That's So Clutch

Clutch purses are what every girl should be carrying in their hands this season. Whether they have a tiny strap to hang at your side or are hands on, clutches are the prefect size and style to compliment any outfit. A variety of companies make these wallet sized purses and they come in a variety of colors and styles!

The beauty of a clutch is it never overshadows your style. It is the perfect sized accessory for a day, or night, on the town. These pieces are usually made from high end leather and died for a fashionable effect. These clutches can be just as pricey as a boho bag because their craftsmanship is so detailed that they are better than any wallet you've ever owned. Their wallets for fashion!

These clutches are vintage inspired. Women in previous generations wore smaller bags because they carried fewer items. These small purses are just big enough for your cash, cards and a small compact. What else could a girl need? Try a leather or gold toned clutch to get started with your collection. They go with almost any outfit.

These retro inspired clutches are darling with jeans, a skirt or low-key dress. If you buy a funkier pattern, make sure your outfit is casual. Although these clutches are small, they can make a big statement! Don't be too crazy with your prints. A statement bag is the perfect eye catching accessory and is sure to get a lot of compliments.

These neon inspired bags give your blander outfits the pop of color they need! Bright hues are very in style as of late and a colorful bag is the best way to achieve the trend. Clutches can be worn with multiple outfits and never get tired like a shirt or skirt can!

Strapped for cash and wanting a clutch? Design your very own bow clutch! Follow this tutorial and you'll get the clutch look! Happy sewing.

Cardi Party!

It's a Cardi Party! Cardigans are all the rage for the chilly weather! Cardigans are light, button down sweaters that overlay nearly every outfit. Cardigans can be worn with dresses, skirts, pants and shorts and are perfect for daytime or office time. Sometimes referred to as a "party cardi" these sweaters can be worn over your night time outfit for a preppy chic look.

Celebs like Rachael Bilson love their cardigans. Oversized is the trend of the season. As seen above, Rachael loves her neon chunky knit sweater. This look is perfection over jean shorts and a tiny T-shirt. Neons, fun prints and chain link button down sweaters are fantastic for any Fall look.

 

These signature looks are definitely cardigan ready. You can pair a uni-colored cardigan over a plain tank and long pants for the upcoming months. Jeans, white or other colored pants are adorable with a button down sweater. You can accessorize with flats or espadrilles to add to the comfort. For a girlier look, you can pair a cardigan with a feminine dress and heels. Floral patterns look best for this fashion.

Cardigans are so versatile; they can be worn with jean shorts and tights, jeans and boots, or frilly shorts. Subtle tones of are chic for Fall. You can put your cardi over trendy items such as a jean shirt, stripes or lace bustier! The longer your sweater, the leaner your torso looks! 

Navy is a very flattering color for this look. This shade is slightly reminiscent of prep school attire and it definitely preppy perfection. Pair your navy with lighter pants or a flowy dress  or skirt to get the look above! You can style is with traditional Oxford shoes and a statement watch to really tie the look together. 

Other neutrals are just darling for casual wear. A white or grey cardigan looks dashing over any wash of jean. This look can be worn with long jean pants, jean skirts and shorts and even jeggings! The look says cozy/comfy but has subtle tones of sexy and playful. Any girl with a cardigan knows comfort and fashion is of the utmost importance.

This may seem surprising but grandma inspired cardigans are in style. Wearing a chunky knit sweater is 100% cute. These brown, yellow, and peach shades are perfection when worn over a vintage inspired dress. You'll look presentable for parents and adorable for date night!

Red is also a hot color for Fall. Red brings out the warmer tones in everyone's complexion. It can make you look warm and tan even in the winter months! Seaton is an amazing company for this look; visit their website for beach inspired cardigans!

Stripes are THE pattern to watch in these next months. They look perfect under, and on a cardigan. girly stripes are perfect in pink and neon colors! Whether your stripes are thick or thin, make sure to pair plain tops and bottoms underneath! Don't overdo it! Check out Old Navy for cardigan options.

Scarf It Down!

Scarves are hot (literally and figuratively) this season. Scarves are the perfect Fall accessory this season. Ranging from chain link, knit and heavy to thin and infinite, a scarf is the greatest way to layer on almost any outfit.

The scarf can go with all day wear styles. Jeans, flats and an overcoat complete the look above and is darling for the chilly months ahead. A scarf can also be paired with a skirt and boots for a day time look. Scarves can be worn to the office and to an evening event, although they should be checked at the door with your coat. Make sure you match your scarf to the occasion and to your style! Darker, plainer scarves are for more formal attire, whereas other colors can be paired to match your shoes, bottom or even jacket!

As with most clothing accessories, you must stay abreast to current trends. Tribal prints, fun patterns and lace are trendy this season. A crazier pattern should be worn with a more subdued outfit: a plain top, dark bottoms and brown or black footwear. The tribe inspired patterns can be mixed and matched it you're feeling fearless and the lace can make even the dullest jeans very feminine!

Lighter scarves are darling for any season. Plain patterns can be worn over almost anything, including dresses! A seasonal scarf sports the colors of the nearest holiday! Red, white, and blue is great for July! Keep an eye out for Halloween colors for next month!

Scarves are so versatile! Check out this amazing tutorial on how to tie a scarf 12 different ways! An even bigger added bonus: when you buy a scarf you could be buying a DIY skirt as well! Follow the graphic below to create your own one-of-a-kind skirt! Scarf it up!

FashionShow

Ever since 1920, when television's first became commercially available, the entire globe was given the best one stop everything into the world of fashion! Designers had their time to shine as each television show donned one of their garments, and if not, it gave designers great inspiration to execute a vision. 

Many television shows have made fashion the underlining premise of their show, catching the eyes of viewers by dressing the cast in the most trendy and stunning wardrobes. Nowadays, the most top rated television shows are also the most fashionable. Each cast member is dressed in some of the best designers garments in the entire world, giving both the actor and designer a platform to showcase their personalities. 

Up and coming designers have taken advantage of the largely fashion incorporated television world as well by dressing different casts in their newly created ensembles, providing them an opportunity to showcase their work. The large focus on fashion on cable television has really helped those in the fashion industry to not only 'get their name out', but by also creating and enforcing the latest trends.

“InStyle” and “FASHIONOTES” have both come up with lists of the most fashionable television shows ever.

Some of these shows include:

Gossip Girl, a show revolving around the lives of those living on the Upper East Side in NYC. The cast of Gossip Girl is generally seen wearing designers like Alexander McQueen, paired with clutches by designers such as Fendi or Moschino.

 Mad Men, one of the top-rated shows on TV today, has made itself one of the most fashion-forward shows out there. The cast of Mad Men is decked out in the most extravagant 50s wear.

Going back a few years, Beverly Hills 90210, and yes the original one, is also known to have had some of the best fashion in a television show ever. Especially at the time when the show debuted. The clothing worn on 90210 was at the top of the 90's fashion game.

It is ever so common that just about everyone that watches television notices the fashion choices, and more than likely uses television as their top rated fashion guide. 

Boot Watch 2012: Rainy Day!

Boot watch 2012 is in full force! Rain boots, or wellies, are the boots to watch this week. The rainy days are picking up and the fashion needs to keep up. Wellies are adorable for Fall. The beauty of these boots is that they are crazy-fun! Fun patterns, colors and prints are fashion acceptable for day wear. Feel free to splash in puddles to and from work! There are two main companies to watch for rain boots: Hunter and Joules.

Hunter rain boots are chic for rainy days. Hunter Rubber is a major rubber wellington boot and footwear designer based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was originally known as the North British Rubber Company, and made rubber products for over 150 years. Besides rubber boots, the company also sells other products such as bags, socks and other related accessories, and historically has been involved in the manufacture of tires and such. The company started to focus on fashion post World War II and currently has offices in Edinburgh, London and New York. They are offered in traditional colors and more funky shades as well.

Hunter rain boots come in an array of colors and fashions. They are made in neon colors and other rainbow assortments for all outfits and occasions! These boots are made for men, women and children in Original Rubber and Fashion Rubber categories. They even have styles with heels for more formal wear!

Joules is also a European based company that has fabulous rain boot fashion. These adorable off-kilter boots are amazing cute and come in an array of styles! Although slightly pricey, these unique styles are worth every penny. With darling bows and fabulous zipper accessories turn rainy days into fashion days!

Don't have the cash "saved for a rainy day"? No problem! Check out this tutorial on how to embellish your own cheap pair of wellies available at any discount store! 

Emmys Fashion 2012

The 2012 Prime Time Emmy Awards glammed up downtown Los Angeles Sunday night, and celebrities displayed some of the season's hottest trends from bold colors and blues to asymmetrical styles. There were winners and losers of the night both in esteemed awards and fashion.

 Although "worst" and "best" dressed lists have been rampant on television and the blogosphere, many different sources conflict with one another in their decisions and Plush is about to weigh in. The steamy night provided for some hair mishaps and gown length was definitely a must have for the formal Red Carpet event. Popular runway trends like lace, floral patterns, and neon colors, inspired starlettes this weekend.

One popular trend was lighter hues of blue and teal. Glamorous stars like Zooey Deschanel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara, and Maria Menounos adorned flowing blue gowns at the awards ceremony. Each star selected their dresses according to personal style and glam. Zooey went for a more playful ballerina style, sweetheart neck, ball gown whereas Sofia went for a "va-va-voom" look more consistent with her Columbian sex appeal. Both Maria and Heidi went for the Angelina Jolie inspired leg revealing slits in their blue dress choices.

Actresses Gennifer Goodwin and Leslie Mann opted for more daring, current fashion trends. Goodwin looked stunning in a nude gown covered in red-orange gown floral detailing by Monique Lhuillier. The dress was certainly unique and fit the star perfectly. Mann, accompanied by her husband Judd Apatow creator of TV Show Girls, was thrilled to be wearing a dress from her favorite designer Naeem Khan. Mann looked vibrant in the neon yellow and had fun playing with her dress pockets during the event!

Funny women Kat Dennings and Tina Fey looked perfect in their floor-length red gowns. Red has always been an awards show favorite in the past and these ladies certainly got it right. Kat picked a dress to suit her bustier figure as Tina selected a tight fitting number with structure and embellishment around the top.

The ladies of show Modern Family definitely shined on the Red Carpet. Julie Bowen looked slender and tan in her neon green number as a younger Sarah Hyland selected a mature option of grey with floral embellishment. The cast picked up multiple wins for their performances and their styling.

Other shows' leading ladies were not as lucky. The women of Mad Men received harsh criticism for their looks on the carpet. Christina Hendricks is an inspiration to busty women everywhere, however, by belting her gown with a more casual belt, she seemed to ruin her look for the night. January Jones usually has a very clean cut, classic look. For the Emmys she decided to go for an edgier look with slicked back hair that looked a little too severe. Although Elisabeth Moss wasn't the worst dressed of the three ladies, the cut and pattern of the dress was awkward and you are the fashion company you keep.

The new HBO series Girls' inspired a challenge for the three actresses above. Their first Red Carpet debut had triumphs and defeats. Lena Dunham, Allison Williams, and Zosia Mamet had a big night to get primped for—their runaway HBO hit, Girls, earned the Outstanding Comedy Series nomination! Williams opted for a green silk peplum Oscar de la Renta gown, while Dunham wore a lace Prada dress. Meanwhile, Mamet chose her Bibhu Mohapatra two-tone design at the last minute. Check out InStyle.com for their opinions on their dresses!

The stars that did not shine as bright this weekend ended up on some worst dressed lists. Many of these lists  include Glenn Close in a gothic, tapered frock, as well as Ashley Judd in Carolina Herrera, and Julianne Moore in a yellow long sleeve gown.

Kristen Wiig, Julianna Marguiles and Hayden Panettiere have also been featured on some "worst dressed" lists. However, these looks have not been as drastically insulted as the former gowns mentioned. What do you think about these questionable dress fashions? Check out the coverage of Best Dressed and Worst Dressed courtesy of Hollywood Backstage. Furthermore, for the latest celebrity gossip and best/worst dressed lists, look to Perez Hilton for photo galleries and scoop. You can also vote here on your favorite dress!