NYFW Struttin'

 My only regret with these pictures is that I didn't get a shot of my beautiful rings (normals, midi, etc, all stacked all over my hands= love). Honestly though, this is definitely my favorite outfits that I've ever worn to fashion week. The top is from H&M, the skirt is Topshop Petite, the shoes are Audrey Brooke from DSW, the bag is Karl Lagerfeld, and the face is my own. 

Backpack, Backpack

It's hard to find backpacks these days that fit all my needs. Style, lightweight, big enough (but not too big) and of course, not insanely expensive. As a high school student, my backpacks take a lot of wear and tear throughout the year, with the heavy books they carry and being dropped on the ground before every class. I scoured the web for bags that I think are both stylish and could actually fit real books, and here are the results.

Forever 21 Striped Canvas Backpack

$19.80

H: 16"

W: 15"

D: 5"

Forever 21 Faux Leather Backpack

$32.80

H: 15.25"

W: 13.25"

D: 6.25"

H&M Shopper Bag

$34.95

H: 11.75"

W: 15.75"

Jansport SuperBreak

$35

H: 16.7"

W: 13"

D: 8.5"

Topshop Krazy Kaleidoscope Backpack

$68.00

H: 42cm

W: 33cm

Topshop Cuzco Backpack 

$72.00

H- 44cm

W- 33cm

Topshop Grainy Faux-Leather Pocket Backpack

$68.00

H: 31cm

W: 26cm

Erickson Beamon x LeSportsac

$128/$148

H: 11"

W: 10"

D: 5"

This Erickson Beamon x LeSportsac collaboration hasn't dropped in stores yet and won't until sometime in October. This might be helpful if you're trying to hold on to that old backpack but you know it's not going to make it the whole year. Maybe put it on your Christmas list?

All these backpacks are fantastic in my opinion, and I tried to represent a lot of different styles to match up good backpack ideas for everyone. Hopefully, each of you found one you love (even if you have to wait a few months to get it!).

What You Need to Know- Fall 2014 Trends

Fall 2014 is all about contrast. Opposites. Dichotomies. Call them what you will, but the meaning behind the words stays the same. Trends this upcoming fall land on both sides of the spectrum in practically every way, on every field. Which will you choose?

Structured vs. Unstructured

Fitted vs. Flowy

Bright vs. Dark

Patterned vs. Monochromatic

Sporty vs. Feminine

Organic vs. Manufactured

The possibilities are endless this season, and the choices are up to you. Take a look at some of the major trends displayed below for Fall 2014. 

Summer 2014 Bikini Trends

Summer Bikini Styles by emmathedesigner featuring a swim bikini

For bikini tops, we are consistently seeing bandeaus in the stores. That's not to say that the triangle top is out, but the trends have swayed towards the strapless varieties. The styles of strapless tops have been quite diverse, ranging from bustier-like tops to loose, flowy tops to true bandeaus. Any way you choose, it's sure to be right on trend.

Bottoms are a bit more diverse this year, and luckily for my mom, more covering than in years past. Of course, you have the basic bottom, either solid or patterned. Then, this season, we are seeing more ties and ruching on the sides of the typical bikini bottoms to add some more flair. In addition, the high waisted bikini bottom is at the height of it's popularity this year, and that is a trend I am most definitely on board with.

Finally, patterns and colors. In my personal opinion, I think the two biggest things this season are color blocking, and loud patterns. Either pick one color for you top and another for the bottom, or sgo all out with loud, colorful, possibly neon patterns.