11:19 AM
While I love the holidays just as much as the next person, I'm pretty glad those stressful days of shopping and travel are over. I ...
While I love the holidays just as much as the next person, I'm pretty glad those stressful days of shopping and travel are over. I always think it's going to be the most relaxing part of the year where I can go off the grid and just breath for a bit but really, it always ends up being a schedule-full of activities. From trying to find that perfect gift to trying to find the cheapest airline ticket to get home, those weeks leading up to the end of the year always end up being more hectic than anticipated.
Thankfully, we're in the clear for another year... So now, it's time to get back into the groove of day-to-day life and hustle. As bitter cold as it is in New York [I guess we are having a winter this year], the Monday after the new year seems to be the most productive for everyone. I'll be hopping around from meeting to meeting but thanks to some pre-winter preparations, the elements won't be stopping me from starting the year of right!
A great topcoat and down-vest combo is a necessity for winter but even more than that, a good pair of functional gloves are even more vital. My friends at
Honns sent me
these ultra soft, lambskin gloves that are compatible with any touch screen devices so I won't be having to expose my fingers to the chill. I've been waiting weeks to use these so be prepared to see them a lot over the next few months. Check out their full collection of solid colors, patterns, and textures that fit just about any style. I'll definitely be collecting these guys all winter long.
10:38 AM
And just like that, another year bites the dust! While I could easily take this time to reflect on great things that happened in 2015, ...
And just like that, another year bites the dust! While I could easily take this time to reflect on great things that happened in 2015, I'm more focused and excited for what's to come next year. Not that I'm not grateful for each and every opportunity and experience that came our way this year, it's just that I'd rather pay more attention to how I can make 2016 just as great, if not better! So for 2015, I'll just say simply to all of you... Thank you!
As promised
before, there will be a few exciting changes to the TS platform so I hope you guys are just as excited as I am for what's to come. Besides some style tweaks which will include more tailored-wear
OOTD's, there will be a few extra categories that should help mix things up a bit. 'Space-spiration', which will include architecture and home design, and Lifestyle, which will include food, drinks, fitness, and travel, are just two of the new categories that will hopefully make things a little more interesting... not to mention a whole new website design!
I can't be more excited for 2016 and everything that comes with it... even if that means another year wiser [read: older]. I hope to see you all on the other side! *Note: This Adele lyric reference was not intentional! Happy New Year friends!
12:24 PM
New year, new you... That's usually how it goes at the beginning of each year right? There seems to be a collective sense of fresh ...
New year, new you... That's usually how it goes at the beginning of each year right? There seems to be a collective sense of fresh starts when we begin a new year and really, it can be a great time to completely update/upgrade your style. Jumping on the gym bandwagon is already hard enough to keep up with so style changes don't need to be so challenging. It should be effortless and at the end of the day, should only compliment your lifestyle.
I'm not a big new year resolution type of person. As I get older and more comfortable in my own skin, I have an idea of the type of person I want to be and already am so any resolutions I make are minimal enough to accomplish without much pressure. The style update is a constant in my resolutions though. With my my birthday coming shortly after the new year it may just be because I'm getting a year older, but I always like to make some changes to my daily style.
Dressing your age is a huge rule in my books. We are all guilty of getting lethargic in our daily dress so it's easy to forget that, 'Damn, I'm how old again?!' So this year, my commitment to updating my daily style is much more significant. Not to mention, a complete restyling of the blog... More details on this coming soon! What I can say now is, there will be a lot more tailored-wear, dapper footwear, and possibly a few neck-ties here and there progressing into my
OOTDs which I hope you can all appreciate. Don't worry though, my casual style will still be around... just in a more polished kind of way. What are some of your new years resolutions? Follow me on Instagram:
@trendstyled and let me know by either commenting or tagging me in your photos!
12:45 PM
I may be the only one in this mindset, but I've been loving Monday's lately. I always need some kind of fire under me to get mo...
I may be the only one in this mindset, but I've been loving Monday's lately. I always need some kind of fire under me to get moving and stay on schedule and Monday's always seem to be that fire that starts off my week. It's probably because I know come Thursday I'll be completely unproductive and counting down the minutes to the weekend but at least I'm getting things done, right?!
This is a short week, thankfully. I'm looking forward to making my way down South to Nashville, Tennessee to spend the holiday with my family, eat some damn good barbecue, and of course sip on some strong whiskey. Exactly what the holidays are made of! For now, I'm enjoying some of the record setting layer weather we've been getting in NYC and am taking full advantage of keeping those heavier winter coats in storage.
A great down-vest is a vital layer to get through the chilly months in the North-East so I've been collecting them all season in both light and heavy weight styles. This one from Tommy Hilfiger is filled with some ultra-plush down to give a little extra warmth and weight for the days I'll be going sans coat. It's just about the easiest layer to pull off... stylistically and functionally. Speaking of, I scooped up one last pair of
Flexi Shoes for the year. These
Nexus kicks are my go-to in style and function... especially for my longer days like today where I'm hitting the ground running.
*This post presented in collaboration with Flexi Shoes | All words and opinions are my own*
4:00 AM
If you follow along on Snapchat [@trendstyled] then you might already know this, but I probably spend at least fifty percent of ...
If you follow along on Snapchat [@trendstyled] then you might already know this, but I probably spend at least fifty percent of my day lounging around my bedroom... with at least ninety percent of my snaps tucked in bed. When you find good space in NYC, no matter the location, you tend to gravitate there day after day. We are all creatures of habit and it's hard to beat the comforting feeling of good lighting and great diggs.
My mornings usually vary... Some good iced coffee [no matter the season], a few too many hours on my phone, catching up on emails, dancing around in my underwear, and a good read of some of my favorite mags are just a few things you'll catch me doing before noon. I would have loved to of said reading a book, but I honestly can't remember the last book I purchased. Don't judge. The one constant no matter the day though, some great lounge-wear to make it all that much better.
My current go-to in loung-wear... This
Lanai Collection Lounge Set which includes French terry track shorts, shawl-collar sweater, and a great reversible cashmere-wool throw to curl up with on those extra chilly mornings. Really, I'm just trying to make it that much harder for you to
not hit your snooze button every morning. Since I'm still in the giving mood,
Lanai Collection and I are hooking you up with a
40% discount on the set that retails for $395. Just use code
TRENDHOLIDAY to scoop up a set for yourself or to give to that special guy in your life!
12:14 PM
A few weeks back I introduced you to one of my favorite new brand discoveries, Lanai Collection. If you're looking for some g...
A few weeks back I introduced you to one of my favorite new brand discoveries, Lanai Collection. If you're looking for some good knits, especially cashmere, this is the pace to find it! Either layered up and dressed down, or under a great suit, this
striped pullover sweater has been in my OOTD rotations for a few weeks now. I seem to find a way to wear it in new ways just about every week... especially since New York is experiencing some balmy, fall-like temperatures this winter!
Since this is the time for giving, I have partnered with Lanai Collection once again to share this favorite sweater of mine! I'll be choosing three lucky winners to receive this sweater - valued at $235. Just follow the easy steps in the raffle below and follow on Instagram for your chance to get a few extra entries for every friend you tag in my Lanai Collection images I'll be sharing all week! Good luck!
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*This post presented in collaboration with Lanai Collection | All words and opinions are my own*
SAUL CARRASCO