Create Your Own Resort Collection

I’m thinking about something a little different today, hipikats.  Can you guess what it is?  If you guessed tropical vacation then you’re a super genius.

If you did not already know, designers often release “resort” collections aimed at people who go on vacation to warmer climates during the colder months.  That being said, resort wear, like all designer clothing, is crazy expensive.

I thought it would be fun to create my own resort collection from more affordable pieces.  Before, I begin though here are  a few of my favorite resort collections for 2012:

Alice & Olivia

Barbara Bui

BCBG Max Azria

Christian Dior

A resort collection to me, should be a few things.  First, it should tell a story.  When you go on vacation you have a chance to create an experience and how you dress can influence your attitude and the things you do.  Choose clothes that will exemplify the kind of vacation you want to have.  For example, If you want to be jet-setter remember to include a floppy hat and plenty of sunglasses.Jet Setter Resort CollectionJet Setter Resort Collection by danielleuniverse featuring tote handbags

If you want to be bohemian then include plenty of bathing suits and flowy clothes.

Bohemian Resort Collection

Second, your clothes should be cohesive.  Stick to a color palette and don’t skimp on the black, white, and nudes.  That way you will have a lot of choices when getting dressed for the day because everything will match.

For my personal resort collection, I went for a comfortable chic and I tried to make it so many of the pieces could be mixed and matched.

My Resort collection 2012 Poolside

My Resort collection 2012 Poolside by danielleuniverse featuring h&m swimwear

My Resort Collection 2012 Day
My Resort Collection 2012 Night

My Resort Collection 2012 Night by danielleuniverse featuring a short pleated skirt

There you have it.  What would your resort collection look like hipikats?

Showcase Blog Posts

My Favorite Posts:

Behind The Scenes Photos Rowan U BCL Fashion Show

Interview with Student Designer Twesh Chowdhury

On The Street at Rowan University – My Photos

Popular Posts:

Bathing Suits of 2010 and 2011

Fashion Inspiration: Blair Waldorf

Artist and Fashion: Keith Haring

Trend Spotting: Fall 2010

My Style:

Outfit Post: Appa The Flying Bison Costume

How to Transition into Spring

Holiday Trends 2011/2012

My Style: Maxi Skirt

 

Valentine’s Day Style

I guess I could say that there are two parts of my style.  The first wants to dress for the occasion in a literal sense.  Valentine’s Day merits red dresses and heart jewelry.  The other part wants to just capture the essence.  The day is about sweetness so light fabrics or skin baring trends would be appropriate.  However you spin it, here is some V-Day fashion inspiration for you.

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Ankle Bootie Heaven

I’ve wanted a shoe like this ever since I saw a pair grace the feet of Rumi from Fashion Toast (Photo Cred goes to Rumi).  Unfortunately, the observed rules of fashion are that anything amazing isn’t sold at a decent price until at least a year later.  Now that said year is basically up, here are some affordable alternatives currently available:

1. DSW Coconuts Sammie $64.95
2. DSW SM Women’s Philip $89.95
3. ALDO Qualheim Booties $52.49
4. Go Jane Suede Cowboy Bootie $25.60
5. Go Jane Suede Chunky Heel $27.30

I hope this was helpful, hipikats.  Check out my new tumblr when you’re done here!

Holiday Hiatus

I planned on spending a bit more time blogging now that I am a college graduate! What!? However, I had a bit of a busy schedule in the past few weeks so please forgive me. Only now is the realization beginning to set in that I am currently an unemployed graduate. (Also, my computer had a meltdown and refused to work until I wiped it clean and reinstalled.)

Anyway, Here is my promise to you of things to come:

Make Your Own Resort Collection
Dress Like Blair Waldorf
Bathing Suit Round Up
My Picks For Spring 2012

I also want to do more personal outfit posts. Hopefully I will get around to it!

Holiday Uniform 2011

Does Christmas style really ever change?  There is red, green, and trusty black.  Plus gold in it’s many forms is not only acceptable but encouraged.  Dresses made of tulle, organza, velvet, and sequins are in abundance.  But what about doing something a little differently this year?  I give you your holiday uniform for 2011:

Holidays 2011
1. Plisse Shift Dress $32
2. Chunky Knit Cardigan SOLD OUT (similar $72)
3. Scallop Collar Blouse $34
4. Bold Flame Skirt $43
5. Black Skinny Jeans
6. Crochet Top (similar $20)
7. Black Pencil Skirt $36
8. Patent Leather Flats $49
9. Steve Madden Annie Wedge $50
10. Brown Knitted Scarf $31
11. Faux Fur Purse $17
12. Gold Shorts (similar $55)
13. Knit Cropped Top (similar $15 and $17)

Outfit #1: Out With Friends

Holiday 2011: Knits and Collars

 

Outfit #2: Shopping and Day Tripping

Holiday 2011: The Cardigan

Outfit #3: Christmas Eve

Holidays 2011: Romantic

Holidays 2011: Romantic by danielleuniverse featuring lace tops

I hope that sparks your imagination, hipikats.