With summer comes the perfect excuse to makeover your shoe collection. Last year, our feet rejoiced when history's comfiest shoe, the Birkenstock, made a major comeback. This summer, designers are taking the flat style and laidback attitude of the Birk and elevating it -- literally.
Summer means sunshine, and sunshine means sunglasses. But this year, you can forget plastic rims -- shades are undergoing an earthy makeover. We're talking wooden sunglasses.
Summer means beachy waves, bright nail polish and this year, gold cuff bracelets. From the couture catwalks of Paris to the red carpets of LA, we're spying edgy metallic baubles on everyone's wrists.
The '70s are back in a big way for spring 2015, and that means lots and lots of suede accessories (sorry, PETA supporters). From the runways to the NYC streets, we're seeing fringe, platforms and now suede -- all proof that the decade of long hair and general grooviness has resurrected in the fashion world.
Capes have long been the standard accessory for superheroes and swashbuckling pirates, and for good reason: They're billowy, dramatic and add a certain flair to save-the-world action sequences. Stylish trendsetters have also realized the appeal of capes in regards to fashion; namely, the fact that a daring cape can turn a gorgeous dress into a statement-making one. (See Gwyneth Paltrow's stunning Tom Ford number at the 2012 Oscars -- it was the dress of a lifetime.)
The runways have spoken: Gingham isn't just for picnics and "The Wizard of Oz" anymore. High-end designers including Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta and Diane Von Furstenberg have reinvented the checkered print, giving it a sophisticated, modern-day twist.
In a perfect world, every outfit would be both figure-flattering and on-trend. But that isn't always easy to accomplish -- until now. Thanks to our favorite new accessories trend, a stunning silhouette with stylish flair is as easy as buckling a belt.
Sometimes a t-shirt is just a t-shirt -- but it doesn't have to be. With the perfect accessories and some styling know-how, even the most humble basics can become a show-stopping ensemble. That's where these statement pieces come in. These 10 spring styles from Walmart bring a little bit of the catwalk to your closet, at prices you can afford.
In January, Lilly Pulitzer, the queen of preppy-chic, announced it would be collaborating with Target. An uproar from brand loyalists ensued. We're not here to judge. We are here to tell you we've glimpsed the new Lilly Pulitzer x Target collection, and it is all kinds of awesome. Click ahead to see for yourself.
Traditionally, fringe has been the uniform of cowboys and cowgirls, flappers and flower children. But that doesn't mean fringe should be relegated to the costume closet. In fact, this season fringe is everywhere -- and the aesthetic is edgy, playful and bohemian.
Socks and sandals? No way. Socks and ankle boots? Yes. Don't believe us? Take it from the likes of designers Tory Burch and Josie Natori, as well as style icons Grace Mahary, Gizele Oliveira and Jennifer Anniston -- socks with ankle boots are a major trend this season. It may be hard to wrap your head around such a sock-centric look at first, but trust us. Whether you pair them with a midi pencil skirt or cropped boyfriend jeans, this is the only way to wear ankle boots in 2015. Read on for all the inspo you'll need to style socks with ankle boots in the chicest way possible.
Ruffles are up there on the list of things that are "extremely girly" -- right behind sparkles and just before bows. But you needn't worry about them coming across as cutesy or fussy. This season, celebrities are embracing the twirl-inducing detail and stepping out in architectural ruffles, loose flounces and fluttery trims that make frills feel fresh again.
You don't have to belong to a country club or live on Central Park West to add one of these structured, ladylike handbags to your collection. In fact, structured bags are the hot bag this season. We've spotted the trend on the catwalk, the silver screen and all over the fashion blogosphere.
Step aside, boots and heels -- there's a new cold-weather footwear contender in town, and it's not to be scuffed, er, scoffed at. Sneakers are back, and "It" girls like Chiara Ferragni, Irene Kim and Eva Chen and are taking to the streets of New York and Milan to show you there's nothing like a sporty tennis shoe to up your outfit ante -- no matter what you're wearing.
We're big fans of boots in every variety, but a tall boot with a flat-to-the-floor sole or slightly chunky heel is a closet necessity. They instantly dress up denim, and they can be worn running errands or commuting without killing your feet. Plus, they're much more practical than a sky-high heeled option when winter is still in full force.
We ooh and ahh over all of the gorgeous designs and models that make their way down the New York Fashion Week runway. But sometimes the over-the-top designs don't translate into an every day budget (or every day wear). That's where these collections come in. While we're waiting for an occasion that requires a floor length, silk Carolina Herrera gown, will gladly settle for these affordable (and much more wearable) collections from New York Fashion Week.
The stars of the catwalk at New York Fashion Week are typically gowns, gowns and more over-the-top gowns. But this year, we could not keep our eyes up from the floor. That's right -- this season's runway had us dreaming of the gorgeous, heart-stopping fashion pieces that you don't even have to look like a model to pull it off. We're talking shoes, of course. Our favorite shoe trends from fashion week this season spanned metallic heels, fur-flecked stilettos, sassy menswear-inspired flats and more. Here, 12 fashion week shoes that kept things stunning from the ankle down.
We try to steer clear of anything that can ruin a good hair day, but when temperatures drops to single digits with winds that stop you in your tracks, a little hat hair is a small price to pay in exchange for keeping your ears from falling off. (Plus, you can read these stories and learn some preventative steps to ward off creases and static.)