Spring Style: Banana Leaf Print Trend

April 6, 2018 FWSS

SO, if you couldn't tell from my outfit blog/insta posts (sare_uh)- I don't wear much color, or prints. HOWEVER, I've recently been inspired to break outside my fashion comfort zone and try some new looks...starting with these banana leaf print or palm print (call it what you want) mules from Schutz*.

Schutz D'Ana Mule: unfortunately they are sold out but Shopbop, Amazon, & Revolve carry this brand

*Schutz has some great shoes for under $200 - I have a couple of their heels also and I must say they are pretty comfortable.

These are a great shoe for spring, on trend, & add some color to my wardrobe! Here's how I styled mine...(obv champ makes the outfit but yah)

Faux Fur Reversible Knitted Vest: Bloomingdales, Top: Free People, Jeans: JBRAND Jeans, Bag: Goyard, Sunglasses: Dita

Top: H&M, Jeans: JBRAND Jeans, Bag: Gucci
This picture brings me back to the old days (before my tripod) of "from where sarah stands"

The banana leaf trend has been popping up everywhere this season with designers like Alice & Olivia and Milly doing their own take on it.

Alice & Oliva

From Left to Right: Benny Smocked Wide Band Pant with matching top (shop here), Coley Palm Print A-Line Shift Dress (shop here)

Milly

From Left to Right: Ruffle Tiered Mini Skirt (shop here), Banana Leaf Jordan Mini Dress (shop here)

BUT the true OG, is the wallpaper from the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel.

"Designer and decorator Don Loper created the Martinique Banana Leaf print for the hotel in 1942, and it has maintained a level of cultural influence across design, travel, fashion, and art ever since" - Travel & Leisure

The Beverly Hills Hotel even collaborated with the luxury shoe brand, KOIO, for a three shoe capsule collection - available here.

SO, what do you guys think of this printed trend? Will you break out some color for Spring?

LOVE FWSS

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How to Style...LEATHER PANTS for Day & Night

February 14, 2018 FWSS

SO, I've always been a bit envious of the girls that can pull off the leather denim/pants look. Considering I'm 5"1 and very petite*, it's hard for me to find a good pair of jeans, let a lone a pair of leather ones.

To add to the challenge, I rarely buy jeans online, even if they are by brands I normally wear. However, I stumbled across these Blank NYC (faux) leather moto pants for $98 (now on sale at Saks for $49.99 - talk about a steal). I mean leather moto pants for under $100 is already a steal, I was a little hesitant as I can't alter them because of the zipper on the ankle. THANK GOODNESS for reviews though, as a few people had posted with my same measurements that they fit them perfectly. SO, I decided to give them a try, a few days later, they arrive and fit PERFECT and the moto style added the perfect grunge but detailed feel! I was beyond excited.

I have worn them a few times now; styled for the day and then dressed up for a night out or a date night. I'm obsessed with them, but I can't wear them TOO much because the washing instructions well basically say to damp them with a washcloth (what a hassle).

DAY TIME STYLE 1

Top: Trouve at Nordstrom, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bag: Goyard, Sunglasses: Givenchy

DAY TIME STYLE 2

Shirt: Splendid, Denim Top: J.Crew, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Superga, Bag: Goyard, Sunnies, Givenchy, Bracelet: Hermes

NIGHT TIME STYLE INSPO

Inspired by my favorite Kardashian...Kourtney! She def has the best style and keeps it classy!

MY INTERPERTATION

Hey we can't all have the closet of Kourtney Kardashian

From Left to Right
Top: Nasty Gal, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Schutz Shoes, Bag: Givenchy, Bracelet: Hermes
Bodysuit: Victoria Secret, Pants: BLANKNYC, Shoes: Stuart Weitzman, Bag: Vintage Chanel, Bracelet: Hermes & David Yurman

FROM WHERE SARAH STANDS

...the angle that started it all

From Left to Right
Wallet: Saint Laurent, Shoes: Chanel, Vest: Moncler
Bag: Goyard, Shoes: Fear of God x Vans, Bracelets: Hermes & Chanel

Creating this blog, and posting my outfit pics on my Insta regularly has really motivated me to try new looks and step outside my comfort zone, while still remaining true to my style.

*Note: some of the contemporary denim brands I swear by are: Frame, J.Brand Jeans, and Rag & Bone.

LOVE FWSS
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NYFW: Streetstyle (Fall 18 RTW) - UPDATE

February 12, 2018 FWSS

SO, as NYFW begins; the changes - Bottega moving it's show to NY, collections being available right away- of the once glamorized week shifts focus on to the style outside the shows.

As what the "influencers", editors, and bloggers are wearing to the shows are becoming more of the focus of fashion week rather than the actual shows; unless its something out of this world, literally, like Phillipp Plein's runway show.

Honestly, I'm not that impressed with the outfits on the streets from Day 1- 3. However, Day 4 has brought rain and in turn some of the best outfits. Half the time these influencers are throwing on ugly items and putting it together and calling it "fashion". As Caroline Herrara says, right as she announces she is stepping down from the brand...