Shopping Find: My New Favorite Jeans
Posted: February 6, 2012 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Shopping, Shopping Finds, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: black is black favorite, boots with jeans, curvy girl jeans, favorite jeans, h&m, high rise jeans, high rise skinny jeans, jeans, perfect jeans, shopping, Shopping finds, skinny jeans Leave a comment »After years and years of hunting, I’ve finally found them; MY NEW FAVORITE JEANS. Surprisingly inexpensive (coming in at $49.95) and so-far resilient, these babies are the most comfortable jeans I’ve (dare I say) ever worn!
These dream jeans are from a little store called H & M. They are a high-rise skinny jean which is amazing for those who struggle with the “back gape.” But do you want to know the best part about these jeans? They STAY skinny all the way to the ankle, no matter what size you buy; which means you can fit them into your boots! When heading into your nearest H & M look for the jeans called “High Sqin.” They come in various washes.
Coming in at a close second is another H & M pair called “Regular Waist Slim.” They have all the perks of the Sqin, but have a slightly lower rise.
Best Dressed at The 2012 People’s Choice Awards
Posted: January 11, 2012 Filed under: Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Menswear, Red Carpet, What TO wear, What was she thinking? | Tags: awards show, Best Dressed, Chris Klein, Fashion Police, Ginnifer Goodwin, Ian Somerhalder, Kelly Osbourne, Once Upon A Time, People's Choice Awards, People's choice awards 2012, People's Choice Awards fashion, red carpet, Vampire Diaries, worst dressed Leave a comment »It’s the start of the awards season, and if THIS is what we have to look forward to, I’m not going to have too much to write about! Everyone seemed to go quite tame and a little on the casual side this year. However, I was able to scrounge a few favorites, and of course my least favorites!
Best Dressed Female:
From the new series “Once Upon A Time”, Ginnifer Goodwin. Amazing hair, stunning make up, shoes are killer and that dress is bold but fits her like a glove. A+ for her!
Best Dressed Man:
Ian Somerhalder from the show “Vampire Diaries”. Had he worn a tie with the pocket square it would have been too dressy. He had the perfect amount of class for an event like this.
Worst Dressed Female:
Kelly Osbourne. Considering she’s is on E! Channel’s “Fashion Police” you’d think she would have made a little more effort. (Her Mom, however looked STUNNING!)
Worst Dressed Man:
Chris Klein. Not quite sure why he was there, but WHITE skate shoes on the red carpet? Really?! No no no!
Get The Look: Jamie King
Posted: November 21, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Get The Look, hair, Shoes, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: christmas dresses, Fashion, Fashion Tips, Get The Look, GQ, Holiday dresses, how to dress for the holidays, jamie king, jamie king at GQ Man of the Year Awards, jamie king fashion, mod cloth, Mod Cloth holiday looks, party dresses, retro dresses Leave a comment »At the GQ Man of The Year Awards, Jamie King looked gorgeous. This inspired me to create a new Get The Look post!
Jamie is wearing a retro style party dress, which is perfect for upcoming holiday season. This A-Line shaped dress is a great style for EVERY body type; because of this it is my personal favorite style dress for the holiday season.
With this retro style dress, I recommend keeping the hair simple. You can do a sleek down ‘do, like Jamie did, or a french twist. Keep the accessories to a minimum. I recommend a good strong earring and a clutch. Finish off the look with a pair of black heels- either peep toes or t-straps to keep with the retro feel. For a more edgy look go with a bootie or platform shoe.
Take a peek at my Get The Look style sheet, (see below) for how you can get Jamie’s style. Everything on the style sheet can be purchased online at Mod Cloth.
Trend Alert: Navajo Print
Posted: November 21, 2011 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Home Decor, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: anthropologie, fall fashion, Fashion, home decor, jacquard, navajo, navajo print, pendleton, vero moda 3 Comments »I’ve been seeing Navajo (or Jacquard as some call it) print everywhere these days, and I seem to be drawn to it! Its a classic print like leopard or houndstooth so you don’t have to worry about it going out of fashion fast. Below is a style sheet of some inspiration for you! It also includes some home decor pieces too. Enjoy!
$363 - asos.com
$75 - asos.com
$79 - asos.com
$48 - pendleton-usa.com
$128 - pendleton-usa.com
$1,698 - anthropologie.com
$198 - pendleton-usa.com
$236 - pendleton-usa.com
A Trip to Joe Fresh
Posted: November 20, 2011 Filed under: Fashion Tips, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: coats puffers, Fashion, joe fresh, joe fresh coats, joe fresh fashion, joe fresh winter 2011, superstore, winter coats 2 Comments »Have you stepped into Joe Fresh or Superstore lately? I just went there a few days ago and found I was confronted with a tough decision- what coat to get? They had so many great choices and all under $100. Take a look at a few of my personal favorites, and scroll down to find which one I picked.
Hooded Parka, $99
Peacoat, $99
Plaid Coat, $89 (This is the one I bought!)
City Puffer, $99
Faux Shearling Aviator, $69
Gold-Zip Puffer, $99
Are you going to make the trip to Joe Fresh? Which of these is your favorite?
Get the Look: Jude Law
Posted: November 20, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Get The Look, Men's Fashion Tips, Menswear, Shoes, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: asos, beanie, black is the new black favorite, cuffed jeans, fall fashion, fedora, Get The Look, jude law, Jude Law fashion, leather jacket, mens fall fashion, mens fashion, mens leather jacket, mens winter fashion, Menswear, William Turnbull Leave a comment »
Last week Jude Law made an appearance at the Beyond Time: William Turnbull premere wearing an awesome look for fall. Jude is known for his edgy but effortless style, and I love this look because it’s easy for men to wear and for you to modify to fit your personal style.
If you are more classic, stick to a straight leg cuffed jean like Jude has done, and if you are more fashion forward go for a skinny cut jean tucked into your boots. Maybe fedora’s aren’t your thing? Go for a slouchy touque/beanie instead.
Take a look at my Get The Look style sheet below for some inspiration. All the items you can purchase online at Asos.
Kate Bosworth Wearing Proenza Schouler at the CFDA Fashion Fund Party
Posted: October 21, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Films, hair, make-up, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: black is the new black, CFDA 2011, CFDA fashion, CFDA fashion fund, Fashion, kate bosworth, kate bosworth at CFDA, kate bosworth fashion, make-up, Michael Polish, Proenza Schouler, Proenza Schouler Spring 2012, Shoes, Spring 2012 fashion, straw dogs Leave a comment »
Kate Bosworth made an appearance at the CFDA Fashion Fund party and looks stunning. The Straw Dogs star attend the event with her director boyfriend, Michael Polish. Kate is wearing a skirt and top from Proenza Schouler’s Spring 2012 collection. Head to toe she looks killer; from her hair, to her make up and shoes this creates an amazing outfit! This is somewhat of a fashion forward choice that we at Black Is The New Black LOVE…what do you think of this look?
Cute And Functional Winter Boots
Posted: October 20, 2011 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Shoes, What TO wear | Tags: black is black, black is the new black, blackisblack, boots, cute winter boots, fashion boots, manitoba fashion, rain boots, Shoes, vancouver fashion, waterproff boots, winter boots 2 Comments »Winter is fast approaching us, and this year I thought I might actually succumb to purchasing a pair of proper “winter boots.” All my years living in Manitoba and now in Vancouver I have never owned a pair of rubber/waterproof boots. I have been doing some research and came across a few cute styles that you could wear throughout the day, without looking like a complete idiot! Haha…
Sperry Top-Sider Trinity Boot, $160
Loefer Randall Le Rain Bootie, $165 (Black Is The New Black personal favorite!)
Sperry Top-Sider Hingham Boot, $98
Marc Jacobs, $160
Sperry Top-Sider Albatross Boot, $225
Sorel, $200
Urban Outfitters Matte Rubber Rain Boot, $48
Which of these are your favorite boots? Or do you already own a great pair? If so, feel free to share a link with the rest of us!
Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2012 RTW SHOES!
Posted: October 5, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Shoes, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: Cap toe shoes, Fashion, fashion trends, Ready To Wear, Runway, Shoes, spring, Spring 2012, Spring ready to wear, Trends, YSL, YSL Shoes, YSL Spring 2012 RTW, YSL Spring Ready To Wear, Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2012 Ready To Wear, Yves Saint Laurent Spring RTW 3 Comments »Yves Saint Laurent debuted their spring Ready To Wear line at Pairs Fashion week to great reviews. Head designer Stefano Pilati created classic French designs that are already becoming the object of many women’s desires!
When I was looking through the photos from the runway I couldn’t help but see something I desired…shoes! Looks like the cap-toe shoe trend is heading into spring, and we are seeing a more sturdy heel. I’m sure we are going to see everyone rocking their favorite pairs very soon!
My personal favorite are the pink heeled oxfords! Which are your favorite YSL shoes?
A Look At: Evan Rachel Wood
Posted: October 4, 2011 Filed under: A Look At..., Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, hair, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: actresses with short hair, cebrities, celbrities with short hair, celebrity, celebrity fashion, Dolce & Gabanna Star pants, Emma Watson, Evan Rachel Wood, Evan Rachel Wood Fashion, Evan Rachel Wood Hair, evan rachel wood short hair, Even Rachel Wood Haircut, haircut, hairstyle, Michelle Williams, pixie cut, red carpet, Vanessa Hudgens Leave a comment »Trend alert! If you cut your hair and you become a new “it” girl re: Michelle Williams, Vanessa Hudgens and Emma Watson. This holds true for Evan Rachel Wood as well.
I am loving her style and Evan’s hair so much, I’m thinking of doing the chop myself! To top of her new do, her fashion has seemed to evolved into something worth checking out! Take a look:
What is your favorite of Evan Rachel Wood’s looks? I’m especially loving this last look with the star D & G skinnies!
Fall Print Trend: Snakeskin
Posted: October 2, 2011 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: black isn the new black, fall 2011, fall fashion, fall fashion trends, fall print, fall print trends, fall style, fashion print, fashion snakeskin, snakeskin, snakeskin style, Trends Leave a comment »Snakeskin is all over the magazines these days as one of the hottest fall trends. It’s an easy print to wear, but watch that you don’t over-do it. We don’t want to do 90′s Scary Spice all over again! Here are some style inspirations for you:
My favorite Fall 2011 Fashion Line
Posted: October 2, 2011 Filed under: Accessories, Beauty, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Shoes, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: animal print dolce and gabbana, black is the new black, D & G fall 2011, D & G star print, Dolce & Gabbana, dolce and gabbana, Dolce and Gabbana fall, Dolce and Gabbana fall 2011, fall fashion picks, Fashion, fashion picks, star print Leave a comment »Dolce & Gabbana win my vote for his season! LOVE everything about their Fall 2011 line. Usually I’m not their biggest fan but this season I am loving the mix of menswear inspired suiting with feminine animal and star prints. Their is so many pieces that I’d die to have in my wardrobe…if only…
Take a look at the full fashion show here:
Here is a quick look at some of my style inspirations behind the Dolce & Gabbana line:
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2012
Posted: October 2, 2011 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: backstage jean paul gaultier, Fashion, french fashion, jean paul gaultier, jean paul gaultier fashion, jean paul gaultier Paris Fashion week, jean paul gaultier ready to wear spring 2012, jean paul gaultier spring 2012, jean paul gaultier spring 2012 RTW, JPG fashion, paris fashion, paris fashion week, spring fashion, Spring ready to wear, tattoo Leave a comment »One of my all time favorite designers, Jean Paul Gaultier, just debuted his Spring 2012 line at Paris Fashion week. I love how Gaultier takes classic French styling but ads an edge. Models in this show were given tattoo’s, nose rings and some even wore flats! Take a quick look at Vogue.com’s overview of the show:
Here is a behind the scene’s look at all the details and the styling from the model’s point of view:
How cute is the hair? Love it!
A Look At: Demi Moore
Posted: September 30, 2011 Filed under: A Look At..., Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: a look at Demi Moore, celebrity fashion, Demi Moore, demi moore ageless, demi moore celebrity, demi moore dresses, demi moore fashion, demi moore looks, demi moore red carpet, demi moore style, demi moore through the years, Fashion 1 Comment »Always classic, elegant and ageless, we take a look back at Demi Moore’s best looks throughout the past few years:
Fall Color Trend: Dark Teal
Posted: September 23, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, make-up, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: black is the new black, dark teal, dark teal fall, fall 2011 fall trends, fall 2011 fashion, fall 2011 style, fall fashion colors, Fashion, fashion colors, marc jacobs, prada, rachel Zoe, vancouver, vancouver fashion Leave a comment »The best thing about dark teal is that ANY skin tone can wear it. Its probably one of the most universally flattering colors. Wearing dark teal eyeshadow or liner also is very flattering on brown eyes. Pair dark teal with black, gray, cream, and purples for a fun fall look!
Fall Color Trend: Mustard
Posted: September 22, 2011 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: chloe 2011, fall 2011, fall 2011 style, fall 2011 trends, fall colors, fall colours, fall fashion, fall fashion tips, Fashion, lanvin 2011, marigold color, marigold fashion, mustard, mustard color, mustard fashion, vancouver fashion, vancouver style, yellow 1 Comment »Some might call it yellow, some say marigold but I call it mustard. This is one of my all time favorite colors; I love how it brings a pop of life to any fall outfit! If you aren’t bold enough to wear it all over, try adding mustard with your accessories. This color looks great paired with gray, black, blues, burgundy and browns.
Fall Color Trend: Oxblood
Posted: September 22, 2011 Filed under: Fashion in General, Fashion Tips, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: burgundy, fall 2011, fall 2011 trends, fall colors, fall fashion colors, fall style, fall styling, fall trends, Fashion, fashion 2011, oxblood, red, vancouver fashion 3 Comments »Oxblood? What’s that?! It is a beautiful shade of burgundy-ish, red-ish, wine color. One of my new favorites! It pairs really well with gray, mustard, orange, and navy. If you have a warm skin tone go for more of a burnt red shade, and if you have a cool skin tone look for more of a purple shade. Take a look at these pics from some styling ideas:
20011 Emmy’s Best Dressed
Posted: September 19, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Red Carpet, What TO wear | Tags: 2011 Emmy Awards, 2011 Emmy Best dressed, 2011 Red carpet Emmy, Emmy Best dressed, Emmy Fashion. 2011 Emmy Fashion, Julie Stiles, Kaley Cuoko, Kristen Wiig, Nina Debrev, Red Carpet emmy's 2011, red carpet fashion, Sophia Vergara Leave a comment »I quick overview of my favorites from the 2011 Emmy Awards. Did I miss anyone?
Sophia Vergara
Kaley Cuoko
Julia Stiles
Kristen Wiig
Nina Dobrev
10 Best Dressed Ladies Of The 2011 Oscar’s
Posted: February 28, 2011 Filed under: Beauty, Celebrity, Celebrity Fashion, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Films, Red Carpet, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: anne hathaway, Best Dressed, Best Dressed Oscar 2011, Celine Dion, Fashion, fashion trends, Hailee Steinfeld, Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lawrence, Mandy Moore, Mila Kunis, Natalie Portman, Nutral, Oscar 2011 Fashion, Purple, red, red carpet, red carpet fashion, Red Carpet Trends, sandra bullock Leave a comment »The Oscar red carpet was a little bit of a let down this year. Nothing really WOWED me. Everyone looks pretty and nice, but overall it seemed like simple won over on the red carpet. Here are 10 of my favorite looks of the night.
Trend 1: RED. Everyone who chose that color could do no wrong in my eyes.
Anne Hathaway won my vote for the best red dress. She looked stunning in this Valentino number. Fit her like a glove…I think her best dress of the entire night was this one on the red carpet.
Sandra Bullock looked sleek, simple and stunning!
Jennifer Hudson looked absolutely amazing! What a way to show off that new figure she has. Georgous!
Jennifer Lawrence from Winter’s Bone looks super classic and chic in this Calvin Klein dress. A little like a Baywatch babe- but stunning none-the-less.
Trend 2 – NEUTRALS. This personally was my favorite trend on the red carpet. It is a great timeless look.
Halle Berry was my favorite by a long shot. She looked angelic in this Marchesa gown.
This long sleek sheath looked great on Celine Dion’s statuesque figure. Didn’t she just have twins a few months ago? Wow.
Hailee Steinfeld from True Grit looked too adorable in her gown! This 14 year old did it right! She dressed her age yet managed to look elegant for the red carpet.
Mandy Moore looked great in this Monique Lhuillier dress. I love how you dont konw where the sequins begin and end.
Trend 3- PURPLE. Both dresses were flowy and both were worn by the lovely ladies of Black Swan.
Pregnant Natalie Portman was absolutly glowing in this Rodarte gown. The color was amazing on her and the neckline beautifully framed her face.
Mila Kunis just bareley made my list. I love the way this Elie Saab dress fits and I love the style but I’m not a super big fan of the color on her. Overall its still a win for Mila.
Who were some of your favorites of the night?
What a suit can do for a man
Posted: November 23, 2010 Filed under: Celebrity, Entertainment, Fashion in General, Fashion News, Fashion Tips, Menswear, Trends, What TO wear | Tags: Fashion, george clooney, gerard butler, jay-z, jon hamm, Justin Timberlake, leonardo dicaprio, male celebrities, matt damon, men in suit, men in suits, mens clothes, mens fashion, Menswear, red carpet, red carpet fashion, suit Leave a comment »It makes him instantly MORE hansom:
Jon Hamm
George Clooney
Gerard Butler
Justin Timberlake
Jay-Z
Leonardo Dicaprio
Matt Damon
Point being, a proper fitting suit should be a closet staple. Every adult man should try wearing one now and then, instead of still wearing this:
I giant tie, with a giant boxy shirt and pleated high-waisted pants or khakis is a menswear SIN. Next time you’re shopping, make sure you TRY EVERYTHING ON, and ask a sales associates opionin on size and fit.
