Spring Style: Banana Leaf Print Trend

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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ファッション (What I Wore in Japan)

so I'M BACKKKK (I'm sure you all missed me...JK) from my 2 weeks in Japan and I'm here to show you all my outfits- and teach you a some packing secrets!



*Please excuse the quality of some of these photos - didn't always have the best lighting!
*Side note: my dad was the photographer on most (HA)
*Also really into those "from behind" pics


Dress: H&M,  Shoes: Fear of God x Vans,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear
Jacket: Bloomingdales,  Shirt: Nasty Gal,  Jeans: Frame Denim,  Shoes: Gucci,  Bag: Gucci Jewelry: Hermes, David Yurman, Cartier


Vest: Moncler,  Shirt: H&M,  Jeans: Joie,  Shoes: Superga,  Bag: Gucci,  Luggage: Louis Vuitton
Jacket: H&M,  Shirt: Zara,  Jeans: Frame Denim,  Shoes: Superga,  Bag: Goyard,  Necklace: Chanel, Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear


Jacket: H&M,  Dress: H&M,  Shoes: Superga,  Bag: Gucci Jewelry: Hermes, David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Gucci


Denim Shirt: J. Crew,  Shirt: Nordstrom,  Pants:Adidas,  Shoes: Vince  Bag: Gucci Jewelry: Hermes, David Yurman, Cartier Sunglasses: Gucci
Dad making a cameo in NMD ADIDAS


Vest: Moncler,  Sweater: Bloomingdales,  Jeans: Frame Denim,  Shoes: Gucci,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelet: Hermes
Top: Free People,  Shorts: Joie,  Shoes: Chanel,  Bag: Gucci J ewelry: Hermes, David Yurman

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PART OF THE TRIP WAS THE...

Shirt: Formula 1,  Shoes: Fear of God x Vans,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear


Dress: Alice & Olivia,  Shoes: Saint Laurent,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear
Shirt: Nordstrom,  Leggings: Adidas  Shoes: Yeezy's,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear


PACKING SECRETS!


I don't know if you are like me, but I have to plan out my outfits the night before, otherwise I would never make it to work on time. Therefore when I packed for Japan I laid out about 15 outfits based on weather and the days activities (as we had our own Itinerary from a travel agent). Even though most places offered laundry services, I don't trust ANYONE - 5 star hotel or not- with my laundry as a lot of it can not go in the dryer

So here's a few tips:
- Take a photo of each of the outfits with a post it (with the date to wear it on) so you don't forget - Yes, I'm a bit OCD!
- Check the weather in each city
- Check your itinerary, to see the activities and events that will be going on, and days you may need 2 outfits for
- Lay out all your outfits before piling them into the suitcase
- Pack items that are easy to layer
- Always pack a few extra outfits


Love FWSS

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