The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
It’s hard to pick just one favorite dress, jacket or flirty print for spring, as it’s my favorite season to dress. However, one of my favorite up-coming trends for 2011 includes the indulgence in a fine coat. A great tip for buying wardrobe essentials is to be aware of the function of the garment. For instance, it’s better to buy a piece that can be worked in and out of your current base of clothing, while exaggerating your look with a creative piece that will last throughout many seasons. One piece in which I think my fashionistas should invest is the A-line-shape coat in a bright, cheeky color. Win major cuteness points with this look, while showing off your best leg-essentials. This coat can be worn with bare, and still turn every head on the street. If you’re a petite, this hem line will elongate one’s body creating a leaner sleeker, taller appeal. Check out Hot Pink style for our take on the spring vintage coat.
The Hot Pink Perspective
By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Part of my duty as a blogger, is to present to my readers, or as I lovingly call you, my fashionista’s, the best products on the market for which spending your hard earned dollars is necessary. From fur bangles to the recovery of bell bottoms; I scan the market for every must have item, of which I cannot survive without, and present them to my blogger family in hopes that it enhances your life in the same manner that it has mine.
Although fashion un-related my new favorite product, of which I’m proud to share, is the new bottled recipe of Skinnygirl Margarita by Bethenny Frankel. It was just a few years ago that I was carelessly filling my body with thoughtless margaritas. I would order one after another, completely oblivious to the fact that in one serving I had consumed over 700 calories. Shocked? Everyone should be! Subsequently, after a night out with Fajitas, and Tequila, I would migrate home, crawl into bed while groaning; hating myself for what I had done to my body. The next day is the worst, when “the bloatia,” the act of feeling bloated or inflated as though a Macy’s Thanksgiving parade balloon sets in and I’ve suddenly become 8 months pregnant with a margarita child I certainly didn’t plan on putting through college.
Well now it’s finally over. I can enjoy my Taco Tuesday and not have to feel guilty for what I’ve done. Thanks in part to Skinnygirl Margarita, which not only offers a little over 100 calories per margarita, but for being a product a fashionista can trust. With the freshest, no-filler recipe; one doesn’t have to ponder the “mystery meat” that is our late night cocktail. The days of “the bloatia” are banished far into the days of yore, and the future looks guilt-free.
Check out Hot Pink Style for our upcoming newly sponsored Skinnygirl Margarita events, and remember to drink responsibly in every sense of the word.
The Hot Pink Perspective
By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
The 2011 spring trends are sweeping the market with a re-visit of what I like to call “oldies, but goodies.” This refers to the season’s inclusion of re-tailored versions of some pieces to which we probably would not have given a second look. One item that certainly has the potential to spark the new “skinny jean” craze is the cropped fitted Capri. With the ability to melt any fashionista’s Givenchy gold heart, the cropped pant offers a plethora of styling options that can cater to any style tribe. Thankfully this garment could not have entered the market at a better time, as the humidity readings for our Florida weather begins to creep into the lower hundreds. I say, why not give your sexy calves some room to breathe while showing off a new and exciting trend. Available in an assortment of patterns, colors and even textures, the Capri will mix seamlessly into your working wardrobe for the better, while adding an unforeseen flare to both your day and evening attire. Trust me; it’s not your typical soccer mom’s pant. Check out Hot Pink Style’s wardrobe mix of Capri madness, for the summer’s best goody trend.
The Hot Pink Perspective
By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Does anyone remember the ole' high school days, when girls were only allowed to wear skirts no shorter than edge of their finger tips to class? Well I would like to make that an official lifelong fashion rule. Over the weekend, I was invited to a very popular night club downtown, and to my surprise, despite being in the VIP suite, there seemed to be an abundance of girls parading around in t-shirts as cocktail dresses. Did I miss the memo? Is this the new trend in cocktail attire, because I seemed to have missed that style tip in this month’s WWD issue. I actually witnessed one girl raising her arms in effort to wave to her friend from across the bar, and in doing so her dressed rose up three inches subsequently inviting the entire night club to get a look-see at her latest bikini wax. I'd like to believe that I'm not a prudent person, however I was in a crowd that was showing me a whole new meaning of the phrase; throw caution into the wind. Do yourselves a solid, fashionista’s, and remember that there is a level of appropriate style of dress in every situation, and unless you're working as a late night exotic dancer, and it’s your turn to present your routine to prospective clients; be sure that your outfit for a night out includes some underpants and a skirt that doesn't ride up to your shoulders when you raise your arm to hail the taxi for the ride home.
The Hot Pink Perspective
By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
The comeback of all things 1970s was completely inevitable, and something tells me there won't be any raised eyebrows when the wide legged nostalgia hits the local racks. Yes, it's all about bell- bottoms for the upcoming spring season, and it's best to ride the wave than be washed over by its aggressive wrath. With skinny jeans now so common that they have become more of a staple; it's exciting that a different style from the same time line would emerge as a trend. While tapering the best assets of the modern stylista, the bell-bottom ends in a long dramatic flair, drawing a lean and tall look. The best part of the comeback denim is that it requires the least personal styling effort, while maximizing the best look appeal potential; fashion physics of sorts. With a dark washed denim and a simple graphic tee; coupled with your best spring wedge, every girl can be transformed into a 70's goddess transported to a' circa now. Check out Hot Pink Style for their vast variety of 70's vintage looks, and embrace your inner comeback style.
The Hot Pink Perspective
By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
There is nothing that I love more than my over sized sunglasses. They don’t have to be a high end piece to serve many of my outfits very well. Whether I'm in my pajamas, or in a tuxedo, my sunglasses make a great compliment to every occasion. Certainly, sunglasses are one of the best staples a fashionista could have in her accessory box. Finding the right pair can be a challenge, but once found one you may not be able to survive otherwise. Rules of thumb when sunglasses shopping: Asses you face honestly. Heart shaped faces have the best luck; they can wear almost any pair and be fabulous. Longer faces should stick to more squared and sharper edged frames; balances out ones' features. Round faces should try oval frames; it will create a better shape to the face without over powering the essential features. Follow these rules when shopping for your next pair of "I can't live without these" sunglasses and the decision will appear without effort.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
The Parisian fashion week extravaganza has come to a saddening close, and while the festivities have climaxed, the memories of the beautiful pieces of art that has been welcomed in the hearts of the fashion world certainly penetrate our waking lives. One trend that shows no sign of being lost in the permafrost of last season’s winter collections is the importance of the daytime clutch. Appearing in Nina Ricci and Viktor & Rolf runway shows; their bold fall tones will certainly make any girl feel like she is on her own personal catwalk. Featuring structured geometric shapes; coupled with some neutral colors, the clutch easily transitions from day to night, seamlessly accommodating the busy life of the trend-setter on the “go.” Visit the Hot Pink Factory get the first grip on our variety of vintage and season’s best clutch purses.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
In this spring/summer season don’t be surprised to see innovation of a winter product. Yes, I speak of leather. Christopher Kane, a Scottish designer, has begun the assimilation of leather into spring silhouettes; changing the curb of trend and creating exciting and unprecedented styling options. The designer used typical slick leathers, and brushed them in their finishing process, in order to lighten and softened the harsh fabrics. In turn, we have accumulated a genius mix of traditional spring items with a modern aesthetic using the fabrication in shift dresses. Stay tuned in your local department stores and see how this trend can transform your spring apparel options.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Although it may not seem like spring, the season is upon us, and it's brought some bold fashion pieces in which we ought to spend our pre-summer nights. Featuring bold geometric shapes, and ultra bright color schemes, every fashionista is bound to fit perfectly into the spring/summer motif. Be sure to add to your wardrobe a spring mix of wildly patterned tops and skirts, and insure an exciting spring look for every occasion.
The Hot Pink Perspective By: ‘The Fashion Massiah’
Has anyone noticed how many things we collect throughout a life time? In fact, our very existence is like a special collection. It’s one we hold very close to your hearts; a series of experiences good or bad that teach us something about who we are, and the person we'd like to become. It's something we hold so sacred that we pass what we have learned on to our own children. We innately collect everything, from antiques, to friends, to even second husbands. In one way or another, we all are invested in the idea of collecting. As a fashionista, I view wardrobe in the same manner. Every piece in our closet is like a collection of book marks. A tiny reminder in our life story of something magical that gave us a boost of confidence, comforted us when we were distraught, empowered us when we felt powerless and expressed our inner voice when we were silent. To many people clothes are only clothes, and this is true. Clothes have no power on their own. However, it is up to every fashionista to pour a little of our individuality into the canvas that is wardrobe, creating any portrait of ourselves that we wish. It's my personal dream that every person can paint a fabulous portrait of themselves and discover an astonishing self worth.
