TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS - WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES . S/S 2016

TRENDS // FASHION SNOOPS - WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES . S/S 2016

Fashion Snoops is an online forecasting trend service that reports on color, design themes, key items, details, etc., for women, men, youth, kids, accessories, beauty, home, and culture. To learn more and subscribe to their services, go to fashionsnoops.com to view their amazing site and check out their inspiring blog, fashionsnoops360.com.

    S/S 16 WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES    

by FASHION SNOOPS

The Commune trend story addresses a deeper appreciation of world cultures through artisan crafts. The Commune woman composes various ethnic references in a sophisticated manner that ultimately speaks to luxury. This trend preview is one of a series included in the latest S/S 16 Womens Accessories Trend Stories Series report now available in the FV Trend Shop. Here you can take a first look at the seasonal narratives, focusing on a clear and concise product and lifestyle road map.

We have compiled this information into a special report for Fashion Vignette members, courtesy of Fashion Snoops – where the full reports are available exclusively to subscribers. The full version of the trend reports are available now for individual purchase in the Fashion Vignette Trend Shop.

    S/S 16 WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES TREND STORIES - EDITORS' TOP PICK    

Commune addresses a deeper appreciation of world cultures through artisan crafts. The Commune woman composes various ethnic references in a sophisticated manner that ultimately speaks to luxury. She travels the world for inspiration not only for aesthetic purposes, but to gain a greater understanding of global economies. Immersed in foreign cultures, she takes pride in meeting with local craftsman and fostering their crafts. When the Commune woman returns home she takes not only physical souvenirs with her, but stories of the people she has met along the journey. Her palette is earthy with punches of cherry and daffodil. An eclectic materials complement her style with exotic skins, jacquards and hand loomed knits. Intricate details continue this feeling with grommets, patent patchwork and embroidery & embellishments.

    MOOD    

    COLOR USAGE    

    MATERIALS    

1. Snake Skin
2. Pebbled Leather
3. Jacquard
4. Suede
5. Ostrich
6. Hand Loomed Knits
7. Burnished Crocodile
8. Satin

    DETAILS    

1. Leather Fringe
2. Gold Over Painting
3. Embellishments & Embroidery
4. Piston Closure
5. Patent Patchwork
6. Leather Piping
7. Contrast Stitching & Studs
8. Grommet Details

    GRAPHICS    

    KEY ITEMS - FOOTWEAR    

    KEY ITEMS – JEWELRY    

    STYLE GUIDE    

The complete trend stories for Spring/Summer 16 are available now for purchase through the Fashion Vignette digital Trend Shop. Additional comprehensive forecasting reports are also available across all markets.

These are the seasonal narratives for S/S 16, focusing on a clear and concise product and lifestyle road map. For each forecast, you will start out with a story to set the mood. Next, you will see collages that focus on inspiration, color, materials and design details. Our new Key Items page takes downloadable sketches laid out like a virtual line sheet, complete with suggested updates for all of our accessories categories, including footwear, bags, jewelry, eyewear, headwear, neckwear, gloves, belts and legwear. You will also find our acclaimed Style Guides (also available in High-Res), which bring together all of the most important elements of the story in one place for you to reference as you move along your creative journey for the season. We finish with a new tool, the Trend Map which shows how the trend originated and evolved, including clickable icons for past reports that include Culture and Lifestyle, Visionary and Runway Analysis.

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This S/S 16 Women’s Accessories Trend Stories Series forecast by Fashion Snoops include seasonal narratives that focus on a clear, concise product & lifestyle road map for the women’s accessories customer. Visit our trend shop today to learn more!

TRENDS // TREND COUNCIL - ACCESSORIES SS 2016

TRENDS // TREND COUNCIL - ACCESSORIES SS 2016

Trend Council is a fashion trend forecasting company who delivers expert analysis and design inspirations. Their team provides a great wealth of consulting services for all your company's design needs.  Trend Council focuses on the Ladies, Juniors, Mens, Young Mens and Active markets. To learn more about their services, go here.

Oakbrook Center's New Opening

Oakbrook Center's New Opening

Get a hold of your purses, Ladies! Cutting-edge styles will be available at the Oakbrook Center. The newest fashions from Tory Burch will be at your fingertips starting mid-October. Have you been endlessly searching for those perfect accessories to complete your look? This hot spot includes accessories such as handbags, eyewear, hats, and everything in between. 

Don't ignore a chance to update your accessory rack. This favored brand brings utter quality, diverse color, hot prints, and eclectic details to the table. Find your perfect you at this accessories-only boutique.

A Few Fall Favourites

A Few Fall Favourites

Fedora: Accessorize c/o | Blanket Scarf: Accessorize c/o | Necklace: Boden c/o

Hello my loves! How was your weekend? I spent Saturday having girl time with my sister in London, and then Sunday catching up on some relaxation. I got my hands on Bridget Jones 3 and so pretty much sat on the sofa, pastry and coffee on rotation, until Oli cooked brunch. Totally. Spoilt. Do you find when you come back from holiday, or a trip away, that you are out of sync for a while? I think that having been to Menorca earlier in the month, followed by Fashion Week, has left me a little out of whack. Today was the first in a long time when I sat down at my desk thinking - "yep, I got this. Let's work!". My posting's been more sporadic than normal too - so apologies friends - I think we all like to keep these things more predictable. As of this week, business resumes as normal. 

With that in mind, here are a few Fall favourites which I've recently added to my wardrobe. YAY for Autumn! 

Jewel tones are so DELICIOUS don't you think?! I actually FEEL the cosiness of plum tones, deep sapphires and emeralds when the seasons turn. There must be a day of the year when all of a sudden it feels OK to swap out Summer clothes for Autumn. For me, that day came this weekend. I haven't done any major Fall shopping yet, but accessories are a great place to start. I recently added this Accessorize blanket scarf, and burgundy fedora to my Autumn armoury and I LOVE them both. Ditto this Boden necklace. It reminds me of Anna Wintour's collarbone-length necklaces, which she wears almost exclusively. Sold. Sold and SOLD.

Are you guys shopping for Autumn yet? If so, what's on YOUR wish list? As always, leave me a comment so we can talk shop!

Have an awesome evening all!

Love, 

MB x

The Edit: Straw Hats

The Edit: Straw Hats

If there's one accessory I love for the Summer - it is a great straw hat. Perennially chic, a straw hat is your greatest ally for protecting your hair and skin in the heat. I love to add mine to simple outfits for a little extra drama. 

Here I've rounded up my favourites available now. I've got my eye on this Kooples studded number which is now in the sale - YAY - and these classic black and white options for £10. 

For those of you with hat-packing fear - I HEAR you - these top tips from Geneva of A Pair & A Spare will put your worries at bay.

Happy hat wearing peeps!  Let me know how you wear yours - and tag me in any of your insta pics - @MonicaBeatrice

Have an awesome day all!

Love, 

MB x

The New Bag In My Life

The New Bag In My Life

I haven't had a handbag, like a handbag handbag, in a long time. You know, the kind you can throw everything into and somehow they hold up and look like you've got your sh*t together? 

Yehuh, I've recently needed me one of those. 

Since working on my newest show I've found myself becoming a safe house for files, styling kits and day to day essentials. Clearly my Alice + Olivia cross body wasn't going to cut the mustard. Enter this babe from H&M. I have to admit that I'm pretty chuffed about it's expensive-looking aesthetic with a bargain price tag; this taupe honey managed to dupe even my most seasoned of fashionable friends.

You can get your hands on my H&M bag here, it also comes in a few different colours. 

What is your day to day handbag? 

Have a super Thursday all!

Love, 

MB x

New Season Earring Update

New Season Earring Update

A decade of accessory envy. 

That's what getting my ears pierced at 18 did to me. By the time I had gone with my best friend to our local salon, waited the six weeks for healing (possibly more frustrating than the 18 years) yehuh was I excited for the abundance of earring options I could finally wear. But then, where to start?

 Olivia Palermo, accessory goddess, always gives good ear bling. To this day OP is rarely seen without a variation of a classic diamond stud. I myself tend to flit between a clear stud, thin hoops, or on occasion a statement earring. Sincereley Jules blogger, and one of my personal faves, Julie Sarinana gives us all a lesson in how to work the high/low earring mix. 

Recently though I've been searching for a new kind of earring love. Something which looks expensive, something with personality, and something which will work with everything in my wardrobe. Kind of a tall order, but below I've put together some of the most awesome options out there, from uber luxe 

 Jennifer Fisher to purse friendly ASOS multipacks. 

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What's your earring story? Can you recommend any great brands I should be checking out?

Have a super day all!

Love,

MB x