Category: Fashion

  • Our Top 20 Nordstrom Fall Sale Finds

    Our Top 20 Nordstrom Fall Sale Finds

    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…

  • Sorel Mile Long Runway – Walking in the Runway

    Sorel Mile Long Runway – Walking in the Runway

    Here, I am yet another shoe brand help me to accomplished one of my dreams with Sorel Mile Long Runway rpoject. This time I walked down the runway for the first time in my life. I achieved another dream come true. As you know me closely, my first magazine feature was via Robert Clergerie’s (Clergerie…

  • Alexander McQueen Spring 2020 Collection Review

    Alexander McQueen Spring 2020 Collection Review

    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…

  • Dior Spring 2020 Collection Review

    Dior Spring 2020 Collection Review

    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…

  • Chanel Spring 2020 Collection Review

    Chanel Spring 2020 Collection Review

    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…

  • Celine Spring 2020 Paris Fashion Week Review

    Celine Spring 2020 Paris Fashion Week Review

    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…

  • NY Girl Diary with E-shakti.com

    NY Girl Diary with E-shakti.com

    This past month is one of the most hectic ones in my life. We have decided to move back to NY after a long search and travel in different states. I had to find a new apartment, a new babysitter for my twins, looking for a new job, fashion week, my birthday, very exciting upcoming…

  • Flaunt The Latest Mock Croc Accessories This Fall

    Flaunt The Latest Mock Croc Accessories This Fall

    Between faux fur, luxe leather, and wild animal print, I think fall 2019 has had some pretty unique upcoming trends. But the one that has intrigued me the most is the revival of mock croc or mock crocodile print. Unlike snakeskin or leather, mock croc is not something we see a whole lot of on…

  • Cute Sweaters Are In, Shop 20 Of Our Faves

    Cute Sweaters Are In, Shop 20 Of Our Faves

    Sweater weather is upon us and I couldn’t be more pumped. Like I’ve stated before, fall is my all-time favorite season. I’m literally counting down the days until I can wear a proper sweater again without potentially overheating. Luckily, fashion experts and insiders alike all agree that cute sweaters never go out of style which…

  • Gucci 2020 Spring-Summer Collection Review

    Gucci 2020 Spring-Summer Collection Review

    Watch The Runway When I look at Gucci 2020 Spring-Summer collection, I have seen a heavily 70s glamour inspiration with a wave to 60s flower child colour scheme. I can’t really see a tremendous amount of newness and innovation but Alessandro definitely creates a Gucci gang who has an attitude of Brooklyn hipster people. Even…

  • JW Anderson Spring 2020 London Fashion Week Review

    JW Anderson Spring 2020 London Fashion Week Review

    Watch The Runway The JW Anderson Spring 2020 collection brings upper echelon elegance, unconventional beauty and full on glamour to the runway. Take a peek at our faves from London Fashion Week. But first, watch the full show below. The energy is unreal. Our Favorite Looks This first look instantly captured my attention because of…

  • Proenza Schouler NYFW Spring 2020 Review

    Proenza Schouler NYFW Spring 2020 Review

    This year at NYFW, Proenza Schouler released a collection of elevated business attire that you’ve probably only dreamed about wearing to the office. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have an incredible eye for detail that is proven with every look that comes down the runway. See our favorite looks from the Proenza Schouler NYFW…

  • Dump Summer – Fall In Love With These Top Fashion Trends For Fall 2019

    Dump Summer – Fall In Love With These Top Fashion Trends For Fall 2019

    Sadly, summer is coming to a close. Well, it’s actually not that sad for a September born Virgo such as myself because I practically live and breathe for the fall season. As we all know, a new season equals new style. So let’s consider the biggest upcoming fashion trends for fall 2019, shall we? 1.…

  • Oscar de la Renta NYFW Spring 2020 Review

    Oscar de la Renta NYFW Spring 2020 Review

    Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia return to the runway with a series of designs that pay tribute to the late Oscar de la Renta’s Dominican heritage. The Dominican Republic is known for its warmth, aromatic food, and blue-water beaches. This gorgeous collection mirrors the complexity of this island’s culture without being too on the nose…

  • Carolina Herrera NYFW Spring 2020 Review

    Carolina Herrera NYFW Spring 2020 Review

    Carolina Herrera routinely features dramatic color and beautiful floral design. Current creative director Wes Gordon stays true to theme in this collection. Inspired by the wildflower superbloom in California, you can see bursts of bold botany right on the runway. Join us as we recount our favorite looks in this Carolina Herrera NYFW Spring 2020…

  • Are You Shopping for Bags the Wrong Way?

    Are You Shopping for Bags the Wrong Way?

    Bags can be really fun to shop for. For a lot of women, they’re one of the best fashion purchases to make in terms of pure enjoyment of the shopping experience, because there’s no worrying about getting the right size, and also, unlike shoes, which usually steal the crown as many women’s favourite things to…

  • 15 Fabulous Fall Wedding Guest Dresses

    15 Fabulous Fall Wedding Guest Dresses

    Weddings are such a beautiful experience to witness (see photos of Betül’s wonderful wedding here). I’m not ashamed to admit that I will cry at nearly every single wedding I attend. But there’s another component that makes weddings so worthwhile – the wedding guest attire. Not that I’m a statistical expert or anything, but I’m 99.9%…

  • Bottega Veneta 2019 Items are Killing It

    Bottega Veneta 2019 Items are Killing It

    Bottega Veneta 2019 Items are Killing It and It’s the best way to do it. Lately, our fashion accounts are filled with Copenhagen Fashion Week Street Style photos. It looks like the brand was an unofficial sponsor of the event. Scandinavians are known for their simple, sleek chicness. And Bottega Veneta is the key to…

  • New York Luxury and Premium Brands Sample Sale Guide and Hacks

    New York Luxury and Premium Brands Sample Sale Guide and Hacks

    One of the best things about living in big cities like New York is how reachable everything. It’s a dream to score Oscar De La Renta dress for 80-90% off. So I decided to write New York Luxury and Premium Brands Sample Sale Guide and Hacks. My very first sample sale experience was not planned.…

  • Baby Phat Relaunch x Forever 21

    Baby Phat Relaunch x Forever 21

    When I first heard that Kimora Lee Simmons was relaunching Baby Phat, I was shook. But then I found out that the infamous 2000s brand was collaborating with Forever 21? Totally shooketh. Take a look at some of my personal favorite picks from the Baby Phat Relaunch x Forever 21. 1. Velvet Baby Graphic Cami I…

  • New York’a Hangi Vize Türüyle Geldim?

    New York’a Hangi Vize Türüyle Geldim?

    New York’a geliş hikayemi bir önceki yazımda kısaca anlatmıştım. Peki ama nasıl geldim? Hangi vize türüyle geldim? En kısa yoldan buraya gelmenin yolu nedir? İşte bu kez, bu yazımda size biraz da bu konudan bahsetmek istiyorum. Fatih’le anlaşıp New York’a gelmemin kararını aldıktan sonra en hızlı ne şekilde oraya gidebileceğimi düşünmeye başladık. En kolay öğrenci…

  • 80s Fashion Is Back In 2019

    80s Fashion Is Back In 2019

    Bell bottoms, bright colors and Billy Ocean come to mind when I envision the 80s. Even though I was born in the 90s, I can appreciate the aesthetic of the decade that proceeded my very existence. Apparently the rest of the world can too because the 80s have made a major comeback. Here are ways…

  • Crystal Chakra Wands Work Like Magic Charms

    Crystal Chakra Wands Work Like Magic Charms

    Okay, I know what you’re thinking… “What the hell is a crystal chakra wand?!” It sounds like a fictional wizarding device from Harry Potter, but slightly less cool. Crystal chakra wands are tools that work similar to a magic charm to balance your main energy centers. According to a variety of spiritual practitioners, their use…

  • Ugly Denim Becomes IT in This Season

    Ugly Denim Becomes IT in This Season

    Ugly denim becomes IT in this season and I’m seriously didn’t see it’s coming. Sure thing that fashion girls love ugly stuff in the sakes of being on trend all the time. I never want to be a fashion victim just for being on the trend all the time. I didn’t fall for dad sneakers…

  • Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2019 Collection Review

    Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2019 Collection Review

    Couture week came to a grand close with the works of Valentino. Pierpaolo Piccioli gifted the runway with fully saturated hues, extravagant textures, and a strong cultural message. Supermodels Naomi Campbell, Heidi Klum, and the illustrious Lauren Hutton were in attendance. Below, you can watch the showing of the Valentino Haute Couture Fall 2019 collection…

  • Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2019-20 Collection Review

    Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2019-20 Collection Review

    Another season brings another splendid collection from Chanel. If you’ve been an avid reader of Alley Girl, then you’ve seen our last review on Chanel’s haute couture for Spring/Summer. Join us as we review the latest looks from the Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2019 library. Watch the Runway The Looks This jumpsuit (with pockets!) caught my…

  • The Cutest Camp Accessories For Summer 2019

    The Cutest Camp Accessories For Summer 2019

    The fashion world is buzzing about the camp style. Considering that camp was the theme of this year’s Met Gala, that’s not exactly surprising. What exactly is camp, you ask? According to wiki, camp is “an aesthetic style and sensibility that regards something as appealing because of its bad taste and ironic value.” So take a walk on the…

  • Chanel Resort Wear 2020 Collection Review

    Chanel Resort Wear 2020 Collection Review

    It’s that time again. If you haven’t noticed both Betül and I at Alley Girl live for Chanel. You can find our previous reviews on Chanel here and here. The brand is so iconic and classic. Following the passing of Karl Lagerfeld, seeing the Chanel 2020 Resort Wear Collection on the runway is bittersweet. This…

  • Trend Alert! 20 Under $100 Freshwater Pearls

    Trend Alert! 20 Under $100 Freshwater Pearls

    We are having an incredibly rich season in terms of all the new trends. One of those trends is pearls. Especially freshwater pearls. Their colours and shapes are various as the real ones. But wait a minute. What is the freshwater pearl? Cultured freshwater pearls are pearls that are farmed and created using freshwater mussels.* We all know pearls are everywhere…

  • May 2019 Favourite Things: Topshop Sandals Baguette Bag

    May 2019 Favourite Things: Topshop Sandals Baguette Bag

    Here we go at the another month’s end. One close friend told me years ago when you have kids the time passes faster than ever. He can’t be more right than that. I don’t even know we almost finished the half of the year. And yet here is another blog post about my favourite thing…