SNAPPED IN THE STREET

The green blazer, the striped shoes, plus the cool hair...a natural born fashionista.  She takes basics & turned it up a notch for Spring. She also defines the true meaning of even making a paper bag look good!

FASHION POLICE: ROYAL BASHING

I must speak now and not forever hold my peace.  Victoria Beckham what were you thinking ?  This wasn't Four Weddings & a Funeral, it was the most anticipated wedding of the year.  Prince Charles and Kate Middleton get married! A royal wedding in the middle of Spring where guests arrived in nudes & pastels and uplifting floral hats & of all things you went in navy & black ?!  I hate to bash, but the ensemble resembles a retro high-class flight attendant.  Disappointing.

STRIPERS

You learn something new everyday. That applies to fashion too! Who would've thought you could wear a combination of stripes all at once and not look like an inmate! My 2 favorite stripe duos in the Forever 21 store window.

Union Square, NYC

SNAPPED IN THE STREET: RAVE RUNNERS

I couldn't resist taking a pic of these girls, it was the 80s' all over again. They were on their way to a Rave...which makes me want to say....Oooh Girls Girls Just Wanna Have Fu-unnnn.  Hope you enjoyed!

NEW YORK CITY

NOSTALGIA: STYLE TIPS ANSWERED

"Andy you GOONIEEEEEE !" Who could forget the scene in one of the famous teen movies of all time  when "Andy" sends Troy's Letterman sweater up the wishing well in THE GOONIES.   Letterman sweaters & varsity jackets is an American tradition which symbolizes the elite high school athlete.  It's a way to express accomplishment stylishly.  It was also tradition for an athlete to give his girlfriend the letter jacket as way to show they were together as a couple or token of his affection.   Equivalent to today's Facebook status "in a relationship"..aahhhh the good ol' days.  Anyhow, Snapped4Style loves Q&A. 

A reader wrote:  I'm looking for a really cute varsity jacket for September. I know it's a little while away but I need to get my hand on a cute varsity Letterman jacket that is trendy and not so pricey. I've been looking around and the one I loved was made two years ago and they don't make it anymore (by Adidas) I might have to get it custom made. Be on the look out for me! xoxo

A. H&M has some for sure. I always think it would be cool too to go to your old high school & see if you can buy one from them.

*The Goonies, American Tradition, High School all brings back nostalgia. I have always thought about going back to my old Alma Maters to buy tees to sport with some outfits....not a bad idea if you ask me.  It's original, holds personal meaning, & represents you which is what I love about fashion!

TREND SETTER: MUUAAAHH!

The runways have been showing bold lips in oranges, hot pinks, golds and even blues, but I'm also willing to take it even further & try this!  No, no one will look at you like you're crazy, those looks would be more like a wow, that's amazing, I wish I could get away with that or where can I get it!

WHAT I WORE EASTER SUNDAY: 2011

Most of us who are budget conscious or trying to make a retail investment ask, "Will I like this next year ?" and if you're like me, I ask myself, "Will I like this in the next few years ?" ...Yes YEARS as in when I'm in my 40s.   WHY ? Because there are 2 things certain in fashion.  1. It always comes back. 2. There's nothing like vintage! So when I make a purchase, even if it's on impulse, I usually go for what I call an I.R.A (Investment Retail Apparel).  This is a piece that is editorial, yet timeless.   Another advantage in timeless pieces is updating it with new trends along the way! 

Dress & Belt : H&M, Ballet Flats: Steve Madden 2 years ago, Nailpolish : Aldo

Reported in Refinery 29 as the 25 Summer Sundresses To Soak in the Rays , May 31, 2011

http://www.refinery29.com/25-summer-dresses-to-herald-in-sun/slideshow#slide-16

WHAT I WORE ON A CLOUDY SPRING SATURDAY : 04.23.11

Some people just have a knack when it comes to fashion, their look comes all together like a beautifully painted canvas. That's what I love about fashion, the end result, the LOOK. As for me, I work with my look, each day my sense of style evolves, however I'm also on a major budget! I don't wear designer labels & I don't always have the accessories to put the final touches on an outfit. So I let the body do the talking! I try to stick to the main trends & work it in with what's already in my closet.

Top: H&M, Shorts: Forever 21, Boots: Asos

TREND REPORT: THE NEW FRENCH MANI

Colors featured from YSL Fall 2011 collection available in stores late this summer. For more info please see link http://blog.80spurple.com/2010/06/16/ysl-nails-for-fall/

GARDEN OF GWYNETH

The talk has been about Gwyneth Paltrow's long denim skirt, however I happen to love the Native Indian inspired cut out wedges she's wearing with it!

WHAT I WORE TO RUN ERRANDS

Normally I like shots from Head to Toe, but in this case I was wearing ballet shoes with wide leg bottoms which I wouldn't recommend...nonetheless everyday is a fashion day..plus I couldn't wait to wear fuchsia lipstick! 

Coat : Steve Madden, Top: Forever 21, Jeans: H&M

SET SAIL IN BLUES

I love Essie's creative marketing for their nailpolish so I wanted to share their lastest ad with you.

WHAT THEY WORE AT THE WEDDING: 04.16.11

I was so excited about taking pics of everyone else that I forgot to take one of myself..so this is all I got, but I'm still excited about the rest...oh & my dear friend Shannon did the braids! Thank you ladies for putting those drinks down for a minute to GET SNAPPED...oh and some GENTS!

(Images are larger than blog layout so they can be seen better...so just scroll side bar to right & enjoy)

TREND REPORT: BLEACHED

Gwen Stefani...bleach just works for her in more ways than one!  Rocking an updated 90's punk rock glam look.  Mesh shirt, bangles, neon nails, statement shoes & um..can I get a pair of those jeans!

HIGH HEELS 101

I was at the shoe repair over the weekend, getting my heel caps replaced on my favorite booties.  When the shoes were returned to me, I noticed the lower spine of the heel had been chipped away.  The shoe man offers to spray paint the back of my heel and at the same time gave me a 101 on heel and heel caps. 


We are not Dorothy & this is not the Wizard of Oz, there's no clicking heels here. He said, as soon as you hear your heels click click click, don't wait, take your shoes to get repaired immediately.  Don't say oh it can wait, oh I don't have the money right now, it's not that bad because it is!  The longer you allow the metal on your heels to click, the heel begins to chip away and this is what eventually causes the heel to cave inward & break. 

SNAPPED IN THE STREET: THE PINK PANTHER

This smooth cat is no stranger to fashion in the night life. Depending which night you catch him, you may not realize it's the same guy.  Sometimes he can be seen in a 2 piece suit with a basic tee, a casual tux or a jacket and tie. One thing is for sure, he's not afraid of color or accessories and almost always accents his look with a touch of it.  Seen here in Vintage YSL.  Perfect transition into Spring.

PIA TOSCANO- AMERICAN FASHION IDOL

Loved American Idol Contestant, Pia Toscano's L.A.M.B jumpsuit, styled by the songstress of style, Gwen Stefani, guest stylist on American Idol. The whole combo of the black & white leopard print & the warrior/Egyptian collared necklace gave her look an updated tribal vibe.  Ladies, if you don't own a jumpsuit or a romper yet, you should.  This is another I.R.A....Investment Retail Apparel.  They are fairly inexpensive and can be found in stores like F21, BEBE, H&M to start with. A solid color will always be in style and can be updated with accessories.  For the girls all over this trend...printed jumpsuits are in!

WHAT THEY WORE AT THE CLUB : AMMOS 04.02.11

Leave it to these Latin Ladies to add some SIZZLE to the SHIZZLE
(pictures courtsey of ammos-pics.com)

Pop Color w/ neutral Accent/ Grecian Goddess

Neutral/Nude Accents/Peek-a-boo tops/Gold Big Watches/Statement Jewlery

Pop Colors/Gladiator Heels

Minis & Detailed Accessories

Black & White

Body Con Dresses

Earth Tone & Neutral Accents

Bold Colors & Prints

TREND REPORT : 2011 Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards

This fun filled carpet extravaganza brings out the kid in all of us. Here are my picks on what's trending in youth culture that can and will transition into the missy & male market.  See captions for trends.

Sky blue accents/Turquoise/Coppers

Bright color shadows/Mosiac & Printed Inseams
I first spotted printed inseams during my trip to Fashion Week in Buenos Aires, 2009

SNEAKER EDITION: SNEAKER HEAD

I think I was a guy in my past life or will be in my next one b/c I'm obsessed with men's sneakers which is ironic because you will always see me in 5" stilettos.  When I saw these the first thing that came to mind is...

I'm fresh I'm fly, I'm always high got ya girl waving at me when I roll by

I'm calm I'm cool everything brand new

Whether Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley

Ok back to Sneakers... I love the lacing in the front and the zipper back is sexy & edgy!

KRISS VAN ASSCHE LACE

MARK MY WORDS - AHEAD OF THE GAME

For new readers that come across snapped4style, this blog is about fashion that inspires and excites me.  I love high-end fashion, designers, runways, celebrities, etc. I also enjoy blogging about mainstream and affordable fashion. My main goal is to serve as a trend report.  To reveal when something is about to trend, KEYWORD "ABOUT" so that you can be AHEAD OF THE GAME.  Many trend pages or magazines buzz about trends once they've become common. However, I'm not a big power house name...not yet at least, so every now and then I will follow up some of my blog postings with trend reports from other sources while reminding my readers they read it here first!  Please see my links below if you missed the story.  

Leopard Booties:
Reported by Snapped4Style: 01/20/11
http://snapped4style.blogspot.com/2011/01/judge-jlo.html
INSTYLE MAGAZINE & whowhatwear.com : April 2011
Orange Lipstick Trend :
Reported by Snapped4Style: 01/10/11
http://snapped4style.blogspot.com/2011/01/are-you-or-orange-you.html
INSTYLE MAGAZINE : April 2011
Reported by Refinery 29 : May 5, 2011
http://www.refinery29.com/how-to-pull-off-a-foolproof-bright-lip
 

TREND SETTER: OH YES YOU CAN!

If I overhear a conversation having to do with fashion that can use some enlightening, you can be sure I'm going to blog about it!


I was in BEBE the other day and a girl in her early 20s was trying on this "Ruched Panel Lace-up Maxi Dress" walking around the store in it, telling her friend "Oh my God, I love this dress" as she twirled around in it. She stopped in front of the mirror to admire it & said, "But I have no where to where this to." FREEZE MOMENT ... WHAT! UNFREEZE! I said to her, "This is New York City, what do you mean you have no where to where that to !?..Where it to a club"  She said, "It's a long dress, it's too dressy for a club." OH YES YOU CAN!  I told her throw a belt around that , some bangles, skinny necklace & boom now it's casual & girls will envy you for taking one small step for mankind  one giant leap for fashion!

SNAPPED IN THE STREET: HANGING OUT IN HARLEM

I love how she livened up basic staples with colorful and complimentary accessory combinations.  She looks great from H to T....perfect outfit for a casual Sunday.  Thank you for getting "SNAPPED"!

TATTSHOOS

"ED HARDY HAUTE"

I'm not a fan of Ed Hardy, however my blog is never about bashing, and isn't life all about having an open mind & many of times a change of heart ?  As I was shoe browsing I came across these fun stilettos by the famous tattoo apparel brand.  All I can say is, HOW CUTE!  Let these pop colors and Asian inspired prints be the topic of conversation.  I especially love the red!


*FASHION NOTE:  Just because this shoe has a bold print does not only limit it to a solid outfit.  It can be combined with other playful prints....remember what I said ... "open mind" ;)