Summer Time Groovin' to the Maxi-Mum

I love maxi dresses, especially when they are just the right length for my long legs. I've seen this style all over town, it's super cute and totally perfect for summer. I even have come up with ways of making the maxi skirt into a maxi dress, always try to wear something in a different way than it is meant to be worn, you'll find some super cute looks no one else will have!

I am planning on going to some music festivals and shows- I think this look is perfect for the occasion! All you fellow Red Rocks lovers should take note, you will look stunning in this look at a show and it's certainly very comfortable to dance all night in! This look is definitely making moves to bring back the '60's and '70's gypsy girl fashion and I am loving it! Here are a few ideas and dresses I currently have as well as some accessories you must look into <3

This white maxi skirt from Express has dual purposes in my closet! I have worn it as a dress with a cute belt around the empire waistline. 

The belt I paired it with is from Forever 21, all of their belts would work with this as a dress though! (I would recommend a wider belt over a thinner one) I love the metal clasp and this belt would go great with a high-waist-ed skirt too. 

Beautiful, simple maxi dress from Forever 21 for a great price of only 28$!! I love the lace on the top shoulder straps and the length is perfect for some simple sandals. 

Perfect accessory for this dress would be either of these hand bags by Malababa, a Spanish leather goods online store. (Check out Ana Carrasco's website, she is the founder of Malababa in 1997- now sold in more than 300 stores in Mexico, Argentina, USA, Japan, Kuwait, China and several European countries.) 

I came across these while surfing The Cool Hunter website under their fashion tab and immediately fell in love! But a girl can only dream so much, for a heavy price these beautiful bags are on my wish list.

This is such an elegant summer time look, I definitely would wear this to Happy Hour at the Country Club (mom and dad in Aspen Glen!) And I could see my mom wearing this well at one of her many summer time cocktail parties. FYI it comes in navy blue too! I don't think I would pair it with heels like the model Ralph Lauren has, maybe a cute sandal that wraps up the ankle. 

.....(Just so that when you hold up the sides of the dress while walking there's a little more to show off that no one knew you were hiding!)....

I have been peeping this dress for a couple weeks, if only it would go on sale already! Free People 

 killing it once again with this Kona Maxi dress in green. The other colors: peach, raspberry and brown are all cute too, but the green is my favorite! In my opinion they modeled this dress perfectly with some moccasin style sandals with a wrap around bracelet. The neckline gives enough attention to her face, which could be your face! Exactly why earrings aren't necessary. This is a Red Rocks

and music festival must have for the summer. 

 And finally, the perfect accessory for any of these looks: Urban Outfitters Dolce Vita Eliza Braided Sandals. Simple, perfect for a maxi style skirt or dress. Remember, you have to give them something to look at even if your ankles are covered up! : )

'Til next time babes!

xoxo love, 

alex

1960's Great Put-On Fashion

My Grandfather gave me a book a while back that is all about the 1960's and 1970's and it has some great photos from youth's fashion in that era. I think that some of the styles are coming back in our generation's youth fashion now. It was a time of extreme exhibitionism, men and women were revealing as much skin as possible one day, then dressing up with gypsy skirts and dresses, billowing pants, colorful and unique prints on velvet and lace fabrics the next. The hair style that was in was long, for men and women, which I think some men can pull off the long hair style look (like my brother) however, these days it doesn't seem to be as "in" as it used to. Personally I love the inspiration the 60's and 70's has, I love the mini skirt look with tights. I think this has made a come back over the years especially in the last few, you can find tights in any pattern, color and style you wish. Here's some of my favorite's from this book. Enjoy!

 Fashion icon Twiggy created the famous look that made off-beat colors, shapes and fabrics that was called Mod. Exposing all of the female legs, America adapted quickly to the mini skirt look. I love this photo, I think it captures everything that Twiggy is and exactly what women wanted to dress like in this decade.

The most outrageous fashions of the 60's was the funky look. Putting together things that don't go together and making it look great even though it may not match and you most certainly wouldn't find the entire outfit in a store. Fringed vests are coming back into style, however I think it would be hard to find many men who would still wear a vest with nothing underneath on a daily basis anymore. People would find old clothing from previous years, such as the 40's or 50's, and add that unique wrap around top to some laced leather pants. I can't help but love her hair style in this photo, curls are the perfect touch to an outfit as funky as this.

Feathers, lace, showy decorations, unique jewelery and beads were worn at the Los Angeles love-in. 

"Got no deeds to do No promises to keep I'm dappled and drowsy and ready to sleep Let the morning time drop all its petals on me Life, I love you All is groovy." 

-Paul Simon The 59th Street Bridge Song Feelin' Groovy

 This look captures the 60's best-of high fashion. The backless bathing suit was the new low for fashion, Vogue put it best: "The cutout gives a certain deliciousness to the small of the back." A woman's back is one of the sexiest features the female form has, among everything else of course. It's still acceptable to show off a little of the small of your back and you'll leave with heads turning!

 Rock-and-roll phenomena of the Beatles really gave way to an all new fashion statement. The four musicians took youth in the 60's by surprise, but they ran with it and made it an amazing fashion statement of the decade.

 People adopted the czarist Russia of a past time and this style was all about military boots that were thigh high, long trench coats and fur hats. America's youth made this fashion statement overtly exaggerated, the Russian look was all American at this point. Thigh highs will always be in, on certain occasions of course!