Runway This Way...Vintage!

Hello my Petite Fashionistas!

Just wanted to inform you that anything before this date is VINTAGE 'Runway This Way'...which was formally known as 'Fashionista Chic'. I decided to leave up older posts for those who want/need to get caught up on all the fashion they've missed out on in the past year or two, (shame on you by the way...)
And just to be clear...all the 'Fashionista FAILS' are still relevant. So don't even think about wearing your Juicy Couture track suit anytime soon...

Just get rid of it already.

Chic Tip: Leather Legs (the good kind)

One of the biggest trends right now, which took wayyyy to long to come to main stream, has been leather pants..or the wet-look denim. As mentioned in my 'Top 5 trends this Season'- the rocker look is defiantly a must-do. That being if you can pull it off..most people can but you really never know what a new look might do for you..You'll know when you try them on. If the leather look isin't your thing: try simple black jeans or skinny pants..

That being said there are may different routes to achieve the leather looking pants (*shop tip-buy black).
- Buy rubber like leggings (Urban Outfitters)
- Buy wet-look leggings (Urban Outfitter, Topshop)
- Buy wet-look jeans (Urban Outfitters, Kate Moss for TopShop)

Remember: Strain away from actually buy REAL leather pants..it's just too much. Why spend that kind of money when you can achieve the look better and save a little money.

Stay Chic,

xoxo
Nixy K

Chic Tip: Do it in 3's

There is a new 'rule of thumb' out there- wearing 3 colours intead of two. I know it sounds simple but it makes a world of a differnce in your overall outfit. Wearing three colours instead of one or two just makes your outfit look that much more pulled together.

For example: If you're wearing grey pants and a black top- throw in a coloured belt or fun coloured shoes. When wearing neutral colours it is best to throw in bright colours. When wearing bright colours- throw in something neutral. Simple enough.

Stay Chic,

xoxo
Nixy K

Fashionista FAIL: Twinsies

I really didn't think I needed to address this, but I saw something recently and felt I should mention it- for every one's sake. You love your friends dearly, they love the same stores you do and you both have similar style- totally understandable and acceptable. What is NOT acceptable is wearing the EXACT same anything as them at the same time. Jeans is about the only thing you can get away with- as long as they don't have anything that makes them stand out- like the R's on Rock and Republic Jeans, distresses, or bright colour washes. So if you're going to wear the same jeans at the same time- make sure they are BASIC. Moving on, it's easy to own the same top- could have been on sale, you both love it...whatever. But what you should CALL as strictly YOUR own are coats. Let's face it, most people aren't going to switch from their fav winter coat to one from 2 seasons ago because their friend, who owns the EXACT SAME one wants to wear it. We are not talking tops here- no one makes those kind of sacrifices when it comes to outerwear- mainly because the selection just isn't available in the closet. So just a tip to those who think it's 'not that bad' to wear the same coat or anything..just find something else to buy and save the public embarrassment. It just doesn't look as cute as you think.

Stay Chic,

xoxo
Nixy K*

Fashionista FAIL: The TACKsuit

With the popularity of Lululemon, the tracksuit has made an unfortunate comeback as an outfit replacement. I thought it ended with the velour Juicy Couture suits but to my horror- it didn't. Unless you are ACTUALLY working out or doing Yoga, there is no excuse to wear a tracksuit. I don't know who's idea it was to start wearing them casually, but FAIL should be written all over them. Aside from the poncho- tracksuits has got to be in the top 3 worst 'trend-fads' of all time. Save it for the gym or the old folks home because it's not doing anything for you wearing it casually in public. Although if you are going to invest in either (for workout purposes only)- go with the lululemons because no one wants to see your ass as a billboard by having 'JUICY' all over it-let alone having it draped in velour. Tacky.

Stay Chic,

xoxo

Nixy K*