The Three Best Brown Boots of F/W 14′

This fall & winter seasons, it’s time to honor this year’s unsung footwear hero, the Brown Boot. You can always count on some of your favorite footwear brands to beef up their shoe game during the cold weather months and I’ve found three brands that released some quality boots. Cobbler Union, Jack Erwin and Johnston & Murphy are three footwear brands that should be applauded this year or at least given a small nod for giving brown boots some live this year. Below check out each boot styled with 3 different looks and see what catches your eye. 

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The Guillaume II Boot by Cobbler Union

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The Guillaume II Brown Leather Boots – Cobble Union (available online) || Brown Knit Cardigan – Onassis Clothing || Custom Chalk Stripe Waist Coat & Pants – Imparali Custom Tailors || Custom Cutaway Collar Shirt – Dragon Inside || Watch – Daniel Wellington || Silk Tie –  Frank & Oak

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The Guillaume II is hands down my favorite boot of 2014. Even though this shoe has the heritage of a dress boot, don’t be afraid to rock them with a tailored pair of jeans or cargo pants. Cut from antique brown leather, the patina of this boot is old world classic but the silhouette is sleek and modern. 

Style Tips

• Pair these boots with a tailored pant. With having a sleek silhouette, a wide pant leg would not flatter these beautiful shoes
• No brainer – shine them up
• Think outside the box when choosing your pants. From worn in dark wash denim jean to green cargo pants, pair them all with these boots
• Also, cuffed pants complement these boots the best

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The Karnes Captoe Boot by Johnston & Murphy

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 Karnes Cap Toe Boots – Johnston & Murphy || Philadelphia Made Ready-To-Wear Moss Green Blazer – Commonwealth Proper || Tweed Vest – J.Crew || Plaid Shirt- Frank & Oak || 521 Jeans – Levi’s || Felt Wool Hat- Forever 21

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When these boots were dropped on my doorstep, I immediately knew that Johnston & Murphy had created their best boot of all time. The Karnes captoe boot has all the details of a traditional work boot – lugged rubber sole, six-inch high collar and 9 eyelet laces. But, when you take a deeper look at the details like hand stained detailing, broguing and the wool collar — you realize that you’re wearing the incognito “dress” boot. You can call these a dress boot in a work boot’s shell.

Style Tips

• If you’re pairing these boots with a suit, opt for a heavy weight fabric. Think flannel, tweed or worsted wool. The weight of the suit will complement the chunkier work boot
• For the casual Friday/Date Night look, pair these boots with dark wash blue or grey denim and your favorite blazer
• The Style Challenge: Find a pair of navy jogger chinos (or wool joggers) to rock them with (brands: Marine Layer, Publish Brand, Gap, New Standard Edition) 

Oscar Fashion Roundup

I’m not a huge Oscar watcher… in fact, I didn’t watch the Oscars, I just watched the red carpet pre-show. I just wanted to share some of my favorite looks of the night with you. I have to be honest though, I didn’t love very many looks. There were a lot of beautiful women, don’t get me wrong! There just wan’t a whole lot of wow.

But speaking of wow- Mila Jovovich definitely wowed in Elie Saab. It was her first time presenting at the Oscars and she sure made a great first impression!

I almost always love what Michelle Williams is wearing and last night was no exception. She’s so CUTE! She just looks and seems like such a sweetheart. Like we could totally be friends ;)
Here she is in Louis Vuitton looking as sweet as ever. Loving the brooch. Perfect touch!

Octavia Spencer looked so spectacular in Tadashi Shoji! What a great choice for her figure- I love it! Cream was really big this time at the Oscars. It so classic and pretty…

Another stunner in cream, Rooney Mara steps out of her usual severe black to wear this gorgeous dress by Givenchy Couture. I love this dress. I feel like it could be an amazing wedding dress btw!

Glen Close!! Wow mama, look at you. This is so great! Perfect shape, lovely color and totally age appropriate. I hope I look half as good…

George Clooney showed up with his own golden trophy. Stacy Keibler looking fantastic in Marchesa. Her dress fits so well and looks like liquid gold. 

One of my absolute favorites of the evening was Viola Davis in Vera Wang. This photo doesn’t do it justice I’m afraid. The color against her skin tone took my breath away. It was so perfect!! Her body is killer and this dress hugs it perfectly. Love love love!

This is a little better idea of the color…

And finally, my other favorite was actually behind the scenes. Giuliana Rancic knocked it out of the park with this TDF Tony Ward dress. Obsessed!

My Top 10 Favorite Oscar Dresses…

So I’m not really an awards show person. I find them boring and too long and I generally don’t care. What I DO care about are the red carpets before the awards. And the red carpet of all red carpets? Well the Oscars of course! So here’s a little list of some of my favorite Oscar red carpet moments…

Last year’s red carpet was pretty awesome. I remember Lupita Nyong’o walking down in that BEAUTIFUL blue Prada dress and my jaw just dropped! That color! The way it moved… the headband! It was perfection. Her whole red carpet season was flawless in my opinion but this dress makes my top 10 for sure. Cinderella come to life.

Kate Hudson in Versase was another perfect look for me. Her hair, makeup and that body… YES. I especially love the bold shoulder and the little cape action. I’m a sucker for a back moment.

In 2011 came two more of my favorites, both in beautiful pastel hues and both stunning for different reasons.

Cate Blanchett in Givenchy? Yes please. This dress got a lot of mixed opinions but I love everything about it. The pop of neon against the most perfect pinkish lilac and the intricacy of the beading detail make me swoon. That edgy sculpted shoulder juxtiposed against the pleated flowy fabric is that touch of badass that takes this dress to the next level.

Now Mila Kunis in Elie Saab is another story. Girly flirty sexy feminine perfection. Showing skin in such a sexy yet sophisticated way… I just love this dress. Romantic is an understatement.

In 2010 I LOVED another dress that got mixed reviews- Zoe Saldana in Givenchy. The ruffled purple ombre was UH-Mazing and that glittery top sent me to girly heaven! I loved it and was really surprised that lots of people hated it. Like, whaaaaa??

Ah, and Sandra Bullock in that perfect Marchesa number. She looked like a beautiful glittery Oscar. She looked like a goddess. And this was the year she won the Oscar for best actress and made a beautiful speech (ok sometimes I watch the speeches- I’m a sucker for a good cry) and then her disgusting cheater husband smiled at her lovingly while she thanked him. YUCK. …but I digress. She was stunning and I loved her in that moment.

Twirl With Me!

I am an avid Pinner (click my link up there to follow me) and if you use Pinterest too I’m sure you’ve seen all the cute ways girls are rocking tulle skirts! I scoured the internet for the perfect one and I finally found it! My new favorite skirt of all time is made by Space 46 Boutique. It’s exactly what I wanted and with a rainbow of color options and different lengths, (mine is the Wendy in dusty blush, 25″ length) you’ll find your perfect skirt too :)

I wore mine for this shoot for Love Luxe Life with a white cropped top and my Chanel candy necklace. The Chloe shoes I’m wearing are now considered vintage at nearly 10 years old, and they’re one of my all time favorite shoes. Perfectly pretty and girly!

Sneakerboots Trends For 2016

If you’re uninitiated or have some kind of blindness to compound words (an affliction that must make 2016 a truly hellish time to be alive), a ‘sneakerboot’ is a hardwearing variant of the trainer aimed at the divergent audiences of svelte fashion bloggers and blokes who climb hills to Instagram photos of all this bloody wood that they’ve just chopped.

2016 – with its, thanks to climate change, unpredictable weather situations – might just be when this heretofore contentious footwear style comes into its own.

Nike’s new double-black Air Max 90 sneakerboot is the street classic on steroids. Beefed up beyond compare, it’s the discerning Roadman’s Big Weekend In The Countryside shoe and we’re all for that, along with the rest of Nike’s muscular All Conditions Gear (ACG) range.

The sneakerboots from outside Oregon’s favourite superpower are a little hit and miss, although adidas’ Tubular Boot (strictly for fair-weather boot fans owing to a soft suede construction) and the impenetrably cool Yeezy 750 certainly do their best.

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Men’s Accessories Trends 2016 I Mirrored Glasses I Blue Suits I Tangerine Bags

Mirrored Glasses Trend

If you’re anything like us here at the Trendspotter, your collection of sunglasses is updated as often as you can find an excuse to do so. When it comes to guys’ sunglasses, the standard old athletic style is no longer your only option. Unlike women, who accessorize with jewelery and handbags, sunglasses have become an important part of a trendy accessory and a man’s outfit. So, looking the part by throwing on cool shades is one of a few opportunities to reflect one’s personal style. Seems as though this year, the sunglasses are coming roaring back into popularity in a big way. And we’ve spied a major trend to try this season are retro chic designs with mirrored lenses. That’s right, from the streets to the runways and back, mirrored sunglasses are back in action 90’s style. We can’t help but notice the plethora of mirrored styles modeled everywhere this season. Designers are going bolder than ever by introducing brightly coloured lenses in hues of blues, pinks, or purples feel fresh just in time for the new season. Whether you’re looking to channel a bit of that downtown cool-kid vibe or a glamour boy, the of-the-moment mirrored shade will provide an instant update from a simple polo shirt to a relaxed tux.

1.Le Specs Round Sunglasses With Mirrored Lens, 2. Westward Leaning Color Revolutions Acetate Square Sunglasses/Blue, 3. Marc Jacobs Sunglasses MJ 364S 06Q/89, 4. Ermenegildo Zegna Sunglasses SZ3249 589B A, 5. Costa Del Mar Sunglasses Cut Polarized UT 47 OGMGLP

Blue Suits & Jackets Trend

It’s no surprise when warmer months are around the corner, the colour preference in menswear becomes much more popular and acceptable. Well, this season is no exception. The high fashion designers are all about advocating colourful suits. If you are not one who does tailoring every day, perhaps a special occasion requiring a tailored attire can be an excuse to try this trend. And you’ll stand out for all the right reasons.Two of the biggest designers celebrating colour tailoring this season are Paul Smith and Gucci. Featuring colour suits in hues reminiscent of a Mediterranean summer, aquamarine blues and pastel turquoise suits and jackets created a colour palette that maintain the overall aesthetic understated and refined. Most blue suits offer a solid foundation for playful accessorising. Lending itself to a broad range of complementary shades, like purple or burgundy, blue tailoring demonstrates that colourful suiting can be toned down when paired with more restrained neutrals. When paired with white shirts, supper skinny tailoring offers a suit mod-like appeal. While a pale shade of blue gives even the most formally cut suit a playful air when put together with white loafers for a slick yet sophisticated summer feel. So there we have it. Both the high fashion and the streets are undoubtedly giving a nod to all hues of blue when it comes to tailoring this season. Will you?

Tangerine Bags Trend

Nothing makes a statement quite like tangerine or high-octane orange – a favourite shade among top designers this season. It has been declared the IT colour and the runways in Paris, Milan, New York and London were filled with it. Also known as red-orange, it is the ultimate way to wear bright bold colour this year. In men’s deparment, this bold colour trend has trickled down to the accessories department and the bags seem to have it. Fashion houses such as Salvatore Ferragamo, Hermes, Dolce & Gabanna and, Christian Dior definitely gave a convincing account why orange should be on your list this season. Paired with natural tones, like navy, grey, or white or juxtaposed to another one of the hottest trends this season – camouflage – tangerine is certainly striking yet really versatile statement colour to accessorise your outfit with . So, what about the shapes of the bags? Look for daytime clutches – medium in size – which are easy to carry, or opt for a top handle satchels, which offer both function and style.

Scarves for Men | Street Style Trend Inspiration

Scarves have been considered the most intriguing trend ever. Why? Because when you think about it, it’s literally just a simple rectangular piece of fabric. That being said however, this revolutionary accessory has been redeveloped over the years, with scarves evolving into a fashion statement rather than an economic tool to warm us up during the winter months. We now have so many styles of scarves that they can be used to complement any outfit in any kind of weather. Depending on the brand, scarves can either be cheap or extremely expensive, despite all of them serving the same purpose.

Large Scarves

These kind of chunky scarves are the perfect fashion accessories for winter. Due to their sheer thickness, it’s an obvious fact that you cannot tie these bad boys with the normal loop method, so it’s time to experiment. We recommend simply draping them over your shoulders or throwing one end behind you, that way it still highlights your fashion ensemble as a whole rather than detracting from it because everyone is staring at its enormous size. While large scarves are generally used in darker colours, that doesn’t mean you can’t play around with the brighter ones, especially if you’re looking to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe.

Statement Patterned Scarves

If you feel like something is missing with your outfit, a scarf is always a great addition to consider. That being said, if you already are wearing printed clothes, then perhaps a plain scarf would be a better choice. But if your clothes are all in one solid colour, then patterned scarves is the way to go.

There are a plethora of patterns to choose from including checks, cross hatch, striped – whatever style of scarf you think of, it has most likely already been produced. As a result, patterned scarves are ideal for any season. You can team them up with anything from denim jackets to sweaters, and coats. And if runways have taught us anything, it has shown us that scarves look absolutely astounding with blazers, transforming an entire outfit from being formal to being downright sophisticated and sexy.

MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN RETURN TO NEW YORK FASHION WEEK WITH A SERENE PRESENTATION FOR THE ROW

A look from The Row's fall 2016 collection. Photo: The Row

For spring 2016, not only did The Row designers Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen move their show to Paris, but they also held it outdoors in a town 45 minutes from the city — a pretty extravagant stunt that made for some lovely photos and surely pleased those who were able to make it.

For fall 2016, they did the exact opposite, staging multiple small, informal presentations inside their West Village studio. There was no assigned seating, nor was there much production involved. Just a few models walking up and down the length of the cozy, beautifully decorated showroom as editors stood or sat in antique chairs on the sidelines; the Olsens, perhaps exhausted from the work they had put into the collection, actually sat on the floor. It was the most serene vibe we've experienced so far this week: It felt like we were just hanging out with friends, listening to Morrissey and looking at some clothes.

Those clothes, too, were very serene, consisting of monochromatic looks in a mostly neutral color palette. The silhouettes were loose and easy, and the coats — a big focus for this collection — were long and elegant, but not shapeless. Several had dramatic, wide lapels, and some were nipped at the waist and had an A-line shape. The materials were luxurious as ever: double-face cashmere, astrakhan and leather abounded. Towards the end of the collection, we saw the Olsens' version of embellishment: subtle, small embroidered circular motifs with a hint of sparkle placed sparsely on a top, pants, a coat and a dress. The designers also continued their new foray into footwear with an assortment of loafers and mules.

As we reluctantly headed back out into the hectic, arctic-feeling city, attendants appeared in front of the elevators with piles and piles of luxurious cashmere, which they passed out to everyone as they left. As if those few moments of warmth and fashion week serenity weren't enough, the Olsens also gave us fancy blanket scarves. This almost makes up for their declining to appear on "Fuller House."

7 Scientifically proven strangest skin care tips for women

Beauty tips are we all read on the internet are a bit strange sometimes. Here in this post we will be sharing some of the tips that might sound a little strange and unusual but they can make a huge difference in your beauty routine. Most of the beauty treatments and tips we find online are for girls, but sometimes guys need to use them as well. So let’s not waste any of your precious time and get started with some strangest and proven skin care tips for women.

Beauty tip #1: use a tablespoon for puffiness

Have some complain about the puffiness around your eyes? Well to get rid of it, you can use simply a simple teaspoon. Yes! The one you use to eat. You can put it in the fridge for some time like 5 minutes and when it’s cold enough, use it as a proven method to get rid and reduce the puffiness.

Beauty tip #2: cucumber and potatoes to reduce swelling on face

You can also use slices of cucumber or a potato to solve this same problem. It’s strange, but the spoon treatment is very good to cure and reduce the swelling around your eyes.

Beauty tip #3: easy and natural scrub

Well, it’s summer and chilling in the sun on a beach is a wonderful way to spend your holiday. You can make an easy scrub while you are on the holiday, relaxing on the beach. Scrub your body with the sand mixed with water. It is a natural and perfectly healthy way. Well, strangest of all things you can do on the beach!

Beauty tip #4: highlights using lemon juice

Highlights using lemon juice? Ever heard of it, no! Well, you might feel strange but it can be used to create natural hair highlights. You have to mix the lemon juice with an equal proportion of 1:1 with water and apply it to a thin section of hair and just sit under the sun for some time. The acid in the lemon juice will react with the sun rays and will help to lighten your hair. The highlights are extremely natural.

Beauty tip #5: whiten your teeth with strawberry

Now you can whiten your teeth with the help of strawberry. A good and tasty delight can be beneficial for your teeth. You can take a strawberry and rub it on your teeth or mashup it with your toothpaste. Dip your brush in the mixture and apply it to your teeth, brush them. If you do it a couple of times, you will see some significant changes in your teeth, they will be whiter than before, all this is because of the acidic content in this small delightful fruit.

After you are done, make sure that you rinse your mouth properly.

Beauty tip #5: pimples!

Toothpaste for pimples is a definite yes! It may sound weird for most of the people, but it works and is much more effective than other methods. Apply a small amount of paste to your pimples and get rid of that uncomfortable and disgusting problem.

Beauty tip #6: Red wine for a beautiful skin

Wine can be used for many purposes and we believe none of us might have this in mind that it can be used for bathing. Well, Teri Hatcher adds red wine to the bath to soften her skin. Strange isn’t it?

Beauty tip #7: ketchup!

Well, it’s strange but some celebs tips may be a bit eccentric. Sienna Miller fixes hair color flaws with ketchup. You can use it to but for more good results use henna.