Sunglasses Trend

Hey everyone! How's it going? The week has started off pretty darn busy here for me. I have Cocoa & Hearts paintings that I need to launch this month as well as a few commissions I've been working on...& of course there's MadeByGirl.

However, this weekend while walking around the NYC streets I noticed an interesting trend emerging: 

COLORED sunglasses. That's right.  

So, along with all the colorful outfits you're seeing while shopping, now you can have glasses to match if you choose to!  I love wearing shades. But, I'm really in need of some new ones, mine are slowly falling apart! Not so sure if I would dare jump on this trend, but then again...I have a tendency to jump on trends after the fact. But, if I had to choose a color & style, I'd go for number 1, Marc Jacobs aviators in hot pink.

Would you wear colored sunglasses? Which of these would you love to take home with you?

1. hot pink via marc jacobs
2. pretty blue via matthew williamson
3. lime green via matthew williamson
4. bright pink via matthew williamson
5. blue via marc jacobs
6. bright yellow via sass & bide
7. aviator via alexander Mcqueen

Colorful Pants for Men....

Yesterday I received my J. Crew catalog & loved every bit of it. However, when I got to this page (below) I asked my husband, "would you wear colorful pants?" 

His response was, "Ewwww, you can quote me on that." 

So there you go, my guy will NOT wear colorful pants even if they WERE in trend. Come to think of it, I don't think I'd like to see him in these either. Let's face it, there aren't that many men that can pull these off. Women look much nicer in colorful pants...my opinion.  Sorry J.Crew, I love your stuff, but I just can't picture my guy in mint-colored khakis. In my mind, the only guy who can pull this look off is 1980's Jon Cryer.

I'd love to know what you think. Colorful pants on guys, yes or no?? 

P.S. capri pants are even worse.

-image by jen ramos of J. Crew catalog

New at MadeByGirl...

Welcome back! Hope you all had a lovely weekend! This Monday I'd like to show you what's new at Made By Girl

Lots of colorful clutches just in time for SPRING! In case you haven't noticed - this season is ALL about color & patterns! Definitely making these fold over leather bags a must-have item in your wardrobe! 


Get one for yourself.... or as a gift to a friend! Check them all out here!

All bags designed by: ksladmade

Holst + Lee Debut Collection...

Holst + Lee is a New York City based company - lead by 2 talented girls who make the most colorful collection of jewelry I've seen.  Today I'm highlighting their debut collection......this stuff is HOT out of the oven & just in time for Spring!!  I've already chosen my favorite below, but I really just LOVE all of them, don't you? 

Well, this type of jewelry may not be for everyone, only for those who dare to wear bold & colorful pieces...
 

Try them if you dare, you'll find they have many different styles as well as bracelets!

Holst + Lee via shopbop 

What's Hot This Summer...(Made By Girl)

I've been seeing an ENORMOUS amount of BRIGHT - even NEON colors trending these days. Oh yes, & GOLD too! Funny thing is, it sort of reminds me a bit of the 80's!! What does it remind you of??!? 

I'm seeing BRIGHT colors on everything from handbags to nail polish & if you ask me - it's not a bad thing considering most of us probably go for neutrals & black first! Let's be more daring!

It seemed a lot more people did it in the 80's - so I'm all for it now.  In fact I've never been one to wear colored DENIM- but RED SKINNY JEANS is something I think I could ROCK this summer!  Anyone else?!? All my jeans are either blue or black....a little red may spice things up a bit and give my wardrobe a little edge. I like that.  

How about you??? Are you liking this BRIGHT COLOR trend??

 

 

  

Sisco Berluti

Oliphant NYC

Essie

The Zhush

Bloomingdales

Sula Beauty 

Lauren Elan Collection

Fruit & Flower Print Trend...(Via Made By Girl)

According to Elle Decor and Stella McCartney there's a fruit print trend coming. I swear, it reminiscent of the 70's & a bit of Orla Kiely.  

I mean come on....platforms with a fruit design?!!  Would I wear those? Not at this moment.  But then again ..... I always like TRENDS after they've been worn & worn and about to go out of style.

Anyone out there do the same thing? Wear it or place it in your home after it's been said & done? 

Judging from Stella McCartney's Fruit print dresses & jumpsuits her spring 2011 line are all the rave on the runways. Who knew?!

However, if you're just NOT feeling citrus-sy (more than likely not a word) then just skip this trend all together & wait for the next. Enjoy! 

Flower print top & shorts - top shop

banana top - top shop

duvet & pillows - garnethill 

fruity platforms- luisa viaroma

fruit juice glasses- crate & barrel

runway fashion - stella mcCartney 

apple playsuit- top shop

print dress- top shop