Adios Seville, Hello 2016 Fashion Trends

Hola Guess Who's Back!

So this chica is finally back in the United States! Seville, Spain was fun, actually it was so much fun that I wasn't able to keep up with as many blog post's as I wanted to, Anyway I hope the post's that you did check out were good enough to get a feel for what its like to live in Seville Spain along with the You-tube Videos, (If you haven't already make sure to check out this link here!) As for everything else, it was a blast but i am so ready to enjoy NYC again! Since i am coming back right in the prime of winter I decided to create a what to wear for January 2016, these are the trends that will be carried over to the new year and the latest fashion styles, if you have any comments make sure to leave them below!

Trend Report

1. Bed-Room Satin 
(Marc Jacobs Spring 2016 Collection)

2. Ernest Hemmingway Fashionista
(Tory Burch Spring 2016 Fashion)

3. Sparkle and Shine
(Anthony Vaccerello)

4. Blue Blue Moon
(Off-White, Spring 2016 Fashion)

5. Latin Class
(Alexander McQueen)

6. Nice Dye
(Thakoon)

7. One is Silver and The other is.....
(Aquilano Rimondi, Spring 2016 Fashion)

8, Zip-Zap
(Eckhaus Latta)

Shakespear Classic:
(Dior, 2016 Spring Fashion)

Stripes, Stripes
(Dolce &  Gabbana, 2016 Spring Fashion)

And always remember....

Mid-Way Point Of Studying Abroad

So  In case you don't know I am studying abroad in Seville, Spain for the semester. This means from August to December I am doing school work, blogging, taking selfies, exploring, eating, and making videos all in Spain (and in some places in Europe). Right now i am hitting the half-way mark of being here and it is a bitter sweet moment. You easily find yourself stuck between being sad that your time is already halfway through and excited to see your family and friends at home. Being a study abroad student in one area specifically for a semester can be hard. I'ts easy for the first month because you are filled with excitement, and every place you go to is new and exciting. On the days you don't have plans to go travel around you can easily spend your time at a local tourist spot (alike my article on tourist spots to hit) to take care of your boredom. However one thing no one ever told me was the month after can actually be the hardest. The number one thing you must understand about living abroad is you are doing just that. You are living in a different area, but you will still come across the same issues. Living means the luxury of "vacationing" or what I like to call the "honeymoon phase" only last a month, then you are literally pushed into the reality of normalcy. This obviously isn't a threatening phase, but can be extremely unnerving coming from the honeymoon phase. What I mean by normalcy is you have days where all you want to do is watch a movie while it rains  outside, you find yourself sick and in need of a lot of R&R, or you come down with a case of the blue's and unfortunately you don't have your parents or friends from home to ease you back out of it. The one thing you have to remember is that all of this is okay to experience, you are not meant to have extravagant adventures EVERY day. When living abroad you have to remember that you signed up to truly LIVE alike the locals and something you will find out is that you actually have a lot in common with them. Just like them, you will experience anxiety about school, lazy days, boredom, and everyday regular problems that can occur back at home. Everyday life abroad is not always a giant party or extravagant trip, sometimes it can be a simple day of reading in the park while enjoying a local sandwich like "Tortilla De Patata", going shopping at the local mall, or even seeing a movie. When you hit this mid-way point you have to keep yourself level headed, and remember that its okay to have these type of days, I know its exciting to constantly be traveling and going on adventures, but some days the biggest adventure you may have is finding a restaurant to eat for the night. If you find yourself experiencing study abroad blahs, try to find daily activities that you can do during the week like going for a run, planning a study session at the local library, keeping up with your favorite TV show from home, and even going for a walk. What I found was that some of the most memorable night's are the ones I did not plan and involved a decision on a whim to go on a walk or to go get some Gelato in the center of Seville. Remind yourself its okay to experience both sides of studying abroad, and if you ever need suggestions of places to go, ask local students, check online or even check blogs like these for suggestions. Just relax, enjoy each moment and remind yourself every moment boring and exciting is worth it.

Till Next Time,

Fashion Week Around Europe In Nineteen Days

So While I sit in Seville, Spain obviously joining the scenery and street fashion it has to offer, Fashion Week: Spring-Ready-To-wear 2015 has taken over Europe! That's right we are talking the best of the best collections from Italy, Paris, and London like Fyoder Golan, Dolce and Gabbana , and of course Christian Dior. I am going to post my personal favorites of each look from each country and then even do my best to let you know where you cant get those looks or color schemes locally!

London: September 18th-22nd, Spring Ready-To-Wear

-First let me say that all collections incorporated a little or a lot of black detailing or fabric in their collection, this means all you black or nothing fans can celebrate, it looks like your usually questioned black sweater will be celebrated this spring and summer, now lets get to it.

1. Fyodor Golan

This collection was a mix of earth tone metallic's, black and a surprising array of pastel colors including a periwinkle blue. Here are my three favorite looks.

                                                                                          

Pick One: The blue piece to the left is one of my favorites as a jumpsuit style, the frills and steady incorporation of blue completely finishes the metallic blue shoes, giving us a chic show of electric shock. This metallic piece to the right is one of my favorites its a mix of different fabrics still incorporating a cool black undertone.

2. Antonio Beradi

This collection both instilled the obvious trend of fashion week, the onesie. Whether paired under a dress of just by itself the onesie took over the runway pieces. His collection as a whole was formal yet had a touch of youth in each piece.

                                          

Top Choices:
My two favorite pieces included a whimsical dark black dress, decadent with detail and sexy with a seen onesie. The second piece is very business formal,but the sheer long sleeves allows it some youth, paired with the color leaf pattern he chose.





3. David Koma
This collection followed the previous trend of a onesie, but dared to be different by an unattached top. It easily gives us different decade trends with new chic styles, hipster's unite, you will not be wearing floral's this spring (or at least not without black attached)

                                             

                                             

Top Choices: 

(From Top Left to Right)

The off the shoulder look entertains the 90's trend of grunge while still including floral's that allows u some spring leeway. The punk ballerina dress on the right is whimsical and still formal enough to be worn at a wedding (sorry mom). The bottom left has zippers in all the right places, thigh high's and electric dark blue......hello new color schemes. Last, but not least the right choice with the halter dress with the slit is 70's chic paired with new age nude pink, a color sure to be seen all throughout spring.

4. Edeline Lee

This collection put to question all typical designs set for Spring, the geometrical colors, paired with the white dress, and symmetrical cuts allowed us to embody our 50's housewife color scheme and futuristic style.

                                             

Top Choices:

These two choices were made based on the originality of the pieces. I love how the design's don't follow the usual regulations of dress or spring attire. For the left piece i love the color, lavender is a definite must for spring clothing and for the right I am open to the idea of minimalist style spring wear.

MILAN: September 23rd-29th, Spring Ready-To-Wear
Full of spirited and loyal designers, Milan's runway was filled with the best of the best floral, stripes and new idea's for spring. We love the print, punk and girly feel that was given.

1. Giamba
I loved how this collection was different establishing white lace as an ensemble for the average punk rock aspiring fashionista, plus i'm just happy stripes are back in.

                                              

                                           

Top Choices:  

(From Top Left to Right)

The first print is just so interesting, I love the color aqua blue being paired with red as a necessity for the adventurous in spring. The second piece with lace and punk striped sparkle shorts allows us to understand the power of combination, each item balances each other out. The third choice jut incorporates some of my favorite color schemes for spring, pale and vibrant and of course, black. The last piece once again is a good balancing act, right down to the heart embellishment on the shirt.

2. Dolce & Gabbana

Easily already expected to be a beautiful collection, Dolce and Gabbana allows themselves to follow in the same trend of floral's for spring but with a twist, we love the 3D option.

                                                  

                                             

 Top Choices:
(From Top Left to Right)
The dress is beautiful and since the patches idea is in we love how the floral design becomes 3D crawling off the dress. The second piece is a beautiful to the late 60's montage of flower power paired with a nude and a turtle neck, it was made as a classic beauty. The third piece is a pant suit but what makes it spectacular is the use of polka dots allowing us to get the insight that polka dots are back to stay,  (I totally could of made a pun). The last piece is a beautiful combination of lace, a onsie, and floral placed design going up the front. My favorite addition is the sheer socks with heels.

Paris: September 30th- October 7th, Spring Ready-To-Wear

Ah, and last, but not least the last stop is non-other than Paris. Home of the fashionable celebrity's and one in particular. Our favorite Caribbean princess showed up in Dior just in time for the amazing show.

1. Christian Dior

Now known as the flower mountain designer, Dior's collection was sweet, delectable styles and a tinge of sultry, just how we like it.

                                          

                                         

Top Choices:

(From Right To Left)
Dior's collection was very Cher worthy. The first piece with the blazer is a classic look, paired with the famous scalloped pants. The second piece is a floral coat with spring practically running off the jacket. The third piece incorporates our lost friend winter with a sweater but the see thru skirt reminds us we can still have the best of both worlds before summer. The last piece incorporates the Fall color (forest green) velvet with scalloped shorts, i loved the tie-style with the bow tied shoes.



2. Veronique Leroy
This collection was unique, I loved the stripes combination with spring challenging colors, and of course the shoes.

Top Choices:
(From Top Left to Right)
The first piece has stripe incorporated with cobalt blue I love the contrast. The second piece still uses stripes but adds gray and an overall ensemble giving off a laid back sophisticated work attire and lazy Sunday. The next piece falls into the new popular twist on a onesie and stripes, and the fourth uses salmon pink to address the key factor that pale's are still acceptable in your spring ensemble.


So all in all these are my favorite pieces, What did we learn today?

Spring Colors: 
Pink: Salmon, Cotton Candy
Green: Mint, Sea-foam, Forest, Olive
Blue: Aqua, Electric Dark, Cobalt, Jean
Purple: Lavender
Black: Black
White: Off

What To Look For
-Stripes
-Polka Dots
-Lace
-Floral
-Black
-Velvet
-Onsies

Just follow these rules and for Spring.....

Viva De Espana

Hello, or should I say Hola! I am officially writing to you from Seville, Spain. In case you didn't know I am studying abroad from August to December in the wonderful area of Seville and of course, i'm traveling to where my heart desires (The beauty of Europe is literally a train away from your next destination). Anyways ill go ahead and give you a few looks from me personally since I have been in Spain and Portugal.....(yes they are selfies from my Instagram) and some beautiful pics of the area. Since I have been here life has been a dream, its as if the Europeans are living in permanent vacation mode but are still productive........

Did I mention the fashion here is amazing? Let me tell you my first shopping trip was straight to Zara to get back on par with my fashion choices because Europeans are fashion forward in every way, whether its from getting the correct sandal style, to patterned shorts I felt the immediate need to get myself together and blend in (but obviously still stand out). Also its great shopping abroad because its so much cheaper......


 Skirts are a big thing in the area, but especially the corduroy button up style skirt for end of the summer weather especially since it will be easy to transform it into a fall outfit. I took this picture while walking down the streets of Centre De Seville....

Skirt: Zara, Hat: H&M

For this next look I took a longer skirt and traded sandals for a nice pair of nude flats, and a tank top. This is the look I wore to Catedral De Seville on a Sunday morning.

Skirt: Windsor, Flats: H&M, Sunglasses: Urban Outfitters

For this next look it utilizes the appeal of overalls but somehow has a chic french twist on the straps, I wore this outfit right outside the Arcena Caves in Seville Spain

 Onesie: Forever 21, Shoes: Doc Martins, Watch: Urban Outfitters, Top: Forever 21

Scenery Pics

These photos were taking in the following places from top to bottom.

Tarifa, University Of Seville, "End Of The World" Portugal, Alcazar, Cathedral De Seville, Centre De Seville, Maria Louisa Park, and Lagos Portugal.

When visiting Europe especially Spain I highly recommend you bite the bullet and go to the commercial spots, allow yourself to be a tourist. It happens to the best of us, but they are popular for a reason. So take your first month and explore and take your typical photo next to that one landmark everyone knows about. Then the next month try getting lost, that way you get to see the real parts of the area you are staying in and you may even get lucky and meet some of the locals....

Still Curious?

If you want to check out more on my adventure through Europe Check out my Youtube Channel: YangandYingFashion and My Instagram: Greeneggsandandsam! 

Of course keep checking here for more, until next time