Simple Style

A sweater, slouched to perfection, stiched together with wool for comfortable wear, paired with leggings and flats, riding style boots, or UGGS - This is among the most popular looks for women in recent months. It was introduced as chic by Runway bigshots including Ralph Lauren, and has now trickled down into everday fashion. It's sported by mannequins in countless department stores and boutiques, is worn by celebritites, and truly dominates the Pinterest world. Fashions critics are raving that it's the "demanded look" of this Fall 2012 fashion season.

Personally, the slouched sweater + leggings is one of my favorites. It combines the cute and the comfy styles and the stylish and laid back attitudes. Its possibly one of the best combinations for fashion finatics, simply because there is so much diversity in it; scarves, earrings, necklaces, hairstyles, etc. can complete the outfit. Whether a recent trend or adopted from previous decades, whether it will be ephemeral or stick around, it is undeniably a must have for womens' wardrobes.

Ancient look

We have all, at some point, learned of the Ancient Greeks and Romans. We have learned the facts of the democracy, plays, and archetectural types we have derived from the culture. However, we have adopted not only ideas, but fashions as well. Take the image of a Grecian man draped in bulks of white fabric. This style was transformed into a modern look by fashion designer Madeleine Vionnet in the 1920s. Vionnet recognized the beauty of the loose, flowing look the Greeks sported, and set the basis for the modernized look by instituting cuts and fabrics  that emphasized fluidity and curvature of a body in motion. Through decades designers have added signature touches to the look; one shoulder cuts, ruched tops, and cinched waists dominate the red carpet and department stores alike.

Gladiator shoes can also be attributed to the the Romans, who wore leather-made sandals, complete with soft soles and straps stretching acroos the top of the foot for precise fit. Shoe stores are now dominated by this strappy look, tweaked and decorated with modern, marketable details. Designers have further dipped into the original Roman look by crafting the straps to wrap further up the calf. When paired with a colorful Grecian draped dress, a sleek, chic look can be achieved.