Hello 2019! I know I’m five months late but better late than never right! Starting off this blogging thing again for the year with one of my favourite things – Spring/Summer 2019 Fashion Trends! Since I reside in the Caribbean and can’t enjoy fall/winter fashion, I live for when the weather starts to warm up (everywhere else lol) and the stores are once again filled with cute summery clothing that I can rock year round. As I get older (almost 30!), I’m trying to focus less on trends and more on classic, timeless pieces that I can keep forever in my wardrobe. That said, I still love seeing what’s hot and what’s not for the new season. This year of spring/summer 2019 fashion trends has definitely been a mixed bag. There are some pieces I am really excited about and others I just plain don’t understand. Yes, I’m talking about you Bike Shorts! Continue reading to find out which spring/summer 2019 fashion trends I’m loving this season and which trends I will be avoiding! THE LOVE LIST The styles I will be wearing all Summer’19! Suiting This is probably one of the most brilliant trends out right now. Suiting became popular last year and doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. Traditionally reserved for the office, suits have become a style that you can rock anywhere and any how! Style Tip – Try picking…
As the end of Summer officially nears it’s time to pay ode to some of the best trends from this Spring/Summer Fashion Season. Most of these styles will be retired by the end of the summer. Some will be recycled in a number of the following fashion seasons and a golden few will become fashion staples. New York Fashion Week (2019 Spring/Summer Edit) is currently underway and I am super excited. As a fashion blogger and enthusiast, I love all things style and fashion. I genuinely enjoy scrolling through Instagram and seeing all the latest trends for the upcoming Fashion Seasons and the quirky street style of other fashion lovers! One day, I would love to actually attend NYFW. A girl can dream! In this blog I’m sharing my favourite 2018 Fashion trends and which styles I think will REMAIN, RECYCLE or RETIRE for the upcoming Autumn/Winter Fashion Season. Check out last year’s Summer Fashion Round Up here. 1.) The Basket/Straw Bag From Cult GAIA Ark dupes to bags that literally resemble picnic baskets, the basket bag trend was probably one the most popular of the season. EVERYONE was wearing them in all different shapes and sizes and they definitely served to elevate an outfit for the ultimate “Summer Vibes”. STYLE VERDICT: REMAIN (Basket/straw bags will forever remain a favourite for holidays and vacations. They also make the perfect beach bags! This trend is definitely a closet staple.)…
It’s a TWO YEAR BlOGIVERSARY (Blog Anniversary)! I can’t believe it’s been two years already since I started The Business of Chic (TBOC)! I started TBOC back in 2016 when I was completing my Masters Degree in the UK. At the time, I was looking for a creative outlet to express my style and inner feelings and blogging seemed like the perfect thing. Starting a fashion blog had been on my mind for a while at that point so I finally decided to take the plunge and I haven’t looked back since! To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fitting to share what I’ve learnt on my solo blogging journey thus far as well as some fun and interesting facts about The Business of Chic. Kicking things off, here are three (3) facts that might surprise you about The Business of Chic (TBOC). 1.) My Blogiversary is actually February 29th. In my excitement to launch my blog back in 2016, I might have overlooked one small yet crucial detail – the DATE of my launch. It took me a full year to realise my faux pas! To make things easier, I use March 1st as my official launch date/anniversary. Technically, TBOC won’t officially be two (2) until 2024. OOPS lol. 2.) The Business of Chic was featured on Buzzfeed. Back in 2017, my sister called me (super excited!) to share that I was on…
We are almost to the end of 2017 and what a year it has been! This year was filled with many ups and downs, challenges and triumphs, laughs and tears. I for one am quite excited to go into the new year. I’m ready for a fresh start and new adventures and I must say 2018 is looking very promising! However, before the new year starts it is tradition to celebrate the end of the old year. To end my ‘5 Days of CHICmas‘, I’m sharing the Glam without the Glitz, for a super chic, non-sparkly New Years Eve outfit idea. This NYE, there’s sure to be a lot of glitter, sparkle, shine and glitz! My style tends towards simple and classic so I opted to go a different route and play with varying prints and textures instead. I rarely wear dresses, usually choosing a trouser/fitted top combo as my “go to” for fancy nights out. This year, I’m switching it up, even for me! The mini skirt has been quite trendy for the Fall/Winter Fashion Season and I have been waiting for an occasion to wear this cute leopard print, embroidered mini from Pretty Little Thing. Leopard print has always been a favorite of mines, and given that it is also trending huge this Christmas is just a bonus! I paired my leopard print mini with a sheer top from Forever 21 that I’ve had…
RED is undoubtedly the colour of the season! Not only is red the go to colour for Christmas, it has also been super trendy on the fashion market for 2017. Red is often associated with boldness and this colour definitely makes a statement no matter how you wear it! For CHICmas Day 3, I’m sharing 3 Ways to Wear Red This Christmas. Happy CHICmas! 1.) Keep it Casual Wearing a bright and daring colour such as red can be daunting, especially for persons who prefer a more neutral colour palette for their wardrobe. A great way to incorporate red into your wardrobe this season is to keep it casual. Try wearing a red Statement Tee, another fashion favourite for 2017, paired with black to keep the look simple but chic. If that is still too much red for your taste, there are more great ways to wear red casually such as through your accessories or footwear. See how I turned a red bandana into a cute choker here. 2.) Take the Plunge When it comes to wearing red, I like to go all in, usually wearing full or partial red outfits. A simple and easy way to do this is to wear a red romper, jumpsuit, dress or suit. A perfect New Year’s Eve outfit idea would be a full red suit, paired with a hint of black lingerie, a red lip and red pumps! For Christmas…
