Spring Break Finds

As we all know and have anticipated, spring break is right around the corner! I thought I would share with everyone my spring break finds. While all of us are not lucky enough to get to enjoy relaxing and sipping margaritas’ on an exotic beach somewhere, we all have plans to do something; Whether it’s taking a vacation, spending time with friends and family or just relaxing around the house. Whatever the occasion, why not dress accordingly?

1) Perfect for lazy days, I have picked this zip-up hoodie from Aerie that comes six different colors and is currently on sale for $29.95. Wear it with t-shirt and cut-off shorts for a cute, relaxed and comfortable look.
2) Laying on a beach somewhere? Throw on this adorable cover-up from Victoria Secret over your favorite swim suit, $49.
3) For any sunny day…I really like this woven hat from Forever 21. Wear it with any casual outfit. Price? $7.80
4) Regardless of where you are this spring break, unless you’re skiing that is, throw on this Aerie dress for an effortless, classic look, $39.50. Style it with your favorite shoes and accessories.
5) This basic tee has endless possibilities. Pair it with jeans, heels and a big colorful necklace. Or just wear it with shorts and cute sandals. Anthropologie $38.
Have a great spring break!

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VictoriasSecret.com Forever21.com

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70's Chic

This season one of the biggest trends on the runways is 70's inspired looks. Off the shoulder peasant tops, wide leg jeans, bohemian dresses and boho jewelry. I personally love looks from this time period, but with a more modern twist. While a lot of the looks are worn together, for example a peasant top with wide leg jeans and a boho bracelet…I like the look a little more subtle. What I mean by subtle is using one or two 70's pieces and wearing it with something more modern. For example, wearing a peasant top paired with cut off shorts and adding a big cuff bracelet; or wearing wide leg jeans with a fitted top, dainty jewelry, big sunglasses and wedges. Below I have posted a few of these looks! Have a great week!

ANTHROPOLOGIE Carambola Peasant Top $98
Anthropologie.com


7 For All Mankind Ginger Wide Leg Trouser in Light Weight Mercer $155
7ForAllMankind.com

Alloy Bohemian Paisley Tunic Dress $44.60
Alloy.com

Forever 21 Boho Engraved Cuffed Bracelet $7.80

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Rachel Zoe, Style Icon

For those of you who don’t know Rachel Zoe, it’s time I introduce you to her! Rachel works with fashion houses, magazine editors, and advertising agencies. However, Rachel is best known for her work as a celebrity stylist. She dresses many celebrities such as Demi Moore, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Garner and Kate Hudson. She has her own reality show on Bravo, The Rachel Zoe Project and also has a book out titled, Style A to Zoe. She will also be launching her own clothing line in the fall of 2011 which will contain shoes, apparel and accessories.Rachel's own look consists of loose fitting dresses and shirts, paired with a slim bottom and oversized jewelry.

Piperlime is a website catered to women and owned my Gap, Inc. that sells clothes, purses, accessories and specializes in shoes. Rachel is a consultant for Piperlime and seeks her advice on upcoming trends and her “picks” on the items they carry. This week I am going to show you some of Rachel’s current picks on Piperlime.
Draped Lurex top by Hy & Dot
Leroy by Sam Edelman
Classic Q Hillier by Marc by Marc Jacobs

To view any of the above items visit Piperlime.com. For more fashion tips and trends from Rachel Zoe, go to her website RachelZoe.com. There you will also be able to sign up for her daily fashion report. Have a great weekend!!!

Key Fashion Items...

Key pieces are those items that are very versatile, making them able to wear with many different options. I decided to put together a list of what I think are ten classic, key pieces to have in your wardrobe for this upcoming season and more to come.

1) A dark, classic pair of jeans- Jeans can transition easily from fall and winter to spring and summer.
2) A colorful skirt- I’ve been seeing a lot of pleated skirts lately, but choose a style that best fits you. Tuck a plain white shirt into it and add your choice of shoes.
3) A black blazer- You’d be surprised at what all you can wear a blazer with. Jeans, skirts, pants and even some shorts! Although, my favorite is a blazer worn over a dress. You most likely won’t be wearing a blazer in the summer (depending on where you live), but it’s great for chilly nights in the spring.
4) A cardigan- A good cardigan always comes in handy, regardless of where you’re going. It’s an easy piece to throw over anything and can be worn throughout the year. While a bold color is fun, white, gray or black is more versatile.
5) A Chunky necklace- Having one or two statement necklaces is good thing. When you’re wearing a casual outfit and feel that it needs something, throw one on to make the outfit complete. Also, try a fun color like turquoise or coral.
6) A casual dress- Find a dress with a fun print. Something that you can dress up or down so it can be easily transformed from day to night.
7) A white button up shirt- A white shirt is a classic piece. It looks great tucked into pencil skirts for a more sophisticated look. For a more casual look, tuck it into a pair of dark jeans, throw a cardigan over it and add a belt.
8) A silk top- A silk top is great to have for a night out. Wear it with jeans and hills. And if you need to, you can always wear a cardigan or blazer over it and it will look just as good!
9) A pair of nude shoes- They look good with absolutely anything. Not to mention they are big color choice this season!
10) A pretty scarf- A scarf is something great to have because it’s something you can put on with whatever you are wearing for a more relaxed and comfortable look.

These are all classic pieces that never really go out of style. If you invest well, they are pieces that you can wear for many years to come. Happy shopping!

What is Hollie's Fashion Finds?

Hello everyone and welcome to my fashion blog! Fashion is something that has always been a hobby of mine and I find it inspiring. Finding a cute top, just the right jeans, or the perfect shoes gives me a sense of excitement and gratification. A lot of you probably get this feeling too. Throughout the semester I am going to give you an insight to upcoming trends, fashion finds and how to piece together the perfect ensemble. If you have any questions, requests or inputs please feel free to blog away!

I just looked through the February issue of J. Crew’s catalog and their inspiration is classic Hollywood. I saw a lot of rolled up pants, cardigans, oxford shoes and vintage inspired sunglasses. One particular item that caught my attention is the Minnie Pant in black twill as pictured below. They can be worn with just about anything and can be transformed from day to night. For a day look, they could be paired with a tunic, flats and a long necklace. For night they could be worn with a cute silk top, a blazer and pumps or wedges. The possibilities are endless! Another great thing about these pants is they come in many different fabrics including stretch twill and stretch wool retailing from $79.50-$98. They can be found at J. Crew stores or on J. Crew’s website which I have posted a direct link for below. Thanks for checking out my blog, and have a great week!





http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/pants/minnie/PRDOVR~18850/18850.jsp