Way back when,

During this break I’ve had from school and work, I’ve been doing nothing but Netflix binges. Wolf of Wall Street, The Family, Vanilla Sky, and…………Almost Famous. (which is one of my favorite movies.) As I’m watching the movie that I can now recite, I started paying more attention to what Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) was wearing and how she looks amazing although she probably hasn't bathed in two weeks. And everything about her I loved, which got me thinking about how seventies fashion always makes an appearance every decade. And the 60’s. A lot of 90’s grunge. Although, I feel like anyone who was alive in the 80’s (not me) is probably still trying to forget those bangs and shoulder pads. Mmmm. Anywho, I’ve gathered a lot of my favorite decade fashion pictures + a few blogger looks from today + a few boutique items that fit perfectly in between the sequin jumpers and flannel shirts.

{Hopefully you can tell the decades apart, if you can’t then you should probably be reading my blog more often. Just saying.}

Cowbabes Boutique, $59, www.shopcowbabes.com

                                                                    

The Blue Door Boutique, www.shopbluedoor.com

Material Girls Boutique, www.shopmaterialgirls.com

Blush Boutique, $42 [romper] $50 [coat] www.blushshoals.com

Pink Door Boutique, $40, @pinkdoorboutique

                                                  

Dottie Couture Boutique, $20, www.dottiecouture.com

Pink Door Boutique, $48, @pinkdoorboutique 

So there it is. Around 30 pictures to show you that style never fades, it just reinvents itself every decade. Then in 20 years when it becomes vintage, it'll be beautiful all over again. Once more, you're welcome. 

XOXO, Andrea

UR '15 > Chanel Resort '15

{{Happy New Year 2 U}} Congratulations, you've made it through one more year. And now, you can do whatever it is you set your mind to. Because why? Because it’s our New Year's Resolution, and obviously we're going to accomplish it! Obviously. || Mine is to be more peaceful. (Whatever that means, but I've been watching Almost Famous and listening to a lot of Janis Joplin, and it just feels right.) Oh, and to wear makeup more in public. (That one was influenced by my grandmother.)

\\ Anyways, to get on with it - have you ever looked at actual runway photos like Chanel, Prada or (my favorite) Versace, and been like "wtf?" Well, they’re all very beautiful but maybe one day they will show us how to wear these pieces and still look seminormal, but until then,  I try to find similar items I can wear without being so loud and out there. (I will not let you look like a drag queen either, I promise.) I've picked a few outfit choices from the Resort 2015 Collection by Chanel and paired them with a few looks and pieces I've found you can wear any day, anywhere. || Champagne taste on an Appletini (a little on the sweet side) budget.

 

For my first pick, I fell in love with these midi maxi dresses. I love the two floral prints mixed together, and the way both tops are cut remind me of spring. I would honestly save money for 10 years to buy these dresses. The everyday imitation I chose is this adorable, Aztec sequin “Pretty In The City” dress from Posh 41 Boutique [@POSHFORTYONE]. 

Okay, so my favorite imitation look so far is for this Chanel Resort 2015 dress. I think the runway one is amazing, but this Julianne Hough look + this chevron print (yeah, I know it’s dead) ensemble. HOW CUTE ARE THEY. How mod are they? And with simple nude heels or black booties. But ATTENTION: The higher the hem, the lower the heel. Just saying. I got your back.   

BELL BOTTOMS. You have to know I love bell bottoms by now. And since colored jeans are in right now and bell bottoms are a classic, WHY NOT MIX THEM? And really, all this look is about is a classic jean and a classic white button down tucked in. And you know what that means? She’s classy. And we all wanna be kl@ssy. The bell bottoms I chose are probably my personal favorite out of all the pieces I chose for this blog post. Seriously, I sleep in them. They’re that cool – Tobacco Bells by Tribe Kelley (@TRIBEKELLEY).  

The thing I like most about this shot is the fact that they are mixing patterns, fabric, sequins, everything. I like the idea of mixing heavy metals with soft or delicate fabric. That’s why I chose this adorable black lace dress mixed with the heavy jewelry and unhidden zipper from Bobby V Boutique (@BOBBYVBOUTIQUE). You could wear it simple like this or with dark stockings, black booties, and a simple leather jacket. From day to night, thanks to a few accessories. 

Okay, we are almost done here. I actually got this idea from a piece of luggage. But when you see it, you’ll get it. I chose these two strapless shift dresses with the most beautiful geometric shapes based on the pattern on the Chanel bag. How cool are the colors though. They’re abnormally paired. And abnormal is my middle name. I actually don’t know where these dresses are from, but atleast it gives you an idea. 

And finally \\  a Chanel Resort 2015 golden, gas can clutch. Because who doesn’t want a golden gas can? And with the money I’m saving on gas right now (knock on wood) I could save up and buy me a Chanel golden, gas can clutch. Obviously. Not really. 

 

So now that you’re all sharpened up on your Chanel looks, maybe you should go shopping tomorrow. Treat yo self. You deserve it. {{See, I’m being more peaceful already.}}

 

XOXO, Andrea