It's Spring, Which Means Wedding Bells!

By: Sophia Varga

Spring has sprung, flowers are blooming, the grass is green, and the wedding season is upon us! So many

choices, so little time. I’ve taken some of the work out of putting together the perfect look to make a

splash at any sort of wedding celebration. See below and get inspired:

The backyard/garden party wedding:

Keep the look casual with these woven espadrilles or make it nighttime friendly with:

I love the canvas material of this clutch and how it keeps the whole look feeling earthy.

For a yacht club or rooftop bar affair: In any color, this chiffon cocktail dress is a stunner:

Play up your girlie side with this sweet flowered hair accessory.

Black tie celebration: All I can say is OMG! How pretty is this dress?

Funk it up with this incredible studded watch:

Or let these beautiful sequined shoes peek out with each step:

And if the watch just isn’t your bag, wear this stunner of a cocktail ring. I’m obsessed.

Wear these in taupe or antique rose:

Happy wedding going all!

Spring 2011 Trends

One of my favorite trends this season is the jean jacket. Here are some very fashionable jackets to sport with anything (stripes!) this season. We picked out some affordable ones as well as some splurges as to not put a whole in anyone's pocket. We also love white jeans, whether in the jacket or pant form. They are a sure sign that Spring is here!  Click on the pictures to take you to the site of origin. 

Guess What's Back?

My favorite trend from the past few years, the pointy toed flat, is finally back in style! Pick up a pair ASAP as everyone will be pairing them different ways come fashion week. They go with everything, and (IMHO) make your legs look longer. Here are our top favorites!

Nine West "Naughty"

Sam Edelman Illysa

Cindy Says

Holiday Fashion

'Tis the season to be merry, give thanks, sip champagne and of course go shopping!!! The holiday party season is in full swing and many of us don't have a thing to wear! See below for some festive finds that won't break the bank but may just get you a kiss under the mistletoe:

Knock everyone's socks off on New Year's Eve with this to die for sequin frock, killer shoes and a clutch to take you through to Winter's end:

Wear this adorable top with a sleek pencil skirt to meet your man's parents for the first time. Bring a nice bottle of Chianti and you'll be welcome at the dinner table for many meals to come. Christian Siriano, the amazing Project Runway winner is currently designing a killer line at Payless for a limited time only! Check out these chic pumps that top off the outfit! The price is to die for.

  

 

  

Take this beautiful sheath from office day to simple but elegant night for your office holiday party. The classic cape brings a cool Brit vibe straight across the pond:

  

 

Everyone needs a perfect date dress for the holiday's and this sexy bandage dress is it! A Rachel Roy dress for under $100.00?? Yes, please! Add the bracelet and blue shoes and jump to the top of Santa's naughty list!

  

 

Good tidings readers!!

Sophia Varga

**Mankx would like to welcome a new addition to our team, Sophia Varga. Welcome aboard, Sophia!

Southwestern

I can't say I sympathize with Ralph Lauren's Southwestern influence next season, but I can take bits and pieces of the looks and wear them (tastefully). A little bit of suede isn't so bad, right? For example, these suede booties (they come in tan, too):

Wear them (either color, preferably the black ones) with this:

And these:

Top of the Charts

I recently introduced a friend to Topshop, a trendy store with shops all over the world. She ordered a military inspired coat, and now insists on buying most of her clothing from their website. You may have heard about the store, as Kate Moss is their poster child and has an eponymous line with them. They are known to sell really good quality clothing at really great prices.

I was introduced to Topshop when I did a photo shoot a couple of months ago (I'm a makeup artist) and I kept asking the stylist where she purchased the one-of-a-kind shoes. She referred me to the SoHo boutique, and I have since jumped on the wagon and joined their cult-like following. Here is just a sample of what you can find there *my favorites.

*In a couple of days, I will have these looks completed with matching attire from the Topshop website, styled by a good friend of mine, Gabby. For now, here are the separate pieces:

Reminds me of Valentino this past year. Click here to see more.

Ah...the brogue/loafer. This was introduced a couple seasons ago as menswear hit the trend watch, and it is still in this season. Pair it with an outfit that brogues normally wouldn't be paired with if you want to stand out from the rest. Click here to see more.

I love pairing simple T-shirts with evening wear. You can go from day to night in five seconds flat. Click here to see more.

Clogs are in people! Please make me happy and wear them this fall. Click here to see more.

This is something you won't find anywhere else. People will have their eyes glued to you--the mix of materials, pattern, and texture are so unconventional yet so simple and elegant. Click here to see more.

Jeans, cropped jeans, tortured jeans, jeans that make you look effortlessly badass/hip/sexy. I can see Agyness Deyn in this. Click here to see more.

Pierre Hardy inspired, i'm sure. Sporty casual will never go out of style. Click here to see more.

This shirt/jacket cinches at the perfect spot on the waist, giving you a slimmer, more hourglass figure. I love curves! Click here to see more.

This is not an easy look to pull off, and be careful if you try too hard. Simplicity is key as this is such an overpowering statement jacket/coat. We'll have to wait and see what Gabby pairs this with. It's going to be a challenge for sure! Click here to see more.

The perfect flats for every season minus winter, and for every occasion minus weddings. Click here to see more.

My favorite item of all. I want these on my feet. Now. The chains are so bulky they will make your feet look smaller in contrast. Click here to see more.

Outrageous pants make for an outrageous outfit. *Note: don't wear them as sweatpants. Click here to see more.

Do not, under any circumstances, pair these with the cropped jean jacket shown above. Monotone is a fine look when you're pulling off Margiela but do not try to recreate the look with denim unless you are joining a hippie colony. Click here to see more.