Models of the Moment

I've been absolutely obsessed with today's young models Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid.

Although they've been modeling for some time now, 2014 was their breakout year and they are now the ones to watch out for.

Brunette Beauty

Kendall Jenner (who has recently dropped her last name professionally) has been modeling since age 14 back in 2009. In 2012, she had done shoots with Teen Vogue, Seventeen, and Elle Magazine to name a few. She has also done runway work and swimwear campaigns. 

By 2014, Kendall dominated the runways. She was everywhere from New York, Paris, and Milan Fashion week. The little sister to the infamous Kardashian clan is making a name for herself in the fashion industry. With her long legs and great physique, Kendall was destined to be a model.

Runway Looks

Donna Karan, Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Ports 1961

I love that Kendall manages to keep her style simple yet very chic. You can tell that she doesn't try too hard to look fashionable. It comes off effortless.

Blonde Bombshell
Gigi Hadid technically started her modeling career at the very young age of 2 years old when she was discovered by Paul Marciano of Guess. She modeled for Baby Guess for a while until her mom had her concentrate on school. In 2011, Gigi signed with IMG Models and reconnected with Guess becoming the face of their 2012 campaign.

By 2014, Gigi was seen all over the runway, fashion magazines, music videos, and also named one of 12 rookies in Sports Illustrated annual swimsuit issue. At such a young age, she is making her mark in the industry. With her Dutch and Palestinian ethnicity, Gigi's blue eyes and pouty lips gives an exotic unique look that's adored in the modeling world.

Runway Looks

Dolce & Gabbana, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Sonia Rykiel

Gigi has this great edge to her style, but still keeps it casual. Even when wearing denim, she always dresses it up by pairing her booties with a tank or motorcycle jacket.

Kendall and Gigi are best friends outside of modeling

They have both been named members of the emerging fashion movement of "social media modeling" by Harper's Bazaar. Both girls have used Instagram and Twitter to help drive and sustain their modeling careers.

Kendall and Gigi are both from wealthy backgrounds, so it's a pleasure to see them be humble and work hard for what they want. They are the "it" girls right now and I'm not ashamed to say that I'm obsessed with them. These girls are what I call supermodels in the making!

Sincerely,
Lyasia

Spring is Near

Spring is near! The weather has been warming up here in NYC, and I couldn't be more excited. I've been anticipating the moment of putting away my winter coats and snow boots.

With yesterday's gorgeous weather (and of course knowing that spring is approaching) here are a few Spring trends straight from the runway that we'll be seeing in stores.

Layering all white

Prabal Gurung, Nonoo, BCBG Max Azria

Lately, the rules of "when" to wear white has turned more into "how" to wear white. Layering multiple pieces and mixing textures were huge on the runway. What I love about wearing white is that it creates a clean and fresh look. 

Shirt Dresses

Rebecca Minkoff, Altuzarra

A variety of shirt dresses were sent down the runway creating this perfect trend for Spring. There are so many styling options for the shirt dress which makes it an easy choice for many occasions. The dress can be paired with flats or wedges for a casual look, or with strappy sandals for a dressier look. 

Gingham

Lela Rose, Diane von Furstenberg 

Gingham check was all over the runway. Although I'm normally not a fan of gingham, I do like that many designers used the print in a modern way. When used incorrectly, it could read "picnic table" really quickly. Pairing the print with solid colors, cut outs, and sheer panels, gives it a more fashionable approach. 

Although these looks are from high end designers, I'm looking forward to seeing stores like Forever 21 and H&M's take on these trends as they are known for providing consumers with fashion at extremely affordable prices.

Sincerely,

Lyasia