What I Wore to BFW SS14

 
        My outfits for Boston Fashion Week were a bit more playful than in New York. For one thing, I wasn't dealing with a big city I was unfamiliar with and not as comfortable in. Boston is practically my home, so I tend to dress more carefree and less reserved. It's also easier to get from one end of Boston to the other, so I could stop at my boyfriend's apartment to change more often. Whereas in NYC, I opted for simple pieces that could take me through the whole day (and black clothes that wouldn't show spills, like the pumpkin spice latte I dumped all over me).

         I still wore a lot of leather, but I incorporated more color and patterns. The first night, I attended the Denise Hajjar and Candice Wu shows in a black, ruched one-shoulder dress with silver beading down the side. Throughout the week, I wore my new dark blue tuxedo pants, my favorite plaid flannel, a vintage metal belt my grandma gave me, and a purple lace peplum top.

         Before Tricia Cromwell's Style Swap, I took a trip the MFA with my boyfriend, Andy. It was surprisingly hot and I was glad I chose to wear the only skirt I brought! I paired it with a studded (in the back) collared top, a dark green, vintage belt, gold jewelry, and my DIY bucket bag. For an unexpected touch, I wore my sneaker wedges that I love combined with the leather skirt.

 Top - TJ Maxx

Skirt - Charlotte Russe

Sneaker Wedges - Urban Outfitters

Necklaces - Daisy Fuentes, La Mer

Belt - vintage

Bag - thrifted

The Hippie Exhibit at the Museum of Fine Arts.

My favorite piece in the exhibit was the little jumpsuit number in the back complete with a floppy, felt hat.

I loved the fabrics in this dress.

My silly boyfriend!

Photographs courtesy of Andy Cahill.

Guest Post: F is for Fetish

          With Fetish looking set to be Autumn/Winter’s most influential trend, we thought we would get a fashion head start and take a trip to the dark side and take a look at our plethora of designer jewelry.

Of course fetish is nothing new, but the popularity of its latest re-vamp has skyrocketed since the endorsement of Lady Gaga, Rihanna and of course recent CFDA winner Marc Jacobs, whose entire runways were swathed in fashionista fetish get-up.

 When it comes to 2011/2012 fetish, think more Park Avenue Princess than Soho Siren as leather, rubber and Perspex become your new best friends. From leather tote handbags, designer cuff bracelets to even leather designer belts, this season, it’s all about going for bold. Of course one of the things that excites us so much about this trend is the unique, off-the-beaten-track and personal nature of it which of course is what Boticca.com is all about. A trend sure not to be championed by every Francine Fashionista. this is one of the easiest ways this winter to mark your individuality and stand out for your unique and personal fashion interpretation.

U studded belt by ARTESSARIO  

Making their way to the top of our ‘must-have’ fetish list is Michelle Lowe-Holder and her large leather cuff. Hailing from the UK, Michelle’s pieces are truly one of a kind, using antique and vintage material that is mostly ethically or sustainably produced.

Large leather cuff by Michelle Lowe Holder

The thing that we love most about BRAI Jewelry’s designs is that the patterns are not just patterns, they are in fact braille. Stumbling one day across a braille covered medical packet, designer Claire Naa found herself intrigued with its beauty and graphic charm, making her Alphabet bracelet for women, made with leather and steel, just the fetish ticket.

Braille Alphabet Leather Bracelet by BRAI Jewelry 

And the fun doesn’t stop there either with Boticca’s medley of fun, frivolous and above all fetish inspired treats available here.

Buckle Up

   



     Last Friday, I came home from school to a brown box waiting for me with a belt from Little Gorilla Design inside! They sent me a leather belt and one of their many vibrant, interchangeable belt buckles. I couldn't wait to try it out, so I wore it yesterday...

This is the lovely package!

I love the detail put into every design!

Each buckle is bejeweled with swarovski crystals.

The base is metal and topped off with a glass-like surface.

     The owner, Cindy Perkins, lives in the D.C. area and creates each one of these by hand. So far, I have not been dissapointed by the quality and I am in love with the originality of the belts! The leather seems to be well crafted and the rhinestones were glued on in a way that I'm not worried about them falling off. The prices of the belts range from $10-35 and the buckles range from $40-60. By far, the best aspect of these belts isn't just the creativity of them, but the immense possibilities they give you to express your style. You can use rocker belts with flower buckles, rustic belts with eiffel tower buckles, or grommet belts with geometric buckles; there's potential for your every mood and style! 

Some of my favorites...

Visit their website at http://www.littlegorilladesign.com/beltbuckles.html

 

(This is a paid promotional post.)