Cinched waists, military style buttons, sharp shoulders, voluminous jackets and patterned tights- these are my latest fierce fashion obsessions!

A fitted waist is definitely coming back into style and perhaps with more color than we have seen in the past. Never the less, black is a classic that will survive all the trends. Personally I like to play with both, depending on my mood. I’ll keep stock in black because it will last me (and challenge me to reinvent it in new outfits) but I will also take the leap into a splash of brilliant color.

Going along with the cinched waist is the cropped jacket trend- you can add so much more shape and color with a jacket, and the shorter length lets you show off your figure. The bigger the structure of the jacket the smaller your waist appears, too. It’s a fun illusion you can get pretty playful with.

What’s interesting to me here are the shapes and textures. Patterned tights take a classic dress and make it runway edgy in an instant. I love that! Suddenly, I can’t get enough patterned tights in my arsenal.

GET THE LOOK:

Jacket: I’m really not sure! I’ve had this for years

Skirt: TokyoFashion Faux Leather Skirt, available on yesstyle.com

Tights: 59 Seconds Patterned Tights, available on yesstyle.com

Shoes: Target

Don’t you love it when you go exploring into the unknown depths of your closet only to discover a piece that you’ve not only forgotten, but now inspires you for a whole new look?

That’s just what this jacket is. I purchased it…. maybe even 10 years ago, it’s truly been a long time- but I packed it away for the winter months and then never saw it again. Until now. And I think it gives the perfect attitude to the cool drizzling rain outside. The layers of the leather skirt completely the look flawlessly. It has attitude, but it’s still elegant and fashion forward. The tights make the whole look come together as “fierce fashion.”

Now, this kind of jacket will be too hot as the weather begins to warm up. But the basic shape and principle can be applied with lighter materials while maintaining that beautiful volume. Oh, you know I’m already shopping  for some fantastic pieces! I think color will be a huge factor here, too- so be warned, ha.

Now that’s some serious texture and form. Okay, next onto some sharp shoulders!

Sharp, pointed shoulders have become my new “lace” and by that I mean, if a piece of clothing has it then I pretty much must have it. I feel like it lengthens my limbs, which are naturally long but I love to push the envelope whenever I am able to. I also like the mirror idea of the points on each shoulder complimenting the points of my shoes- the heels.

I love heels, and I think the pointed shoulder can be played with as an extension of the heel. The two together pull you and make you look longer and leaner. A sharp shoulder is also undoubtedly fierce. This is a Sharp Shoulder Knit Dress from Sabotte on yesstyle.com. I love the subtle detail of texture with the flaps and buttons. It comes in beige- which I was very tempted to get and still might, but I had to go for the classic black solution in this case. I purchased the dress with the tights at the same time, and am happy to say the two marry perfectly together!

What are your fierce fashion obsessions?