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Joseph Altuzarra’s eponymous label effortlessly blends French style with American classics. For Fall ’14, the award-winning designer has collaborated with Target to produce a limited edition collection that aims to “instill a feeling of power, confidence and beauty in women everywhere.” I recently took a few of these items from Target to give you the rundown on the fit, style and durability of this fabulous collaboration. When a high-end designer takes on a challenge to satisfy a different demographic, it is always a test to create the same great look when using unfamiliar less expensive materials. After getting a feel for the product myself, Altuzarra for Target has my stamp of approval! The wrap dress was impeccably constructed, the shirt dress being a must have in my work wardrobe and the ever Fall rage for the printed sweatshirts continues.  Check out the entire collection at:

https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/d/Shop/Designers/Altuzarra_for_Target?pn=1&dScroll=0

Joseph Altuzarra’s eponymous label effortlessly blends French style with American classics. For Fall ’14, the award-winning designer has collaborated with Target to produce a limited edition collection that aims to “instill a feeling of power, confidence and beauty in women everywhere.” I recently took a few of these items from Target to give you the rundown on the fit, style and durability of this fabulous collaboration. When a high-end designer takes on a challenge to satisfy a different demographic, it is always a test to create the same great look when using unfamiliar less expensive materials. After getting a feel for the product myself, Altuzarra for Target has my stamp of approval! The wrap dress was impeccably constructed, the shirt dress being a must have in my work wardrobe and the ever Fall rage for the printed sweatshirts continues.  Check out the entire collection at:

https://www.net-a-porter.com/us/en/d/Shop/Designers/Altuzarra_for_Target?pn=1&dScroll=0

SNEAKERS THAT SPARKLE

It all began when Karl Lagerfeld debuted Chanel's spring/summer 2014 Haute Couture line in January of this year. Sneakers are not only the coolest way to add a funky twist to an outfit but also the most comfy. As this trend was seen all over New York Fashion week street style and on the catwalk of many Spring 2015 fashion shows. My advice to you is jump on this bandwagon ASAP because not only will you look cool and comfortable but your feet would love a break from those 5 inch heels!

as always, xoxo LK

Photo 1: Cara Delevingne for Chanel in the SS 2014 fashion show in Paris.

http://www.hawtcelebs.com/cara-delevingne-chanel-fashion-show-in-paris/

  Photo 2: My affordable take on this trend-- Aldo sneakers $70

Having a love affair with people and places I have never seen sparks a love of fashions all over the world. Fashion of all cultures are great but when you have the opportunity to capture fashion within your community its a different kind of love affair with the clothes. Being surrounded with inspirations of life in the south is especially rejuvenated during the Springtime. Designers of the University of Alabama showed last night at Birmingham Fashion Week and are competing for a spot on the schedule for Saturday which is the final day of Birmingham Fashion Week featuring American contemporary women's designer Rebecca Taylor. Some of my fellow classmates are contestants in the emerging designers competition and represented the University of Alabama HES fashion design with so much class and style. Housedestyle had the opportunity to style the accessories for Mallory Hardinan (photo1) and special thanks to Selphi Tuscaloosa for providing the jewlery! All of these items can be found at Selphi Tuscaloosa located in Midtown Village. (photo 2 and 3) are designs from our fabulous friend Reagan Creel, Congrats ladies!