorsum

Biker Chic: The military/combat trend last season has evolved and changed to the biker chic trend this spring season. This trend includes leather, ripped stockings, studs and safely pins versus biker chic with zipped sleeves, quilting detailing and leather pants.

Top 3 Fashion Color Trends

PINK:  Voted the best color of the year by Pantone pink is a top color trend on the runway this spring. But its not just any pink its honesuckle pink. This tone of pink can be perfectly paired with other bright colors like orange and green because it offers contrast to the pink. Above is an example of the color trend in different fashion shows by Peter Som, Jil Sander, Valentino, Badgley Mischka.

YELLOW: It is the hardest shade for most women to pull off but it is perfect for the spring. It apperaed on the runways in mostly a light pale yellow but also inspired by the 70s is a bright mustard yellow. Shown above is Christopher Kane, Diane von Furstenberg, Chanel, VPL.

BLUE: Also popular this spring is blue. Any shade of blue has become a trend from dark blue to sky blue, teal and navy. Shown above is the popular teal trend by Peter Som, Versace, Burberry Prorsum, DKNY.