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Valentine’s Day: Fall for your fashion

Okay, so we know Valentine’s day isn’t a real holiday.  And while we may not be all about the romance and hearts and chocolate, we’ll take any excuse for a festive outfit.  Who doesn’t love a good red and pink color scheme?

If you’re a fashionista like us, we know you own your fair share of “a pop of red” pieces.  Now’s the time to whip em out.

How cute are these red on pink outfits?  We love the bold and oh so appropriate clash of color.

As girls it’s in our nature to love a holiday all about romance.  Trust us, we get it.  But we understand sometimes you want to fly a little under the radar on this day of love.  You can still embrace your love for the holiday while staying subtle.  We suggest rocking your festive hues, but pairing them with other non-valentines day colors like black or navy.  Keeping your wardrobe traditional for the work place?  Add your pop of Vday colors in accessories.  Stack on some red bangles, pumps, beaded necklace, or nail polish.

If Valentine’s day isn’t your thing, grab your best, hot and feminine pieces and embrace your indifferent attitude.  Nothing says, I love myself like a LBD or pencil skirt.

What better way to celebrate love than to show off your love for fashion?! Happy Valentines Day Fashionistas!

Photos from Pintrest.com

Hues of the Season: Fall 2013

Fashionistas, we all know neutral doesn’t mean boring.  This season especially, Pantone has introduced some enchanting new shades to change up your usual neutral looks.

Pantone’s new take on neutrals can turn your look from basic to fashion forward without being flashy.  The calm lush shade of deep lichen is perfect for an earthy yet edgy feel.  The smoky turbulence shade is cool yet sophisticated.  And the ever smooth and sensational shade of brown is carafe, for a classic and upscale look.

We can’t get enough of these fresh non-traditional neutrals.  Pantone also features subtle yet stunning jewel tones and vivid, upbeat brights in this season’s palate, which beautifully enhance the neutral hues.


The new neutral shades are a great way to change up your usual black, navy, brown, or khaki go-to’s.  Mix and match them together or pair them with Pantone’s Fall 2013 jewel tones and brights.  You can do just a splash of color or go all out, whatever your mood may inspire.

We love these fashionista’s color combos!  The turbulence coat with an acai pant is perfect for a cool, urban look.  Pairing carafe tights with a samba skirt perfectly embraces the warm, fall feel.  Get the rustic, yet chic, style with a deep lichen skirt and a pop of color, like a samba cross-body bag.  And finally, we are loving the layering of a lichen green jacket over a vibrant color like koi!

Get creative!  These hues can mix and match to best embrace your unique and stunning style.

~Anne, fashioniSTA

Photo Credits: polyvore.com, pantone.com, pintrest.com

Festive Fashion for the Fourth

It’s all about the red, white and blue! Designer Tommy Hilfiger, who incorporates these iconic colors into so many of his designs said, “these colors reflect freedom, optimism and a youthful spirit,” and we couldn’t agree more.  On this holiday, whether your celebrating at a cookout with your family or heading to the beach, one look we recommend trying is a nautical style.  But don’t forget, you’re not the only fashionista limited to this color pallet, so try to find a way to make your look unique!

A great and easy way to incorporate blue into your outfit is adding anything denim.  Whether it be your favorite pair of blue jeans, or a chambray top over a blouse, denim is always a safe go-to.  If you’re attending a party a bit too formal for denim, a navy dress, skirt, or pair of high-waisted shorts are other great options.

If your closet is not full of bold, red items,  there are plenty of ways to add a splash of red into your look.  Bold red accessories, like a statement necklace are a great option.  A more casual outfit could be completed with a simple red scarf or headband.  As you put the final touches on your look, we recommend trying a bright red lip or polish.

If there is any holiday when you should rock your favorite white jeans, it is this one! A white sundress is also a great option, or if your outfit is already complete, bring along a plain white sweater or blazer to throw on, in case it gets chilly for the fireworks.

Rocking this patriotic color combo is not limited to just the 4th, its a classic style all summer!  When putting something together for the fourth, just keep in mind there are no rules! You certainly don’t have to balance out how much of each color you incorporate, we love when a simple belt or jacket pulls it all together. Here’s a casual outfit we put together using some plain and popular items this summer.

The opportunities to be festive this fourth are endless, so try to be a fun, unique, and patriotic fashionista this Independence Day. And remember, every STA store has tons of options, just waiting to be worn for the 4th!

-Catherine, fashioniSTA

(image credits: facebook.com/STAconsignment, polyvore.com)