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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NYFW: Streetstyle (Fall 18 RTW) - UPDATE

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...


Some of the major trends OUTSIDE the show is:

  • Plaid, Plaid and more Plaid
  • Trench Coats
  • Colors: Yellow, Red, Pale Pink
  • Metallic booties

Checkout the GIF's of ones I'm loving below:
DAY 1 - 3



DAY 4



Stay tuned for more! Let's see if London, Paris, or Milan will bring out some better looks!

DAY 5
DAY 6



Goal: Next year be in attendance!

LOVE FWSS
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The Trend I Refuse to "Step" In To...

SO, it seems like every rapper, influencers, and fashionista's are rocking the so called "ugly shoe" trend. Be prepared to drop major bank on the most popular pair. I pray that this trend goes away as fast as the revival of the Birkenstocks came and went.  And no, they are not so ugly, they're cute.

The top "ugly shoes" that are being hyped about are:

1.  Balenciaga Triple S

 Retails for $795, resell value $1500 via GOAT
From Left to Right: Migos, Ari Pretrou (Hybeast Influencer), A$AP Ferg



 2.  Yeezy Wave Runner

Retails for $300, resell value starting at $750 via GOAT
From Left to Right: Teyana Taylor, 2 Chainz, Ye (himself)

3. Gucci Rhyton Sneaker aka "Dad Shoes"

Retails for $820 at Gucci
From Left To Right: Offset (1/3 Migos),  Influencer Mookie Bandasak, Jared Leto
2017 was a big year for Gucci, and for the world of fashion itself. 2017 rappers, fashionistas, and influencers really merged the street brands like Off White, BAPE, Supreme, Fear of God, etc with high end brands like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Versace, etc. For example, one of the hottest collabs of 2017 was Supreme X Louis Vuitton - with this collaboration it paved the way for the mix of street style and high end designers. 

The fact that these street wear collabs are so exclusive (I mean look at Yeezy's and Supreme x Louis Vuitton) that you have to have a so called "plug" and even then still pay crazy amounts of resale prices. The fact that these items are so limited, creates even more of a demand. Everytime I drive by Supreme on Fairfax the lines a block long, same goes for any Fear of God or Yeezy release. It has become a culture of its own. The one's really embracing this are Hip Hop Stars like - Migos, A$AP Rocky, Gucci Mane, and Lil Yachty. On stage they are always rocking (or rather wrapping) Off White with the latest Gucci.

It will be interesting to see how this continues/ plays out in 2018!

Happy Holidays!!

LOVE FWSS
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