Fashion 101: Paris Fashion Week to Spring Fashion

Elle Fanning

Lupita N'yongo 

Lupita N'yongo

Rihanna

Paris Fashion Week 2014 saw all the latest springs trends, from pastels to sneakers, to collard tops. Spring is all about beautiful pastels and soft colors. Patterned and colorful sneakers are now being paired with the "classiet' of outfits, not just workout clothes and jeans. Skater skirts are also a top trend of the spring season, especially when paired with simple heels and lovely peacoats. Now the simplest spring trend, is collars. Whether the collar is sewn into the top or created with the use of a necklace. 

What spring trends will you be trying out? 

Fashion 101: Neon Color Pops

Khloe Kardashian

Fergie

Elle Fanning

Neon is a hot trend for spring and summer, but there are some people who have a fear of such bright colors. However there are very clever ways to work around a bright pink dress and instead wearing pops of neon in your accessories. Bright purses, shoes, and necklaces are subtle but also make a nice statement. I love how each celebrity in the photos above wore a neon bag and I especially love the peek-a-boo neon in Fergie's clutch. A neon bag looks great with any outfit, even if your outfit already contains neon. For a night out, Fergie's outfit is perfect, she stayed classic with a little black dress and added some oomph by pairing it with neon heels, jewelry, and a clutch. Try it out and sow how you rock neon colors in your looks!

Hair 101: The Milkmaid Braid

Elle Fanning

Mary-Kate Olsen

The milkmaid braid is a trending hairstyle and works with medium to long hair. It is perfect for a bad hair day, a casual day, or even a night out! The only tools needed are a few ponytail holders, bobby pins, a brush, a comb, hairspray/ serum, and a curling//flat iron is optional. How do you feel about the milkmaid braid?

1. Begin with day old hair so the braids will hold. Comb/brush out any tangles in the hair.
2. Part your hair two sections and loosely braid the hair creating pigtails. Secure each braid with a ponytail holder.
3. If you would like the braid to look looser, tug and expand the braid as desired.
4. Pull one of the braids across your head and secure it with a bobby pin. Do the same with the other braid.
5. For a smoother look, lightly brush the front back. For a messy look pull out your bangs and use a curling iron to create waves.
6. Use hairspray to keep the look in place and serum to take care of unnecessary frizz.

Remember practice makes perfect and patience is key to creating new hairstyles. Modify some steps to suit you perfectly.

Get The Look: Elle Fanning

I am loving these two black and white looks worn by Elle Fanning. Elle is has lots of style and knows how to keep the look form being boring. The two outfits can be for causal or dressy casual occasions which is perfect for getting the use out of clothing pieces. The first outfit is very sweet and girly, the ruffles adds a nice feminine touch. The skirt is very preppy, but kept chic byy adding a thin belt around it. The heels and clutch dress the up the look, but flats and satchel bag can easily make it more casual. Look two is very chic, I am loving the two tone shirt. The shirt shows off the waist and contrast the shoulders and torso by using the colors white and apricot. Elle's pants are perfect for any fashionista! They sit higher up on the waist and end right at the ankles leaving room to show off your shoes. Elle's shoes remind of Mary Jane heels, but in a flats version. The look can work perfect for a dressy casual event. Try out the look chicas!

Fashion 101: Dakota and Elle Fanning

Dakota and Elle Fanning for W Magazine

Dakota and Elle Fanning are two sisters taking the fashion world by storm. I love them both, they have great style, are great actresses, and they are very confident. I am in love with the above picture of the sister duo, they look so elegant and are very photogenic. The accessories in the photograph are amazing and gives off so much class. Their flower earrings are to die for as well as Elle's pearl ring. The neck wear is very beautiful, but nothing can take away from their beauty look. I have always admired how they never cake on heavy amounts of make-up and keep it very classic and simple. Dakota's make-up consist of a little dark eyeshadow on the lower lid, liner and mascara, and some gloss on the lips. Elle appears to have a gorgeous smokey eye and a defined brow. I had to share this photo with everyone, I love it!