buckle up fashionistas and fashionistos!
today i'm chattin' all about the harness trend for spring!
designers braced their models for their spring 2013 RTW runway shows
in harnesses of all styles and colors.
from your basic black...
bcbg max azria
jason wu nina ricci
to brights and whites...
hermes
bcbg max azria jason wu
the harness trend has just about everyone, especially me, wrapped up with excitement!
what i love about the harness is that it's an unexpected accessory that can accentuate your outfit in a whole new way! take the above bcbg max azria printed dress for instance. without the white harness the dress is still beautiful no doubt (ok it's gorgeous and i'm dying to have it!), but bound with the white harness the dress pops! on a whole new level!
going back to the mustard hermes harness..
surprise!
it's actually a backpack!
functional & fashionable!
i'm all about it!
notice too how the straps slim the model's figure (not that she needs it) even more giving her a leaner look even though she is wearing an oversized boxy garment.
that is one of the benefits of a harness!
it gives you that
lean, mean & stylish
look that you can rock any time of the day!
so... "where can i get a harness?!" you ask??
and without breaking your back or your bank account??
well!
*hair toss. hair toss.*
ASOS
has a variety of harnesses for you to lass up in.
here's a few of my favorites...
the possibilities are endless with this studded harness!
find it on sale for $18.47 here!!
harness up with this corset on your next tropical vacay!
try pairing it with coral skinny jeans or a long white flowy skirt.
find it on sale for $13.19 here!!
NASTY GAL
never disappoints!
here's my top picks...
i know, i know.
how could you choose between these two sensible and sexy harnesses?? i can't either!
my advice when you find yourself in that "i can't choose! i love them both!" predicament is to first think about what you already have in your closet. in this case, if you've already purchased that hot studded black harness from ASOS, then i would say go with the camel NASTY GAL harness. if you don't have anything like either of the two in your closet, then as a frugal fashionista i would say buy the cheaper one. but, if it's your birthday, christmas, or friday, treat yourself and
BUY THEM BOTH!! ;)
you know i love my bodysuits! and this black bodysuit with it's
vegan (i was sold at vegan!)
leather harness back is no exception!
find it for $38 here!!
don't think i forgot about you fashionistos!
HAATI CHAI
is an LA based jewelry line that i was first introduced to by a friend who interned for them last summer.
they've got some great pieces but this handmade holster had me salivating.
it's ultra sexy for the fashion conscious male,
handcrafted from genuine brown leather,
and comes with adjustable straps and two custom snap on pockets.
once again..
functional & fashionable!!
it is a bit pricey at $389 but right now you can enter the code "SUNDARI" for 40% off.
they've also have free shipping on orders over $100 in the US.
find this brown holster here!
they also have this black leather holster.
find it here!
and then there was
...DIY...
if you're still recovering from christmas and broke as a joke, there's no need to fret!
i've got a way for you to bind up for next to nothing!
step 1: find 3 belts in your closet
frugal fashionista tip: if you don't have any belts or want some different options, go to
GOODWILL!
their belt rack is always stacked!
that's where i got these belts from for $1 each!
step 2: stack 2 belts on your waist
step 3: drape the last belt evenly around your neck
step 4: take the two ends and bring it underneath your armpits towards your mid back 
step 5: buckle the belt at your mid back
step 6: WERK IT!!
so there you have it ladies and gents!
the harness trend for him & her..
whether you've got money in the bank
or you're digging for quarters in the couch..
you've now got options on how to
strap up for spring!
keep the positive fashionable vibes flowin always...
xoxo,
jenekaka
