Toya's Tales What Will Catch My Eye?

According to historical references tie-dye has been around for centuries but came into prominence in the United States during the mid-1960s. The tie-dye effect is usually achieved by twisting, pleating, folding, and crumpling fabric and bonding with string or rubber bands, followed by the dying process. Usually, this technique is achieved by using bright and colorful dyes but you can use any color you want to create this chill pattern. After its rise in the 1960s -1970s the look became a bit cliche and passe but this season it is having a huge resurgence in popularity in the fashion world. Like all things in fashion what is old is new again and tie-dye is perfect for spring and summer. It just gives off major cool vibes.


SET DETAILS:

Missguided Oversized Tie Dye Shirt Dress (Buy Here)
DKNY Sunglasses (Buy Here)
FITFLOP Leather Sneakers (Buy Here)
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Right now is the perfect time to update your spring jacket and one of my favorite styles right now is the trench jacket. Why? Because it is a timeless classic that will never go out of style and works for many occasions. There are so many options to chose from, you can go for the more traditional longer length, or you can rock a shorter, flirtier version with trendier details. One thing is for sure, you will always elevate your look with this type of topper, just remember the most important thing ... find one that suits you perfectly.





SET DETAILS:  Boohoo Jacket (Buy Here)
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When it comes to our work wardrobes most of us never consider trendier options because we are not sure if they are appropriate for the environment we work in, but today I am offering you some alternatives that are chic and office friendly! 
When I was browsing through River Island's website I noticed some cool color block pieces that were in neutral colors and immediately realized that I actually found some cool and interesting separates that are right on trend but still sophisticated. You no longer have to despair about boring and basic separates when you can go to work knowing you can be comfortable and fashionable.



SET DETAILS: 
River Island Light Brown Sleeveless Trench Coat (Buy Here) River Island Light Brown Paperbag Tailored Pants (Buy Here)
MORE OPTIONS: 

River Island Double Breasted Blazer (Buy Here)

Now that the weather has warmed up and the sun is shining bright again it is time to start thinking about picking out new sunglasses for the season. My favorite style of shades is aviators. They are classic and timeless and work well with all face shapes. Plus they are just inherently cool, so, today I am featuring some trendy aviators from Warby Parker. Not only do they offer designer quality glasses a an affordable price, but whenever you make a purchase they also donate a pair of glasses to someone in need. I just love shopping for a cause! 


The frames range from bold attention-grabbing to laidback and luminous, the one inherent trait they all share is star power. The lenses are where this collection really shines: vibrant warm tones and subtle metallics. The lenses have an iridescent finish that reflects different hues depending on how they catch the light. 

Ikat has always been a pattern that I have been drawn to. I like the energy and vibes that it gives off. It is a pretty pattern that is slightly irregular in shape with frenetic energy. The pattern is achieved through an intricate dying process. It is similar to tie-dying and batik except that the pattern is achieved on the yarn and not the cloth so when the product is finished both sides have the same pattern. 
I have always felt that ikat pieces give your look an arty, bohemian, or tribal vibe. It looks equally good on casual pieces and on more formal wear. Over the years I have been on a mission to accumulate the cutest ikat pieces that represent my personality. One of my favorite dresses is in an ikat pattern that I bought from Nordstrom's a few years ago in a tea length style and I just adore it. Since spring has arrived I have been on the search again and today I am sharing a few of the finds that I have discovered. 

Alchemist originally started off as a high-end fashion boutique based in Miami, Florida and has evolved into designing their own house brand which was featured at NYFW. Today I am featuring cool collectible items from their self-titled Menswear Spring 2019 Collection. 




I was loving the casual and colorful pieces in this collection. I can totally see a lot of this collection being rocked at Coachella or any other music festival setting. I like that the brand used a color palette not generally used in men's fashion.


If bright colors are not for you the brand also offered its designs in more neutral hues and didn't lose any of its creative edge. I also like the skull motif that was used throughout the collection (I am obsessed with skulls and have a huge collection of skulls that I have accumulated over the years).



The jackets in the collection were heavy on the bohemian vibes but I'm good with it. I like the textiles they chose and the use of embroidery with artistic touche…