Author: Iskra Banović

I know basics may not be as fun to buy as the colorful trendy styles, but they really are wardrobe staples. For clothes, you can skip some so-called essentials, that don’t apply to you (who really needs a white blouse?) but you should never skip lingerie staples. Not only is a good-fitting bra important, but so is having the right kinds of bras that work under your clothes. If you’ve ever not been able to wear a new shirt because you don’t have the right bra, you know what I’m talking about. Before you invest in 20 different pretty pink lace bras, make sure you have…

Though they can be fun to wear sometimes, I’m a firm believer that uncomfortable footwear should never be required of women– and it really sucks when certain work environments and bar scenes make heels seem necessary. That’s stupid. If you agree that it’s stupid (and if you need an extra little push), here are 25 totally valid excuses to not wear heels today. Because you’re just not feeling it.Because no one would ever ask a dude to do this.Because you’re too sore from the gym to walk around on your toes.Because you’re too out of shape to walk around on your toes.Because you don’t…

Last week, we posed one of the world’s most pressing questions: How much are you supposed to pay for a pair of boots? We got a wide variety of answers, with some of you favoring investment pieces (in the hundreds) and others of you recommending places where you can find cheap shoes that don’t look, well, cheap. Your responses inspired me to go on an internet safari to find some of the best boots in every price range, and it’d just be mean of me to not share what I found. Here are a few boots you’re likely to love, whether you…

You guys… how much are you supposed to spend on boots? What do you think is the appropriate amount to spend on a pair of boots? Love it or hate it, you can’t really deny that it’s finally fall. The weather’s doing its own thing, the Pumpkin Spice Latte is back with a vengeance, and people everywhere (except Australia, I guess) are going boot shopping. As self-described “fashion people,” we at Blufashion are big fans of boots. We’re not, however, fans of throwing away money on them. And there’s the dilemma. You guys… how much are you supposed to spend on boots?…

Spring is finally here, and you know what means: it’s time to banish your boots to the back of your closet and pull out the flats you’ve been waiting to wear since last fall. Given that most of us spend the winter months wearing some variation of a black or brown boot, it’s always fun to go a little crazy with colorful footwear in the spring. To help you get started on this year’s spring footwear collection, we’ve rounded up 20 pairs of the cutest pastel flats on the market. 1. Aldo Deason Flats, $55 These embellished flats are the…

I got my first tattoo the day after I turned 18, as many people do and as many people are told not to do, under any circumstances. The day I had it done, I was extremely nervous because it’s (A) in a particularly sensitive spot and (B) I’m a particularly sensitive person, literally nerve-wise. Afterward, though, I realized I absolutely loved it; cliche as it sounds, it felt like it had already been there for years. It’s a feminist symbol, and I do not regret it one bit considering I think there will be far more issues in my life if there…

Glasses are great, but they aren’t perfect. Here are 20 annoying glasses facts anyone who wears them will understand. I love my glasses. I own contact lenses, but I almost never wear them. (I’ve never actually filled a contact lens prescription because the handful of free samples the optometrist gives out at one’s appointment usually last me several years.) That said, there are some really, really annoying aspects to wearing glasses. If you wear glasses, you’ll probably know what I’m talking about. Getting mascara all over the inside of your lenses.Not being able to buy and wear cute $5 sunglasses,…

This season it is all about unique tops. There are a few different trends that we have seen popping up including statement sleeves, off-the-shoulder necklines, super long sleeves, and lace-up tops. Lace-up tops are a trend that has been going strong since the fall, and it seems like it isn’t slowing down any time soon. We’re also seeing the crisscross detail appear of dresses and jumpsuits. Lace-up tops are interesting, a bit sexy but still effortless. They can be worn with almost anything in your wardrobe and look like you put a bit more effort than if you just put on a plain tee.…

Wide-leg jumpsuits can take Gaga’s trendsetting Oscars look and make it doable IRL. Honestly, it’s no surprise that Lady Gaga’s pantsuit on the red carpet is all anyone can talk about. It was flawless, literal perfection. But she wasn’t the only one that eschewed the traditional Oscars gown. Elizabeth Banks rocked a full-on glam jumpsuit to the Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party because why the hell not? What also really throws me for a loop is how freakin’ high-fashion this looks, while still feeling very Elizabeth Banks. I don’t normally associate fashion risks with her (unless, of course, you count Effie…

Summer is officially here. The weather gets hotter, and our outfits become lighter! Rompers are one of our favorite items of the season, especially if they are a little boho. They are chic, fun, and extremely versatile! Go embroidered and get ready for an easy-breezy summer! Maxi dresses are a summer staple but everyone should have at least a few rompers and jumpsuits in their closets. They’re as easy as maxi dresses, except they usually don’t have five extra yards of fabric that you sweep the sidewalk with. Rompers and jumpsuits are also incredibly versatile. They can work for the beach to casual weekends looks…

Another day, another new piece of wearable tech to add to your ever-expanding collection. Ringly, a smart jewelry company already popular for its smart cocktail rings, is introducing the Aries Collection, a range of smart bracelets that even the pickiest of jewelry collectors will love. Ringly has just released their latest line of smart bracelets and they are as chic as they are useful. Combining the look of a classic jewelry piece with the convenience of a smart device, these bracelets are perfect for those who want to keep up with their notifications without looking like they’re trying too hard. For those interested…

Why You Should Go 5-Free, Plus the Best Brands & Their Shades Forget your cheapie drugstore nail polishes and the brands found in your average nail salon, if you’re concerned about toxins in your skin and nail care, then you may consider using 5-free nail polishes. These polishes are popular among the “I only buy organic but I love my painted nails” set because of what they don’t contain, specifically formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate and toluene, and the allergens camphor and formaldehyde resin. Look on the bottle of drugstore polishes and you’ll likely see all 5 listed, but pay a bit…