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1/15/2022 0 Comments THE RISE OF "MODERN PREPPY" When many of us visualize the "preppy" aesthetic, we tend to picture neutral colored sweater vests, polos, horseback riding, old money, and the East Coast. Members of Gen Z have their own unique vision of what preppy is, hence the rise of the style deemed "modern preppy." This aesthetic takes components of the traditional preppy style (think knitwear and headbands) and combines them with the famous VSCO Girl era to create a style that is all its own. Key identifiers of modern preppy include the color pink, Golden Goose sneakers, frills on skirts and tops, beaded bracelets, smiley faces, and of course anything LoveShackFancy or Roller Rabbit. As with most new styles, modern preppy faces its fair share of criticism. Some call it "basic"; some view it as tacky; some deny it has any real connection to the traditional preppy aesthetic. While some hate it, others love it. Modern preppy can be found at many southern universities and colleges in the United States. Everyone who witnessed RushTok in the fall of 2021 has seen the colorful, frilly, girly, pink, sparkly outfits worn by women rushing (mostly) southern universities. Since modern preppy is an offshoot of the VSCO Girl era, it seems like this style will not stand the test of time the way traditional preppy has. What are your thoughts? Comment them down below. And with that, I will see you next Saturday with another fashion post! XOXO, STEFFI
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10/16/2021 0 Comments FALL FASHION VISION BOARD I love a good vision board, especially when it's fashion-related! The image above is my fall fashion vision board for this year- a collage filled with the trends, colors, styles, and outfits I'm inspired by this season. Keep reading to learn some tips & tricks for making your own vision board. MAKING YOUR OWN FASHION VISION BOARD:STEP 1: DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE You want your vision board to reflect your own unique style, so take a moment to write down which styles, articles of clothing, and aesthetics you love. Be sure you aren't just hopping on the latest trends- really think about what YOUR style is. For example, I wrote down: preppy, colorful, sweaters, crewnecks & hoodies, and layering. STEP 2: FIND PHOTOS Obviously Pinterest is a must! I'm linking my FALL FASHION VISION BOARD board here as a reference and starting point :) I also love to see what my favorite bloggers and influencers are wearing this season! I get inspo by going through their Instagram feeds and saving the outfits that match my style. STEP 3: MAKE YOUR VISION BOARD I like to use Pixelmator (like Photoshop but less expensive) to create my vision board. I simply download all the outfit images (including a few background images like the smiley faces and heart patterns) and then add them all together into a collage format. Canva is a great free site to use as well when making a collage. If you want to see how I recreated some of these outfits from my vision board, be sure to watch my latest YouTube video: RECREATING MY FAVE FALL PINS. And with that I will see you next Saturday with another fashion post! XOXO, STEFFI10/9/2021 0 Comments HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN CUSTOM JEANS If you're looking for a custom, unique item to add to your wardrobe, look no further. Today's post is a tutorial on how to make your own one-of-a-kind, iron-on patch jeans! STEP 1: GET INSPO ON PINTEREST Before embarking on this great project, you'll need to gather images of what you want your jeans to look like. I went on Pinterest and found some images that show the kind of design I'm going for. It's essentially a vision board but for your jeans! You can find my board below, but feel free to collect images yourself as well! STEP 2: GATHER YOUR MATERIALS  Materials needed:
*in this tutorial I am sewing the patches onto my jeans and NOT ironing them on. Sewing a patch on means I will be able to easily remove it later if I grow out of my jeans and want to transfer the patches to a different pair. There is nothing wrong with going the route of ironing on the patches- that just means the patches are permanently stuck to your jeans. BUYING THE PATCHES: This is the fun part! I ordered most of my patches off of Etsy. They were all pretty affordable and shipped quickly! I wanted my patches to be personal to me, so I searched for items like "Michigan patch," "skateboarding patch," and patches representing places I've traveled to and things I like. STEP 3: LAY OUT PATCHES ON JEANS IMPORTANT: don't sew anything yet! This is your time to mess around with design ideas and see where you want the patches to go. Really take your time with this step and try out multiple layouts before settling on a final design. TIP: I tried on my jeans beforehand to see where they crease when I sit down so I don't accidentally put any patches in that area (I want these jeans to be comfortable to wear)  Once you've settled on a layout, take a picture so you know where to sew each patch. STEP 4: START SEWING THE PATCHES ON To reiterate, I decided to sew on the patches instead of ironing them on so I have the ability to remove the patches down the road with a simple seam ripper. Below I'm linking a very helpful video which explains how to thread a needle/sew on a patch!  After threading the needle, I simply pinned my patch into place on the jeans and started sewing it down. Like I said, the tutorial above gives great visuals on how to sew on a patch! STEP 5: LOTS OF SEWING! Sewing on all these patches is a process that takes a while, but you can pass the time by watching tv, listening to a podcast, or watching YouTube videos while sewing. I watched A LOT of Gossip Girl while working on this project!  Here is an example of a patch that has been pinned down to the jeans and is ready to be sewn into place. STEP 6: TRY ON YOUR JEANS After all the patches are sewn down, try on your jeans to make sure they look the way you want them to. STEP 7: TAKE PICTURES!
Show off your one-of-a-kind, custom jeans by having a photoshoot! My mom helped me take some awesome photos at the beach. If you follow this tutorial and make your own pair of custom jeans be sure to tag me in the pictures on Instagram (@steffisaturdays)- I'd love to see how yours turn out! :)
Follow my Instagram to see even more pictures of these iconic jeans! I also made a YouTube tutorial for these jeans for my readers who are visual learners like me :)  And with that I will see you next Saturday with another fashion post! XOXO, STEFFI9/4/2021 0 Comments FALL OUTFIT IDEAS 2021Update- the blog is back & better than ever. After 3 days, 2 emails, and 1 Weebly support chatroom, I finally got my blog back (yay!). If you have a blog, this is your sign to not let your domain expire! Anyways, my first post for Steffi Saturdays 2.0 is all about fall fashion. With autumn just around the corner, now is the perfect time for me to share some fall outfit ideas with you.  LOOK NO. 1: A SWEATER VEST MOMENTLast year sweater vests were all the rage, and they aren't going anywhere this year either! My favorite way to style a sweater vest is by pairing it with a long sleeve top underneath. Layering is an easy and effective way to elevate an outfit. Another must-have this fall is a sturdy pair of Converse. I'm living for my white platform Converse at the moment. Round out your look with some timeless accessories like a Nomination bracelet and black purse, and you have yourself a perfect fall look. OUTFIT DETAILS: sweater vest- Tommy Hilfiger white long sleeve- TopShop jeans- CottonOn (from Poshmark) purse- Liz Claiborne shoes- Converse bracelet- Nomination Italy  LOOK NO. 2: Ralph Lauren SWEATERS >>Current obsession= Ralph Lauren bear sweaters! I need to take a minute to brag about this sweater- I bought it on eBay for only $60! These bad boys cost $398 on the Ralph Lauren website and typically go for around $200 on sites like DEPOP. Anyways, it's safe to say that Ralph Lauren sweaters are synonymous with fall. If you're going for this preppy look for fall, I recommend some sort of neutral-colored sweater paired with some white or tan pants. No preppy look is complete without a collar and a nice watch. Who cares if you actually only use your phone to check the time- the watch is there for the ~aesthetic~ OUTFIT DETAILS: sweater- Ralph Lauren (eBay) jeans- CottonOn collar- Amazon watch- Cluse (from Art Effect) boots- Nasty Gal headband- Walgreens  LOOK NO. 3: FALL FOOTBALL VIBESIf you want to be a bit more out there with your fashion, a fun statement piece for fall is a vintage cheer sweater. To be honest, this sweater was a bit trickier to style than I anticipated, as I did not want to look like I was giving my Halloween outfit a test run. In order to keep the sweater from looking too costume-y, I recommend swapping out a skirt for a simple pair of white jeans. Adding a purse also helps balance out the look, and I love the way the color of this Tory Burch bag matches the sweater perfectly! OUTFIT DETAILS: sweater- Wasteland thrift store in SF jeans- CottonOn turtleneck- Amazon bracelet- Tory Burch purse- Tory Burch shoes- Tommy Hilfiger (from Marshalls)  OUTFIT NO. 4: BLACKPINKA fun color combo to try out this fall is black & pink. I'm all about the colorful outfits for summer, and this look shows how you can transition to fall outfits without sacrificing fun colors. For this look I decided to have the turtleneck be the pop of color and have the black shoes and headband balance out the look. Also, these Burberry-looking pants simply scream fall. Find a pair of patterned pants like this, and you're golden. OUTFIT DETAILS: pants- Nasty Gal turtleneck- thrifted necklace- Forever 21 boots- Nasty Gal purse- Liz Claiborne bracelet- Tory Burch headband- Walgreens  LOOK NO. 5: ORANGE YOU GLAD IT'S FALLWhen I think of fall, I think of the color orange. This is why I had to create a look with this orange top I just bought from Anthropologie. The color combo of orange & black is a tad too Halloween-y for my taste, so I went with an orange & white color scheme. And before anyone says anything, you can wear white after Labor Day :) I also like the juxtaposition of the casual ripped jeans and Converse with the fancier gold Tory Burch jewelry. I think this creates a good balance and an outfit that is not too fancy yet not too casual. OUTFIT DETAILS: jeans- Free People (from Nordstrom) top- Anthropologie shoes- Converse necklace- Tory Burch bracelet- Tory Burch This post was so fun to write, and I hope you enjoyed! I'm so excited for this new chapter of my blog and I look forward to writing and uploading content weekly. I'll see you next Saturday with another fashion post- xoxo, Steffi Hello & happy Saturday! For this week's edition of "a daily dose of outfit inspo" I thought I'd share an outfit featuring one of my current favorite brands- Lonely Ghost. Lonely Ghost is a clothing company started by traveler, YouTuber, and influencer Indy Blue and her friends. They sell AMAZING loungewear that's not only cute & comfy, but affordable as well. For today's outfit I'm wearing their new "TEXT ME WHEN YOU GET HOME" crewneck. A year ago I would have said that orange is an unattractive color and not for me, but to be honest I'm finally starting to see the appeal. Lonely Ghost Co.: https://lonelyghost.co
  Wow, I've really missed uploading on my blog! Anyways, today I am sharing an outfit that is perfect for that transitional spring weather. If you have a cute satin dress but it's still chilly out and you don't want to cover up your dress with a coat, trying layering a turtleneck underneath! Using turtlenecks as a layering piece is very trendy right now! I chose a white turtleneck to compliment the white dots on my dress. I then added some gold jewelry and my go-to white chunky sneakers to complete the look. Being intentional about having a color scheme for the pieces you're wearing (white shirt, shoes, and polka dots on dress) elevates your outfit to a whole other level!
☆ outfit details: dress- Abercrombie turtleneck- NastyGal sneakers- NastyGal necklace- Forever21 Thanks for reading! Keep an eye out for next week's fashion post. 4/1/2020 0 Comments ☆HAPPY SPRING!Hey guys! It's been a minute since I've posted on here... Over the past half a year I've had my hands full with some new projects I've been working on, like my YouTube channel and a secret project I'll be releasing this spring! I've always loved creating blog posts on here, though, and I definitely miss it. With that in mind, I've decided to take this time in quarantine/during these next few months to get back in the habit of posting weekly blog posts on here. Happy to be back and look out for a new fashion blog post this Saturday :) 8/17/2019 0 Comments ☆FALL FASHION VISION BOARD Hello & happy Saturday! With the beginning of school just around the corner, there is no better time to create a fall fashion vision board. This fall I'm looking forward to trying out the following trends: blazers, patterned pants, oversized crewnecks, circular sunglasses, lots of layering, and perhaps my favorite trend atm- bucket hats! TIPS FOR CREATING YOUR OWN FASHION VISION BOARD1. remember that you're looking for outfit inspo for cooler weather- focus on outfits which layer clothing, include jackets or jeans, and contain muted hues like camel, navy, white, or black. 2. get inspired by your favorite celebs- I personally looked through my favorite bloggers' Instagram accounts to find outfits I could recreate for fall. 3. find photos which match your aesthetic- while back to school shopping is very fun, buying an entirely new wardrobe will break the bank. A better solution is to create a vision board containing a few pieces you already own (for example, I own a white bucket hat already, so I just need to buy an oversized white crewneck to complete one of the looks on my vision board). If you want to see even more outfit inspo, be sure to follow my Instagram @steffisaturdays :)  8/10/2019 0 Comments ☆MY FESTIVAL LOOKS☆ |
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This outfit was definitely out of the ordinary for me. I think I bought this set to make up for all the years I went to Lolla looking "basic." What's nice about sets like these is how easy they are to style. Since the main part of your outfit (the top and pants) automatically matches, you just need to worry about shoes and accessories. I decided to contrast this loud pink cheetah pattern with white accessories- white purse, white shoes, pear hair clips, & clear sunglasses.
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I originally only planned to go to one day of Lolla, so looks 2 and 3 were last minute 'fits I whipped together by raiding my closet. For Saturday's look I wanted something that looked more "high end" and less "rave," so I went with this ensemble. All accessories were gold- from my belt and necklace to the gold clasps on my boots. There was an unfortunate fashion moment when my gold Cartier knock-off bracelet fell into a Port-a-Potty toilet (rip), but even without a bracelet this outfit still screams "stylish."
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The final day of the festival was met with a major wardrobe malfunction- the zipper on the jumpsuit I planned on wearing broke. Running 20 minutes behind schedule, I threw on this simple, feminine look. It was my only Lolla look that was versatile enough for me to wear walking down the street and not have people glare at me/whisper about my outfit. A crop top, cute skirt, and chunky sneakers is my fool proof, go-to styling choice!
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