Three Outfits, One Pair Of Pants

How I Wear My Wax-Coated Pants.

Here I'm wearing:

1.  A black beanie that was made for me by a close friend. (Free) $0
2.   A copper, sheer, laced top from Forever21. (On sale) $11.80
3. A pair of Oxblood, wax-coated, Forever21+ pants. $24.80
4. A pair of cone kitten heels from the late great Daffy's. $25
5. A burnt orange trench I acquired from Ashley Stewart in the fall of 08',  (On sale) $40
6.   A orange, brown, and black, glitter woven scarf in a zebra and leopard print, from Telco. $6
7.   And lastly but not least, a over-sized, spiked, copper bracelet that I purchased from a jewelry boutique in Soho. $2.50

Here I'm wearing:

1. A black beanie that was made for me by a close friend. (Free) $0
2. A sheer, multicolored and beige, wolf print, high-low blouse from Rainbow. $13
   
3. A dark olive green, 3/4 sleeve, jacket from Rainbow. $10
4. A pair of Oxblood, wax-coated, Forever21+ pants. $24.80
5. A pair of golden sneaker wedges from Target. $24
6. An orange, brown, and black, glitter woven scarf in a zebra and leopard print, from Telco. $6
7. An assortment of bracelets from a jewelry boutique in Soho. $2.50 (each)
   

Here I'm wearing: 

1. A black beanie that was made for me by a close friend. (Free) $0
2. An olive green and cream, top with an empire waist, from Old Navy. $15
   
3. A dark olive green, 3/4 sleeve, jacket from Rainbow. $10
4. A teal satchel bag from Target. $29.99
5. A Sapphire necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $5.99
6. A mixed metal/bead, wrap around bracelet from a jewelry boutique in Soho. $2.50
7. A turquoise ring from a street fair in Chelsea. $1
   

Oxblood, or shall I say burgundy, is a color trend that should never go out of style. I have been in love with this color since way back when, and honestly I feel that this color is appropriate for all seasons. It can be incorporated into any outfit through jewelry, articles of clothing, makeup choices, and even hair color. What's trending now for the spring season are floral prints, the colors emerald green and pistachio, and high-low skirts and tops. Even though that may be the case, please do not leave out the illustrious, deep, saturated color of Oxblood. The other trend from fashions past (Fall and winter 2012) that I feel will be great throughout this spring are wax-coated jeans or pants, YES it's still cool enough outside to wear them, do not be fooled by the sun that threatens to make your days hot and sweaty, it is still chilly out there, and not quite the temperature that should steer you in the direction of flouncy lightweight dresses and short shorts (depending on where you live of course), Most importantly, do not let trends fully dictate how you dress, merely use it as inspiration, and apply it to your current wardrobe as YOU see fit. Get creative!