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Gabrielle Arruda

These new fangled leggings you need to know about.

Every once in a while we get a new leggings trend that just floods the market.  And, well you heard it here first ( I hope)- split ankle leggings are in! Leggings are here to stay in popular fashion culture, and everyone who enjoys comfort is frantically applauding at this statement. But, legging trends tend …

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The Not-So-Crazy Reason to Wear Padded Shoulders, Now.

Padded shoulders.  What did you think about when you read that?  The image of a decked out 80’s woman, joyously strutting across the street with super bright eyeshadow, permed hair, and a bold shoulder dress that just won’t quit. Am i right? via GIPHY Well, I’m sure you’ve been seeing padded shoulders creeping into the …

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6 of the biggest color trends you need to try for Spring/Summer

You may think that wearing all black is a crucial step into transforming into a true New-Yorker. And, you’re not wrong. When I first got to NY I saw my wardrobe slowly shift to black jeans with a black sweater, black dress with black boots, black coat with…. Red? No, thank you.  I just couldn’t …

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The controversial trend of Fashion Week that’s actually easy

Remember your youth? When you strutted out of the house in a crop top and the latest sidekick ( I know, I’m showing my age), and felt like a million bucks? You were cool, you were confident, you were…. Ya, that didn’t exist.  In reality, most of our teen years were filled with awkward moments, …

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You can’t make a bucket hat look cool! Challenge, accepted.

Have you ever been told the same thing over and over again only to FEEL the desperate need to prove them wrong.. I mean, help them gain clarity? Well, too many people have said “you can’t make bucket hats look cool”, “bucket hats are awkward”, or ” why would you ever wear a bucket hat?”, …

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Sweatpants are in fashion!? But, how can they be cute?

Ok, I might have some terrifying or exciting news for you… Sweatpants are in fashion. And not just by the majority popular vote, but by the electoral college vote of every fashion influencer and publication out there. So what does this mean?  Well, it means we are fully allowed to be comfortable and fashionable at …

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10 easy tips to master thrift store shopping + L Train Vintage Shopping Haul

In an age where sustainability is taking a stronger stance over fast fashion, thrifting for vintage clothes can be a genius option.  Not only are you helping the environment, but you are also crafting a more individual style. But vintage shopping is not without its’ trials and tribulations. We all have heard horror stories (or …

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The ultimate cheat sheet: How to make black leggings stylish

We may not like to admit it, but leggings have become a staple in our everyday wardrobe. And, we can also all admit we aren’t wearing them because we are going to yoga or pilates every day. So, the question then becomes what to wear with leggings if our goal is to actually look cute!? …

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The fashion trend that is rocking the runways: Leather Outfit Ideas to try now

Ok, so leather was one of the hottest trends to surface from all the runways last year, which means that those garments will be sold and hit the streets in 2020. But, this is not your traditional moto-style jacket.  We are talking sophisticated leather- soft and supple and taking on all silhouettes. From shirts to …

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