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Mixing High and Low Fashion

Mixing High and Low Fashion

Mixing designer pieces with fast-fashion affordable items is the secret weapon of every fashionista.

I won’t spend alot on a piece unless it’s a staple I know will be timeless, stay in style for years to come and I will wear ALOT.

Handbags, shoes, jackets, coats, LBD’s and sunglasses are the pieces I’m willing to splurge on. These are staple pieces that can elevate any look and you can wear them over and over.

But how do you make your outfit seem cohesive, styled, and chic when mixing pieces from such different price-points?  Which pieces can you pair without cheapening the look?  There is definitely an ART when it comes to mixing high and low but once you get the basics down you’ll be mixing it up like a fashion influencer in no time!

Mixing high and low fashion begins with your shopping habits. First you have to determine what you want to be your investment pieces and where you place your priorities. Are you a high end shoe gal or a luxe coat collector? Whatever you want those staples to be, make sure your investments can get you some long-term mileage. You’ll be wearing these pieces repeatedly, so make sure they’re high-quality, durable, and won’t need to be replaced after a couple of wears.

Trends, ah trends. We all love them, follow them and want to rock them BUT you should NOT  invest in them.  Trends will come and go.  This is not the time to make it designer. Now if a timeless piece happens to fall into a current trend then YAY but don’t buy it just because of the trend.  For example if you are thinking of purchasing  a yellow Chanel bag yes Yellow is a trend right now BUT that Chanel bag will be timeless so go for it!  If you want to rock a certain out-of-the-box trend like a glitter jacket try looking at fast-fashion stores like H&M and TOPSHOP.  Lately I’ve been finding the most AMAZING pieces (like this skirt) at TARGET in their Who What Wear and Universal Thread Collections.  These pieces are made well and have a high quality look but also have the most pocket friendly prices EVER!

When shopping for investment pieces, make sure you shop smart. Buy at the end of the season or off-season, shop outlets and check resale websites like my secret weapon TheRealReal. Make sure you shop around to find the best deal before going all in.  Just because it’s designer doesn’t mean you have to pay full retail for it.

Look for the LUXE no matter where you are. Search for expensive-looking items when you are shopping fast fashion. Check the fabrics to make sure they won’t instantly fall apart, pill , tear or easily stain. Most fast-fashion stores still offer good-quality items if you look hard enough but they also offer poor quality fall-apart-the-first-time-you-wear-them pieces, so make sure to check EVERYTHING, and if it looks cheap at first glance, it’ll be even worse when paired with your other designer clothes later so skip it.

This is my single biggest SHOPPING RULE.  NO KNOCK OFFS! There are tons of designer dupes out there. Everything from fast fashion copies to straight up forgeries you can get in back alleys. These items stand out and will cheapen your true designer items. I won’t even get into the ethics of buying frauds I’ll just say that it’s so much better to look for unique items with personality or vintage pieces than to buy a forgery. Trust me, people will know and worst of all YOU will know!
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When mixing high and low the key is to mix and match items that coordinate and don’t stand out too much on their own which cheapens the entire look.  You want your look to flow and create a cohesive vibe.  You shouldn’t be able to tell at first glance which pieces are high and which are low because they work seamlessly together.
Mixing High and Low Fashion
Mixing High and Low Fashion
Mixing High and Low Fashion
Mixing High and Low Fashion
Mixing High and Low Fashion
Mixing High and Low Fashion
Mixing High and Low Fashion
What I’m Wearing: Chloe Blouse | Chloe Sunglasses| Donald Pliner Sandal | Donald Pliner BRIA Crossbody Bag| Universal Thread Midi Skirt | TOPSHOP Scarf | Linea Pelle Belt |
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Click to SHOP Some of my favorite luxe looking for less pieces: 
How to Mix High and Low Fashion Like an Influencer

How to Add Street Style Edge to Your Look

How to Add Street Style Edge to Your look

Street-style is so haute.

Spring 2018 is all about adding that street-style edginess to your look.  It’s about balancing the whimsy and femininity of the season with a gritty street-style vibe.  A Yin with a Yang.

Think denim, bold color and of course patches paired with girly dresses in lace, floral prints and tropical motifs.

Patched denim jackets, dresses, shirts, heels, booties and bags are hotter than ever this season.   From Cub Scout-esc merit badges at DSQUARED2 to disco musical note patched suits at Gucci designers sewed one (or two or three) on for the season!

You’ll find pieces patched up across the board for SS18 from designer to fast fashion and everything in between. The great thing about this trend is that its super DIY friendly!

The patch trend adds fuel to and  further emphasizes fashion’s current love affair with personalization.  Incorporating a few vintage patches onto a basic shirt or bag can not only transform it into something super chic and designer-esc, it also lets you infuse your personality into your clothing.

You can find “lots” of vintage patches on Ebay and on Amazon for pretty cheap- usually you can buy a dozen “surprise” pack for like $5.  Retailers such as TOPSHOP and Nasty Gal also sell some pretty amazing POP culture patches on their sites- they are a bit more pricey but totally worth it to get the perfect patch (around $14 for 3 or 4 patches).

Stylist’s DIY TIP: If you are going to DIY a piece with some patches, I suggest you lay out all of your patches and pin them before you start sewing.  This makes it easy to move them around until you find a combination you like.  Make sure to place a few on the back as well- it will give you that true designer touch.  Keep in mind that some patches say they are iron on but I never trust that they will hold so I always stitch them on- you can do this by hand or by machine.

How to add street style edge to your look

How to add street style edge to your look

How to add street style edge to your look

How to add street style edge to your look with patches

How to add street style edge to your look with patches

How to add street style edge to your look with patches

What I’m Wearing: H&M Creped Dress | Saks Fifth Avenue RED Denim Jacket | Moncler Sunglasses | TOPSHOP Camo Backpack (I added the patches) | INC Bootie |

Click to SHOP some of my favorite patches and patched pieces for Spring 2018:

How to Add a Streetstyle edge to your look with Patches.