Crazy Beautiful Combat Boots

Combat boots are very trendy for Spring. Their bold look and funky fit make them a must have item for the new season. Black, brown or a colorful twist on an old classic make these shoes perfect for casual day outings. You must have a bold style and an air of confidence about you to pull these off.

Celebrities of all styles and career types love combat boots. The youngest of the Kardashain clan was seen wearing them in a Seventeen magazine spread and Rihana has been spotted wearing this trend frequently. Her hardcore S&M style compliments these shoes to perfection. Other singers like Willow Smith and Miley Cyrus wear black combat boots with dresses and shorts and actress Drew Barrymore wears hers a little more subtly with jeans and a coat.

The traditional brown and black boots are the most popular look for these boots. You can find these plain styles at shoe stores like DSW and the clothing section of Target. This chunky footwear looks best when it is offset with a feminine ensemble. Dainty dresses or rompers make a great combat outfit.

This trend is definitely best suited for alternative fashionistas. The boots look great with jean shorts, a cropped top and some funky accessories. Since the boots make your feet look larger than normal, showing a little leg is a great balance to slim out your look.

For those of us that love the trend but want a slightly more feminine edge on the style, shoppers can buy glammed up combat boots. Silver, red or fun ribbon lacing can add a girly flare to these usually male shoes. Some styles even have a sold over pattern that can be worn out or tied up and hidden. Find the boots that suit you and step out in style this April.

Brand to Watch: Sarah Aghili

The name Sarah Aghili has been popping up in magazines and on the lips of celebrities this season. The 25 year old Iranian designer has a flare for affordable fashion. Born and raised in Houston Texas, the designer has a flare for Boho and South-western inspired accessories. Her website has clothing for men and women as well as an extensive selection of jewelry. Her line has been seen in magazines, and adorned by celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens. Aghili's site launched in 2009 and her style style is boho-chic mixed with glam rock and is featured mostly in teen magazines. In the past 3 years her site has grown from costume jewelry to include almost everything under the sun.

The main focus of her site is the jewelry collection. The jewelry line is perfect for spring and summer. All of Aghili's pieces are trendy and affordable. Most pieces are under $20! Her pieces include an array of trends Ever So Plush has covered in the last few months! Evil eyes, religious gems, and turquoise pieces are all for sale on her website.

Embellished Earrings

This website is a godsent for women who like to shop on a budget. These embellished earrings are much like the ones we've seen on actresses during the awards season. These gems look stunning with a casual dress or evening skirt for a night out with the girls.

Religious Jewelry

Our recent expose on religious jewelry shows that flaunting your religion is in this season. Fun pieces with a cross the Star of David or Buddha are super trendy for the upcoming season. You can stack bracelets or find a unique piece as a centerpiece for your outfits.

Evil Eye Jewelry

The evil eye trend is hot. It has been seen on superstars like Kim Kardashian and other more hippie-chic celebs. Aghili offers some affordable pieces for this trend that are both affordable and adorable. Necklaces, rings and bracelets all have this darling trend available for purchase.

Turquoise

Turquoise jewelry, rings specifically, are great for warmer seasons. This Native American inspired piece looks stunning with a simple black dress or stacked with your other rings. It's a must have piece for any free spirit gal.

Business woman Ms. Aghili is also a philanthropist at heart. A large portion of her site is dedicated to fighting diseases and traumatic events such as cancer, Downs Syndrome, bullying and Autism. You can purchase a piece to help support a cause of your choice!

Shop online at SarahAghili.com for these adorable fashions and more!

Very MCM Collection

MCM does it yet again! 

With the new and updated "very MCM" Spring/ Summer 2013 Collection! Inspired from it's launch in 1986, the very MCM collection is back and more stylish than ever! Check out the collection and it's play on sophistication of the sea!

A picture from the 1986 collection

 

Click here for more information from the inspiration of the collection, to the history!

History of Easter Fashion

Each year for Easter Sunday, for as long as I can remember was one of my best dressed Sunday's! As a child, my mother went over the top, months prior to make sure I had each girly element of the "perfect" Easter outfit!

I typically had a white hat with some colored ribbon hanging, a floral dress, and if not floral, it was a solid color with the ribbon around my waist, adorned with some type of flower! She never neglected my lace tights, frilly socks and lace gloves! Oh! And my cross body "pocket book" that always coordinated with my patent leather shoes! I even had an Easter hair style! It was typically Shirley Temple curls, as I loveddddd that hairstyle and that was the only one I would keep up in order for it to last to the big day!

(That's me on the far right!) Easter 1995! Lace dress, I also had on lace gloves, a hat and cream shoes (not pictured lol) My God sister (middle) was upset she couldn't come hang out with me after church :-(

As I got older, I still had to get an 'Easter outfit' as my mom would remind me in February that it was "right around the corner" ... What's even crazier is that I now do the same thing for my son! I started thinking about his outfit in February- right after Valentine's day! But that's probably because I'm a holiday girl and always think of the next holiday.

Jr's 1st Easter 2012

Because this is such a big day for me and my family, I started to look at the history of Easter and why women (men too!) all over the nation deem this as the day to have a mini fashion show at their churches! While every holiday has it's own style, Easter has still remained on top as the day you 'go all out!" From hats, to accessories, so makeup; fellas in there 3 piece suits or vests and bow ties, coordinating with their colored shoes- especially down south!

"The history of the Easter ensemble derives from the philosophy of wearing one's Sunday best to the glory of God," is what an article from washingtonpost.com said, and I couldn't agree anymore! With a little mentioning that the new Spring season definitely plays a part as well! Some view Easter as the official "okay" to wear white, instead of Memorial Day (well for those who still follow this rule!). Churches these days 'allow' their congregation to come as they are, with less criticism to those who come to church in jeans, which I think gives even more excitement to the Easter holiday.

An Ode to Easter fashion:

Throwback Easter- hats were essential! In all colors, shapes and sizes! For both men and women! The more coordinated you were with your hats, the better! All purple, all green, the more color, the more your outfit was complete! A quick stroll down memory lane!

I'm not sure what time this is from, but this hat is to die!

Matchy matchy! I'm almost positive the shoes were red too! It's only right!

Yep! Fellas did it too! Even the young boys dressed like their dapper dads!

This picture is just the cutest thing to me!

Let's get a little more updated! 

Girly's in their baby doll dresses! With matching headbands! Featured is my friend Kamilah's daughter! She always dresses her so cute! The first isn't from Easter, but can definitely be an Easter dress!

 

Something for your baby boy!

Love this hat/ veil!

              

I adore Brad! And what an awesome way to wear an orange suit!

All of these look are great! While the trends have changed, the essence remains! Find your style this Easter!