Trend Alert: Neon Chic

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Johnnalynn Lynch in Fashion Tips, Home, Shopping, Trends 2 Comments

Hey Afaconados!

Turn up the brightness of your wardrobe with the latest Neon Trend! This new trend is especially fun to wear because all of the neon colors play well together. It literally took me only 5 minutes to put together the look you see below, and that’s because with all the fun colors and outfit selections out there, it’s so easy to find pieces you can mix and match.

My suggestion for those of you who want to take this new trend for a test drive is to not get carried away. While it is fun to mix and match neon colors, too much of a good thing can end up looking like a costume. Check out my creation:

I cannot wait to try this look! Until next time!

Neon Chic by faconconnect featuring a box clutch

Neon pink dress
$173 - celebboutique.com

Stella McCartney box clutch
£1,075 - net-a-porter.com

Crystal bangle
$25 - bloomingdales.com

Dangling jewelry
$112 - endless.com

Zara neon jewelry
$20 - zara.com

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Feature Friday: Eclectic Style at Need Supply

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Johnnalynn Lynch in Fashion Tips, Home, Shopping 9 Comments

Hey Afaconados!

I can’t believe I almost forgot that today is Feature Friday. The online store I’d like to highlight this week, which is a personal favorite of mine, is Need Supply. If you’re as big an Urban Outfitters fan as I am, then you’re going to LOVE this store! I find it hard to believe that a lot of people I know haven’t heard of it but it’s certainly one worth checking out.

If your tastes lie on the more eclectic side with a vintage twist, then Need Supply is the online store for you. What I really love about this store is that they focus more on contemporary and independent labels that aren’t as easily found in big name retail stores like Macy’s or Dillard’s. It’s hard to stand out when the brands you wear are so easily found which makes Need Supply so special. With designer names like Jeffrey Campbell, Matiko, BB Dakota and Funktional, you’re bound to find something on this site that will not compare to anything you’d find in a normal retail store. If you’d like to check them out, they’re located at http://www.needsupply.com. Here is some of what they have to offer:

Frances Dress - Courtesy of www.needsupply.com - $58

Sunset Valley Dress - Courtesy of www.needsupply.com - $68

Bali Platform Sandals - Courtesy of www.needsupply.com - $180

Chevalier Necklace - Courtesy of www.needsupply.com - $28

Need I neglect to mention that it’s Memorial Day Weekend, which means shopping and sales? Get your shop on!

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Love Her Style: Tilda Swinton

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Johnnalynn Lynch in Fashion Tips, Home, Style Icons 2 Comments

Hey Afaconados!

I hope you’re all gearing up for the Memorial Day weekend shenanigans! Before I get ready to pop off the weekend I just had to throw in the quick article about my girl Tilda Swinton. I’m not even sure what made me think of her today but I’m glad I did because it made me remember just how much I love her style. I’m a big fan of anything abstract and that is a word I would definitely use to describe her. She’s popular for her androgynous looks and has been described using everything from bizarre to even crazy. All the more reason to like her right?

What I love about Tilda is that she’s not afraid to go against the grain. She wears her hair in ways that most people wouldn’t dare try and she can go from ice blonde to fiery red in 0 to 60 seconds. She’s known to wear very structural, futuristic pieces and because of her looks she can pull them off without looking like she’s trying too hard. Only a chosen few have that ability. Check out some of her many looks: