February – 2016 – Trend So Hard

Oscars Red Carpet

February 29, 2016trendsohard 1 Comment

It’s what we’ve all been waiting for- the OSCARS. We all anticipate what the stars will be wearing on the red carpet, although it is the most important part of the show (and Leo of course). It was so hard to choose my top 3 best dressed, but these three definitely slayed the red carpet this year. Rachel McAdams is wearing an emerald August Getty Atelier gown. High slits have definitely been trending on the red carpet this season. Rooney Mara never disappoints in a lace Givenchy gown, and one who hasn’t been seen on the red carpet in some time is Charlize Theron making a come back in a plunging Dior gown. Check out more stunning looks, trends of the night, and the ones who surprisingly got on my worst dressed list below!

Stunning whites:

Olivia Wilde was another best dressed of mine in Valentino Houte Couture, also had the best accessories of the night. Priyanka Chopra is wearing a sheer, embellished Zuhair Murad dress, and Lady Gaga looked stunning in a Brandon Maxwell jumpsuit.

Embellished Applique & pastels:

Cate Blanchett always looks flawless and was another tough one to choose between for best dressed wearing Armani Prive. This wasn’t one of Alicia Vikander’s best looks, but still looked gorgeous in Louis Vuitton resembling Disney’s Belle. Expecting Emily Blunt was glowing in an embellished detail Prada gown.

Sequins on sequins:

Emerald was another trend of the night, and this was one of Saoirse Ronan’s best looks wearing custom Calvin Klein. The always stunning Margo Robbie wearing an all gold sequined DVF dress. I loved this look on Daisy Ridley in Chanel, but this may not have been the best choice for the Oscars red carpet.

Black Beauties:

JLaw was another favorite of mine wearing a lace Dior gown. Another one we haven’t seen in awhile is Jennifer Garner wearing Atelier Versace, and Julianne Moore always pulling off Chanel.

The Worst:

Heidi Klum in Versace has had some major fails on the red carpet lately. She’s so gorgeous, but needs a new stylist. Kerry, Kerry, Kerry…the one who always slays sadly did not tonight, and the biggest disappointment of the night was winner Brie Larson wearing Gucci. The only good thing about this whole look is the belt, which belongs on a different dress.

What were your best and worst dressed of the night?!

Images via: Eonline

Off-the-Shoulder & Flare

February 25, 2016trendsohard

Two trending items I love right now are off-the-shoulder tops and flare pants. There are so many great basic off-the-shoulder tops to pair with a casual or dressier look. Styling tip: looks best with high-waist bottoms. The top instantly makes any outfit look more chic. I paired my h&m top with these super comfortable bell bottom Pixie Market pants. Styling tip: flares look best with statement heel boots and (moto or bomber) jacket. Shop more off-the-shoulder and flares below!

Wearing: H&M off-the-shoulder top / Pixie Market flare pants (similar)

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Photographed by: Anna Stoffels

The Jacket Trend Everyone is Wearing

February 24, 2016trendsohard

It’s the cool AF jacket we all want. The bomber jacket has been seen everywhere (especially on Gigi and Kendall). Another 90s/early 2000s throwback trend that has come back. If you remember Baby Phat, then you for sure had one. Designers have been adding in the bomber to their new collections, and it was seen all over street style goers during fashion weeks. This must have spring trend adds an instant cool girl vibe to your look. Shop simple satin or print bombers below! -De

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Images via: Pinterest

Sneaker Central

February 17, 2016trendsohard

Why we all want Kendall Jenner’s sneakers? Its obvious, they look good with everything. This sneaker trend isn’t going anywhere. Fashion icons, celebrities, and bloggers are still wearing sneakers with skirts to dresses. I remember when it was a fashion sin to wear sneakers in public. Finally it’s okay to wear something that’s actually doing good for your feet and still look fashionable! Styling tip: Go for a neutral or white pair for a sleek look that will go with any outfit. If you can’t afford the Yeezys we all want, Nike air max and Adidas have some really great neutral pairs too. Shop the sneakers below!

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Grammys Red Carpet Trends

February 16, 2016trendsohard

The Grammys are here!! Another award show with some amazing and iconic red carpet looks. Although there were so many stunning looks tonight, these 3 were my top best dressed of the night. Bella Hadid is wearing Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture, Taylor Swift is wearing an amazing two-piece by Atelier Versace, and Ellie Goulding is wearing Stella McCartney (with gorgeous back detail). There was so much black, high slits, and cutouts. Check out all the red carpet trends of the night below!

High Slits-The slits keep getting higher and higher. Ciara brought slits to a whole other level wearing Alexandre Vauthier, Carrie Underwood in Nicolas Jebran, and Demi Lavato in Norisol Ferrari.

Embellished Graphics-Leave it to these two to pull off looks no one else can. Lady Gaga represented the iconic David Bowie wearing custom Marc Jacobs, and Florence Welch in Gucci.

Side Cutouts-
Keeping it sexy like always Bella Hadid is wearing Alexandre Vauthier Haute Couture, Selena Gomez in Calvin Klein, and Alessandra Ambrosio in Versace.

Whites-
Kaley cuoco is wearing Naeem Khan, Beyonce is wearing Ibal Dror, and Chrissy Teigen in Yousef Al-Jasmi.

Black Sequins-
Adele looked gorgeous in Givenchy and Meghan Trainor is wearing Michael Costello.

The Guys-Yup, had to throw the guys in here this time. They were all just too good not to add. Favorite of the night had to be Miguel. Justin Bieber in all black with a white suit jacket and of course Sam Smith in a navy suit.
John Legend in a print suit, Pharrell pulling off denim and sneakers on the red carpet, and The Weeknd in an all black suit.

The Worst-Zendaya disappointed in this Dsquared2 suit and a not so flattering new haircut. Kacey Musgraves is wearing probably the worst Armani Prive dress I have ever seen, and Tove Lo in a very awkward Malene Birger lace dress.

Images via: Eonline

The Denim Dress

February 11, 2016trendsohard

I’ve been searching for the perfect denim dress for awhile, and finally found this one from Forever21 for only $30! I kept it simple by pairing it with a pair of over-the-knee boots (add fur coat for winter). We all know this Chicago weather is cray… Style tip: to keep warm wear tights with boots or wear with leather pants and booties. Shop the entire look below! -De

Wearing: Forever 21 denim dress | Boohoo over-the-knee boots

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Photographed by: Anna Stoffels

Valentine’s for Your Girl

February 9, 2016trendsohard

It’s that time of year again. You love it or hate it, but what’s not to love about V-day? Anyways, celebrate it or not, your girl deserves a little something special. I put together some hot items that any girl would love. 😉 Happy V-day loves -Xo

Casual Weekend Look

February 1, 2016trendsohard 1 Comment

The weekend has come to an end, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start planning your next casual weekend look. All you need are 3 easy pieces to pull off a cool casual look paired with some sneakers. I’m sure everyone has a leather jacket, sweater, and a pair of denim in there closet. There you go- EASY! Shop my look below!

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Photographed by: Anna Stoffels