The Style Sophisticate

Four Looks, Four Days, One Girl

Olivia Palermo

Trend Alert: Convict Orange

Looks like orange is going to be a popular color this Spring. What will you pair it with?

Rarely do I report on beauty but I came across this demonstration on T-Magazine.com and was blown away by the way makeup transforms a face. I have always been a girl who layers up on the clothing – not on the makeup, hair or nail polish – aue natural. My perception of makeup is that you have to be really good at it to wear it and that, I am not. I'm begining to see it as a form of art and in I would assume that being a makeup artist for big name designers is a special treat. After all, you are contributing to the overall aesthetic of the designers vision. I don’t think I have given makeup artists the credit they deserve- especially ones that can transform a face the way that they do on these catwalks.

Outside the Tents | Street Style From NYFW

A collection of the best street shots from New York Fashion Week. A special thanks to Jak and Jill.com, The Satorialist.com, Vogue.com, Tommy Ton, GQ

Staying Power | Pattern Mix

One trend that appears to have some serious staying power this spring is the playful look of mixing bold, colorful and graphic patterns. Spring 2011 has presented us with some stand out patterns and the best way to wear them is together. The mixed media trend has been making its way onto the fashion radar for a few seasons now but Spring 2011 will be its moment to shine. Known for her range of patterns, Diane Von Furstenberg showed nearly every look with a pattern mix. Other designers that featured this trend were Rachel Coney, Peter Som, Karen Walker and Chris Benz. The key to make this trend work to your advantage is to layer a patterns by keeping similar complementary color stories in mind. Make sure you aren't head to toe in patterns, add a belt or roll a sleeve to break it up.