The first day of school is always the most stressful, but always the most fun. Countless hours are spent deciding what to wear, what bag and shoes go best with your outfit, how to do your hair (should you get the haircut/should you not? Never make a drastic decision under these circumstances).  There are a lot of important options and factors that need to be weighed for that day. The biggest, however, is the statement you make on that first day of a whole new year.

Olsenboye has prepared a Back-To-School Basics Guide making it as easy as 1,2,3 and will help calm those jitters.

CLOTHING

When shopping, look for pieces that are stylish, can be worn many ways and that you can pair with clothing already in your closet. Remember you want to update your look, not completely reinvent the wheel every time you go to the mall.

It can be overwhelming with so many choices out there, but here are a few Olsenboye picks perfect for fall.

As summer approaches and travel plans are finalized there is one thing that keeps coming back into my mind… LUGGAGE!!  I already own an amazing customized trunk, but sometimes I just want to change it up whether it is with a vintage designer piece (a girl can dream!), a new carry on (bold colors for the summer) or a great little weekend bag for those long- not long enough weekends, like the one quickly approaching.

Inspiration:

Aspiration:

  Louis Vuitton Three Piece Set:

Hermes Leather and Canvas Suitcases:

Colored Carry- On: Yes Please!                                                               

Weekenders Delight:

Now that we have gotten carried away with luggage, colors, vintage vs. new the real dilemma: What to pack?

(Travel tip: Always check the weather before making any important wardrobe decisions).

Since the sun will be out this weekend, here are our Top Five Olsenboye picks for packing:

1. Border Print Dress: Perfect to pair with a sandal and can go from day to night with a little black cardigan. Buy Now:

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2. Cropped Legging: This weekend forget the perfect little black dress and exchange it for these perfectly cropped leggings. Pair with a bright colored tunic or an over-sized belted t-shirt.

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3. Lace Ruffle Dress: As the rule goes, after Memorial Day it is safe to wear white. We know you've been waiting all year and now the time has arrived! Take this dress from day to night just by throwing on a jean jacket and you're set!

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4. Ruffle Tank: A printed tank is essential to pack even if you decide not to wear it. Pair with a cropped legging (Pick 2), a skirt or a pair of jeans. 

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5. Scissor Sandal: If you are packing light, we recommend this sandal because it is perfect for both comfort and style.

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Now that luggage and clothes have been decided on.. Happy Packing! I am so excited for summer, traveling and all the memories that will be made with friends and family, which reminds me I cannot forget to pack my camera!

Happy Memorial Day!

Olsenboye

Look your best at Holiday parties clad in Olsenboye! We are loving the sparkles and tulle. 

Shop the looks here.

I was born in New York, but raised in France pretty much my whole life. I started my blog, Trop Rouge, as a way to express myself. It's my little open diary for the world to see. It's where I get to experiment with clothes and fashion. I love all trends and seasons, which makes my style pretty alternative. I can pretty much adapt to any style very easily.

This winter, I'm loving bright colored tights and even wearing them with over-the-knee-socks and big, chunky heels!

After the Olsenboye shoot, seeing all of the cords in the holiday collection, I started craving everything corduroy. Without hesitation, I'm coveting the skinny leg cords in navy or coal Olsenboye has this fall/winter. I love keeping warm, just as much as I love looking good - and you can do both at once. I have to say, it's not always easy for me to wear hats. Have you noticed my hair? It's - well - BIG! I never, ever, ever straighten it (if I was meant to have straight hair, I would have been born with it). That's a valuable style lesson my mom taught me - to be happy with whatever you have and make it work for you. So the big locks have become my signature style. And if there is any message I can impart to my readers, it's to embrace your style no matter what is "in" or what anyone else says. Be who you are - and own it!

Speaking of owning it, let's get back to Olsenboye! Have you seen thisjumper? I die over it. Something I need to own! I want to wear it with red tights and red clogs and layer some delish sweaters on top. Fashion is about being playful - not following any rules. I hope you'll do the same and feel fabulous along the way!

Big Kiss, Christina

We’re excited to introduce the three amazing fashion bloggers featured in Olsenboye’s upcoming Holiday ’10 film.  Gala of GalaDarling.com, Arielle Noa of Somethingnavy.com and Christina Cardona of Trop Rouge spent a festive day in NYC clad in Olsenboye’s Holiday collection.  Stay tuned for the launch of the film in early November. For now, get excited: the girls were armed with special Olsenboye FLIP Cams during the shoot and took exclusive beind-the-scenes footage to share with you before the big Holiday film reveal. They will also be guest blogging right here on Olsenboye.com in the coming weeks to tell you a little bit about themselves and their experience working with Olsenboye.

 Enjoy!

October brings with it the crisp feeling of fall and is one of our favorite times of year for bold new fashions. Here’s what we are loving right now:    

1. Animal Print Accessories: Leopard punches up any ensemble. We’re lusting after Jimmy Choo driving shoes, and the Olsenboye Union heel is perfectly on trend and a little easier on our budget.

2. YSL La Laque Nail Polish: This perfect shade of navy might be our new fall home manicure staple.

3. Bold Red Dresses: Cameron Diaz in this Oscar de la Renta dress has inspired us to add a little red dress to our wardrobes.

4. Pop Art: Roy Lichtenstein just released “Mediations on Art” - a book dedicated to his pop art. We will be visiting the Soho book shops to check it out!              

Will be a great new number of videos, blog entries, photos, twitter and much more! Stay tuned!

We're excited to share a guest blog from the Olsenboye Design Contest winner, Grace Buckley! Her NYC diary:

When I first got to New York I had no idea what to expect, I just knew that it was going to be one of the greatest experiences ever. The first exciting thing that happened? I went down to the baggage claim in LaGuardia airport and someone was holding a sign with my name on it, just like they do in movies…I kept the sign.

Within an hour of arriving in the city, I practically ran into Christian Siriano at Bryant Park! Fabulous! We had lunch there and enjoyed the heat…it was 90 degrees, much different than the 59 degree weather we came from in Maine! 

The rest of the day’s adventures included a trip to Mood Fabrics to swatch for collection ideas, a walk through Times Square, and tickets to see an off-Broadway show that night called “The 39 Steps.” (If you have a chance to see it you should, it was amazing!) We returned to our beautiful room on the 12th floor of Morgans New York Hotel. The bedroom had a view of the Empire State Building! There was also a gorgeous vase of flowers from JCPenney that were pink and green…my favorite colors! 

The next morning the driver brought us to Mary-Kate and Ashley’s showroom, home to the Olsenboye and Elizabeth and James collections. Mary-Kate and Ashley arrived and gave us a warm welcome. I must say, these girls were unbelievable. They are two of the sweetest and most intelligent people I have ever met. I practically grew up watching their TV shows and movies, and they are everything I thought they would be and more. We also met their business partner Jane, who was also a very friendly person, with a ton of knowledge about the fashion industry. The girls gave us all a tour of the offices and of the upcoming collections and inspirations for both lines. I had the opportunity to hear all about how they translate their ideas into clothing, and just how fast paced and exciting the whole process is.

If there was one piece of advice that stood out to me, it was that mistakes aren’t really mistakes if you learn from them. Everything is a learning process, and if you believe in yourself and what you are doing, you will succeed. I was so fascinated with everything that I saw and learned while I was there, and I am so grateful to everyone who made it possible for me to experience something so wonderful.

Right after meeting Mary-Kate and Ashley, we were taken to JC Penney to shop. I got a ton of Olsenboye stuff, it is adorable! After that we headed into Soho for window shopping, and then had dinner at Asia de Cuba that night. The next morning before the plane ride we went up to the top of Rockefeller Center which has an incredible view of the entire city, and it was a nice way to finish off the trip.

I never imagined I would get the chance to meet Mary-Kate and Ashley, and I still can’t believe it actually happened. The whole trip was a dream come true, and I left feeling very inspired and influenced by the girls. If I could give advice to young designers like myself it would be to advance boldly in the direction of your dreams…the hard work pays off! <3 Grace

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