Winter Wear

So right now it is freezing here in New York. Layers are a must and Uggs (yes those ugly, yet comfy boots) are a necessity. Due to the weather people are dressing odd and if I see one more person use leggings as pants I will scream. Actually i hate leggings in general, but that's just a personal dislike. The fashion mistakes I see going through my high school are atrocious. I'm sure it's like that in every school, but it's so annoying. I'm not saying I'm some fashion guru or anything, but I don't understand why people are running around school dressed like a clown or some Indian from an old western film. And flip flops when it's snowing, I mean come on! I think parents should pay more attention to what their letting their kids walk out of the house in, or maybe the teens should just pay more attention to what their putting on. Anyway here is a list of winter essentials everyone should have, that will make you look good and not crazy.

• Pea Coat - classic & timeless a pea coat looks good on pretty much anyone and will keep you warm during those cold months
• V- Neck Sweater - I believe a V-Neck cut is very flattering and buying sweaters is various hues can make your wardrobe colorful and warm.
• Sweater Dress - they're in this year and see everyone wearing them, if your going to wear on choose a flattering shape and then add fun accessories and colored opaque tights to finish off the look.
• Jeans- you can never go wrong with jeans. Dark washes are perfect for winter, whether you go skinny or wide they can add simplicity to your look.
• Boots - find a warm pair of boots to wear. UGGs are impractical for snow, so why not going for something more durable instead. Wellies seem pretty sufficient for the wintry weather.
• Jewel Tones - of course you see a lot of gray and black in the winter, but not go for a richer color. Deep purples and pinks can brighten up you wardrobe and colors such as emerald green will bring a refreshing outlook to winter.
• Layering - do not be afraid to layer, it can look good. Throw a tank top over a solid long sleeved shirt or even just through a cute cardigan over your outfit. layers will help keep you warm and are a winter accessory.

A lot of people believe there's not much you can wear in winter, but the possibilities are endless. Start with basics, find your style, and then go crazy(but not too crazy). Just because the spring lines are showing up in the stores does not mean you should run and buy them, instead find the great winter items on sale because there's still 3 months of winter ahead.

Style Icon: Mischa Barton

So I decided to come up with the feature Style Icon Of The Week. Every week I'll put up a new person, whether it be male or female, and then recreate their look with affordable pieces in a post.

Ever since her days on The O.C., Mischa Barton has been a star girls have looked up to for style advice. Although she's had some bumps down the road, she seems to always look good. Here we see her in a more laid back look, that anyone can easily pull off.

Top:

Instead of stripes, why not go for something with a little more pattern or texture?

Both via http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/

Jeans:

There's so many kinds of jeans out there, it's hard to choose just one. For this outfit a basic flare seems to work best.

American Eagle makes great jeans for the price and these will give your outfit that casual kick. http://www.ae.com/

Shoes:

Of course here we find Mischa wearing Keds. Their classic, go with a ton of things, and hey she models for them. Sadly these exact shoes are no longer available, so why not go for some vans instead? http://www.vans.com/

Add your own accessories with a little flair, and you have a great outfit for the day.

A new beginning

So first off Happy New Year! As one of my resolutions I decided I wanted to open a blog and keep it updated as much as possible. For me 2008 will be all about change and I know that sounds cheesy, but I really do want to make a transition. Not only is this blog something new for me, but I'm also going to try and make my style more sophisticated yet trendy and hopefully shed off some extra pounds. With the pressures of adulthood emerging, this will be a great outlet to talk about things I love. Here I'll cover everything from what I'm wearing and listening to, to the latest trends and news about the fashion industry. I hope you all enjoy this and thanks to anyone whose reading. Feel free to leave comments on things you want to see or any feedback you might have.

Here's to a new year and a new blog!