My Favorite Vlogger

So a lot of you know of Zoe Sugg, AKA Zoella, on YouTube. She happens to be one of my favorite vloggers and I watch her Religiously! I want to share on of my favorite current videos from her. Since it's so close until Christmas, I want to share Zoella's Wrapping ideas with you.

 

What's In It For Winter Break?

It being so close to winter break, being only a week away, it's time to make plans for the month long vacation. Weather it's a spending it working, skiing in France, Sunbathing in Greece, or even staying home and working on your future; making the best of it before it's time to hit the books again is what's important.

During my winter break, I will be making the best of it staying home, working, and getting prepared for my future. This means... lots of lovely posts for you guys to read! Outfit of the day, what's in my bag, and lots more exciting news!

Tips on how to make the best of the last week before break:

• Always relax with some tea...tea makes everything better.
• Get hooked up with a good book to read, something to motivate you.
• Have some girl time with your best friend, even if she is 1000 miles away, Skype is a great way to chat and have dinner together, possibly even watch your favorite movies.
• If going away, be sure to pack your favorite outfits, don't forget to pack that special night out outfit, and leave room in your suitcase for shopping!

With is being almost the last week until break, we are only two weeks away from Christmas, retail is hectic and busy as usual, so hurry and get your shopping done! grab those special gifts for family, friends, and loved ones...including pets.

Body Image, Social Media, and Fashion

Social media can be harsh and so can the fashion industry, but to slam one of the most beautiful models in this generation that some people may look up to is really harsh. Gigi Hadid, a hard working model, some people may have first spotted her on Real Housewives of Beverly Hill; but that isn't why she is where she is today. This talented model is strong and successful as you can see in her statement on twitter (https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/648458495340228608). Even though some thing's may have gotten to her, because she is human, and is like everyone else in this world, it didn't stop her from walking in shows during Milan Fashion Week; and she continues to walk more shows.

Gigi Hadid walking in Versace spring 2016. Photo: Alessandro Lucioni/Imaxtree

http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/09/gigi-hadid-addressed-her-body-shamers-head-on.html

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VEGAS: 4 Places 3 1/2 Looks

Ready for your weekend in Vegas? Here are some ways you can transition yourself throughout your stay. Weather it's a girls weekend, bachelorette party, wedding, or celebrating a birthday, Vegas is always a great idea!

Here are some ways you can transition yourself throughout your stay at one of the Las Vegas hotels .


Feeling like a nice splurge for your stay, booking a room at The Cromwell is a great fit for a classy stay.

3595 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 89109

 

 

After a good nights sleep breakfast at Giada with your girlfriends is a great start to a luxurious day.



 

Transform your breakfast outfit to look chic yet barely dressed. Just grab the essentials for your first meal of the day and chat with your girlfriends but stay simple and don't over do it. 

 WHBM sleeveless tie-up blouse $78.00

WHBM city knit ponte faux leather trim skimmer pants $88.00

 WHBM olivia leather pumps $130.00

 WHBM geometric open-hinge cuff $40.00

 

 

 

Pool time! After your morning breakfast and mimosas it's a nice time to relax with a book,, get some sun, and cool off, especially if your vacationing during the summer.

 

 Victoria's Secret plunge color-block one piece $58.50

 Victoria's Secret ruffle cover-up dress $69.50

 

Before heading out for the evening stop at the Bar @ Giada for a few cocktails.

 

 WHBM sequin pencil skirt $120.00

 WHBM scalloped lace crop bodice $98.00

 

 WHBM glitter heels $135.00

WHBM glitter minaudiere $68.00

 

Drais Nightclub @ The Cromwell

 

Ready to dance the night away at Drais, before heading out, let you and the girls have one more outfit check and change into that sexy top to catch everyone's eye. Add this top to your glitter skirt and shoes and be ready for your fabulous night out!

 

 

 H&M halterneck top $34.99

 

 

 

 

 

For more information to book your trip visit Vegas.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

Ballet Our Way to the Ball

It is now December 3, 2015 and we are just a few weeks until Christmas, My favorite part about December is watching The Nutcracker. Although I have one danced parts in Christmas recitals and such, it's always a joy to sit and watch.

While we watch The Nutcracker and attend parties, what we were to them is important, we have to look our best!

Night at The Ballet

After Party

Dinner Party

Christmas Eve Party

Maternity...How Comfortable Can the Clothes Be?

While finding out I was Pregnant I had to do lots of research about maternity clothes. With having the experience now, I can officially say...I love maternity clothes! They are comfortable and fashionable. My favorite brand is Motherhood Maternity. I just bought my first pair of work pants from there and they are great. I also saw some Motherhood Maternity clothes at Gabes ( a small third party store) and I got a few items for even cheaper and definitely snagged up a deal.

Two Days 'til Thanksgiving

What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Each year there are many things to be thankful for. This year I am thankful for almost everything! Especially fashion, I am thankful for the industry because it gives me a chance to share my ideas and knowledge with all of you! So how about some winter fashion?!

Elle Winter Fashion Must-Haves

These were my favorites from Elle, you cant go wrong with plaid and sequins.

Harpers Bazarr Winter Picks

My favorite editorial look for winter, the fur is just amazing!

Instyle Winter Accessories

Of course I had to chose lace, it's the perfect look for any occasion.

Saturday O Saturday, Where Art Thou My Saturday?

Well everyone, the holidays are finally here and it's only less than  a week away from Thanksgiving. Like some people I work in retail, and during the holidays it gets busy. Which means weekends are out of the picture. I have came up with a few things to get me through the holiday while working in retail and having no weekends (Oh how I miss my Saturdays).

1. Make the most of your days off: Sleep in, relax with some coffee or tea (hot coco during the holidays), watch Hallmark Channel (because they have the best holiday season movies ever!), and visit with family.

2. Do your holiday shopping, especially during the middle of the week when you have that one maybe two days off, it's less crowded because everyone is at work, so go early in the day and stay clear of the crowds.

3. Plan a themed dinner with your friends. Everyone loves to eat, and it's cheaper than eating out, so if everyone brings a dish coordinated to the theme, you have a feast!

4. Plan an off-day holiday party. Since most people are with their family's for the holidays, to include your friends in this special time of year, host a holiday party just for them.

5. Read a book!

Street Style

 

 

 

 

3 People, 3 Different Styles. How do you Define your Style?

 

Everyone has a different style, no on is ever the same; but when you have three people who all have the same answer to the same question, it becomes a community. Fashion is a way to Express yourself in how you dress, and these street fashionistas/fashionisto, think that too.

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Tanisha A.
Occupation:  Assistant, Quixote Studios
Where you shot the subject: Los Angeles,  California
 Definition of her personal style": Chic
 Definition of fashion: A way to express yourself.

 

 

 

Name: Hector S.
Occupation: Salesman
Where you shot the subject: Hollywood Palladium
Definition of his personal style: Dress down classy
Definition of fashion: A way someone expresses themselves through what they are wearing

Name: Leigha M.
Occupation: Customer service
Where you shot the subject: Cuyahoga Falls
The subject's definition of  her personal style: Alternative, No label
The subject's definition of fashion: Something to express yourself through.

Vloggers and How They Can Use New Media Effectively

 

Hey Everyone!! Here is a video I wanted to show you about 2015 Trends. I wanted to show you all how vloggers make use of new media. Youtube being one of they main ways to catch anything that you are interested in; its also a great way to learn. This video takes good advantages to show viewers how to Style for 2015, being straight on to what the fashion was this year. By using youtube this vlogger used her creativity to show the world how and what she would style this years fashions. This teaches viewers how to do the same.

2015 Fashion Trends/ How to Style Runway Trends

My Interview with Designer Kiana Scruggs

Being in fashion is amazing, there are so many parts to the industry, from magazines, to brands, styling, retail, business, and photography. It's a creative field to be in, it's lively, and exciting. Especially for one designer who has dreams to move forward. Kiana Scruggs, a fashion designer from Ohio who's aspirations are big and eventful. I was lucky to have caught an email interview with her.

 

FCT: You are a fashion designer from Ohio, where did you study design?

KS: I graduated from Kent State University in Kent Ohio


FCT: While in design school, did you work or internship for any brands? Who? And how was your experience?

KS: Yes, I did get a chance to. I was fortunate enough to be able to go to New York to study at the Kent NYC studio. I interned for Tracy Reese. Honestly when I first got hired on as an intern I thought the experience was going to be like the movie, The Devil Wears Prada, but it was the complete opposite. I learned a lot about the industry and myself.

FCT: Fashion has came a long way throughout the ages of time, what do you think is the biggest accomplishment for the industry?

 KS: I think the biggest accomplishment for the industry is the fact that it can recycle styles while still being innovative.

FCT: And how does it effect today's society?

KS: It allows different generations to connect. For instance that fact that the flare Jean is coming back into style.

FCT: What is your favorite trend at the moment?

KS: I'd say all the chunky sweaters and sleepless turtle and cowl neck sweaters 

FCT: Who are your five influential designers that inspire you as a person and a designer?

KS: I would say Tracy Reese, Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Alice and Olivia, and Acne Studios. 


FCT: Do they influence your work? And how?

KS: Yes, they all hold qualities of my aesthetics. Strong/ feminine silhouette, great print development, fabrications that are well thought out, proportion play. 

FCT: How do you want to portray your designs in the industry? Where do you want to be? couture? ready to Wear? Independent boutique? What are your aspirations as a designer?

KS: That's a good question. I want to portray my self through a brand. I want to be a ready to wear designer in the fashion industry working in print development and accessories. I want to work on creating my own textiles and knits through knitting, dying and manipulation of fabrics. I'd say my biggest aspiration would be to be doing something everyday that I love.

FCT: Where do you see yourself in five years as a designer? Will you move to New York, LA, or any other fashion capital of the world?

KS: I see myself moving to NYC working for a major fashion label/ house designing and developing prints, knits and textiles.

FCT: Describe who Kiana Scruggs is? Who are you as a designer? And what makes you unique?

KS: I like for my designs to be functional yet have a shock value whether is be the silhouette, color contrast or the print it's self. I like to play with hard and soft masculine and feminine. The way I translate my idea to inspiration and finally into conception is how I feel I'm unique. 

FCT: Lastly, do you have any words to aspiring designers on how to aim for your goal, and to get where you want to be?

KS: Just to set goals and work hard to achieve them, to find a good support system, and to believe in yourself because if you don't no one will.

 

Social Media, Body Slamming, and Gigi Hadid

Social media can be harsh all around, especially when it comes to celebrities; but in this case how does someone take it so well? Due to recent body slamming's for model Gigi Hadid, she stood strong in her statement on twitter:

https://twitter.com/GiGiHadid/status/648458495340228608

 

 

 

Some people may know of Gigi when she was first spotted on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, but where she is today has nothing to do with the show or who her parents are. It is all because she has what it takes, she is a hard worker, and because designers love her. The body-shammers didn't stop her from walking shows at Milan Fashion Week. Although Gigi may be a model and live a glamorous lifestyle, and have famous friends; she also is human like everyone else in this world. Body-slammers are just out there to cause a ruckus and start drama for the medias audiences. it is good to see that Gigi isn't quitting because of it and she is staying strong. also, its great to see her standing up for herself instead of letting it get the best of her. 

 

 



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Designer Spotlight



Mehrzad Hemati; Photo by Bob Toy, workfashionblog.com



It's only a week after NYFW and I am still obsessed about a designer from Academy of Art University. Her name is Mehrzad Hemati and her designs are structured with feminism. As a designer she had already launched a collection before attending AAU. With her collection at NYFW this month, she used, silk, cotton, satin, and organza; she gave a masculine look to a feminine collection. (http://www.fashionschooldaily.com/index.php/2015/09/18/academy-of-art-university-presented-spring-2016-collections-during-10th-anniversary-showing-at-new-york-fashion-week/) She introduced men's lines and structure in a women's collection, but made it feminine. Her talent went beyond meaning and onto another level, that some designers don't go to. She took a mans wardrobe, turned it into a women's collection, and came out with her own. Each piece is incorporated with another piece she created. (http://workfashionblog.com/students/nyfw-spring-2016-designer-mehrzad-hemati.html)

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Almost Fashion Week

Hey Guys,

It's almost fashion week in New York, and unfortunately I will not be there this year. Although, I will be watching the shows online and seeing what is hidden behind those curtains for Fall! For all my readers who want to keep up as well as I do ill list a couple links below that are useful.

vogue.com
fashionista.com
fashionschooldaily.com

Welcome!

Welcome Everyone! Welcome to Fashion Over Coffee and Tea, where all of your fashion questions can be answered. I am turning over a new leaf for the blog that will contain posts regularly :) I hope you like what is coming along and what's in store for the future of Fashion Over Coffee and Tea.

To tell you a little bit about this blog, it's mainly all about fashion...with a little twist. I also will add my travels and my music experience with concerts, and sometimes even just a little bit of random things. I will never forget what this blog is mainly about!

What do you like in your coffee and tea, while you talk about fashion?

:)