19 May, 2012

Living Vicariously...


Everyone believes in the sun, even when it doesn't shine...
I believe in love, even when it isn't shown. I believe in GOD, even when he doesn't speak. 
I love life and I'm in pursuit of living it to the fullest...  But, I admit, I really enjoy living vicariously!  

In this age of information we are able to find inspiration through design, film, social media, and google - just to name a few... For me, my mannequins, aka "the Natashas", allow me to take (size 6) fashion journeys; imagining what they're going to wear, "cuz shes going on an adventure, a first date, a wedding... Ohhhh ohhh ohhh, shes the Bride!...." See, I'm all ready getting lost in my own story, in my mind.  In the Natasha's hollow little plastic minds... 

Thankfully there are the ladies who often ask me, my favorite request:  
"Can you help me with some fashion inspiration?" 

These are the moments when my passion for vicarious fashion becomes sport!  So fun, and so wonderful to go on these little adventures with you!  Live vicariously through you... Just for the moment.  

Who do you wish you could live vicariously live through?  Just for a minute... just for fun...






A Moroccan Treat, A Price That's Neat!


I am in looooove with these gorgeous, embroidered, leather cross-body bags from Morocco!

The colors are just so sublimely saturated and SPRING!  And the price?  Ohhhh... so nice.  


08 May, 2012

Happy Mother's Day, Prescott!



Admit it. If you're looking for an honest opinion on how that dress really looks or whether that new job is worth it, it's Mom that you ask. And, why not? She's already experienced the same successes, struggles, mysterious weight gains, crushing heartbreaks, game-changing promotions that you're probably going through now.
And the fact that you're going through your own roller coaster of a life with grace, style, and chutzpah? You probably owe her some of that, too. So, really lay it on her this Mother's Day and don't skimp on the sweetness.  We're celebrating moms all week long 
with special discounts and the very best HOP SING has to offer.  

And you KNOW she deserves the best...  

27 April, 2012

Beauty in unlikely places...



Aren't these balloon images FANTASTIC?  



Would you believe- they were taken at car dealerships?!  Beauty everywhere...

Well done, Harpy.

19 April, 2012

Casual love...


As much as we love experimenting with of-the-moment colors and new silhouettes, we often find that it's hard to resist a tried-and-true wardrobe staple. Case in point: cuffed jeans. A timeless style that's looking chic anew!

We're crazy about the classic look of cuffed denim and appreciate their versatility and universal appeal. Whether you decide to team them with luxe evening pieces a la Ashley Olsen or use them to showcase ankle-strap shoes like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, the styling options are endless, which is why we're showcasing a few top-notch outfit ideas in today's How They Wear story! 




 One thing we especially like about this denim style is that it perfectly shows off a pair of ankle-strap shoes, which Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Pixie Geldof both aptly demonstrated. The former was snapped arriving at LAX this summer wearing an off-duty ensemble consisting of an Isabel Marant leather jacket, Chloe ankle-strap flats, and a pair of J Brand cuffed jeans. While the model/actress' outfit is a bit boyish-thanks to the combination of slouchy jeans, a tough leather jacket, and a simple gray t-shirt-the cuffed jeans really spotlight her dainty, delicate shoes, which give the overall look a nice dose of femininity. Geldof showed off a similar idea at a Ray-Ban event in London earlier this month.


She picked classic staples-a blue and white striped shirt and a leopard bag-and then cuffed her dark jeans to allow her statement-making red ankle-strap sandals to take center stage.  In addition to showcasing ankle-strap heels, cuffed jeans also work well when paired with another one of the season's hot-ticket items: cozy sweaters. For example, Rihanna was snapped leaving a hotel in New York back in September in a laidback outfit consisting of a striped top, black creepers, and our jeans du jour.


We love how the perennially cool songstress teamed her denim with a pair of creepers, which added a tough-girl vibe we adore. Additionally, we're smitten with the way model Frida Gustavsson interpreted today's trend, as seen on Stockholm Streetstyle.


Her slouchy separates, including an oversized coral sweater and boyfriend jeans, provided the perfect canvas to show off a statement necklace and created an enviable, easygoing outfit.  While cuffed jeans are always an excellent choice for casual daytime attire, they work equally well for a night out too.



Simply look to Ashley Olsen and Rachel Bilson for inspiration, as both style mavens teamed their rolled-up denim with pointy-toe heels and chic jackets to create party-ready ensembles. Olsen attended a play at the Second Stage Theatre in New York this summer wearing a blazer, top, and bag by The Row with vintage jeans and Manolo Blahnik shoes. While jeans are usually reserved for more casual affairs, Olsen effectively dressed up her pick by adding sophisticated, all-noir pieces, resulting in one au courant evening look.


Bilson was on the same chic page when she attended a celebration for her December Nylon cover in Los Angeles earlier this month. She made her Goldsign Jenny Jeans ($290) in Debut red-carpet ready by adding a Vanessa Bruno jacket, The Row tee, Christian Louboutin pumps, and a Miu Miu clutch. We especially love her metallic topper, which instantly enlivened her ensemble and added just the right amount of glitz. 

 Are you interested in emulating these looks? We've rounded up the look at HOP SING!  If you love the loose, casual fit of Rihanna and Huntington-Whiteley's iterations, you'll covet AG Adriano Goldschmied's Tomboy.  Come and get yours today!