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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.

Parental Advisory Graphics: Why Are They Popular?

We've all seen the warning sign before, on either music or videos. But a new craze started just as Alexander Wang sent look 15 and look 16 down the runway. Why all of a sudden have shirts and other articles of clothing emblazoned with this logo become so popular?

Images via style.com

Cheaper versions of the shirt have been popping up everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Asos to Etsy.

Images via Asos (left) and Urban Outfitters (right)

Personally, I feel that the popularity of this graphic is a result of three things. Primarily, it is the result of the common person wanting to wearing the same styles and graphics that celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kat Graham have worn. Secondly, it could be as a result of the fad occurring, and the person buying the shirt could purely want to be "on trend". Finally, this graphic would be popular to those who enjoy music and disapprove of the inane amount of censorship that certain genres of music are put through at this point in time.

Would you wear this top? Do you fit into one of those three reasons for getting or wanting clothes with this graphic design on it?

Next Big Thing: Eleven Paris

Eleven Paris is an upcoming brand focused on an urban, sportswear, aesthetic. Nearly every piece has either hip graphics or unmissable pop culture references. A collaboration with Disney, (which can be found on their website for kids, for women and for men) was just released at a pop up shop at the Galeries Lafayette on May 14.

Top Left: Fix Hamby SW 65.00 Euros

Top Right: Sundambijump W 59.00 Euros

I first discovered this brand whilst shopping in Paris, and I spent about an hour in the store freaking out about the insanely awesome graphics and how much I wanted everything. The same is still completely true, especially in the new Spring/Summer collection. I think what I love most about the designs is that they are insanely cool I'm both silhouette and graphics, yet most of the pieces are still fairly minimalistic. There is never too much going on with the graphics, and if the graphics are more involved, the silhouette is simpler. They have achieved the ultimate balance to create excellent garments with an intensely urban feel.

If you want to see more, check out their website!
Also, the Spring Summer look book, it has a whole story that goes along with each photo and it's one of the coolest ones I've seen in a long time.

European Street Style

All About Festival Fashion

Festival Fashion by emmathedesigner on polyvore.com

From Coachella, to Governor's Ball to SXSM to Ultra, music festivals from coast to coast bring out hundreds of thousands of enthusiastic aficionados from around the world. Naturally, such a varied set of people brings interesting styles and trends.

After the popularization of these festivals over the past few years, more and more street style photographers and fashion icons have been going to these events. Even stores have been noticing, including Forever 21, Nasty Gal, and Asos. To gain from this bandwagon trend, they have started launching festival collections/shops with some specific trends from the festivals.

In my four outfits, I've displayed some of my favorite trends from festivals this past year. These trends have influenced the increasing popularity of many styles this spring.

So what should you look for in stores?

1) combat boots, graphic tees, slouch backpacks, interesting materials for shorts

2) crop tops, midi rings, flower headbands, chunky jewelry, docs, heart sunglasses

3) patterned shorts, floral prints, circle sunglasses, cute flats, wide brim hats

4) overalls, converse, and comic inspired prints

MSFTS Style + Icons

WHO ARE THE MSFTS?

(urban dict. def) - Someone who is an outcast or doesn't fit in, and refuses to adjust to the normal life; someone who creates, inspires and disrupts

MSFTS is a clothing line designed by Jaden Smith, named after his group of friends. This little "clique" and brand has evolved into so much more. The MSFTS stand for everything a teenager is, and what their role is in society. MSFTS is about making what you want to happen happen, fighting for your dreams, and working for change if you don't life the way things are.