My Top 3 Trends of the Moment

It's officially the Summer of 2016 and I'm ready to talk trends. But, let me be frank - I'm done with ~festival vibes~. Do I have a 4-day pass to Lollapalooza? OKAY, YES. But, that's besides the point! What am I wearing, literally, every other day of the summer? Thanks for asking. Keep reading for my TOP 3 Trends of the Moment... 

NUMBER 1: VESTS

The vest has gone through a series of changes since it's very conception, making it one of those omnipresent trends. Last summer, suede and fringe took the vest by storm and soothed our festival-loving souls. What's so good about a vest? They're transitional pieces - they can transcend seasons and temperature changes (an essential to all Midwestern fashionistas.) However, a vest is nothing more than a glorified topper, elevating your once simple look. This season, however, I'm not just talking about any vest - I'm talking trench vests. Place one of these vests over just about any look and you seamlessly gain that classic, chic silhouette - with all the flaps and pockets a girl-on-the-go could ask for. Lose your sleeves and show some skin. 

Heart Of It All: Streetwear Fashion Show Recap

Heart Of It All, an organization that recently put on its Streetwear Fashion Show of 2016. O-Style had the opportunity to help collaborate with this event. Here is our recap of the evening's sights.

Japanese Inspiration

My recent trip to Japan has left me nothing short of inspired. Somehow, the Japanese population always seems to capture fashion trends before they boom in the US; from culottes to Stan Smiths, Japan had done it first. While the country is known for eccentric styles and mixing tradition and innovation, I left with another overall impression: Japan's shoe game is STRONG. Here are some snapshots so you don't have to travel to the other side of the world to get some inspiration:

Drooling over this monochromatic dream

Met Gala Beauty

The Met Gala is fashion's Super Bowl, and the 2016 event was no exception. This year's theme, "manus x machina: fashion in an age of technology," inspired pastels, metallics, and even a glowing dress (too. cool.). 

Despite the fashion's grandeur, several beauty looks shined on the red carpet. Stars kept it fresh with pared-down looks that balanced the evening's dress.

You CAN sit with us - the ultimate girl gang sporting a natural glow