Choker Face

I think it was really @margaret__zhang who not only started, but perfected the greatest choker comeback of all time. She’s really onto something–the likes of today’s biggest “It” girls @gigihadid, @kendaljenner, @caradelevingne etc. were all spotted sporting the trend. @katehudson strutted down the Golden Globes red carpet in a three piece “choker” look just to catch on.

In fact, according to Google Trends, searches for “choker” was virtually non-existent until late 2014 and has since sky rocketed three folds!

I went through Margaret’s Insta feed and picked out few of my favourites–here’s what I figured on how to master choker perfection a la the effortless rockstar

DO

opt for basic black silky ribbons

pair with open collar tops to really show off the choker

dare to layer with simple slinky jewelry

dress casually, no need to choker on top of formalwear

experiment and not be afraid to fail, if you can’t rock it, just take it off and go on with your day!

Plain Jean

As recent as a couple of years ago, I remember poking fun at my boyfriend (my secret stylist) for strutting a denim on denim ensemble.
“Are you mad? no one had worn jeans with a denim shirt since the 90’s.”
He was confident in his choice, “just wait and see, it will become a trend.”

Fast forward to today, he’s not only right, but so much so that I wish I never discarded my vintage inspired Gap denim button down from junior high.

Thanks to the power of ever evolving social media a la Pinterest and Instagram, street style trendsetters have became the “new icons” in fashion. They’re experimental, unconventional, and unexpectedly, right on the money.
It’s about transformation in the most understated way you can imagine. Luxe glitter with plain white tee and acid washed denim jacket. Who knew a skirt as puffy as your ballet tutu can be worn in bright day light when topped with a distressed denim shirt. The humble beginnings of denim has been upgraded to celebrity status with the addition of leopard’s sexy opulence. Or when all else fails, always fall back on ethereal classic coolness of denim on denim.

Whatever it is.

If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to discover the charm of your most wicked closet staple: denim.

Images courtesy of the various cool pinners on Pinterest