It’s only right that we begin our Alley Girl astrology series with the earth signs since Betül and I are both Virgos. If you aren’t familiar with astrology, the zodiac is broken into groups by element: earth, air, fire, and water. The signs that belong to the earth element are Virgo, Taurus, and Capricorn. Now, without further ado, let’s see what awaits us in 2020… Virgo (Aug 23…
In today’s world, sustainability is essential to consider when shopping for anything. This especially includes the clothes we wear. As a smart and responsible consumer, you get to choose what corporations to support and which to pass by. So why not choose to support companies that are working to better the potentially worsening condition of the planet? Enjoy this selection of winter staples from our favorite sustainable clothing…
The Chanel Pre Fall 2020 collection just dropped and so did our jaws. Admittedly, after keeping up with Fashion Week this spring we nearly missed this show in its entirety. But like the saying goes, “better late than never.” Watch the Chanel Pre Fall 2020 Show and see if you can spot our favorite looks. Watch The Runway Our Favorite Looks I love how unconventional this look is…
We have already started to talk about Holiday Party Dresses. There are officially THREE days until Thanksgiving and four days until Black Friday, which is crazy. But when you think about the fact that Christmas is just over a month away, it’s downright insane. This year has been going by a little too quickly for my comfort. Anyway, existential crisis aside, with all the parties, events, and family gatherings…
Black Friday is a big deal to us at Alley Girl, but the hustle and bustle of shopping at brick and mortar buildings during the holiday is so not our style. We prefer to shop online. The best part of online shopping is that you can stay ahead of the game and place an order before Black Friday even begins. This is why the Ulta Beauty Black Friday…
With Christmas practically right around the corner, it’s time to retire our fall fashion. Speaking of fashion, Betül embraced the winter season in all its chilly glory in a lovely Burberry coat. And now, we have chosen some of the best emerging trends to keep you looking stylish this season. Here are 10 of our must-have accessories for winter 2020. 1. Big Bags Extra large bags are still…
Nordstrom is undoubtedly known for its incredible selection of both high-end labels and affordable fashion, but their sales are next level. The current Nordstrom fall sale features literally thousands of on-trend items. Some are even marked down a whopping 40%. Don’t worry, though, Nordstrom’s sale runs until November 17th so you have plenty of time to capitalize on these deals. Here are our Top 25 picks. 1. Thread…
Sustainability is more than a fast fashion trend and top shelf designers are proving that. The entire Alexander McQueen Spring 2020 collection springs from Sarah Burton’s commitment to community. She worked alongside McQueen staff and students from The Stitch School to complete two entirely hand-stitched garments for the runway. Watch The Runway Our Favorite Looks I’d kill to see this as a bridal gown at one of those…
The Dior Spring 2020 collection was extra special this season because the esteemed house collaborated with Coloco. For those who don’t know, Coloco is a environmentally conscious collective dedicated to sustaining nature. Fun fact: All 164 trees featured on the runway are real and were planted around Paris after the show. Yay, nature! See the incredible plant based presentation below. Watch The Runway Our Favorite Looks See that…
Chanel hit the headlines at Paris Fashion Week for more than their impeccable designs this week when a desperate YouTuber attempted to crash the show. Thankfully, Gigi Hadid quickly escorted the interruption off of the runway. I mean, who even does something like that? I hope the 5 seconds of fame was worth never being invited to a fashion event again. Hell, good luck even being let into…
Bohemian patterns, luxe furs, delicate ruching, and bootcut denim comprise the Celine Spring 2020 collection in an ode to Parisian fashion of the 60s and 70s. The color scheme is full of nudes, blues, and earthy hues that will steer you away from the usual springtime pastels. Read ahead to get the rundown of our favorite looks from the show and watch it in it’s entirety below. Watch…