Trail Blazer!

The blazer should be a staple in every woman's wardrobe.

Why you ask?

- Adding a blazer to any look instantly creates a classic, timeless, polished and sophisticated look.

- Blazers are flattering on all figures because their structure creates an hour glass silhouette. The strong square shoulders, nipped in waist and forgiving shape that glides over the hips will carve out the hourglass shape in any today type.

- You can wear blazers with anything from a t-shirt and skinny jeans, a mini skirt or leather pants to a girly dress, long maxi dress, shorts or slacks.

Of course the basic black blazer is the most classic look. To avoid looking like you just stepped out of the board room, step up the cool factor by rolling or pushing up the sleeves and popping up the collar.

Here are some cool looks to update your blazer.

This look is fun as it is fresh. The blazer gets an updated with polka dot tights, suede boots and a bright blouse with multi colored stacked bangles.

Bring out your inner rock star, pair your slashed black skinnies with your blazer and don't forget to push up those sleeves, pop that collar and work it!

If you want to dress up your blazer, try one of these looks! Pair your blazer with a sparkly mini skirt for a night out on the town!

If you want a little more variation with your blazer other than classic black, her are some looks to try!

- Pick a fresh bold color for your blazer
- Try a unique texture such as leather, suede or velvet
- Look for a studded or embellished blazer

Here are some examples of how to step out of the box!

Now that we have some bright ideas, let's take a look at some blazers with texture and shine!

Here's a great leather look!

And here is a sumptuous coffee colored suite blazer layered over a creme dress, just classic and fresh for fall/winter!

What is that? Velvet? Why yes it is! And it looks feels rich and luxurious.

Here is my take on the velvet blazer!

In Living Color! Brightly Colored Denim is HOT

Try a brightly colored pair of jeans or slacks for a quick and easy wardrobe upgrade!

These hot pants will not only take you through fall and winter but straight into spring and summer. Designers are making these jeans in every possible hue from brights to pastels. You can cop a pair of these jeans anywhere from high end department stores and boutiques to discount chain stores and little "cheap" stores in almost any mall.

There are two keys to pulling off this bold look:

1. Pair your bright pant with neutral tops and accessories (bags, shoes, belts)

2. KISS: Keep it Simple Sister!

Wear your bright jean with a clean white oversized blouse, a black leather belt and black ankle boots or gladiator heels for a bold but minimalist look. Or, pair your bright pant with any neutral color top or shoes such as grey, chocolate, tan or nude. 

If red or electric blue is too loud for you, try a soft turquoise, sea foam green, plum, indigo or forest green to ease into the look. Keep the accessories simple so that the color will be the focus. Add a structured blazer or a leather jacket to finish off the look.

For a bold look, choose a bright color like electric blue, bold gold, or lipstick red!

For a softer look, choose a color inspired by nature, like the burnt orange of autumn leaves, the teal pools of an island lagoon or the rich purple-blue of the indigo flower.

                

This bright trend is not limited to denim, beautiful slacks are also getting the bold treatment. Here are some looks to consider for inspiration!

     

My Furry Little Friend! The Fur Vest

Whether short or long, faux or genuine, fur vests are popping up all over fall runways! Fur vests are warm, cozy, luxurious, and rich looking when paired with the right pieces. These vests can go from casual chic day looks to hot evening outfits. Fur in neutral colors such as jet black, chocolate brown, tan and even cream are a great basic layering pieces.

Here are some ideas that you can use with your own wardrobe!

This black fur vest is layered over a long sleeved floral jumper with black opaque tights and lace-up booties. Add a great statement necklace and sun glasses and you are off to lunch with girlfriends!

Here is another example of how to wear a fur vest over a dress for a flirty look. Knee high stockings give it a downtown funky feel.

This is another casual option from stylist and designer Rachel Zoe. Pair your fur vest with a blouse, tunic or thin knit sweater and skinny (or flared) jeans or leggings and you are runway ready.

Now that we have our casual looks nailed down, feast your eyes upon this beautifully detailed sable vest by New York based designer Farah Angsana. It is chinchilla, fox, Barguzin sable from the Russian wild (once reserved only for Czars), Swakara (a luxurious fur similar to broadtail), silk and cashmere. Shimmering crystal beads adorn this beautiful work of art.

This luxe, expensive vest still has an earthy, worldly quality. It almost looks ancient, like it could have been plucked from a museum or better yet, from the pages of history books. I can imagine a Russian princess donning this piece. Or better yet, I can imagine myself wearing it!

How do you make an investment piece like this wearable? I would pair it with buttery soft skinny black leather pants and ankle boots or even leather shorts with opaque tights. For a current look, I could also see it with a long knitted sweater dress. It could also go high fashion with a gold silk slip dress underneath belted with a rustic leather belt. Mixing the rustic with precious, more glamorous pieces is another fall trend. Just one investment piece like this vest can be worn in many different ways and will never go out of style!

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Welcome to Style Souk!


A souk is market place, a meeting place, where people gather to shop and exchange ideas and goods. Almost every country has a souk, and it my opinion, it is the best locale to experience the soul of the place. In the souk you will find spices, jewelry, foods, leather, herbs, medicines, carpets, oils, clothing and just about anything you can imagine.


This blog is a style souk, or meeting place, where I will share my favorite fashion finds with you. 


I love fashion and I am always inspired by designs from runway shows and trends from glossy magazines, but, how do you translate these high end looks into wearable staples for real life divas? I will show you how to incorporate both hot trends and timeless looks into your wardrobe with ease!


Welcome to Style Souk!