Androgynous clothing is going strong this summer and will continue as we head into the winter. Brogue shoes, traditionally for men, are characterized by their top cap pattern and are low-heeled. They are boyish, but they’re also a little bit cheeky, a little bit geeky and offer a quirky alternative to the ubiquitous ballet flat. In fact, it’s their masculine edge which makes brogues so chic, fun and versatile. Available in virtually every color, you can pair them up with a summer dress or skinny jeans for a feminine look.

Traditionally, great ways to wear brogues are with trousers to the office or any business occasion, a la Katherine Hepburn, who was a brogue style pioneer. British supermodel Aggy resurrected them.

It is all about the contrast! A boho summer dress and blazer/cardigan or up jeans and a simple oversized tee look the best with brogues.

They can be worn with a flowing floral skirt for a more relaxed look, or with pants, often rolled up with edgy abandon.

Like ballet flats, brogues generally look best with bare legs or at least a little ankle or calf showing. Baring your ankles in brogues keeps the look a little more feminine.

When winter sets in, pair your brogues with winter shorts or a skirt and tights in the same shade as your brogues (it will give the illusion of longer legs!).

Go for brogues in classic colours. Black and brown are traditional, but grey will also be great for winter. To elongate legs, opt for a nude shoe (this works best in warmer weather, without stockings or tights).

Basic brown and black too boring for you? Look for block brights, pretty pastels and classy detailing, even metallics!

If they’re still a bit too mannish for you, look out for brogues in pretty feminine prints. The floral ones look so vintage, especially with the cream lace tights, and would look amazing worn with clashing floral dresses.

So take your pick, pair with your favorite skirt and you might just look like Olivia Palermo!

By Kshipra Goiporia, Professional Stylist, for YST.

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Today’s focus is red hot. We are talking about the fundamental color of daring and authority. It makes a statement. It is best described as a timeless classic that packs serious punch. It’s said to be the most intense color (more love and less rage).

Every Monday should begin with a dose of scarlet, crimson, or rose? A pair of red flats, a scarf or a red velvet cupcake.We guess Bill Blass knew what he was saying when he offered the following piece of advice…”When in doubt, wear red!“

We’re no stranger to the fact that colored denim is a wardrobe staple of the season. If you were hesitant to try the pop colours, we suggest you invest in a pair of red denims right now! Pull in the nautical look with brogues and a white and navy striped top or a solid black top and leather jacket with wicked animal print heels, or a loose flowing blouse in a complimentary color and similar colored heels for a neutral look. We love pairing our red jeans with a simple denim shirt.

Care to be a little different??? Get a bodycon red skirt instead. Take a look at the pic below to see how easy it is to mix and match the SAME skirt for different looks.

Add sass to your outfit with a red scarf, ala Kristin Cavallari. She wore a casual yet polished ensemble comprised of black skinnies, a bell sleeves top, red pleated flats and a black Chanel bag (our favourite!)

What about some red lipstick? If you are courageous enough to paint your pout in this shade, we applaud your beauty confidence.

The way a scarlet red lip makes all the difference to your look, so do red accessories. They amp up the fun on practically any outfit. We love the sexy effect of apple red shoe on our date night look or a simple LWD (little white dress for the uninitiated); it’s an easy add with a huge impact. These celebrity looks speak perfectly to our point with red hues on their handbags and totes, flats and heels. Headbands too!

We know one stylish girl who loves to wear a lot of red … Whitney Port. “The Hills” star has been spotted on various occasions in the colour, and must say, she rocked every look!

By Kshipra Goiporia, Professional Stylist, for YST.

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Last week we featured for our readers the Spring Summer 2012 Sunglasses, in case you missed the editorial you can check it out here – http://www.yourstylentrend.com/Trend_Details/SunglassesTrends+Spring+Summer+2012/73.

We are sure that you must have loved at least a few pieces from the featured collection. Well, if you already own a pair of your favorite sunglasses but at the same time still feel like giving the latest trend a go…we have a few options for under $ 21 that you will definitely love.

Check out the product details by clicking on the product image or follow the links given at the end.

ASOS Cat Eye Sunglasses With Contrast Highbrow

ASOS Solid Black Cat Eye Sunglasses

ASOS Tort Cat Eye Sunglasses

ASOS 2 Tone Lens Aviator Sunglasses

This covers all our favorite styles which are under $ 21, definitely loved the first one here.

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ASOS Cat Eye Sunglasses With Contrast Highbrow

ASOS Solid Black Cat Eye Sunglasses

ASOS Tort Cat Eye Sunglasses

ASOS 2 Tone Lens Aviator Sunglasses

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As much as we adore clothes, we just might adore accessories a teensy bit more. Accessories elevate the most monotonous outfit to something unique. We are really into layered necklaces lately. So we thought we’d do a little tutorial on how to layer up your necklaces for maximum impact.

The best way to get started is to pull out all of your jewelry and start playing around with different combinations. Experiment with different necklines on your tops.

With a basic tee- Don’t you love what a great necklace can do to a basic tee. Give it a personality by adding a bright necklace, preferably in a contrasting color. Long and delicate necklaces are perfect too. Similar patterns and metals create a cohesive look.

Play with layers: Make your classics fun by pairing layers with edgy pieces. Wear a layered necklace with striped shirts, denim jacket or leather jacket.

With a Cardigan : A longish necklace with a cardigan not only looks great, it will also make you look taller. Layered necklaces are great ways to add sparkle to a cardigan.

With a V-neck: Both long “Y” shaped necklaces and short necklaces look great with V neck tops

Chambray denim: Chunky necklace + denim shirt + jacket. Perfect!!!

With a monochromatic outfit: Add jazz to any monochromatic or solid color outfit by pairing with colourful or metallic layered necklaces.

How to layer:

As effortless as it may look, layering necklaces can be challenging at times. It’s much easier to buy an already layered necklace, but the possibilities of layering your own individual pieces are endless.

Layer pearls with chains, charms, feathers, beads, stones or even more pearls, it will look classy. Don’t be afraid to put together a showstopper combo in classic materials such as pearls. Layer statement necklaces with coordinating simple charms in similar shades.

Our favorite type is layering mix and match pieces. Make sure that the middle or second layer is the one that makes the biggest statement. You don’t need to match your metals or styles. Chains are popular right now. Add a rhinestone necklace with the chains for a more dramatic look.

Keep a simplistic neckline (sans the rouching or ruffles) if you plan on having your necklace as the focal point of your outfit. Go with a simple necklace if you are wearing a super busy or patterned top.

Don’t wear anything that’s going to make you uncomfortable. Your accessories should say something about YOUR personality. The way you pair these pieces with your wardrobe makes it unique to YOU. Get creative and explore your style!

By Kshipra Goiporia, Professional Stylist, for YST.

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In continuation with our post yesterday ” Mothers day – A gift guide“, here are a few more options that you guys can gift your beloved Mom to let her know exactly how much you love her and appreciate her.

Handbag that doubles up as Clutch

Vintage Clutch

Cascade Disc Earrings

Black Leather Long Drop Earrings

Calvin Klein BEAUTY Gift Set

La Prairie Cellular Energizing Body Lotion

La Prairie Cellular Energizing Body Spray

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Handbag that doubles up as Clutch

Vintage Clutch

Cascade Disc Earrings

Black Leather Long Drop Earrings

Calvin Klein BEAUTY Gift Set

La Prairie Cellular Energizing Body Lotion

La Prairie Cellular Energizing Body Spray

Whatever gift you choose, make sure you have an accompanying bouquet of fresh flowers….because nothing beats that.does it?

Mother’s day is Sunday, May 13th, and if you haven’t done your shopping yet, you’re gonna need to hop to it. Soon. We’ve gathered a list of a few things that your mom is sure to love, no matter what she’s in to!

1) A cool Clutch- the colors are muted, and go well with denims as well as Indian outfits. The diamond clasp adds a touch of understated bling. What else do you need ?

2) Earrings – we are pretty sure your mom will love whatever you get her, but we all know how women love jewelry. Quintessential gift for mum’s on their special day!

3) Scarf- Fashion mavens will vouch for the status of the perfect scarf as an imperative fashion accessory. Purchase a colorful one in a cozy fabric for your mom.

4) Necklace- make moms day special with a sentimental necklace. This one says I love you mom in French. We like!

5) La Prairie Cellular Energizing Body Spray- we absolutely love this spray — and so will any mom who needs a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. The body spritz doubles as a chic fragrance with citrus notes and, despite its lightness, is quite long-lasting.

6) Calvin Klein Sheer Beauty Perfume- Vibrant and feminine, bursting with confidence. Effortless beauty. Youthful, sophisticated and comfortable in her own skin. If that describes your mom, then this scent is definitely for her! She will love this fresh, fruity and floral fragrance.

7) Ipad sleeve – Looking for a gift for a tech-savvy mom? Get her a stunning I-pad sleeve. For an extravagant gift, check out Ipad cases from Swarovski.

Hand cream- Cant go wrong with this….

9) Diane Von Furstenberg Heart-Print Ear phones- we assure your mom will have the coolest ear phones in the gym!

10) Travel size version of her fave products- so she can look gorgeous even when travelling light!

11) LV wallet- You don’t need an occasion to buy a Louis Vuitton, but Mothers Day is just the perfect excuse to indulge in one for the most important woman in your life.

12) Slouchy sweater- up your mom’s style quotient by gifting her a slouchy sweater. Its cool, comfy and totally chic!

13) MY MOTHER’S CLOTHES- Jeannette Montgomery Barron’s book is a beautiful and sweet ode to her mother through photography. It broke our hearts in the best way, and will be cherished by mothers and daughters everywhere.

14) Swarovski pen- this pen is incredibly beautiful and available in various colours and designs. Gift her one and make her feel like a queen.

By Kshipra Goiporia, Professional Stylist, for YST.

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While one might think the feminine floral print is reserved for flirty frocks and skirts, we show you how the blooming trend works with pants as well. Although it isn’t for the sartorially timid, it’s a fun, fresh way to wear prints.

If you’re feeling fearful about how to pull it off, there are a few tips to keep in mind. Start by keeping things solid up top, with a solid tee or a denim shirt. Go easy on the accessories!

Think about your body. If you’re petite, you’ll want to go with a smaller pattern; if you’re tall, you can get away with a bolder, large-scale design. Either way, pick a color combo that can easily blend into your current wardrobe.

Here are the top ten ways to wear floral pants :

1) Edgy- Floral pants don’t have to be all sweetness; you can edge them up with a cheeky tee, printed heels, and a spike necklace. Extra points if you throw on a leather jacket.

2) Matching- An easy way to coordinate your outfit is to pick one or two colors from the prints and match your top, outerwear and accessories accordingly.

3) To work- Shake up your work wear with a pair of cheery floral trousers. Keep things streamlined and office-appropriate with a black blazer, leather pumps, and a chic statement necklace.

4) Structure- Find that perfect balance like Zoe Saldana and look fabulous. She pairs her pencil satin pants by Prabal Gurung with a crisp well-fitted blazer that gives a little edge to her look. While the colors and the pattern are romantic, the strong-shoulder blazer gives this outfit a hint of toughness it needs.

5) Monochrome- Be comfortable and casual in your floral denim with a loose fitting cream top to go with the base color of the denim.

6) Chic n comfy- For a luxe weekend look, add a knit t shirt, some comfortable flats, a slouchy leather satchel and a few layered pieces of jewellery to ensure your look remains polished.

7) Day to night- Meetings all day and a dinner date with the girls later? Opt for a comfortable breton style top, a structured clutch, a comfortable pair of black classic pumps and a gorgeous set of statement earrings.

With a blazer- This is a hot trend as seen on Olivia Palermo

9) With neutrals- Beige, brown and gray with a matching structured handbag makes for a sophisticated look.

10) With polka dots- Mixing prints is effective especially when the pants and the top have the same colors mixed.

By Kshipra Goiporia, Professional Stylist, for YST.

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