ESPY Awards Fashion Recap!

Hey there fashionable sports fans!  Or... er.... fashion fans who stumbled onto a sports event?  Well, whichever category you fall into, we've got you covered.  I mean, fashion is a sport in it's own right... isn't it?

Last night Los Angeles hosted the 2013 ESPY Awards, where sports stars like Michael Phelps, Shaq and a bunch of other perfect fitness bodied people were recognized for their achievements.  But what are we most interested in?  The red carpet fashion of course!

Fashion darling starlets like Olivia Wilde, Chrissy Teigen, and Selena Gomez walked the red carpet in true fashion, donning good friends like Dolce & Gabbana, and J. Mendel.  And while the event doesn't lend itself toward long ball gowns, we were delighted by the medley of bold citrus hues (thanks Chrissy!) and playful cuts and patterns.  

Our favorite for the night was the lovely Gabby Douglas, who not only shines in the fashion world, but kicks some serious a## on the gymnastics floor as well (Olympic gold medals anyone?)

And don't be fooled, those killer high-high heels require a level of athleticism that would make even Kobe Bryant nervous.  

Who wore your favorite look?

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(photos: WireImage, Splash News, All Access)

Remembering Talia Joy

Sometimes in life, we find ourselves frozen in time.  Frozen in a moment where everything seems to come to a quiet still, and words escape us.  There are no words that could ever capture the loss the world has just known with the passing of Talia Joy, the always cheerful young girl who loved beauty and fashion, and most of all, life.  

The vibrant, full of life beauty, merely 13 years old, passed on from this life after a 6 year fight against cancer.

And while she may no longer be on this Earth, her bright spirit and positive legacy has been an inspiration to millions, and she will shine as bright as the sun, warming our hearts forever. 

Gone too soon.... but never forgotten.  Sweet dreams beautiful angel.

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Congratulations to the winner, Nia Mendonza!

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Congratulations to this week's winner: Angela Reeves

Thank you to all who entered our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway. Congratulations to this week's winner, Angela Reeves! To enter our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway, visit our Facebook and follow the instructions. Link does not work on mobile devices. Good luck!

Summer Trend: Clashing Fashion

Summer is fully under way, and this season, we've seen some pretty unique trends pop up that haven't really had a moment in the past.  Trends like black and white, short crop tops and neon are typically pretty standard, but this summer, a bold new trend has hit the streets that will either have you jumping for rule-breaking joy, or hiding from the statement all together.

We're talking about fashion clashing.  Fashion clashing is a daring mixing up of prints and colors.  Virtually any print on print, and color on color.  It's wild, it's unapologetic, and it's happening not only on the runways, but in everyday.

While this trend might look downright tacky and too over-the-top to some, there actually is a bit of an art form to the madness.  Casual rule #1:  keep your color scheme in the same stratosphere when possible!

While clashing tons of colors together is experimental and fun, if you keep your colors in the same temperature palate (i.e. warm colors with warm, and cool colors with cool) you'll keep the trend looking like a fashion trend, and less like you just rolled out of bed and dressed in the dark!

And make sure your patterns are bold and different.  Stripes work as a fantastic base pattern for florals, polka dots, and watercolor prints.  

And less is more.  You don't necessarily want to overwhelm your frame with tons of layers with this look.   Go for a top and bottom, solid pair of heels to ground the look, and bag.  If you start throwing on a printed vest, jacket, scarf, and bag, you may make some people dizzy looking at you.

But most importantly, have fun with this look!  You don't have to go as extreme as the runways and circus inspired clash, a little goes a long way.

What do you think of this trend?

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Fall 2013 Couture Fashion Week Wrap Up!

Seriously... can you believe we're already talking about Fall Fashion?  And not just talking about it, the big shows have already commenced, and we're neck deep (literally, just look at the neckline above) in couture recapping one of our favorite seasons.

Paris just wrapped up Fall 2013 Couture Fashion Week, and it was a glorious affair.  With over-the-top handmade, details it would make some cross-eyed with enthusiasm.  We are currently gushing over gowns from Valentino, Vionnet, Ellie Saab, Christian Dior, and that above beaut, by Zahair Murad.

All dresses ready for the red carpet, we can't wait to see who might snatch these up for their own star-studded fashion affair. 

Which dress was your favorite?

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Free Shoes Giveaway Winner: Lee Krysinski

Thank you to all who entered our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway. Congratulations to this week's winner, Lee Krysinski! To enter our weekly Free Shoes Giveaway, visit our Facebook and follow the instructions. Link does not work on mobile devices. Good luck!