Animal Instinct

For me animal print is fun all year round!! It just changes to each season.  The color pallet, multi prints and details change as the weather changes. So here are a few takes on how animal print will be seen from me this spring!

Adding a small print with a big print helps to create a great balanced look!! Simple neutral accessories pop!

How about keeping the print focused on the feet and legs. Adding a light pastel keeps the attention on the print!

Go BIG or go home!! Keeping everything large and in charge!! This kind of combo is not for the faint of heart!! It’s a whole mood…I say go for it!

Go the head to toe of the exact same print!! I love a literal take on animal print…like an actual picture of the animal..not the design of their fur!!

Layer your prints with light textures and colors!! A great take on classic meets print!

Neon comes together with tan and brown so well, so why not throw in an amazing easy and comfy kimono from www.Gibby.cc!! Remember no need to keep the kimono how it is advertised, I wore it upside down, tucked and crossed!

Love this silk skirt! Goes so well with all light pinks! The trick to having a great wardrobe is to be able to reinvent the way you style your pieces!

Loved this animal color block look!! Added some silver pops to show off my beautiful small Telfar shopper!! Silver is a definite basic to pretty much go with anything!

Pj look alert!! Ever get pj’s that you think to yourself I could rock these as an outfit?  These are from Hot Squash and I am OBSESSED!!  I split the set and loved how adding a bit of color in the accessories helped your eyes travel neck bow to purse!

Excited to see how you keep the wild in your prints this spring! Tag me @hinchology #getahinch #hinchology to connect with others in my stories!!

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Animal printed fall

Animal print is here to stay…like I mean FOREVER! Whether it’s pops throughout your look or head to toe …you can NEVER go wrong with a cheetah pop or a pack of lions making your style!

Let’s start with a twist on animal print!! Literal lions printed! Add a matching textured top to coordinate the color and print! Sometimes a match in texture is what pulls things together!

Love a “Go big or go home!” cheetah print! Paired with a pale blue to pop the print!

Love this color combo! Watermelon in fall..lol the dark and muted green really popped the pink ! Love the dog earrings so whimsical….ANIMAL everything!

You know that saying, “Too much is too much!!” Well this look is just that!! The sparkle hat pulls the color from the pants! Talk about wearing what EVER you want.

An electric pop in Fall is unexpected and vibrant against the fall pallet of the trees!!! Another great literal print of whole zebras! YES please!

Colorful animal cheetah print, especially this one,customized from Eshakti, pairs well with black accessories! Perfect for brunch or a day in the office. When you get new pieces, or are working with old ones, elevate your style by thinking outside the box. Imagine how a piece will be worn in your everyday life!

And let’s not forget about the mythical dragon prints. A kimono can upgrade any run around town outfit!

Remember that layers and accessories can be the key to pulling your animal print looks together!

Be sure to share and connect with other like minded fashionistas by tagging @hinchology #getahinch and #hinchology.

Until next style,

Xo,

Nicole

Animal printed Fall

Now that the weather is changing, can’t you just smell the sugary sweetness in the air of cider donuts and apple pie? The trees are the TRUE stars of Fall! Their fantastic color show got me thinking if you can’t beat them join them! This week let’s camouflage ourselves with animal print to be among the most treasured colors of the year!

Match with the pink pops of summer flowers taking in the last bit of the seasons warmth for an easy and fun take on animal print with this J.Crew top and bottom set at a steel! A perfect pop for a very trendy color!

Wearing animal print can mean figuratively, actual animals in the print, or literally spots. Both create a mesmerizing pattern. Velvets and silks are textures that balance one another and are fall wardrobe necessities. Picking out a color from a print and popping it throughout the look completes it. These red shades are just the right pop and a great price!!

Wear animal print with a group of colors and sprinkle them head to toe!! Like magic the look and vibe will send you spinning into fall trends galore! No need to take away from any color or print when they are balanced throughout the outfit!! This Gucci brooch is a timeless piece that will bring all the fall colors together and will be a go to for seasons to come!!

Yes, you are seeing the print from my red velvet skirt look above in this dress. I couldn’t help myself!! I just adore the little zebra print and the bold pattern on the cuff that it had to come home with me. When a print has enough going on, a nude or neutral accessory choice, headband to booties, is always a good match! This Lele Sadoughi headband is THE perfect accessory to pair with any wild print!!

So excited to share this fantastic gifted mask from Bkeepernyc.com the design is adorned with bees!! Their gold chain is a nice added bit of bling but also serves a much needed purpose to never loose your mask during mask breaks in the classroom. Mixing animal prints is a wonderful way to be season trendy. This cheetah blazer is a great addition to anyone’s fall look. Black, white and beige work well with a busy print top and bootie match.

A tulle skirt layered under a color animal print dress, a belt to cinch the waist, instant head turner and unexpected texture pop!! Pair black accessories to help keep the focus on the color print! This pink cheetah teared dress is a perfect pairing with a collared shirt or jean jacket, to be pumpkin patch ready!

And of course being cover head to toe in animal print is really stepping in to the wild side! For those of you that are trying this look find a small and big print to pair together for it to be a hit! This Target cheetah dress is a great start to create this head to toe look.

Will you be showing your wild side this fall with animal prints?

Feeling inspired or want to inspire? #getahinch and @nhinchology to be a part of a fashion story!!

Until next style!

Xo,

Nicole

Favorite Fall trends

The air is getting cooler and that means only one thing…Fall fashion! What is your favorite season to fashion!? I have chosen some of my top trends for the 2020 fall season. While I love to incorporate trends I always make sure they never take over my style!! Over several weeks I will be focusing on individual blogs about each of my favorite trends…so stick with me and we will rock fall fashion together!

Bows~

This fall will be full of extra bows in many textures! Organza, ribbons or silks you can’t go wrong! Bows can be big like my Neubyrne Bow top or a small gift ribbon from your favorite designer tied under your collar for a sweet look!! Speaking about sweets, have you tried Cloud nine cereal bar in Patchogue? IT IS AMAZINg! I got the rainbow bright that is infused fruity pebble ice cream……HEAVEN!!

Fringe~

This fall is full of movement with fringe! Whether you wear a head to toe dress adorned with fringe or use a headscarf, be sure to sway into this forever loved trend! Check out this beautiful fringe shawl from Target!!

Color~

This fall the color pallet is AMAZING!! Rust, purples, yellows, tans and lots of bright pops like fuchsia can be seen walking down runways from Chanel to Fendi. The fall rainbow never looked so good!! This amazing skirt at Target comes in all the right fall trend colors and at such a great price!!

Animal prints~

Oh how I ADORE animal print!!! For me head to tow cheetah is just fine!!! For those of you that do not want to look like a wild animal add pops of prints with solids!! This cheetah tee from Target is a perfect mix for your favorite jeans or skirt!!

Tweeds~

What would Fall be without tweeds!!! My mind always goes to Chanel when I see tweed! Have a matching suit or pair pieced within the same color scheme and people will be calling you Coco!!! This pink tweed Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific jacket is now on sale at Nordstrom.

Fall prints~

The crisp fall weather will bring in all different kinds of prints this year!! From plaid to geometrics your eyes will be tantalized! Highlight a piece by pulling colors from the print to enhances and compliment your look!! Don’t be afraid of print…just do it!! My plaid pants came from Walmart. These green plaid pants are screaming my name.

Leather and Pleats~

Leathers and pleats oh my!! Leather brings a texture like no other, whether you rock vegan or the real deal. My eye is on this gorgeous green faux leather skirt from J.crew.

Metallics~

In my book metallics are a neutral that should be used all year round. They brighten a sometimes boring outfit. A little pop of metallic sprinkle goes a long way!! Silver boots, check, these Gold booties from Just fab are on my mind!! Would you wear metallic boots?

Just remember that trends were made to have fun with and to enhance your own unique style!!

What are your favorite fall trends for 2020? Feeling inspired? Share at #getahinch and tag @hinchology.

Until next style,

xo,

Nicole

Summer Animal prints!!

Go WILD and get your hands on all the animal print you can this summer!!! Kick up your style a few notches with adding pops of cheetah or color animal print in to your summer wardrobe!! This doesn’t mean you need to be covered head to toe with zebra stripes or leopard spots, (although I have been known to do that) you can use the print in your accessories to add just enough fun to your outfit!!

If you haven’t noticed I am a bit obsessed with turbans!! Head wraps, scarfs, sign me up!! When my hair seems unruly it is the perfect accessory!! These J.crew lion printed silk pants paired well with my Givenchy thrifted scarf that I scored for three bucks!! Do you thrift or tag sale? I absolutely love finding special treasures!

Finding pieces that are versatile is key when it comes to prints. The summer kimono that I found serves as a great light layered coverup or head wrap!! If you can get any piece of clothing in a perfect square you can use it like a scarf to create the perfect head wrap. (Check my Instagram for a DIY)

Summer beach wraps or coverups are easy to find in colorful and fun animal prints this time of the year. Creating strapless dresses using a single knot is a fun and different way to style a scarf!!!

Being 5′ 2″ has it’s advantages like being able to score some fantastic pieces in the girls section at Walmart!! I just could’t wait to pair my jumper with my Dolce & Gabbana leopard bag. Do you pair similar prints together?

Being over 40 makes me want to stay on point with fashion trends and not be afraid to try them!! I went ahead and rocked biker shorts and paired them with an animal print!! Loved how it brought adventurous vibes to my day!!

Finding animal print in color is so much fun. Pieces that have a lot of character are easy to pair with solid colors and a hit every time.

Pairing neutral colors with neons gives an up to date and happy feel to your summer fashion vibe.

The willingness to express yourself through fashion is a sign of knowing who you and not being afraid to show it!!

Do you do animal print?? Feel inspired? Want to inspire with your Animal print outfits? #getahinch and @hinchology to get featured in my Insta story!!

Until next print!!

xo,

Nicole