The Perfect Scarf!

Be The Fashionable Fan!

The Tribes first pitch has been thrown and the Cavs are about to start their Playoff run. What better way to go to a game than looking fashionable and cute while supporting your favorite team? Don't blend in with all of the other fans;  stand out amongst the crowd!   Get a homerun in sports fan fashion with these simple tips:       To dress up a plain tee- Try wearing matching accessories, such as a camisole, shoes, or handbag to make the outfit pop. Add on some matching lipstick or nail polish for the final touches to your slam dunk look!      Look cute and feel comfortable by adding on a zip up hooded jacket over your tee on colder game days. It's a great way to tackle the chill and still look fashionable on game day.             If you don't have a sports tee, no problem, just layer solids in the colors of the team you're rooting for. You'll never get booed for a bad call as long as you're wearing your team's colors.           Be a fan for your state and for your team with Be Ohio Proud's home tees. The whole family can show their team spirit with styles for men, women, and onesies for the little ones. Not a fan of baseball? No worries, they have tees for Ohio's football and basketball teams, too!     GO TEAM!!

Just for fun: How many sports fan puns did we use???

Must Try Beauty Trends....April Fools!

Must Try Beauty Trends

Here are some fun beauty trends that you might not be aware of that are gaining popularity right now!

 

Fur Nails!! 

We are going WILD over this fuzzy nail trend! Their soft texture will have you petting your finger tips all day long. Great for tickling people!

 

 

 

 

Glitter Roots!

No, that's not lice, that's glitter! Your hairline has been rooting for some attention.  Why not dust on some sparkle to your part!?

Here's one for the men to try-

Similar to the glitter root trend, there's the

Glitter Beard!

Want to dress up your beard for a fancy occasion? Just try throwing some fairy dust on your beard. Great for weddings and  holidays!

Bubble Nails!

Another nail trend that's blowing up is bubble nails! Tired of your nails looking so flat? Add in some dimension and get this dome effect on your nails. Additional features such as beads and gemstones can be added on for more texture! 

April Fools!

Gotcha!!! But believe it or not, these are actual trends  people are trying right now...brave people at least. While we always encourage  experimenting with  fashion and style, these one's aren't actually at the top of our "must try" list.  

Something Old, Something New....

When it comes to weddings, there are many traditions followed and superstitions believed, depending on your culture or religion. One tradition that is well known across the globe and has been practiced for generations is to wear "Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue, and A Sixpence in your shoe (a British custom). "

 

 

Many of us are familiar with this saying  (maybe not that last part). This tradition originates from an Old English rhyme and the tradition is for a bride to wear these four objects on her wedding day as good luck charms. The final part of the rhyme, "A Sixpence in your shoe", is a British custom. Although putting a coin in their shoe is not widely followed now, some brides do wear coins on a necklace or sewn into a secret pocket on their dress as a wish for good fortune and prosperity.

 

 

 

But what's the meaning behind this rhyme???

 

Something Old represents Continuity

Something New offers optimism for the Future

Something Borrowed symbolizes borrowed Happiness

Something Blue stands for Purity, Love, and Fidelity

A Sixpence in your shoe is a wish for good Fortune and Prosperity 

 

 

 These items are usually gifted to the bride as little tokens of love from their mother, sister, relatives, or close friends before she walks down the aisle.

 

As Wedding Season rapidly approaches, we wish all brides and their grooms a very joyous and prosperous life together.  

Before the "I do's" and the Happily Ever After, comes all of the events before the special day. If you are recently engaged and are in need of dresses to wear to all of your bridal events, Carnaby Street Style is stocked up with white dresses just for the occasion. We also have great gift ideas for your bridal party and special guests.

     

Golden Flash Pride

Show that GOLDEN FLASH  KSU Pride!

Did you know that Kent State's iconic Golden Eagle, "Flash," was not always an eagle? Flash has been a golden retriever in the past, as well as a cartoon character named Grog, a lightning bolt, and even a character named Freddie Flash who wore blue and gold and rode a gold palomino horse.

The Flashes' mascot has had many different faces and names, but we love Kent State University's current mascot, Flash the Golden Eagle. He brings so much energy to the sporting events which he regularly attends and brings many smiles to the faces of his fans.

  Each day we get the opportunity to meet people from all over the world who come to Kent to attend, and visit, our neighboring university. KSU has brought in thousands of people from all different cultures and walks of life, adding so much diversity to this historic town. We are proud to be a part of this community.

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Do you have Kent State pride and love to show it? We just received some adorable BLUE and GOLD attire so you can display your school pride fashionably!

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  To show how much we value our student and faculty customers from Kent State University, we are hosting our first Student Discount and Appreciation day. This event will be a great opportunity for you to buy some stylish blue and gold fashion or spring break attire!

Spring Fever 2016!

18 days until the official start of

 SPRING and we have

SPRING FEVER!

 

TRENDING: The Floppy Hat

One of the biggest upcoming trends for Spring is the Floppy hat. Not only are these wide brimmed hats good for shading your eyes and protecting your face from UV Rays  when it's sunny, they just happen to look fashionable and super cute while doing so!

 

With so many color options available, these hats look great paired with nearly any outfit. Perfect for a day at the beach or a walk around town, with a maxi dress or a tunic with leggings, you really can't go wrong with one of these stylish head accessories.

The Color of the Year is Here!!

This year, for the first time, Pantone has chosen a combination of two colors as the Color of the Year. Rose Quartz and Serenity were chosen as symbolic colors to serve as a snapshot, in color, of what is going on in our culture right now. Many parts of the world are currently seeing a gender blur as it relates to fashion. This is leading to a more unilateral approach to color selection in clothing and accessories.

In describing these two shades, Pantone reports, "Rose Quartz is a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Serenity is weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, bringing feelings of respite and relaxation even in turbulent times."

Both these shades are fun and flirtatious. They look great paired together and they hold their own all by themselves as well. Look out for these two colors as they'll be appearing in clothing and accessories all year long.

When only one of the colors appears in a top, adding accessories in the other hue creates a standout and fashionable combination.

This tropical dress combines both Serenity and Rose Quartz in perfect harmony.

Treat Yourself this Valentine's Day!

  

Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day  with a special someone or making this year a GALantines day, we believe that everyone should feel confident and cute this Febraury 14.   Take a look at some of our favorite new pieces perfect for any Valentine's Day plans.

We paired this adorable floral print kimono with a pleated pink blouse for a punch of color and a look that's flirty and fun.It would be great for an afternoon out or a romantic Valentine's meal. 

 This asymmetrical hemline tunic can be dressed up or kept casual. For a night out on the town just add a colorful bib necklace and some matching accessories. Any ensemble can go for plain to pizazz by pairing it with some great statement pieces. 

Treat yourself this Valentine's Day!

Style it your way!

One of our favorite things about working in retail is getting to see how each of our customers chooses to style their outfits. We've seen so many creative ways to wear the same item of clothing by so many different people. You could say that you, our fabulous customers,  inspired us to write this post.

 

 This week we decided to pick an item of clothing and wear it in two contrasting styles. We wanted to show that two people who have opposite styles, like grungy or sophisticated, can wear the same thing, but just style it in their own way.

 

 Using the same sweater, we put together one outfit for someone with a very trendy and girly style and another outfit for someone who dresses a bit more casual and laid back. Layering this sweater over a dress with tights and a scarf has a completely different vibe than when worn with jeans, an oversized sweater, and sneakers.

For Emma, we took this simple gray dress and styled it for someone very sophisticated and professional with heels, glasses, and  conservative hair and makeup. Then we took the same dress, tied on a flannel, added leggings, chucks, heavy makeup, and roughed up the hair a little for this fun grunge inspired look!

 

Using a little creativity, there is so much you can do with just one piece of clothing. How would you style these pieces?

 

 "Create your own style....Let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others."

A Look at the Upcoming Trends of 2016

Each  new year brings  new experiences and fresh ideas, and of course, new fashion trends.

 Here's a quick look at the upcoming trends of 2016!

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2016, for the first time ever, is a combination of two shades, Rose Quarts and Serenity. These two colors combined create a very soft, romantic, and feminine mood.

 

 

The scarf is coming back in a big way this season with styles that are thinner and longer. Made to wear tied closely around the neck and hang long, they're calling it the "Perfect Scarf."

Jewelry with meaning will be taking the lead in all jewelry trends in 2016. Lines such as Pura Vida, Far Fetched, Good Works, and Moonglow all have great meaning behind them; giving back to good causes and making a special moment last forever. Our favorite meaningful line, Moonglow, shows what the moon looked like on any special day, such as birthday's and anniversaries.

The biggest clothing trends this year feature lush floral prints, fringed garments and accessories, lighter shades, and crochet detailing.
 

We hope you're as excited as we are to see all of the new trends that 2016 has in store for us!! Go forth and be trendy!

Flashback of 2015's Hottest Trends

As we move into a new year with new hot fashion trends to come, we would like to take a moment to reflect back on the clothing and accessory trends we saw in 2015. There were so many great looks that we loved from this past year at Carnaby Street Style, let's take a look at a few of them!

 

The Pantone Color of the Year for 2015 was Marsala, an earthy wine red color. We saw this color used everywhere in fashion in 2015, from tops to scarves to shoes, marsala reigned the fashion color spectrum.

 

 

The biggest accessory trend of the year was the Blanket scarf. These oversized scarves, usually plaid, were a huge hit starting in the early fall and continuing into the cold months of 2016.

Some of the biggest jewelry trends that we saw were the Alex and Ani bracelets, Stacking bracelets, bib necklaces, and Pura Vida Bracelets. We introduced Pura Vida at Carnaby Street Style in January 2015 and will continue to carry this great line which helps out so many important causes.

The biggest clothing trends of the year included fringe, plaids, and graphic tees and tanks. Graphic tanks were a huge hit throughout the warm spring and summer months and plaids continue to be seen in all different styles and variations throughout this winter season.  
 

We saw so many fun trends in 2015, but we are looking forward to see what 2016 has in store for us! Make sure to check out next week's blog post for a sneak peak at the upcoming trends for this year!!

 

2016 Fashion Resolutions

At the start of every New Year, people across the globe make new promises to better themselves, set weight loss goals, or make resolutions to become a better person. Along with all of the attitude, health, and beauty resolutions you may set, we encourage you to add a fashion resolution to your list this year. Here are a few tips and different fashion resolution suggestions to make in 2016!

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   Be a Trend Setter: Make it a new goal to pick up a magazine every so often and check out the new looks that will be trending. Get a jump on the next seasons trends and you might find that your new fashion forward style has an influence on someone else’s style too.
2. Break up your Routine: Wearing the same types of outfit and repeating the same look is easy, it’s comfortable. This year we challenge you to break that habit and surprise yourself by putting together looks that you wouldn’t usually wear or making combinations in your closet that you haven’t paired together before.  Add some variation to your wardrobe by buying colors that you usually don’t gravitate towards or a different silhouette than you are used to…step outside the box and out of your comfort zone!
3. Accessorize More: Never underestimate the power of accessorizing. Accessories can take a plain outfit and transform it, adding some interest and creating a focal point. The simple act of adding a colorful bib necklace to a neutral tunic adds a bright detail, drawing the eye upward, and complimenting other features on your body, such as eye color. If we took that simple extra step of adding on some sparkly earrings, a colorful necklace, or eye catching arm-candy, a whole look can be transformed from Blah to Ahh in seconds.
4. Make a good First Impression: Always remember that first impressions count. When you meet someone for the first time, the way you present yourself is the first thing they learn about you. Make sure you like what you're teaching them.
5. Look your Best and Dress to Impress Yourself: It isn’t difficult to dress to impress other people; the real challenge is dressing to impress yourself! If you are able to look in the mirror and nod your head in approval, then that’s a job well done. The only person that you should want to impress is YOU.  When you feel good about what you’re wearing you feel better about yourself.
6. Walk with Confidence: No matter what you are wearing, if you walk tall with your head held high, and have your shoulders set back, you will exude confidence naturally! If you make it a resolution to straighten your posture, look more people in the eye, and talk with confidence, there will be a noticeable difference in how others view you and how you view yourself.
    
   It’s a new year and a great time to start fresh with your style. Be a trend setter, break up your routine, accessorize, and be confident because the only person you need to impress in 2016 is yourself!!! You are unstoppable!