British-Indian Summer Pt. 2

I'm baaaaack! I never leave a Part 1 hanging.
So in my last post, I was struggling with how to turn my summer wardrobe into fall-appropriate outfits. I have accumulated some tips for those of you, like me, who are craving fall, but the weather is far too warm to allow you to do so.

1. Scarves
Recently whilst shopping, my friend Amelia came across display of many beautiful scarves and simply exclaimed that she had caught a case of "scarvy". Scarvy, as she explained is a disease where one constantly and consistently craves scarves of varying colors, weights, textures, etc.
This disease is sweeping the nation, people. I am a chronic sufferer, and frankly, I don't see myself searching for a cure anytime soon.
My little abroad collection:

(L to R) H&M Pucci Marshall's Francesca's Thrifted H&M

Obviously when adhering to the strict, and ludicrous airline baggage weight limits, I had to tone my scarf collection down considerably. I have since, bought another scarf and, if I'm being honest with myself, I know it won't be the last I purchase here.

2. Lightweight fabrics
Everyone has a collection of lightweight summer shirts that seem to be on a constant rotation during the summer months. If you are not ready to let go of these, but still are craving a bit of fall, try layering a few of the pieces, or simply juxtaposing them with heavier-weight things.

3. Colored Denim

Bag: Celine, Booties: WallisFashion,
Scarf: Alexander Mcqueen; Jeans: Zanado
Top: Unknown

I recently wrote an article for my CollegeFashionista Style Guru internship about the transition of colored denim from summer to fall. I have determined this trend is going to last, at minimum, another few seasons, if not longer. The way to transition seamlessly into the colder months is to simply wear less vibrant colored pants, and begin to build your autumnal colored collection! This means dark orange, deep reds, mustards, deep purples, and my favorite, emerald greens.

4. Ankle Booties
They are my new thing. It is decided. I like these as transitional pieces because they aren't just flats, yet they aren't quite boots. And they make any outfit look ten times more awesome. This season, it seems that the flat ankle bootie is in, rather than the heeled. This is something I am adjusting to, being 5'1, I am still partial to the heeled version, but I never knock anything before I try it!

Aaaand thanks to the magic of Polyvore, I have incduded an outfit where you can use all of these ideas (plus a little celine bag in there, just for good measure) Woohoooo

Peplum Shmeplum

Peplum is a trend that has extended far past the traditional peplum skirt into dresses, blazers, tops, etc. It is a trend that is somewhat universally flattering, if done correctly.

Obviously the main rule is to never wear both a peplum skirt and top, or you will appear as though you have folds in your middle, which is never appealing.

If you are wearing a peplum skirt, be sure to go minimal and with the least amount of volume as possible, and the opposite applies for wearing peplum shirts or blazers. 

Here are some outfit possibilities that I also made through Polyvore

So enjoy this trend this summer, it is a fun and flirty way to accentuate your curves (or create them if you are so lucky)

Social Media Style

My weekly dose of news basically consists of the New York Times on Thursdays and Sundays, which coincidently are the days in which the newspaper boasts the Style section component.

This week's Thursday Styles detailed the future of fashion social medias. I was instantly intrigued, as I am always looking for new ways to procrastinate, which as a college student, is how the majority of my time is spent. 

Pinterest

I am very proud of myself that I jumped on the pinterest bandwagon almost a year ago, go me! Anyway, I am ecstatic it has caught on like wildfire because I think it is such a good way to track inspiration, ideas, websites, etc.

If you are unaware of what pinterest is, the general jist is that it is an online pinboard where you "pin" things you come across online onto differently themes boards, created by you! At any time, you can come back to these boards and go straight back to the website without having to use up sticky notes writing down web addresses. You may also see what other "pinners" have pinned and re-pin their pins onto your boards! (lots of lingo there...you have to keep up).

I, personally, have 16 boards including some for my style, shoes, future apartment decorating, food I would like to try and make, and just funny things I come across. I highly suggest getting a pinterest if you don't already!! (And follow my boards here)

Here is a screen shot of one of my boards:

Stylitics.com

The jist behind this site is you can track your entire closet, what you wear on a daily basis, and based on these factors, the site determines the price-per-wear you are getting out of the items in your closet. When I read the description, I was instantly intrigued! I have a bad habit of buying expensive pieces that I like for a day, and then they proceed to sit in the back of my closet. By using this, I would be able to track my spending habits better!

I have had a stylistics account for about 3 days and it is just SO MUCH WORK to search on a database for everything in your closet, especially if you bought an item a few years back. I am willing to stick it out and see what comes of this new venture, especially because it is such a new site, I am hopeful it will improve!

Polyvore.com

This is another site that I am proud to say I have had an account since this summer! It is a place to express any interest in trends, or to plan out ideal outfits for certain occasions.

What I love about polyvore is that you have the ability to act editorially, and not only bring outfits together, but the inspiration behind the outfits, words, etc. It reminds me of what a magazine editor would do on a daily basis when working on a spread for some new trend.

The best part is, you can save your creations, which can then be "liked" by people of the polyvore community, and feedback is constructive. You may also see what other sets are made by the people of polyvore, and the inspiration is never ending.

Still a little confused? Check out my polyvore here!

These are some of my sets in the past--






There are, of course, many other sites to try, but these  3 should get you started on each type. Whether you are searching for inspiration, re-inventing your wardrobe, or acting on inspiration, go out and enjoy your creativity and procrastination!