I have a treat for you today! My blog friend and writer extraordinaire is BACK!
You might remember Susan Leighton. A full time writer with a fabulous blog and a gift for writing. She's an award winning blogger who has been given the Liebster Award and the Versatile Blogger Award so I am THRILLED to have her here at The Sassy Grace N Charm Life.
She had so much fun participating in the Center Stage Style of the Week that she wanted to come back and give her two cents on the upcoming fashion trends coming from New York. I must issue a warning though. Her writings of this nature tend to make you belly laugh. If you happen to be at work or somewhere that requires quiet, please don't send me a message when you read this and get yourself in trouble. There...warning issued! Here we go....
Woman on the Ledge
Takes the Cat Walk at NYFW Spring 2017
Hi everyone! I am Susan Leighton from Woman on the Ledge (https://womanontheledgeblog.wordpress.com/).
Stacey was so gracious in allowing me to take over her blog. Since this is an online shop, I thought I
would take a look at some of the trends that were featured at New York Fashion
Week. The topic is Spring 2017. So, let’s kick back, have a few vodkatinis and
take a look at what the designers have to offer.
Apparently, stripes are in! I am okay with this because I
like to take risks. I enjoy flamboyant colors. However, I am not on board with
these dresses at all.
Where do I begin? Well, the only dress I can tolerate is the
one on the right. It’s simple and looks like an actual woman would wear it. The
offering on the left with the Frankenstein sandals is another story. At least I
know what to do with my old shower curtains now! Who knew fashion could provide
me with a life hack? Oh, and please, just say no to feathered boas on anything.
I’m serious.
Of course, it wouldn’t be spring without flowers. While
these dresses look super comfortable and I don’t have a particular problem with
the patterns, I feel like these are the results of crossing my Grandmother’s
housecoats with Laura Ingalls’ frocks on Little House on the Prairie. I am not
feeling like reliving the granny dresses of the 70’s. It was groovy and
everything but I’ve moved on. So should the designers. Just say no.
The next category is called “Dressed for Success.” This
might be applicable if you are a Kardashian or a stripper. Just try wearing one
of these suits for a business meeting. You will capture attention. It might not
be the type of attention you are seeking. Nothing says professional like no
shirt.
Now we are down to the fun category of “Bad Girls.” All I
can say is if wearing sandals and socks qualify someone to be cool than my Dad
would have been the king of awesome. That middle outfit is a hot mess.
Honestly, where would you wear it? Oh, right. It would be perfect if you were
going for that I am starring in Rob Zombie’s production of Amadeus. The
ensemble on the far right looks like Sons of Anarchy meets 50 Shades of Grey. I
can just picture me wearing that to the local Kroger.
I guess the runway gurus have entitled this next effort,
“Updated Oxfords.” Now, before you see the actual togs, you may be thinking,
“That sounds normal. Maybe I might wear this to meet friends for coffee or to
go to the mall.” Well, you would be wrong. All of these shirts and dresses look
like the designer got crazy with a chainsaw and decided to randomly cut pieces
of fabric for that “I have been ravaged by a gang of pirates” look. Or in the
case of the dress in the middle, “I didn’t have a thing to wear so I just
whipped something together with old bedsheets. Egyptian cotton is to die for.”
Well, that wraps it up for my take on New York Fashion week
2017. My rule has always been wear what
makes you comfortable and create your own style. If you like some of the ideas
here, great. Use them.
It has been great fun chatting with you guys but I have to
motor. A fashionista’s job is never done.
Thanks again to Stacey for stepping aside while I took over her blog.
It’s been a blast!
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My dear girl, Susan. I am taking notes of what NOT to stock in my online boutique, as I read. 😉
Thanks to Susan for stopping by! You should go check out her blog It's always an enjoyable read. Also, if you LOVE horror, she contributes to a horror site called 1428 Elm as well.
I hope you all enjoyed having Susan here with us again. Until next time, love to you all!
Stacey
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