A/W 2013-14 Trend: Houndstooth Print

   If someone would ask me about the hottest prints of the season, plaid would definitely be at the top and houndstooth would come after. Houndstooth print was spotted at the runway shows mainly on coats, pants, skirts and sweaters, as well.

   It originates in Scotland in the 1800's and it was originally worn by women of the upper class. Even though its traditional colours are black and white, feel free to experiment with other colours as well, and create a unique and diffrent look!

   But, if you wanna keep it safe and simple, then here are some of my favorite houndstooth printed items:

Here's where you can get them: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

   Need some ideas on how you can style YOUR houndstooth printed items...? Get inspired from the amazing fashionistas down below!

                                             
               

    

Kayture

Thanks a lot for reading! Till the next post, take care everyone!

xoxo,

Konstantina B.

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A/W 2013-14 Trend: Oversized Coats

   They definitely weren't meant to fit perfectly, but they totally meant to look chic and classy! "Oversized coats" are really in right now, since they were all over the autumn/winter shows. They could be worn with a pair of denim or leather pants for the daytime, or with a sophisticated formal dress/skirt, during the night.

   Lastly, if you are a tall girl you can totally rock this trend, but if you are petite you might have to reconsider before trying it, since you don't wanna end up looking like you are being swallowed by the coat, cause YOU should be the one wearing the coat, not the opposite! But again, you can never really say for sure, unless you actually try it! 

   

   Here's how the models rocked this lovely trend, at the catwalk:

Balmain, Carven, Lanvin

Proenza Schouler, Carven, Michael Kors

   If you need some ideas on how you can style an oversized coat, then just take a look at the following  pictures!

Golestaneh Street Style

Style Scrapbook

   

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                                                                Konstantina B.

A/W 2013-14 Trend: Thigh High Boots

   I haven't written an "a/w 2013-14 trend" post in a while, plus, i' ve never actually uploaded a "shoe trend" post before, so today i thought it would be a great idea to write about the hottest shoes of the season: "the thigh high boots"!

   Thigh high boots were mainly spotted at the Chanel/ Balmain/ Emilio Pucci and Donna Karan runway shows, where the models rocked a pair of black or brown boots.

   But, wearing this type of boots in real life, can sometimes be a little bit tricky, mainly because if you don't style them correctly, there is a strong possibility of you looking skanky insted of sexy, at the end. Personally, i believe that the best way to style these babies, is by pairing them with a skirt/ dress or even a pair of winter shorts that stop just a few inches before the top part of your boots. (...if that makes any sence...!) 

   The whole point is to just show a liiitle bit of skin, and of course to avoid too much skin exposure, cause a true lady is "Always classy, but NEVER trashy"! ;)
   If you wanna see how the models rocked this trend at the catwalk, then take a look at the pictures down below:

Emilio Pucci, Chanel, Balmain

Emilio Pucci, Donna Karan, Chanel

   If you need some ideas on how you can style your favorite pair of thigh high boots, then get inspired from the following outfits!

The Chriselle Factor

Wendy's Lookbook

Style Scrapbook

Wendy's Lookbook

Wendy's Lookbook

Thank you all so much for reading this post...! Also, don't forget to follow "Just Smile With Style" on Bloglovin...!

xoxo,

Konstantina B.

How To Wear Your Summer Clothes In The Fall

   So, summer is officially a part of the past now, and it's that time of the year again where you have to put away all of your summer clothes and bring out the winter ones. Or NOT...?! 

   Well, the truth is that a lot of your summer basics could totally be worn during the fall, as well! It's a creative, practical and budget-friendly procedure (especially for students -like me-). Pretty cool, huh...?

   So, here are some tips and tricks for bringing your summer wardrobe into the fall!

1) The Denim Shorts

   During the summer we wore them with everything: a plain top and a pair of flats/ a formal shirt and a pair of gorgeous ankle strap heels etc. But, during the fall the first thing you wanna do is put on a pair of black (opaque) tights, then choose your favorite cropped sweater from your closet, and at last, finish your stylish outfit with a pair of oxfords or ankle booties. So easy, so chic!

                                    Sincerely Jules

2) The Floral Pants

   Floral print is a must for the summer time, but who said that your can't rock your beloved floral pants when the temperature drops..? The key is to just keep it simple, by adding some black and white touches to your outfit. So, floral pants during the fall...? YES please...!

                                                                                                               Style Scrapbook

3)The Maxi Skirt

   The piece that almost every fashionista rocks during the summer time: the maxi skirt. It's girly, chic and playful! If you wanna wear your favorite maxi skirt in the fall, all you need are some wardrobe essentials: a denim shirt, a (faux) leather jacket and a pair of ankle booties. The result looks edgy, yet super feminine!

Style Scrapbook

4) The Coloured Pants

   Coloured pants are a great alternative to your everyday blue jeans, and you can totally wear them in the fall, as well. If you own a pair of hot pink denim pants, pair them with a grey -oversized- coat (a zebra-printed/striped one will work too), add a white blouse, and finish your look with a pair of lace up ankle boots, for a fresh and chic result!

Dulce Candy                                                            Style Scrapbook

I hope you all enjoyed today's post! 

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xoxo,

Konstantina B.

A/W 2013-14 Trend: Plaid

   So, today's post is all about the "plaid" trend, that so many fashionistas from all over the world have already tried with some stunning results! Plaid patterns were all over the runway shows, especially on shirts, but also on coats, dresses, and skirts as well!

   Adopting this trend is really easy, since all you basically need is a simple plaid shirt (which is considered as a closet essential), a pair of skinny or boyfriend jeans, your favorite pair of flat ankle booties, a black leather jacket, plus, an oversized handbag, that will complete perfectly this casual, yet chic and egdy, outfit!

   Wanna see how the models rocked the "plaid" trend at the runway shows...? Then, take a look at the following pictures!

                                Celine, Marc by Marc by Marc Jacobs, Emilia Wickstead

Moschino, Dolce & Gabbana, Lanvin

   Also, if you need some inspiration on how you can adopt this trend, then check out some outfits from my favorite fashion bloggers!

Style Scrapbook

                                 

Kayture

Sincerely Jules

Style Scrapbook

Take care everyone!

xoxo,

Konstantina B.

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A/W 2013-14 Trend: Grunge

   Since fall is -almost- here, and cold-weather season is just around the corner, i thought it would be a great idea to start writing about the winter trends, so... Let's begin!

   Well, i am sure that a lot of you have already heard about the term "grunge", since it's one of the biggest trends for the autumn and winter of 2013-14, but, what exactly is grunge and when did it first start...?

   So, the term "grunge" was firstly used back in 1988 in order to describe Seattle's music, which was inspired by hardcore punk, heavy metal and indie rock. Also, Jean Paul Gaultier told Vogue in 1993 that "Grunge is nothing more that the way we dress when we have no money".

   So, achieving a grunge inspired look is all about plaid prints, oversized tops, loose/distressed/boyfriend jeans, studded leather, dr martens boots, and of course A LOT of clothing layers! The result should look edgy, strong and rebellious!

   Here are some key-pieces for adopting this trend:

You can get them here: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

   If you wanna see how the models rocked the "grunge" trend on the runway, then get inspired from the pictures down below:

    

        Saint Laurent, Saint Laurent

        Versace, Saint Laurent

        Versace, Saint Laurent

*All pictures from http://www.vogue.co.uk/.

Thank you all so much for reading this post!

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Olivia Palermo At NYFW

   I am pretty sure that every fashionista's dream is to attend at least once NYFW, since the shows/the designers/the models/the people/the city, every single thing is just perfect! But, for those of us who haven't really got the chance to do so, -at least not yet-, we can still get inspired from the amazing new trends and of course, the street style!

   So, in this post i decided to write about some of my favorite outfits that Olivia Palermo, the absolute queen of street style, wore, while being in New York for fashion week.

   Let's begin...

   1)The Tweed Jacket

   A pair of black high waisted shorts, paired with a white jumper, create a safe yet chic result. The tweed jacket makes the outfit look polished and sophisticated, and the gold details really make the look pop!

   2)Mix And Match

   Let's face it... No one knows how to mix and match different prints like Olivia Palermo, and the proof to that, is this gorgeous outtfit. A black and white maxi skirt, a houndstooth printed shirt, a white handbag and a pair of black ankle strap heels, create a trendy and stylish outfit!

   3)White With Brown

   Total white outfits are great for summer time, but if you feel like you can't really rock the "white on white" trend, then just complete your look with some brown details, like Olivia.

   4)Denim On Denim

   This outfit is definitely my favorite one out of all, since it looks so effortless, but at the same time so polished and put together. When rocking the "denim on denim" trend, keep the rest of the outfit simple and neutral, just by adding some black and white details!

   5)Polka Dot It Up!

   The colours of this outfit may be plain and neutral, -black and white-, but the polka dot print and the orange detail on the clutch, make this look fresh and girly!

                                                 *All pictures are from oliviapalermo.com.

                                                    

                                         Till the next post, take care everyone! ;)

The 'Backpack" Trend

   Since it's that time of the year again, when some of you have to go back to school, i thought it would be a great idea to write about the "backpack" trend that has been around for the past few months.

   A backpack is a great alternative to your everyday handbag, since you can still have your phone/wallet/keys/makeup etc with you, plus, it's good for you body, since it divides the weight evenly to both of your shoulders.

   But, if you feel like a backpack could only be worn at school, then those five ones down below will definitely gonna change your mind, since they are perfect for a day at the beach, a road trip etc. They really are on the pricey side, but doesn't it worth it...?

Here's where you can get them: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

   Wanna see some different ways that you can style your backpack...? Get inspired from my favorite fashion blogger, Andy Torres, from Style Scrapbook.

xoxo,

Konstantina B.

The "Number Tee" Trend

   If someone would ask me to define my style, i would probably say it's casual-girly-chic-romantic etc, but definitely NOT sporty! Sweatpants and oversized hoodies is definitely not my thing, since i never really was the "let's-do-sports" or "let's-hit-the-gym" type of person, but, i have to admit that number tees have really grown on me the past few months, since i've seen so many bloggers, editors and fashionistas from all over the world, rocking the "number tee" trend!

   But, what about you...? Do you enjoy wearing number tees, and if you do how exactly do you prefer to style them...?

                        

*All pictures form google.com.

     Happy September Everyone! <3