VERO MODA Leather Trouser
ZARA Alexander Wang Inspired Heels
ZARA Collared Studio Shirt
LEATHER Collar Coat (similar here)
ANTIQUE Beaded Chain
ALEXANDER WANG Rocco Pebbled Black with Rose Gold
MONSTER Inspiration Noise Cancelling Headphones
Sorry
sillies, I know I have been M.I.A for a little while. Although it is no excuse,
my fumbo jumbo of a school was keeping me busy with a ton of group projects.
But I mustn’t fret, as the end of my uni career is so damn close! Although
it will be nice to break from the constraints of a business school focused on
raising the best of the best of investment banking and consulting broods, I am
going to miss the mid day naps and slack schedule. Won’t you my fellow
graduates? One minute, I can’t wait to be free of homework, teachers and grades
while the next I get sentimental for the random beer benders and frozen yogurt
sprees, and for the days when wearing sweat pants in public is socially
acceptable.
But
enough with the sappy shit, lets talk fashion shall we? We have all seen or donned a slim pair of
leather leggings and they will always be a mainstay for the ladies out there,
but this year it’s all about the baggy leather trouser. Just think… your
favorite Roots sweatpants with the tapered elastic ankle and stretchy waistband,
but made in leather. It is absolutely genius, and a real treat for those of us
making the transition from the lazy and unperturbed student lifestyle into the
real world. This low-slung, slouchy
trouser style is more androgynous than their skinny rock n’ roll counterparts,
but is still able to provide a perfect combination of edge and unpretentious
sex appeal that is desired for any outfit.
This
pant can be styled for any occasion whether it is casual or sophisticated.
Drawstring leather trousers add an air of casualness to polished pieces, like a
blazer, silk blouse, and pointed heels. This is a great look for a night out
for dinner or a day at the office. I have also worn these pants during the day
with a chunky knit sweater, a dense metal necklace, denim jacket, and a pair of
heeled sneakers. It’s always a good idea to add a bit of height in the shoe
with this pant because of trends’ integral bagginess.
For
the men out there, you can take some inspiration from Kanye West on this trend.
He is the king of the leather jogging pant and trouser…well so he claims. Kanye asserts that he was the one to invent
the pant before they became a trend (Read what he had to say about this below).
“[I]
brought the leather jogging pant six years ago to Fendi, and they said no. How
many motherf****ers you done seen with a leather jogging pant.”
Kanye
also thinks Saint Laurent's creative director Hedi
Slimane has some ''nice s**t'', but can't compare to the
trend-setting power of rappers, who are the ''biggest rock stars.''
Again,
Kanye thank you for being your egotistic self…I needed a chuckle.
One
final thing, for the first time on the blog, I’m going talk about the world of
beauty products. I was recently sent the Rowenta Curl Active. This curler is a high
tech curling system that automatically rotates your hair around the barrel at a
push of a button. I was kind of excited to try it out because these motorized
hair curlers seem to be all the rage right now but I also didn’t really
understand the purpose of the curler other than the fact that it could be great
for accommodating my lazy tendencies. Yet, I did find some perks when using it.
It’s great for those who may not be as experienced in curling hair; it doesn’t
need a lot of effort and coordination and prevents you from burning yourself
(it bounces back about an inch and a half once you release the button so that you
don’t burn your scalp). The iron is also super hot, which is great, especially
for those of us who have hair that doesn’t hold a curl very well. As a veteran hair curler (I’ve been curling my
hair since I was 14), while it didn’t necessarily save me a lot of time, it was
great for allowing me to multitask and for providing a lasting curl.
If
you have a special lady this holiday season this curler is a great idea. She
will love this Canadian made and high tech curler when she opens it. If you are
interested in this iron, it is available at Trade Secrets stores.