Tuesday Outfit

Today, I attempted the 2015 fashion trend- "military green". I decided to mix my olive green blazer- giving the more "military rough" look- with my coral blouse and boot-cut jeans- a "classy" look. I accessorized with my gold chain necklace- which can be viewed as "classy" or "rough".

Outfit
Olive Green Blazer: Gift
Coral Bow Blouse: BodyCentral; $16
White Tank Top: Kohl's; $7
Boot-cut Jeans: Old Navy; $20

Accessories
Gold Earrings: Gift
Gold Chain Necklace: Charming Charlie; $15
Brown Flats: Famous Footwear; $30

Monday Outfit

Outfit
NEW! Plum Sweater: Target; $14 (my new favorite color to incorporate into outfits)
Jean Skirt: Gift

Accessories
White Pearl-studded Earrings: Gift; Part of a set
NEW! Beige Scarf: Christmas Gift
NEW! Brown Boots: Belk; $20

2015 Fashion Trends

Happy New Year!!! I am so grateful for another year filled with wonderful memories made with many family and friends! And I look forward to another year filled with many more memorable experiences! To start off this new year, I have researched what the 2015 fashion trends are. I hope that you are inspired by my research to try out some- if not all- of these new and returning trends.  

One-shoulder Cut

 http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/09/11-one-shoulder-top-w724.jpg

Similar to the 2014 "off-the-shoulder" style, the one-shoulder cut may be just right for that next date night.

 All-white

http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/09/Frame-Denim-Spring-2015-w724.jpg

It's all in! Every shade and texture, mixed and matched.

Black & White

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With the color black being my "go-to" color, I am relieved to see this color return, paired with white to be the "in color", expressed by different textures and patterns.

Blue & White

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Blue and white! Every tint and shade is in!

Cropped Baggy Denim

http://wardrobelooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/What-Jeans-Are-In-Fashion-2015-1.jpg

It is suggested to wear fitted tops with this year's in-style baggy jeans.

Culottes

http://cdn.fashionisers.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/spring_summer_2015_fashion_trends_wide_leg_pants_and_culottes_fashionisers.jpg

 When paired with tailored button-down tops, blazers and high heels, the culottes can be just right for work.

Gingham

http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2014/WRN/091014-eric-fashion-week-594.jpg

The gingham pattern is styled for more of an "edgy" look, this year.

Kimono-style Trench Coat

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Light and casual....

Medium-size Obi Belt

http://www.metro.us/news/bcbg-spring-2015/tmWnid---53hWOL1a3fbnU/BCBG-614x438.jpg

Considered to be one of this spring's most intriguing trends is the obi belt.

Military Green

http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/fashion/daily/2014/09/29/29-military.w529.h352.2x.jpg

 Green!!! My all-time favorite color! It will be a lot of fun to see military green pieces take a part in this year's trends. 

Shirtdress

http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/09/1-shirtdresses-w724.jpg

With the waist lowered and slit raised, the traditional shirtdress has been redesigned for the year. 

The "Apron" Look

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Whether layering a skirt over a short or long dress, the "apron" look is the new style! I am personally excited to try out this new trend.

Yellow

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Yellow is my second favorite color! I am so excited to see this color incorporated into this year's fashion trends! It is recommended to find the shade that best compliments your skin tone.

I cannot wait to try out these fashion trends! I hope that you will continue to visit Fashion Tips & Secrets and try out these trends with me! Please be sure to contact me at fashiontipsandsecrets@gmail.com to share your interpretations and ideas, regarding the new trends. I would love to hear from you! May your 2015 be blessed!!

Christmas Piano Recital

Outfit
White Blouse: Borrowed
Black Evening Jacket: Borrowed
NEW! Black Pencil Skirt: Wal-Mart; $10

Accessories
Music Note Earrings: Gift
NEW! Green Diamond Necklace: Gift
Black Pumps: Target; $30

Clavinova Festival

It was so much fun to dress up and perform at the annual Clavinova Festival, again! This year, I performed "Country Rag" by Alexander Peskanov. So, I dressed up like a "cowgirl".

Outfit:

Cowboy Hat: Borrowed

Long-sleeve White Shirt: Borrowed

Cowboy Vest: Gift

Brown Belt: Part of a set; Gift

Jean Skirt: Gift

NEW! Cowboy Boots: Payless Shoes; $11 (HUGE clearance!!)

The Homecoming Mum

October is a very thrilling month in Texas, not only because of Halloween, but also because of homecoming. Texan schools celebrate this day through a series of exciting events, including releasing school, early; holding local homecoming parades and annual homecoming football games. More specifically, they express their school spirit by wearing "mums."

Around the 1950's, Texan boys started the tradition of picking chrysanthemum blooms for their homecoming dates. Some were tied with a few ribbons. However, because "everything's bigger in Texas," over time, these simple mums were turned into lavish pieces- now artificial flowers, incorporating dozens of long ribbons, cow bells, stuffed animals and even LED lights. The incorporated colors normally represent the owner's school colors and are personalized for their interests. For example, a cheerleader most likely will own a mum with cheer ornaments while a volleyball player will probably own a mum that contains volleyball ornaments. In addition to the girls receiving mums from the boys, they now in turn give "garters" to the boys. Most often, a couple's mum and garter match in at least one way or another.

Because this tradition has grown to be so big in Texas, people have started taking advantage of the opportunity and turning it into a money-making opportunity. There are mum-making stores that sell hundreds of ribbons and ornaments that can be bought to make personalized mums. There are also professional mum-makers who sell their creations. These can be bought anywhere from $60-$300.

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My school's colors are white and blue. However, because our school is a public charter school, we traditionally incorporate the public schools' colors- white and green. Additionally, as a senior, my mum incorporated a lot of white, as well.

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10/5/14:
http://www.gardendesign.com/contemporary/homecoming-mums-a-texas-tradition

Friday Outfit

Outfit
Emerald Green Sweater: Maurice's; $20
White Tank Top: Borrowed
Skirt: Plato's Closet; $5

Accessories
Feather Earrings: Part of a Set; Gift
Scarf: Gift
Bracelets: Part of a Set
Black Ballet Flats: Wal-Mart; $6