Fall 2012 | BARBARA ANN STYLE BLOG

BUFFALO PLAID

Posted on December 20, 2012 by barbara solomon

Ok, so I’m obsessed with the oversized plaid print. It’s very 90s while being very graphic at the same time. So when I found these pants a few months ago at Urban Outfitters, I grabbed them right away, and then last week I was walking by the men’s section of the same location, and found this sweater. I stared at it for a bit, wondering if I’d actually wear it together. I clearly made a great choice in picking it up, as together this is such a strong look.

Fashion can be scary. Whether it be spending a lot of money on something, trying a new trend, wearing a crazy print, or going vintage shopping for the first time. I will always say go for what scares you (well depends when it comes to $$). If you’re still unsure, have a fashion team, who’s opinions you can actually trust.

For me it’s my best friend, Jordana, and my boyfriend/photographer, Trevor, with styles completely their own, they are the ones who dare and challenge me the most to try new things.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Hawkings McGill Shirt: Joe Fresh Pants: BDG Boots: Seychelles Earrings: Swarovski Necklace: gift

All of the lights

Posted on December 18, 2012 by barbara solomon

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With so many parties throughout the holiday season, and moving forward into the new year, it’s best to be prepared with a few great looks. Planning ahead as mentioned previously, will allow you to refine outfit and give you a chance to customize the look, and makes getting dressed a stress free experience.

Studies have shown that couples, when packing for a trip, planning a party, or getting ready to go out, will fight the most, so save yourself and your loved ones some headaches, and plan ahead. What my girlfriends and I do before the party season starts is have spontaneous styling parties, we will start by showing each other a new piece, and by the end of the night, we’ll have a bunch of new outfits documented on our smart phones.

My memory is sometimes not reliable so I always suggest snapping a picture of a great look you try on.

Fashion Magazine asked the style panel what we’ll be wearing on New Year’s Eve, here’s what I said.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Jumpsuit: Sparkle and Fade Fur Coat: Vintage Patent Pumps: Vintage Earrings: Vintage Purse: The Gap Bracelets: collection from everywhere

PRINT PARTY

Posted on December 13, 2012 by barbara solomon

Prints—this season I’ve been obsessed with mixing prints, patterns, and textiles. I usually try to work with in the same colour story to maintain consistency within an outfit. But I love the way it creates a playground for your eyes.

Photography by Trevor Negin

Sweater: Banana Republic Shirt: Joe Fresh Skirt: Staring At The Stars Hat: H&M Booties: H&M Watch: Michael Kors Chocker: Vintage