Reporting back from Mercedes Benz 2009 Fall Fashion Week in New York

Feb 24, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

Hi!  I’ve been away for the past week but I’m back now.  I had the opportunity to work backstage as a dresser during this past Mercedes Benz Fall Fashion Week in New York.  It was my first season working as a dresser for the company, Ground Crew.  I worked the Tony Cohen Fashion Show and the Michael Kors Fashion Show.  Both of the fall lines were really cute.  The Tony Cohen line was in mostly dark, muted colors but they were well cut and elegantly simple.  Here is a video from the show.  Check it out and enjoy learning about this great designer.

I dressed the lovely Martha in these two looks:

I also worked the Michael Kors show. The line was great! It was very clean and elegant with great splashes of color. I especially loved these tan and orange pumps that were worn by one of the models. They came in tan and green and tan and pink but I loved the tan and orange ones. Check out the video of Michael Kors Show from this past Fashion Week.

I dressed the lovely Heidi and Hanne.

Here’s Heidi:

Here’s Hanne:

While I was there I did some scouting to see what the ladies of the fashion capitol of the US were wearing. Stay tuned for that post. I noticed some trends that can be easily incorporated into the wardrobe of anyone in any state. Enjoy the shows! Oh and here are the shoes:

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How do I wear that trend…bold colors

Feb 11, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

They were hot this past summer and they’re still hot for 2009.  Bold colors are still a great trend that is holding strong.  While basic black will always be classic and a fashion favorite, bold colors are a great way to make your outfits pop.  Now as someone that isn’t a big fan of patterns, I enjoy the bold color trend because it gives me the ability to some extra flair to my outfits without having to deal with patterns.

I know, I know.  I need to show patterns some love and I am working on it but in the meantime, I will rock those bold colors.  I do realize, however, that there are some of you who have an almost totally black wardrobe. Or there are others of you who live life in different shades of tan and brown. It’s ok, you can do the bold color trend as well.

Some easy and non intimidating ways to incorporate bold colors into your wardrobe is through jewelry, shoes, hair accessories and purses.  If you are a lady that enjoys wearing lots of black, you can spice up that black outfit with a bold colored bracelet or a bold colored pair of shoes.  If you are a lady that enjoys wearing tans, you can spice up that tan outfit with a burnt orange or red accessory of any kind.

The bold color trend is not unlike the jewel tone trend.  For more tips, check out this post I did on how to incorporate jewel tones depending on the most prevalent color palette in your wardrobe.

How Do I Wear Jewel Tones

You can also refer to a post that I wrote about how to wear the bright color trend that was really popular over the summer.  Honestly, bold colors and bright colors aren’t that different.  The tone is usually what may separate the two.  Bold colors can be bright or they can just be striking.  For example, burnt orange is a bold color whereas candy apple red is a bright color.  See the difference?  Check out this post for more tips.

How Do I Wear Bright Colors

Any questions? Send me a comment or a message.  Remember, fashion should be fun.

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How do I wear that trend…blazers

Feb 5, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

I just finished going through all of the comments I’ve gotten recently.  I love that there are people checking out the blog and sharing their thoughts.  I highly encourage it!  Keep up the comments, thoughts, suggestions and insights.

Ok, now on to another trend alert.  When I was looking into trends for 2009, I was pleased to discover that blazers were making a comeback on the trend scene.  Now don’t get me wrong, blazers have been around for years.  They started out as something men would wear and eventually seeped into the closets of ladies as well.  So they haven’t ever actually left but it’s great to see them on the list of trends for 2009.

I love the way a good blazer can make an outfit look instantly more polished and pulled together.  I used to stay away from them personally because I’m a bit top heavy and I have a hard time with clothes that button down the front.  I get that annoying buckle effect and I think that makes the piece of clothing look too small even if it isn’t.  However, I am going to take the leap and join the rest of the ladies wearing blazers.  The great thing about blazers is that they come in so many different fabrics so you can own more than one and achieve a separate type of look with each one.

Ok this is what I’m going to do.  I’m going to go out there and find a few blazers and put together a few different blazer looks and post those pictures for you to see.  Now, I’m not a stylist by any means and I don’t consider myself a trendy person (I am a Clueless Fashionista) but I will use this exercise to broaden my ability to put together pieces.

I challenge you to do the same thing.  Get a blazer or two and put together a few different looks.  I’d love to feature your looks as well as mine.  Once you get the pictures together, send me a message and I will send you an email about where to send the pictures.  I have to keep my email addresses away from the spammers so I won’t post it here.

So good luck with the blazer project and I look forward to seeing your pictures!

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How do I wear that trend…boyfriend jeans

Jan 30, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

A trend that become popular among celebrities late last year was the boyfriend jean.  In case you’re not familiar, boyfriend jeans are those jeans that are kind of loose and typically look as if you are wearing men’s jeans.  Here is a picture for a reference.

As you can see, these jeans are very loose fitting and comfortable looking. Well late last year Katie Holmes was spotted wearing them with a tight cuff in the leg and people were loving the look. Honestly, many women have been wearing boyfriend jeans for years now but they never really had a name. Now that they do, they’re a trend for 2009. This is a trend I can totally support for a few reasons.

1. They’re jeans. I love blue jeans and at one point had about 25 pair. That number has since dwindled but I am working on increasing my collection.
2. They’re loose. Throwing on a pair of great fitting jeans that hug your curves is great but sometimes you don’t want your curves hugged but you still want to look polished. Boyfriend jeans are great for that.
3. They’re jeans. Did I mention that I love blue jeans?

Ok, enough of my reasons for why these are great. If you want to work this trend into your wardrobe, please keep some things in mind.

1. Fit is key. Loose doesn’t mean ill fitting. Make sure the jeans are the proper size so that they compliment your body type. When you go buy some, try them on and make full use of the full length mirror. If in doubt, ask a sales person or take a trusted friend with you. Don’t walk around in too big jeans calling them boyfriend jeans. These jeans can be loose but still fit well.
2. Wash is important. I’m a firm believer that dark washed jeans are the most flattering for all figures across the board. With that in mind, it is possible to wear a lighter wash and still look polished, however be careful with washes that fade in and out in designs. When you try on the jeans, make sure that the wash is one that flatters your figure along with the fit. In recent years, jeans designers have started doing interesting things with the color on a jean where it fades in and out in various places. This doesn’t look good on everyone so once again, use that full length mirror.
3. Buy women’s jeans. Even though these are called boyfriend jeans, you shouldn’t look for a shortcut and buy men’s jeans. I strongly caution against that because men’s jeans are cut differently. As women we have curves that men don’t have. Even if you aren’t a very curvy woman, your body is still shaped differently than a man’s. Buying men’s jeans is not something I would suggest because it could go against suggestion 1. Stick with women’s jeans for optimal fit.

I plan on taking full advantage of this trend in 2009. I’m going to make it a point to add a pair (or two) of boyfriend jeans to my current collection. I suggest you do too. But then again, I’m very biased as I LOVE blue jeans. Any questions about this trend? Send me an email or a comment. Any pictures of you rocking this trend? Send me a picture. I’d love to see it and post it.

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How do I wear that trend…jewel encrusted

Jan 20, 2009 by cluelessfashionista

One of the trends on tap for this year is the jewel encrusted trend.  I know, I know.  When you hear jewel encrusted, you may automatically think bedazzled or tacky rhinestones on everything but that’s not always the case.  You can wear jewel encrusted clothing without looking like you were attacked by a glue gun.

1.  Shoes.  One great way to incorporate the jewel encrusted trend is by wearing a great pair of sparkle enhanced shoes.  As shoes become more glamorous, things like rhinestones and other sparkly studs are starting to make a strong appearance.

2.  Hair accessories. Another way to incorporate the jewel encrusted trend is by wearing sparkly hair accessories.  If you don’t want to be overwhelmed by jewels, putting them in your hair is a good way to do it in small doses.

3.  Earrings.  You can never go wrong with a great pair of sparkly earrings.  It may seem like a bit of a cop out in the jewel encrusted trend, but for those more conservative Clueless Fashionistas may benefit from an extra bit of sparkle.  Don’t be afraid of a little shine!

4.  Accessories.  Jewel encrusted belts and purses are another way to observe this trend.  It’s a great way to add an extra bit of flavor to a basic outfit without feeling overdone.

These are just a few ways you can participate in the jewel encrusted trend.  For those of you that are a bit more adventurous, you can always throw on a jewel encrusted shirt or jacket.  From there, the sky’s the limit!

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