FashionHap: Catchups - End Oct'16, Pt 1

Charlotte wasn’t the only one who broke out some new gear for Hell In A Cell. Sasha debuted a variation on her trademark ringwear silhouette which paired camo with red. Camo can be hard to coordinate with, as it’s traditional tones are quite dusty, yet the pattern is busy. The red adds a big spark to the muted colors and gets full marks form me for being a unique combo. I like the subtle metallic flash of the silver piping, although I wonder if bronze might have helped to unite the red and the camo a little better. Overall, I think the pairing works quite well – it’s different and attractive, doesn’t fall victim to being wither too complex or too bland. Nice choice, Sash!
Dana hit a huuuuge high note with this look; it’s easily my favorite ring gear look from her ever! The halter shape looks aaaaaafreakingmazing on her, the scrollwork is really beautiful and adds an artistic flourish to the gear. The sheer inset, crossed with crystal-embellished straps adds just the right touch of au courant sexiness, while the additional sprinklings of sparklers on the black background ramp up the glam factor.  The strappy side-slits on her pants echo botht the design of her top and it’s sultry flavor, while the chevron-to-chevron design of her top and pants-waistband works precisely how it’s intended to. Lastly, she ditched the cropped legging hemline and went for full-length pants, which lengthened the line of the gear and made for a smooth transition to her boots, elongating her legs. So much “yes!” on that! Synopsis: this gear to totally FLAWLESS. Awesome job!
Post HIAC, Charlotte was playing with texture in this black monochrome look where she paired a leather-look top with a moto jacket, structured denim and luxe suede. The mix of smooth and lush brings a nice dose of visual interest to an ensemble that’s simple in terms of its color story. I wouldn’t have minded seeing her add a little pop via a bright lip, or drama with a darker one, but this soft pink one works and her side French braids are so pretty!

October (yes, I’m still stuck in that month :p) gave us a couple of looks to enjoy from Carmella. One thing I’ve really been enjoying about her style is her ability to switch up her outfits while still staying true to her persona. Her first is closer to what we’ve seen previously: tapered leather pants paired with a graphic crop, but it injects a new color  - a touch of bright lime. The graphic also has a fab urban vibe to it which works well for the aura Carmella has been creating. Naturally, there are hints of her trademark leopard print as well. She finishes the look with black and white sneakers (seen previously in her Parking Lot Party ‘shoot), which tie the whole outfit together nicely. Her second look has a bit of a Bella feel to it, but ends up being one of my favorite recent pairing from her anyway, because it stretches into some new territory. She pairs destroyed denim with a black and white crop top (those abs tho!!) that boasts a fun row of studs. She completes the look with a trendy wide choker and adds her leopard via a hairband, both things we haven’t seen her do before but which definitely add to her style! White sneakers finish things off.
Brie is clearly overjoyed by her pregnancy (soooooooo happy for her and Daniel!!) and she’s been showing off her bump on Instagram. This pale yellow dress would be stunning at any time with its feminine feel and casually elegant silhouette, but it makes a lovely and special way to highlight this particular time in Brie’s life. The cut is sweet and simple and it caresses all her curves – including her newest one ;) – beautifully!  We also got a tiny peek at this gorgeous ivory lace top, which was so delicate and feminine with its lace and polka dots that I couldn’t resist calling it out! It would make a perfect top half for skinny denim, or a pleated maxi skirt, especially with a casual jacket on top (think a moto style or faux fur). Lastly, Brie ditched all the femininity for a minimalist pairing with a very 90’s vibe: a gray knit top with a boxy shape set above ripped blue denim. She added a pendant necklace with a bohemian vibe for just the right spike of stylishness – it looks pulled together, but unstudied, casual, but on point.