Color Watch: Purple

 

Thanks to  designers like Prabal Gurung, Richard Chai and Rage & Bone we are taking Purple into the spring. Whether it was inspired by the royal wedding or all of the floral prints of the season we are happy to see it stay. Its vast array of shades and strong hue will make it a great staple color for many women who would prefer not to dress in head to toe pastel this season.

Going Tribal

"Certain things catch your eye, but pursue only those that capture your heart.” Old Indian Saying

I attended my offices tribute to National American Heritage Month which was held in November.  It was a nice way to honor our companies diversity.  We had Native American music, the speaker dressed in her native Cherokee dress and I even tried some native dishes: Buffalo Chili and Snapping Turtle Soup at the food tasting catered from the Mitsitam Café. In a nod to my father’s American American Indian background I added a little American Indian/ Rag & Bone flavor to today’s autumn dinuwosdi. (that’s apparel in Cherokee). Don't wait until November to jump on the band wagon this season and pull out the American accent pieces.  If you don't have any tribal pieces check out Express's Tribal Line. Don't forget to try a matching hairstyle. I did this messy fishtail braid and pinned it up on the back. Interested in how to make a fish tail braid? Check out this fish tail tutorial to learn how. 

Designer Inspiration: Rag & Bone

In honor of National American Heritage Month and my Native American Heritage, I dedicate this month’s designer inspiration post to Rag & Bones 2011 autumn/winter collection.  Although their initial inspiration was of an Arctic Circle survival-instinct dress code, they mixed it with military influences and a hint of punk-meets-Braveheart references and there you have it, the Rag & Bone boys have created a celebration of culture and individual style; Come on ladies, you can wear it head to toe or just add an accessory or two, but don’t be afraid to infuse a little of bit of your culture into your wardrobe.

Drapped in Fashion

Rag & Bone’s yellow silk-lined black cape was one of many draped jackets sent down the runway this fall––other out-there variations boasted floor-skimming length and dramatic fur accents. Make capes work for you by picking up this more affordable double breasted AB Studio cape from Kohl’s for $40.