Paris Fashion Week. Oui s’il vous plaît!

October 6, 2018October 6, 2018by Adventures of S

chanel PFW 18

Paris is one of the most romantic and beautiful cities in the world. Si romantique! Not only is it SO gorgeous, it’s home to one of the “Big Four” fashion weeks! Probably one of the most popular fashion weeks. Many great shows happened in PFW which started September 24th and ended on October 2nd.

One of my all time favorite shows from Paris was Chanel! Duh. Chanel didn’t only have one of the greatest collections this season, the setup for the show was visually simulating! Literally one of the most creative and realistic looking setups I’ve seen. Kudos to the visual team who brought that to life! Karl Lagerfeld created a beach, with sand and real water. No seriously, there was a boardwalk and tiki huts at the Grand Palais!!

What was great about Karl’s show this year was a movement towards feminism and the relaxed touches he added to each look. Some models were barefoot, others in sneakers throughout the runway show. He ditched the heels and created a comfortable catwalk for his models. Some of his looks even had a laid back look with black leggings. I know some people in the industry were like “whaaaaat” but majority of us were like “heck yes!!!” It’s about damn time leggings make it on the designer runway and I’m all for his looks. The show was just amazing, and so many people were pleased with his take on the new SS19 collection.

These photos above are from @Coreytenold

Chanel : Runway - Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Spring/Summer 2019

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Lagerfeld seriously made such great pieces for this SS19, there was denim lace! He displayed all the trends happening now with the biker shorts, sundresses, and sneakers. I loved seeing him bring back the 90s vibe with rhinestone accessories and belts that spelled out ‘CHANEL’

His collection was all about feeling good, and looking effortlessly put together. Now that’s a lewk so many of us are excited about! I hope you enjoyed this post on Chanel, one of my all time favorite designers. Leave a comment below and let me know what you think about his fashion movement!

XO,

Stephanie

Fall fashion, Fashion, Trends

London Fashion Week

September 28, 2018September 27, 2018by Adventures of S

London is one of the “Big Four” fashion capitals of the 21st century. I was lucky enough to spend a big chunk of my life from 2 years old and up in London with family. I absolutely loved going shopping there! The second my mom would say let’s go to Selfridges or Harrods, I’d jump out of my seat, grab my bag and we’d be off. Fashion in London is always 20 steps ahead to me. I remember seeing these amazing trends and buying so many great pieces, and then months later it would just start touching down in Los Angeles. I was a happy camper having 80% of my closet being awesome British fashion.

London Fashion Week ran from September 14th through the 18th and there were so many great designers showing off their creations. I’m focusing this post on three of the top designers that I loved from LFW: Mary Katrantzou, Erdem, and Simone Rocha. They are all so visually stunning!!

Mary Katrantzou

Erdem

Simone Rocha

(All of these above images are from Simone Rocha’s personal Instagram account @simonerocha_)

These photos for LFW are from Vogue Magazines official fashion week photographer, Corey Tenold. He takes amazing pictures during fashion week, and has great backstage shots that you don’t end up seeing as much. I love that because you get to see so much more detail and life brought to each shot. Check out his Instagram @coreytenold and see for yourself!

Which designer did you like most?! I love them all because of the floral patterns and designs. So much beauty and detail into each garment! I’m a sucker for detail and hope you guys enjoyed this post!

XO,

Stephanie

Fall fashion, Fashion, Faux Fur, Trends

NYFW 2018

September 26, 2018September 26, 2018by Adventures of S

For anyone who uses any social media platforms, I’m pretty sure you’ve seen tons of pictures and videos from this years NYFW. What is Fashion Week you say? Well, in the shortest form: Fashion Week is when the industry’s top designers present their upcoming collections in a series of runway shows and presentations. These runway shows range from a simple setup to insane locations, set design, music, lighting, you get it.

NYFW has been a huge hit with some of the best in the industry setting the curve really high for the other big 3 cities. NYFW ran from September 6th through September 14th, with some fabulous designers like Oscar de la Renta, Alice + Olivia, Self-Portrait, Michael Costello, Ralph Lauren, Jeremy Scott, to name a few.

Scroll down to see some of NYFW’s best photos and top designers, I’m in love with these new collections for AW18! So many trends have already hit stores, so join in and enjoy!

Oscar de la Renta

Self-Portrait

Max Mara

Alice + Olivia

Cynthia Rowley

NYFW was a great kick off for fashion week, and all the designers showcasing their hottest trends. Autumn/Winter doesn’t need to be all dark and grungy, though that’s a whole lotta fun too! Designers like Alice + Olivia and Cynthia Rowley brought in the fun, floral, and sparkly side to AW18 and I love it! There’s nothing like bold animal prints with pops of color and sequins! Oscar de la Renta sure showed us what the power of prints, and detailed sequins look like this season. The touches of red and maroon are to absolutely live for! Which designers did you enjoy most? Stay tuned for more upcoming posts on fashion week.

XO,

Stephanie

Fall fashion, Fashion, Trends

AW18 is coming!

August 22, 2018September 27, 2018by Adventures of S

Pantone AW18 color pal — http://www.pantone.com

Here we go, another season is upon us with more dazzling and addictive trends coming back! Who’s excited for Fall & Winter?! I’m 50/50 about it, I love Summer and the sun but this heat we’ve been having this year is CRAZY! I loved all the trends and styles for Summer we had this year, but I’m excited for AW18! I’m excited to be able to open the window and get a nice breeze going, oh and 1 word, BOOTIES! I’m addicted to booties and boots, and nothing says AW more than boots right?

I’ve been doing a lot of research and scoping the fashion week shows that have been happening all over the world. Popular Fall colors for this year to look for are: Red Pear, Valiant Poppy, Nebulas Blue, Pink Peacock, Earthy Browns, Ceylon Yellow, Martini Olive, Ultra Violet, Crocus Petal, and hints of Tofu and Almond Buff. Here’s Pantone’s AW18 Top 12 color palette:

AW18 Pantone

AW18 Pantone 2

AW18 Pantone3

Get ready to feast your eyes! I’ll be showing you guys some popular trends, styles, and colors that are already out and about for AW18. Follow along and let me know which you like or dislike and why!

Over-sized coats

4DA76972-B7F3-41A9-A9FC-439897BBB029 — Over-sized coats from http://www.harpersbazaar.com

All over animal prints

0B0872DD-B53D-4DDA-BCE8-7CB1F2C80018 — Lemill dress, Sigerson Morrison ankle boots, and Proenza Schouler coat and chunky heels from their AW18 collections

Dark florals & garden theme

C86796F6-C20E-4772-991B-CCF9D6C2A402 — Alexander McQueen, Whistles, Dior, Zimmerman and Christopher Kane AW18 collections

It’s all about… RED!

6C294666-9874-4842-A28D-21DC0CDFB801 — Here are some amazing pieces from Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Miss Selfridge, and Ferragamo’s AW18 collections

Check out Carolina Herrera’s Pre-Fall 2018 beauties here! They’re all to die for! Ferragmao also has this red trend so spot on, it’s ridiculously good. Check them out here.

FW2018 red

Metallics & sequins

46C96057-46EC-4A97-9244-FF47526EE8B0 — Rachel by Rachel Roy, Revolve, Topshop, Calvin Klein, and Bardot’s trendy pieces featuring top AW18 trends

These pieces are so darling and going to be a huge trend for AW18. I love the delicate looks, and fabrics that show all the right curves of your body. See, AW fashion isn’t dark and boring. You can find most of these pieces at quite affordable prices on Revolve, and Macy’s!

Stylish Sleepers

C88F29A7-E539-4E2A-BE56-F9DA20362DBF — Amazing new AW18 collection from For Restless Sleepers

Another fabulous trend hitting the streets is stylish sleepwear for outings. Yes, stylish sleepwear is a thing now. These aren’t your normal slips or pajamas, they’re sleek and sexy! F.R.S. is the monogram of Francesca Ruffini, she is the heart of this project and is said to be a true monogram addict. Find all her amazing Italian beauties here.

As you can see, just because we’re going into AW18 doesn’t mean it’s all dark and boring. There are such great mixes of florals, bold patterns, pops of red, pink, and even bright whites! What I love is that some of Summer is still carried through AW18 but with a twist to the boldness and shades of the prints. Stay tuned for more fashion posts coming up this season but before I go, enjoy this great quote I came across.

“Fashion is part of the daily air and it changes all the time, with all the events. You can even see the approaching of a revolution in clothes. You can see and feel everything in clothes.” – Diana Vreeland

XO,

Steph

Fashion, Gifts, Trends, valentines

Valentine’s Day XOXO

January 29, 2018January 30, 2018by Adventures of S5 Comments

So Valentine’s Day is officially 16 days away! Can you believe it?! The year is already zooming by, and I’m still here trying to remember to write 2018 not 2017… Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be this crazy, stressful day where you drive yourself or your partner nuts on where to go. Or which crazy restaurant to book reservations at 3 months prior to… w h at ?!

Valentine’s can be any cozy, cute, fun, crazy, adventurous, day you want it to be. It’s a personal thing with you and your gf, bf, wifey, hubby, friends and family! Dressing for Valentine’s Day is really dependent on you and your personal style. Some hate the color pink or even red, so you do you girl! I LOVE red so any excuse to wear it more, I’m in!

Do you have your #ootd ready for Feb 14th?! If not, don’t worry I got you covered and have been hovering over the internet to find some cute pieces for every date! Whether you’re doing a girls brunch, dinner with bae, beach day, etc there’s endless options for you. Below are some amazing pieces from a few of my favorite brands, enjoy!

REVOLVE

Vday

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LULU’S

Vday3

MISSGUIDED

Vday4

If you’re looking for a little more of a high street, designer look. Who What Wear offers some fab-u-lous options! There’s a wide range of styles and price points listed, so go ahead and take your pick! I’m currently obsessing over these three below… Check these babies out!

Mcqueen dress

You can find this sexy Alexander McQueen number here

proenzavday

I mean can we all take a second and just appreciate the floral love in this dress?! I’m obsessed with it! You can pair this with an awesome pair of sexy strappy heels, or go with a more simple sandal. You can find this darling Proenza Schouler here.

dgvday

You can never go wrong from a classic D&G dress, especially in red!

I hope you guys got some great inspiration from my finds for this V-day. I did a bit of shopping myself from Revolve, that red jumpsuit is a MUST have and you can wear it so many times all year long!

Happy Monday loves!

XOXO,

Christmas

Santa’s coming! I know him! I know him!

December 1, 2017December 1, 2017by Adventures of S

We’re officially in Holiday mode, and 24 days away from Christmas!!! Where did the year go?! I’m not complaining though, I’m obsessed with the festive lights and decorations.

Have you been shopping for your loved ones with all these Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales?! I’m totally guilty of doing some damage myself, there’s always so many great deals. This year I also dedicated some time for shopping for things that I personally needed. Home appliances and decor, some lounge/cozy clothes, intimates, a warm coat. I’m pretty proud of myself for starting my shopping early and getting everyone in my family covered. December in general is such a crazy busy month for me because I have so many birthdays in my family, and then it’s immediately hit by Christmas. Before you know it, BAM it’s New Years! Anyone else feel me on this?

Haven’t done much shopping yet? Or just quite haven’t found the right gift? Don’t fret! I got you covered with some awesome finds below. Gifts for her, him, and even your pets!

While some of those crazy Thanksgiving sales are done, there are still LOTS of sales happening online and in store. I prefer online shopping though, do you?

Calling all Beauty lovers!

Below is where your heaven is…

SEPHORA

This set is amazing and it includes 24-piece eyeshadow palette, warm and cool toned blushes, two universal bronzers, and a pearlescent highlighter in all of their newer shades. It’s got your eyes, cheeks, and lips covered! It’s currently $59 and valued at $433, um wow what a steal! Interested?

Ri Ri lovers! This is such a great value set with a set of trio stix. Two are to conceal and contour and one is shimmer to highlight those perfect little features. Super light weight formula makes it easy to throw on without feeling gunky. It’s currently $54 on Sephora!

Do your makeup looks like a b-o-s-s! This is Tarte’s LIMITED EDITION set which is amazing! Look at all those shades and pigments, insert drool emoji. Lips, eyes, and face will be looking flawless with this set. It’s only $58 valued at $336! Santa, I’ve been good this year!

#tooglamtogiveadamn brush holder set of five vegan, and cruelty free brushes in a pretty limited edition print. Yes yes yes!

This set contains:
– Cheek brush
– Complexion brush
– Highlighter brush
– Shading eyeshadow brush
– Blending eyeshadow brush

This is a perfect gift for yourself, and loved ones. I can say that I definitely purchased this one for myself, I mean a friend. Only $44, thanks Sephora!

Gifts for HIM:

Anthropologie

Great for unisex, and home gifts as well!

Pantograph engraved glass with 24 carat gold rim and initial for your special man, or lady! Heck I want one in my initial! Find this at Anthropologie for only $18!

Gifts for the bar! Cheers!

These are some of my favorite finds I put into a collage, I mean look at these stunners! From beer crafting books, to beer glasses, to decorative bottle openers, Anthropologie has got you covered this season. These are great gift alternatives to clothes, as most guys find them boring. I know mine does, so I always look for other cool ideas that he can use daily and get more out of it.

Precious Agate Cheese Board $168

Agate Coffee Scoop $14

Celestial Coaster Set $40

For the beard-y boys! 😉

Beau Brummell Cedarwood Beard Oil Conditioner $22

The Refinery Shave Oil $44

Gifts for the Fur-ends!

Find all these great Holiday outfits, cozy clothes, beds, treats and more here at Petco!

Meowy Christmas!

Great finds for your furry little friends, with some promotions happening at Petco. Check them out here!

There are so many options for gift giving this season, and some don’t even need to be popular items. Donating food, toys, and warm clothes are great ways of giving. I make sure each year to help donate to as much as I can personally afford. This past year I have donated well over 10 bags of old furniture, and clothing to help others who are in need. Volunteering at your nearest shelter is also a great way to give back. This season is all about love and giving and it’s a great way to put your own personal touch of warmth to it. I hope you enjoyed my finds for gifts, and would love to hear if any of you have these items/have purchased them.

Happy Holidays loves!

XO,

Caps, Fall fashion, Fashion, Trends

Hats, caps and more hats!

November 7, 2017November 8, 2017by Adventures of S

It’s finally cooler here in LA, and temperatures have dropped to digits that we haven’t had in a LONG time! Although, compared to the east coast this weather isn’t cold, but it’s a blessing from the triple digits we had! While I’m a huge lover of the sun and summer heat, I will confess that it is nice to be able to open the window and get a refreshing breeze. I also forgot what it was like to be able to layer, rather than trying to find the lightest t-shirt or dress to throw on and not melt away in.

One of my newest obsessions this year and season, is hats! While I do love a lot of different styles, my main one at the moment is the Cabby hat!! I’ve mainly heard them being called Cabby hats growing up, but they go by so many names all over the world! So depending on where you come from/are used to, you may call them Baker boy caps, Flat caps, Fisherman hats, Newsboy hats, Poor Boy hats, and more. You can literally google it and see how many different names there are for this gorgeous and versatile cap.

I love following trends and always getting a good find/deal on any piece I own. I’m a sucker for new styles, whether it has embellishments, embroidery, or some cool effect to it. I’m sure there are more out there like me, right? Check out some of my favorites below! I’ve linked four of my favorite brands caps and they’re all so cute and on trend!

FOREVER 21

These Forever 21 options are all such cute cabby’s!! I personally love all the red and maroons were seeing this season. Don’t you?! These are all so affordable and on trend, they’ll dress up any outfit you wear. Most are even under $20 which is fabulous compared to some that I’ve seen higher up in the $100-$250 range, which for me is a bit much for a hat. Each hat is made of different materials and some are a combination of polyester, wool, nylon, cotton, etc. Find these adorable cabby’s here!

2. URBAN OUTFITTERS

Urban Outfitters has some adorable caps, which on their site they call Fisherman caps! Their caps are a bit pricier than the Forever 21 options, but they are just as fabulous and hit the trend spot on! I mean look at that mustard!! The mustard cap (bottom left) goes for $42.00 and also comes in a cool grey (top right) Most of these styles are of wool and polyester combinations, and you can spot clean them! Haaay. Check them out here!

3. ASOS

Asos is one of my top favorite shopping sites. I mean who doesn’t love a late night of scrolling through hundreds of amazing pieces and drooling over everything your heart desires. Maybe there’s a glass of wine included in this activity as well, maybe. Scrolling through their styles, I did notice some were a bit pricier than most caps I’ve seen. But! They do have some options that are lower, starting around $19 and go up to about $72. I personally love anything red or that awesome olive green you see on the bottom left. They’re obviously so popular for Fall/Winter. Find these styles and more right here!

4. MACY’S

My final brand is, Macy’s! Macy’s has some amazing, detailed styles of these caps. They have great color options and styles for Fall and Winter. Some of the brands featured in my collage are Nine West, and August Hats. They range from different brands and prices, but some go for about $20-$30 which is great for staying on budget and still looking stylish without breaking the bank! What’s even better about their prices is that they currently have a sale going on with special savings on most styles AND you can even use the code ‘SAVEBIG’ for an extra 20% off! How great is that?! The sale ends 11/12/17 so get shopping! You can find these fab pieces here!

I hope you guys enjoyed some of my finds, and are drooling over them just as much as I am! I have been obsessing over these caps for a long time now and they’re very on trend this season. I remember even up until about a year ago they were very male driven in fashion, and in the British culture. But! Now they’re moving to women’s fashion in all shapes and sizes and I’m absolutely loooooooving it! Many are under $20 which is such a grea find for an awesome staple piece this season! I wish I had all the money in the world and closet space to buy them all! Don’t you?! Let me know what you guys think below in the comments.

XO,