Minimalist Fashion

I enjoy minimalism. It's clean precise and to the point. I have found that the majority of minimalist designs are full of gray tones, which can feel so dead. Minimalism doesn't have to be all gray though. It can be colorful and full of life. The main rules to follow is balance. Wear a bold pieces but insure that its the one bold piece to stand out on its own. No need to clutter it with a million other patterns and colors. Minimalism allows the eye to fully take in the color tones, shapes and textures without being over whelmed. It's beauty in the simplicity of lines and color.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/106090551/minimalist-long-gold-bars-earrings?ref=sr_gallery_44&ga_search_query=minimalist&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=all

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68694549/two-layers-long-blouse-in-white-ethnic?ref=usr_faveitems

Ann taylor

Ann Taylor

 http://www.etsy.com/listing/72640635/balancing-act-ring-modern-rough-cut?ref=sr_gallery_23&ga_search_query=modern&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=handmade

Minimalist fashion can vary so widely but to me it's one that fallows the lines and use of bold colors and structured shape. Its the use of positive and negative space.  It's simple clean and precise. Really a breath of fresh air. Just try not to get caught up in the gray hew trap and understand that Minimalism can be colorful.
Amanda Brooks says it well in her book I love your Style saying, "Minimalism is not about abandoning pattern or print...It's an indulgence in superbly executed cute, quiet plays of color and tones and clean strong shapes."(Brooks, 113)

Tomboy fashion

I love when the perfect mix between tomboy and feminine is reached. I found a few sites which demonstrate this union beautifully. One is this blog which I would advise everyone to check out http://www.tomboystyle.blogspot.com/.
Another great blog for tomboy fashion is http://wearingthepants.tumblr.com/. (Pic below)

(pic above) http://orignauxmoose.com/fashion/casual-tomboy-perfection/

The glasses in the top picture make me wish I needed glasses. Damn you 20/20 vision. I remember as a little girl I loved glasses so I would always try and cheat in the eye exame. I would start to feel guilty about cheating and let the doctor know I was lying. I was easily guilted as a child.

Diane Keaton in Annie hall is a good example of the tomboy fashion.
I like the boyfriend fit slacks along with the long oversized mens dress shirt. It looks best if the dress shirt is tailored in a bit so as to not appear frumpy. Also the cardigan or blazer work nicely. Try mixing and matching the larger tops with skinny bottoms, such as skinny jeans, and the larger bottoms with more from fitting tops. Some can pull off wearing a large top and bottom but usually it comes off looking frumpy unless you are really tiny.