How the Military has Affected the Fashion World

Long before cargo jackets were incorporated into the fashion world, they were adopted by the military as a "uniformesque" look. The look was primarily adopted at the beginning of the 20th century and even though it is still prevalent as military wear, the fashion world has adopted it as a trend for this fall/winter season.

The first appearances of these jackets as a fashion piece was after World War 2 when civilians were starting to notice the olive green pieces were easy to work with, comfortable, and added a slightly more masculine look to the feminine styles of women. Since then, these jacket have cycled in and out of style similar to every other trend.

Cargo jackets have made a recent reappearance and are not a piece to be overlooked. These jackets can easily be worn to add a statement piece to any outfit. Now, a multitude of designers have featured their own take on the military "cargo" jacket. Thus showing how the military subconsciously impacted the fashion world.

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Kenzie Rae

Pretty Leaves and Long Sleeves: Fall Makeup Favorites

It has been quite some time since I have done a post about makeup, however, since it is the beginning of fall, I figured I would do some of my favorite makeup favorites. Fall makeup looks are constantly changing with new trends being thrown into the mix. Here are my top 3 fall beauty favs for 2015:

1. Kat Von D Lipstick in the shade "Vampira".

2. Too Faced "Born This Way" Foundation:

3. Essie's "Go Ginza" Nail Polish:

I hope you try some of these out! Check back soon for more on Trending Through Life

XOXO
Kenzie Rae

Pretty Leaves and Long Sleeves

My absolute favorite time is approaching us at a rapid pace: FALL! Pretty leaves and long sleeves is my motto for this epoch of beauty.

Today, I am going to talk about colors for autumn and what to pair them with!

By far, my favorite color which is already showcasing itself is Olive Green. Although it is not a typical neutral, it consistently acts as one while being paired with other colors. Creating a color scheme with this deep forest green can be tricky, but a safe trio I have discovered looks amazing together includes white and red/pink tints in the mix. Christian Dior explored the realm of this rich green in multiple of his designs during his Fall 2015 Couture Collection Fashion Show. Here are a few of my favorites:

 

Although it is not easily spotted, the dress pants included in the design on the right have a slight pink tone balancing out the richness of the contrast of Olive Green and White. As for the dress on the left, the mix of pink toned florals add a message of femininity to the boxy shape of the dress. 

Another flash of color highlighted on the runway for Fall of 2015 is a flash of red. Many designer such as Kate Spade have been pairing neutrals together and implementing a pop of red into the look. This season, Kate Spade took a leap and showcased this strong hued color in a multitude of designs, here are a few which stand out:

These two color schemes placed together by designers on the runway are quite different from the years in the past. There is going to be a bit more of brightness this Fall and I am so excited to wear the colors. 

XOXO

Kenzie Rae