Today's Woman

How will you "Oscar"?

This Sunday night celebrities come together for the biggest night in Hollywood, the 2012 Academy Awards!  The red carpet fashion will be impecable and the evening is sure to be the most glamorous evening all year.  

Even though we can't all attend, we can still celebrate!  Whether it is hanging out with friends and family critiquing the fashion and judging the movies amongst yourselves or going out on the town in style to glam it up.  

So how will you "Oscar" this Sunday night?  Tell us your story and submit pics!  

WERE FASHION RULES MEANT TO BE BROKEN?

Do you live by the rules of fashion or are you a rebel?  

Do you play it safe or stand out everywhere you go?  

Do you comply with ALL the rules of fashion or do you rebel in some areas?  

Which rules do you follow & which do you not?  

TELL ME YOUR STORY....

As a Stylist, I try to live by my own set of fashion rules.  The ones that truly make sense in my world and express my own individuality.  Sometimes I break the iconic rules, but mostly I follow them.  

You've probably noticed many of the fashion rules change over time.  What used to be a "fashion don't" is now a "do"!  IE:  wearing pattern from head to toe.  It used to be that wearing patterns from head to toe was a don't, but now it is acceptable.  Sometimes the changing tides is enough to make any fashionista confused.

Expressing your own individuality through fashion can be fun.  Waking up each day to put together something that conveys your mood, attidude and confidence of the day is what makes fashion one of the largest industries in the world!  There are rules, but rules were sometimes made to be broken.....

~Wendy Anguiano, Fashion Stylist for Today's Woman Magazine

 

PRETTY IN PINK

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  This Spring you will look pretty in a pink shorts suit! Find one in any shade that compliments your hair & eye color best. Mix it with a floral printed chiffon blouse to add a touch of romance OR mix it with a nice solid Tshirt or button-up in a contrasting or vivid color for a sleek look.  To totally rock this look, wear a pair of platform wedge sandals!

 

SPORTY CHIC

Whether you're an avid outdoor woman or not, this Spring you can certainly look chic in a Sporty outfit!  By adding light, sporty pieces such as parachute pants or a nice tailored hoody and pairing them with some great platform sandals, you will be on trend and comfortable!

~Wendy Anguiano, Fashion Stylist for Today's Woman Magazine

BIRDS OF PARADISE

If you love animals, you'll love some of the prints this upcoming Spring season!  Birds, elephants, and other animal prints flocked to fabrics on the runways.  For a fun, funky and totally current look this Spring, be sure to include some of the colorful animal prints you will begin to see in stores!  

Add just a touch in a blouse or go overboard with an all over print in a dress!  How ever you do it, you will be chic and oh, so instinctive!

80's Pelpum's are back...

Do you remember the 80s?  Everything was big and even bigger!  A touch of the 80s has returned this Spring with pelpums.  We saw them all over the runways in dresses, jackets & tops.  

Beware:  this trend is not for every figure though!  It is great for those who need to accentuate their waists, but it adds thickness to the lower part of the body.  So if you have a figure that is pear shaped or heavier on the bottom or legs, you may want to stay away from this one.  

2012 SAG Awards

The big winners of the evening were "The Help" with Viola Davis taking best female in a lead role and Octavia Spencer taking best supporting actress.  "The Artist" wasn't far behind with Jean Dujardin winning best male in a lead role.  What a spectacular night it was!  It was interesting to see the actors just sort-of hang out with each other; Peers supporting peers.  

The fashion was a bit more subdued and there was a trend of ashen grey on the red carpet as seen on Octavia Spencer, Julianna Morgulies, Lea Michelle and man others.  The evening was quite relaxed and more casual than a typical awards night, but the fashion did not disappoint.  

Some highlights were Rose Byrne who stepped out in a sequinned pantsuit that was absolutely stunning and Sophia Vergara showed off her vivacious curves in a beautiful purple strapless gown!  Michelle Williams looked amazing in a red gown with lace atop and down the back and Emma Stone hit it in a short black dress with ruffles around the chest, a fitted bodice and full skirt!

With all the fashion, it is hard to choose a favorite!  What do you say?  Who was your BEST DRESSED and who seemed to just miss it altogether?

 

The Colors of Spring, Part 2

Soft, sorbet, pastel colors have returned in force for the upcoming Spring season.  Not just neutral hues of bone and nude, but all pastel shades come together this season.  Mix the colors for your most updated look!

The Colors of Spring

To stay on trend this Spring season be sure to incorporate some of the "Colors of Spring" into your closet.  Bright, bold and beautiful shades of orange or tangerine will give you that youthful, fresh look for the season.  Wear it as a pop of color or wear it from head to toe, either way you'll stand out in the crowd!

Spring Trend: 20s Inspired Clothing

Drop waists & flapper-like dresses graced the runways this season.  Think the Great Gatsby!  The roaring 20s brought fun and flirty style to the forefront.  Coco Chanel led the way with her fashion forward thinking.  Add a touch of the 20s to your look this Spring to step forward but also add a taste of nostalgia to your look!