remixing fashion and luxury for reality

Great. Another site to burn more holes in my wallet. Just what I need at this time of year where funds are already more than scarce. But it’s ok because the stuff they got there is so cool it makes it all ok. Check out Forward, a new online shop by Revolve Clothing. Revolve now has 2 sister sites, this one carries their luxury lines and they’ve also got Reverse at www.reverse-reverse.com which from first glance looks like a members-only discount fire sale site like Gilt and Hautelook. With the online fashion industry scaling out impressively, it makes sense to break out into multiple domains to serve customers more targeted selections. You know where I’ll be spending most my time I like the design and functionality of Forward better than the original Revolve.. esp. their “Complete the Look” function where you can see other items styled with the item of choice. Seeing what goes with what is always helpful when you need inspiration or that last nudge to buy. So onward to forward!

Forward

I’m having a bit of a mid-life blog crisis, and been pondering what to focus my next posts on. Going back to the basics.. what I initially set out to do here.. is share insight and help enable you, my friends and readers, to explore more adventurous styles and fashions. I’ve always felt good fashion was too exclusive, too out of reach for the every day lifestyle and average girl. I don’t consider myself a fashion stylist or fashion trend setter by any means. If anything I’m just an avid consumer of fashion. A little too avid my husband might say.. But back to the point.. so I’m going to try writing more posts about what which fashion trends I’m following, and hopefully if I get this right, entire you guys to try a few of them out if you normally wouldn’t have dared.

So what’s on my mind right now? Sequin blazers! Is it just me or is this the trend that’s anywhere and everywhere. I don’t know exactly why started it but I think Rachel Zoe had a big impact.. esp. with her show the Rachel Zoe Project. Whatever she says on the show you end up seeing everywhere. By the time I’ve finally finished writing up this post, I’m actually on the verge of sequin blazer overload. Is it just me or do fashion trends seem to spread a lot faster and further than before?

Anyway, I’ve been photoshoping like mad and putting together some outfits with sequin blazers. The first look on the left is something I’d wear on a regular day, simple black and black. This is a very safe way to go. When in doubt go for all black, no one can say you didn’t know what you were doing. The next look (blue sequin blazer) would be something I’d wear at a more conservative event, maybe a work holiday party. Now that I look at it thought it’s a little on the mature lady side. The 3rd look (light grey/silver blazer) is definately work appropriate. The last look is a little wacky but I thought I’d try it out. What do you think? Does this work or is it just too mixy matchy?

I hope to hear you guys all try out the sequin blazer trend soon. If not sequin blazer, sequin anything. It’s everywhere so you can no excuse of not being able to find one you like!