Oliver Peoples: Lexi McClain

Oliver Peoples is a legendary frame and lense maker. They trademark lightweight minimal frames with high quality lenses. I am lucky enough to be friends and co-workers with a woman who positively loves Oliver Peoples, and promotes them frequently. Fashion maven, lipstick lover and trendsetter, Lexi was fortunate enough to be featured on the Oliver Peoples website from her fantastic Instagram of her rocking the Emely frame simply waiting for the subway. Keep up with all Lexi’s fabulous Instagrams by following her @littlemisssslexi

http://my.oliverpeoples.com/#/535

 

“My look is attainable.  Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses.” – Audrey Hepburn

Redefining Denim

Gone are the days of just indigo denim and tees. The options are now endless with colored and patterned jeans in abundant variety. I have always had a weak spot for premium denim, and now it is made worse by the various fun colors, patterns and textures. I pulled three looks with my three favorite unique ‘non-jeans’. The amazing thing about patterned or colored denim is that you can dress it up or dress it down, and they can go both day to night. Extremely versatile and lush, these jeans are sure to redefine how you wear denim.

Blazer: H&M
Blouse: Red Haute
Scarf: Alexander McQueen
Jeans: J Brand (Royal Cobalt)
Shoes: Botique 9 pointed toe patent slingbacks

Top: Velvet Heart
Belt: Vintage
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (Ava in Santorini)
Shoes: Sperry Top Sider

Sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs
Jacket: Rubbish
Top: Nordstrom
Scarf: H&M
Belt: Vintage
Watch: Diesel
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity (Mary)
Shoes: Nordstrom

Meet my best friend!
This is Lauren Elizabeth Shagena. She is fabulous. She is my star photographer, roomie and soulmate. Keep up with her on tumblr @ http://www.laurenshag.tumblr.com

Keep up with me and Lauren’s shenanigans by following me on instagram: michelewatts9

“I have no problem with whatever the next big look is. Just don’t try to tell me that only one look is beautiful” – Alek Wek.

Peplum Lovin’

Peplums are trending big time right now, and I’m so inspired! I saw a Jason Wu peplum dress and have been lusting after the look ever since. I found this amazing dress pictured below at Akria for a steal. Photographed by my prime time photographer Lauren Shagena (best friend/roomate/wife), the rest are from Pinterest.

Dress: Akira
Clutch: Kate Spade (Fanfare Gia)
Shoes: Target

Burberry

Jason Wu

 

“Dressing is a way of life.” Yves Saint Laurent

Collar Detail

Layering sweaters and button ups and pairing it with chunky jewlery edges out this classic preppy look. The first photo is my take on collar detail, and the rest are from pinterest.

 

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening” – Coco Chanel.

BOLD Jeans

 

“Fashion is about good energy. It’s about feelings. That’s what I have to give  the people, good energy and good feelings”
-Adriana Lima

The Prada Baroque

The Prada Baroque is the most sensational and unique sunglass on the market. I saved my pennies and got them, and I am so in love! Here are some pictures my best friend/wife/roomate (Lauren Shagena) took of me and my beloved Baroques, along with some from Pintrest!

“The difference between style and fashion is quality”

-Giorgio Armani

Pinspiration

Here are some of my favorite pins from this week!

“The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it.”

-Diana Vreeland

Pre-Fall 2012

The Pre-Fall collections positively blew me away. There were so many amazing collections, I had a difficult time picking favorites! Overall my favorite collection was Dior, followed closely by Alexander McQueen. The both showed such amazing retro shillouettes throwing back to the 1940′s and 1950′s. Absolutely beautiful collections, they are making me very excited for fall… and it is February. Here are some pictures of my favorite pieces from Dior and McQueen. Pictures from style.com

“Fashion fades, style is eternal” -Yves Saint Laurent