Favorite Winter Outfit

It's hard enough picking an outfit to go out in at night. Picking an outfit to go out in on a cold night is even harder. This is by far my favorite winter outfit that I showcased this year. Lucky for me, Georgia doesn't get that cold, so my layers don't have to be too intense. My favorite part of this outfit is the jacket designed by Clarissa Walsh , a personal friend of mine and a rising designer in London and Dubai.

Jacket: C by Clarissa

Electric Blue Jeans: New Look

Top: Black and White

Shoes: Rampage

Purse: Louis Vuitton

Surviving Formal and Gala Season

The only think more stressful than finding a date to a nice event, is finding the right dress. Since this season is coming up in Athens I wanted to save you some trouble and display some great picks and trends that will fit any occasion. All of the dresses I featured are also on rent the runway, so if you are not looking to break the bank "have a one night stand with fashion" and borrow them for your big day.

1. Sequins Sequins Everywhere
This trend is still standing strong, and will certainly make you stand out at any event.
Dress by Badgley Mischka

2.  Metallic Static
It may not be new years, but metallic color dresses flatter a range of figures while still maintaing their trendy ora.
Dress By Nicole Miller

3. Color blocking Crave
Color blocking and formal? yes please. Pair this beautiful dress with anything and you will instantly be the best dressed guest.
Dress by Sachin Babi

4. Classic Gown
If you are trying to stray away from recent trends and want to go with a more elegant ball gown look, make sure you look for a dress with a good shape and a color that flatters your complexion.
Dress by Carmen Marc Valvo

If it isn't Neon it Shouldn't be on

If it isn’t neon it shouldn’t be on

Skip the calm pastels this spring and dive into something much eye catching than an easter egg. This spring it’s all about neon, and every designer is buying into it. From Michael Kors to Forever 21, designers are jumping at designing apparel that ranges from shoes to evening dresses. If you aren’t ready to indulge yourself in full neon attire, try a bold neon accessory to make any outfit stand out. For a daytime look pair neons with neutral. However at night don’t be afraid to deck yourself out in a full neon outfit. Just make sure you do it in a tasteful manner to avoid looking like you are heading to a rave. Here are a few of my favorite picks from the neon trend

 Top Sold at Bloomindales

 Sold At Nordstrom

Dress Sold At Michael Kors

Lotusgrace Truck Show at Sonia Says in Athens

Lotusgrace is a label that was launched three years ago. Although the brand has only been around for three years, it was quickly picked up by the prestigious retailer Saks Fifth Avenue. Along with that it has been featured in Operas Favorite Things and by Woman's Wear Daily. However the brand had a recent break when three of the dresses were featured on an episode of Gossip Girl in December.  I had the pleasure of listening to the talented designer and entrepreneur, Greg Pellegrini, in my fashion merchandising class today. Along with that I attended the Trunk Show at Sonia Says Boutique and was able to try on some of the Beautiful Dresses he designed! After trying on these dresses it was safe to say that these were some of the most figure flattering dresses that I have ever tried on (in all of my worldly travels). Not only are the dresses figure flattering but the cuts and the pattern are so unique that they exploit the true luxury of these dresses. The quality of his line was superb, it was inspiring to meet such a successful designer.

 In the two pictures above Maggie and I are wearing two of the colorful dresses featured on Gossip Girl. I included some pictures from the episode that display the dresses. 

Maggie, myself and our lovely fashion merchandising professor Emily Blalock in more Lotusgrace dresses

Maggie and I with the talented designer  Greg Pellegrini. Also wearing two of the dresses that will be sold in Sonia Says boutique.

This last dress was my absolute favorite, it was truly a work of art. I wish I could have taken all these dresses home with me! 

to view more go to

www.shoplotusgrace.com

or head to Sonia Says boutique 798 Prince Avenue 

click with caution, these dresses will make you fall in love and forget that you were ever on a budget. However if you are planning on splurging for an event or even treating yourself, these are pieces worth investing in. They are timeless, and built with the quality to last.

A Metallic Happy New Year

In The spirit of the new year I decided to share my outfit and a major trend right now of metallic colors.  The trend is said to modeled after the luxurious look of sky scrapers.

On New Years I wore a silver Calvin Klein Dress with a Bright Gold belt. Whoever stated that you can't mix gold and silver was sincerely mistaken. The Sleeves of the Dress were also bubble shaped, which was my favorite part of the dress!

A few days after New Years two of my close friends had a house warming party as they moved into Athens. I decided to carry on the Metallic Trend from New Years, but make it somewhat casual. The skirt and the shirt are from Urban Outfitters. I was drawn to this skirt because of the gold accents that made a statement in a subtle manner. One other trend that I incorporated with this outfit is the fur vest purchased from Pitya in downtown Athens.  

I decided to add some other fur vests and metallic items that are currently on my wish list. Enjoy!

Quicksilver Fur Vest $119.00

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequined Tank Dress $160.00

Vest:Marc By Marc Jacobs $200.00

                                CHIFFON-SHOULDER EMBELLISHED WEDGE TEE :Express$59.00

An International Flair to the Classic City

I'm Larissa Guimaraes and I created this blog to expose my personal fashion and the latest new trends popping up around the Athens area. I was born in Rio de Janeiro Brazil and grew up in Atlanta Georgia./ In addition of that my first two years of college were spent in Dubai and traveling around europe. But now I am back in the wonderful city of Athens Georgia. I'm a Junior at the University of Georgia studying Journalism with a minor in fashion merchandising. Three of my biggest interests are culture writing and fashion. Since the holidays are approaching soon and many of you will be traveling somewhere with family or friends... I decided to display various outfits I have worn on some of my adventures abroad. I hope this is helpful to any of you trying to decide what to pack on your holiday trips. 

As tempting as it is to wear a t-shirt on your trip when you're touring around or lounging by the bay....avoid it. You will be looking at pictures from these trips for the rest of your life. Instead choose pieces that combine class and comfort. I added a few tips along with each picture, Enjoy!

London, England

*When you are in a different city visiting, 

you usually won't run into anyone that you

know from home.This should motivate you to

get the courage to try something new

and be daring with your outfit choices.

I waited to wear these pants until I went to the UK

because they were such a statement. Now I

can proudly say that I am not afraid to wear them

on a day to day basis. 

Tank top:Black and White

Pants: New Look

Cardigan:Forever21

Jacket in Hand: Topshop

Geneva, Switzerland

*Pack individual items that you can reuse 

on other days and mix around easily. The

bare essentials such as skinny jeans, a white tank top

and a pastel cardigan can go a long way.

Top: C&C California

Cardigan: H&M

Skinny Jeans:H&M

Flats:BCBG girls

Purse: Longchamp

Paris, France

*packing various accessories such as different belts

are easy to fit in your suitcase and can make a 

simple combination unique

Jacket-American Eagle

Dress-Express

Belt-Forever21

Athens, Greece

*rompers are key in vacation packing. 

They are effortless yet give off a trendy vibe

Romper(left)-forever 21

Sandals:Charles and Keith

Monaco, France

*bring at least 2 dresses that can go from day to night

Dress-Lily Pulitzer

Necklace-Tifany

Sunglasses-Raybans

Geneva, Switzerland

*on a trip the one item of clothing that is the essential

 to keep comfy is your shoes. So feel free to throw

on tennis shoes as long as you have an outfit to distract

from it. 

Top:Gap

Shorts: H&M

Shoes: Nike

Cannes, France

*Towel fabric coverups can be cute and really useful if 

you don't want to ruin your clothes and have to leave

the beach in a rush: not giving you time to dry off

Coverup-Lacoste