Author: Iskra Banović

I'm Iskra Banović, editor of BluFashion and a fashion and beauty writer with over 11 years of experience covering style, trends, and everyday beauty. From runway inspiration to practical styling advice, I love making fashion feel approachable, useful, and a little more fun. I believe great style isn't about following every trend. It's about finding what works for you.

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Photos: How To Style A Faux Fur Vest

I never really realized just how much I loved faux fur vests until a few weeks ago when I saw Lauren Conrad‘s shearling vest (shearling is a type of faux fur, too!) during her Runway Collection show at NYFW. I always loved vests in general—when I was younger, I owned all kinds of them. Plaid, puffy, menswear, cargo (I know, I’m sorry)—the vest world was my oyster, and yet, I never branched out to the world of faux fur. I wasn’t really much of a fur person in general, though. I thought it was reserved for the Rachel Zoe‘s of the world. All of…

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Shop Summer's Geometric Jewelry Trend Now

It’s hip to be square, and circular, and triangular and just about every other shape that was dear to Euclid’s geometry-loving heart with all the geometric jewelry that is continuing to trend this summer. We’ve gathered our favorite shapely necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings that not only strike the balance between cute and cool but will also carry over into the changing seasons. And they’ll make you smarter, because, you know, geometry by osmosis was one of the main (and oddly lesser-known) tenants of Euclid’s whole math philosophy.* *Not true. At. All. 1. Bare Collection Arithmetic Studs, $95 The equation for cute…

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Shopping Guide: Shearling Pieces For Fall

Oh, hi. Have I mentioned that it’s officially fall and I’m so excited about it that I kind of have tunnel vision and can’t really think about anything else except for Nick Jonas because I’m pretty much always thinking about Nick Jonas? Oh, I have? Whatever, I’m excited, and you should be too. Everyone knows that fall is the all-around best season for clothes, mostly because you can wear pretty much anything you want without worrying about overheating/sweating/literally anything to do with the excessive heat of summer. It’s also the season for all of the softest textiles, including my personal favorite, shearling.…

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8 Secret Tips For Better Looking and Healthy Hair

Having those long, silky locks is a dream for every woman. People spend a lot of time, money, and energy to have healthy hair, and sadly many of them do not have the same results. With little care and the right products, you can have the shiny and silky hair you always wanted. Even some good hair extensions can work like magic and give you a red carpet look. To help you get better hair, here are secret tips you need to follow and to know about everything for hair health. 1. Avoid heat treatments as much as you can.…

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Jameela Jamil wearing William Tempest dress

A winter wardrobe is never complete without at least one cardigan! Chunky or fine-knitted, long or in the classic waist length, this cozy key item provides not only warmth but also coolness and style points to your everyday style. Layer it underneath coats and jackets or as an outerwear when the temperatures allow it and add a stylish touch to any fall-winter outfit… Are you ready for sweater weather? It’s officially fall now, which means that we’ll soon be piling on the layers in the morning to protect ourselves from brisk winds and frost. We will gladly put on our…

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13 Kimonos Shawls That Upgrade Any Basic Summer Outfit

One of our latest obsessions is the kimono. From floral printed styles to long flowing and open sleeve styles, this staple item is now a wardrobe must-have. The kimono is so versatile that you can wear it as a beach cover-up, a wrap dress by adding a belt, or just by throwing it over a simple dress or denim shorts. Accessorize it with layered necklaces lots of rings, and create a boho summery look. In summer, we try to wear as few layers as possible to stop ourselves from overheating. However, that doesn’t leave too much room for expressing your…

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15 Lightweight Scarves That Are Perfect For The Weather Right Now

It is September and everyone is talking about ankle boots, pumpkin-flavored everything, and flared pants but it is still too sunny and hot outside to be considered proper fall weather. We’re not ready for thick wool pea coats and oversized knitted scarves just yet. If you want to incorporate some fall pieces into your current wardrobe–and I know you do–you can with a lightweight scarf. They add interest to a basic outfit and make it look like you have this trans-seasonal dressing thing all figured out. Start wearing these scarves right now: 1. Patterned Scarf ($12.99, H&M) Rich colors? Check. Large-but-not-oversized shape? Check.…

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Novelty Bags: where can i buy novelty bags

There are so many different bags to choose from including clutches, totes, satchels, fanny packs, cross-boy bags, and backpacks. There might be a lot to choose from but they are mostly the same basic rectangular shape. It’s practical but it isn’t very much fun. That’s why Maisie Williams‘ funky Kate Spade chocolate milk carton bag caught our attention at the 2015 Glamour Awards. It was unique, eye-catching, and perfect for a party. Novelty purses may not be as common as your standard purse but there are plenty of them to be found. Celebs were obsessed with Anya Hindmarch‘s clutch that reassembled a crunched-up bag of potato chips…

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You try to limit all of the “necessities” you stuff in your bag but you can never seem to cut them down enough that they’ll fit in a tiny clutch. You have your wallet, phones, keys, favorite lipstick, your work stuff, an emergency snack, something to read, and a lot more essentials. You don’t have to carry a plastic bag to fit all the stuff that doesn’t fit in your purse. These spacious bags will hold all of your stuff and they don’t look like you’re carrying a piece of luggage. Just don’t fill them up with too much junk. Your arm and…

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Blue Flared Pants

Sorry skinny jeans lovers, flared pants are making a huge comeback. Check out the flares you should swap your tight pants for. Skinny jeans lovers, you knew this day would come. Skinny pants have been popular for a long time, but we’re finally starting to see more trouser options than just leggings, jeggings, and skinny jeans. We’ve seen more wide-leg pants on the runways, mom jeans have recently gained popularity, and now flares are making a big comeback. It’s a natural progression after the summer’s must-have bottoms, the culottes, and it fits with the larger 1970′s revival that’s going on right now. If the…

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14 Pairs Of Patterned Tights You Can Wear All Fall Long

Fall is the season of changing leaves, pumpkin everything, and back-to-school. When it comes to fashion, it’s also the season of tights! When the temperatures begin to plummet and you aren’t ready to give up your skirts, dresses, and shorts, you can put on a pair of tights and you’ll be able to wear them long into the season. Plain black tights are a wardrobe staple that everyone should have, but wearing the same pair of tights every single day can get boring. That’s where patterned tights come in. They add visual interest to your outfit and are just as comfortable as your…

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Back-To-School Shopping

It doesn’t matter if you’ve graduated from school a long time ago, everyone should still go back-to-school shopping. Even if you graduated from school a long time ago, it’s hard not to get into the back-to-school spirit at this time of the year. Pretty much everywhere you look and click online there are back-to-school ads. You may not need to worry about the first day of school outfits and picking up a new set of school supplies but you should still do your own adult version of back-to-school shopping. You probably want to stay as far away from any store filled with…

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