Paris Fashion Week 2014 Wrap-Up

After a lull post-New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week swept in to provide us with more fashion inspiration for Fall. After browsing a multitude of fashion websites and reviews from my favorite print magazines, I was able to gain insight into this fall's major trends in accessories.

The majority of what I saw possessed an "art couture" quality. A lot of the pieces draw upon modern art movements such as minimalism and color blocking. Along with contemporary chic, Parisian designers also included some vintage trends, such as the sixties-inspired box bags and fringe. 

Did you watch any of the runway shows?  Comment below and let us know what you think of Fashion Week's latest trends!

Stay chic,

Amanda 

Surprising Tones for Fall 2014

When we think of fall colors, we seldom choose vibrant metallics and bright, eye-catching reds and pinks. We tend to mock our natural surroundings, emulating the dark greens, browns, and oranges of the changing season. According to Pantone's fall color announcement, 2014 is a time for new beginnings, and the abandonment of these classic dark tones. We've selected our top 3 favorite fall colors announced by Pantone and aligned them with Shop2Chic accessories to take you through the next few months!

Image: http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=fall&year=2014&pid=9&designer=yoana+baraschi

Image: http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=fall&year=2014&pid=9&designer=monique+lhuillier

Image: http://www.pantone.com/pages/fcr/?season=fall&year=2014&pid=9&designer=ella+moss

Take a chance on these daring shades this fall!

Stay Chic,

Amanda

The Timelessness of Black and White

Although color processing entered the world of photography in 1907, I often find myself adding a black and white filter to add a level of sophistication to my Instagram photos. The lack of tones allows the photo viewer to focus on the content of the photo rather than a muddled spectrum of color. In both the world of fashion and photography, black and white always proves to be effective in promoting the subject matter. As said by Coco Chanel, "Women think of all colors except the absence of color. I have said that black has it all. White too. Their beauty is absolute. It is the perfect harmony."

Black works for everyone when it comes to dressing. It's slimming, easy to find, and most importantly: neutral. Pair your favorite LBD with a pair of bright shoes and a bag, or a collection of black accessories. Embellishing an outfit with black accessories allows a great level of flexibility with make-up and outfit choice. Along with the black skater dress and Louboutins, we've selected three black Shop2Chic accessories to make the outfit pop. This black bag is embellished with faux caviar leather and a slender gold chain. At a width of about a foot and a depth of five inches, it is the perfect size to hold your belongings for a night out. The floral statement ring and black acrylic earrings also add some variety and glam to this simple outfit. 

White acts as black's counterpart when it comes to fashion and accessorizing. It provides the same notion of simplicity and flexibility, but in a more angelic manner. The set above combines white and off-white accessories to display the versatility of the shade. The collar shift dress is from Mango, and the nude fever heel is from bardot.com. We've paired the outfit with two Shop2Chic products, in both cream and white. The tulle floral ring (which also comes in black and pink) compliments the feminine cream heels, and the white studded bag adds an edge to the simple shift dress.

The four Shop2Chic bags above display the true harmony of black and white. Unifying the two shades in one handbag emanates a statement of elegance and class. Check out Shop2Chic.com for more black and white products!

Stay Chic,
Amanda

Summer Wedding Accessories

Summer is the season for catching fireflies, late-night swimming and homemade ice cream. After a year-long separation you are able to hit the beach with iced tea and tanning oil in hand, and the long evenings spent catching up with good friends are simply priceless. It's no wonder that in the United States the most popular time for a wedding is June-August. Whether it's a close friend or a distant relative, if there's a time to get out your dancing shoes, it's now!

Whether you're going as a guest, a bridesmaid or even the maid of honor, accessories are a must-have for your outfit. Instead of going out and spending oodles on expensive jewelry you'll probably never wear again, Shop2Chic provides a myriad of possibilities for you to spice up your summer cocktail dress for a day or a night wedding!

Day Wedding by amagro featuring a see through dress

The simple Vera Moda sleeveless dress paired with silver specchio Stuart Weitzman pumps is lack luster. But, add on our graphite band with pave accents and multi-color stone heart necklace for a cute, breezy day look!

Night Wedding by amagro featuring a short green cocktail dress

The same dress doubles for weddings under the stars when we pair it with flashy Steve Madden heels. Add to the movie star look with our Colorado topaz ring and the ultra-glamorous crystal necklace!

There's nothing quite like a summer wedding; the nostalgia of old friends together interspersed with the invigorating feeling of new love can put one in a state of bliss. At Shop2Chic, we pride ourselves on getting you ready for all of your special events with the most up to date fashion accessories. Would you wear this to your next summer wedding?

Stay Chic,
Autumn

Welcome to our Blog!

Hello and welcome to Shop2Chic's very own blog! Our team has cultivated a space where you can find short, sweet, and aesthetically-pleasing posts on the hottest trends in both lifestyle and accessories. Need some advice on how to wear your latest Shop2Chic product? Our blog will cover segments including: designer-inspired pieces, vintage finds, book reviews, the hottest in music, and more! 

Shop2Chic is an online boutique consisting of hundreds of unique and limited quantity items personally selected by its founder and owner, Cynthia Corrao. Cynthia founded the company four years ago from her historic home in Connecticut, where she hosted semi-annual shopping parties. Guests could 'wine and dine' while admiring beautiful jewelry displays. After multiple requests, Cynthia decided to transition from hosting the occasional jewelry party to having a permanent presence online. Follow our blog for your daily dosage of fashion inspiration and helpful lifestyle tips! 

Blog posts will be written by Cynthia and the Shop2Chic Social Media team. Thank you for visiting our blog, and be sure to check out our other social media outlets. We have Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest. 

Shop2Chic Social Media team