Fashion for Me – 15 or 150?

Since my loyal readers haven’t emailed in any street fashion photos as of yet (I know you’re out there!), I’m want to touch on something that has plauged me through the last 4 years. I’m 30 years old.(yes world, I have hit middle-age). I’m not 15 years old. I’m not 150 years old. So then why is it that all of the shopping locations around me try to force me into clothes that are?

Just last week, I went shopping for some clothes for work. I’m an executive in a nonprofit organization. I don’t want to wear low-cut, skin tight dresses to work (thanks anyways, Forever 21). I also don’t wish to wear elastic-waist, mint green pantsuits (courtesy of Sears). I want something form-fitting and fashionable, yet classy and work-appropriate.

Obviously, since I’m the author of this blog, I’m not keen on visiting online boutiques and spending $300 on my next chic suit. I just want classic, simple, and stylish. And I want to be able to try it on before I buy it. In such a modern world, is that too much to ask?

Until next time, keep shopping my fashionista friends and keep me in mind the next time you find fashion perfection at a price you can afford.

Black is still holding on.

You’ve probably heard the reports. I know that I have. In fashion, black is out. It’s mundane. It’s tired. It’s (gasp) boring. On the other hand, it’s timeless, slimming, and classic.

Whichever way you lean on the scale of color in fashion, apparently black isn’t all the way out. And in North Carolina, it’s looking good. These three gals were out at Alexander’s of Jacksonville, sporting black. Granted, one of the ladies has a little silver to accent, but it’s mostly still black. Check it out.

Everyday people .. everyday style

That’s what Get Snapped is all about. We want to show the world what real people are wearing in real cities across the globe.  We don’t all have access to Saks on 5th or the latest line from NYC Fashion Week.

See something you like in line at Starbuck’s? Snap it and send it in. See something you don’t like while Fido was playing at the park? Snap it and send it in.  Then come back and see what’s hot and what’s not in a city near you. Chances are, the styles you see in your area are accessible, affordable and most of all .. look good.  

Model it, snap it, do whatever you need to do to get it to us. Keep your eye on the street and your camera in your purse (or for the men out there … your pocket)  Share your style (and everyone else’s)  with the world.