One of 2012′s biggest trends so far has been the return of peplum. This retro style is the perfect way to enhance a woman’s silhouette. Whether it’s a peplum top, skirt, or dress, it creates a flattering hourglass shape. Check out how some of these amazing bloggers are rocking the peplum trend.

Tanesha of Girl With Curves

Chriselle of The Chriselle Factor

Julia of Gal Meets Glam

What do you think of peplum? Have you incorporated this trend into your spring/summer 2012 wardrobe?

If you frequent fashion blogs, you might wonder “how do these girls always look so put together??” Well, Bonnie is here to tell you that it’s not at all what it seems.

A good fashion blogger knows how to make a photo shoot look easy, but those who are inside the blogging industry know that everything isn’t rainbows and unicorns.  Many things happen behind the lens that viewers of my website don’t see.

I usually tell stories of the photo shoots when I post them on my blog because I want people to know that side of me.  I do not pretend to be perfect.  I am actually incredibly awkward and dorky.  It is important to me for my readers to know that Bonnie as well as the poised model they see in my posts. (At least that is how I like to think I appear in my pictures.)

My fiance, Mr. A, is my photographer, so of course he sneaks some butt shots into pictures.  I never know it until I start the editing process.

Without a doubt, a photo shoot will land on the hottest day of the week.  Girls with long, thick hair, I am talking to you — Wearing your hair down in this weather is the absolute worst thing you can do.  On these days, 80% of the frames consist of me wiping sweat from my upper lip and de-sticking my hair from my forehead.

One of my tips for having awesome pictures is to find a photographer who makes you laugh.  You get the best shots.  Unless your face is doing that weird, scrunchy, I’m-about-to-laugh-but-the-camera-caught-me-at-the-wrong-moment thing.  That is unfortunate.

Another secret from behind-the-scenes — I don’t wear heels 24/7.  This picture was taken after walking a mile on a concrete trail covered in limbs, rocks, and worms.  Being the intelligent person that I am, I wore ballet flats beforehand and carried my Stuart Weitzman shoebox with me.  I may have looked like a crazy person cradling my heels, but it saved my feet.

What are your secrets from behind-the-scenes?

As we’ve mentioned before (and like many of you), we totally look to celebs for style inspiration. Sure, we like to do our own thing and wear what we like, but it doesn’t hurt to look like our favorite star every now and then. We love bright colors, and even more, we love turquoise. And trust us, it will look absolutely gorgeous on your bronze summer skin. Check out some of our bright blue pieces inspired by Emmy Rossum, Blake Lively, and Zoe Saldana.

Alice + Olivia, $89

Trina Turk, $74

DKNY, $58

What’s your fave way to incorporate turquoise into your wardrobe? Accessories? Jewelry? Let us know! 

Image via ELLE

Today’s post is brought to you by our beautiful and fun guest blogger, Bonnie, over at Glam Kitten’s Litter Box. She’s gonna tell you why you should wear that little red dress you’ve been so afraid to put on..

Go big or go home.

That’s my motto in the gym, and it translates just as well to fashion. Sometimes, I want to wear something totally different from the classic Bonnie look. I get bored easily, so mixing up my closet helps keep things fresh. If you are going to try something out of the ordinary, then you may as well go hard. Every outfit is temporary. Have fun with it!

365HANGERS recommends:

Dress by Aqua, $26

I’m not a huge girly girl who likes to wear big dresses. If I do wear a dress, it’s a short dress so I can show off my legs, and it is usually body-con. This dress would be something very different for me to wear. Not only is it a maxi, but it has a busy print – something I also tend to avoid. If I really wanted to achieve that boho look, this would be perfect.

365HANGERS recommends:

Dress by BCBGMAXAZRIA, $71

As stated above, I prefer body-con dresses. Tight enough to flaunt every curve is more my speed than soft and billowy. When I eat a big steak dinner, though, I regret wearing such a close-fitting outfit. Besides, dressing as if you are from a different decade is in now. In this dress, you would look like you came from the 1970s. I imagine it worn with wavy hair tucked into a side ponytail for that undone look – kind of like the model has here but messier.

365HANGERS recommends:

Dress by Elizabeth and James, $119

Confession #1: I have never owned a strapless dress.
Confession #2: I am scared of strapless tops.
Confession #3: I am worried that my chest is too small to support the top, so I will spend the entire night yanking it up so my girlie parts don’t tumble out.
Confession #4: Even if the top did fall down, I’m sure no one would notice because my chest is non-existent.

So why not step out of my comfort zone? At least it will make a good story to tell.

Where is your comfort zone, and what have you done lately to step out of it?

Last night was the Met Gala 2012. We were glued to our laptop on Vogue.com watching the red carpet arrivals, and needless to say.. we were blown away! There were so many beautiful and unique gowns, we really had a tough time narrowing down our favorites! Ultimately, though, we were able to come up with our lucky 7.

Anna Wintour in Prada

Beyonce in Givenchy

Casey Mulligan in Prada

Dakota Fanning in Louis Vuitton

Gwyneth Paltrow in Prada

January Jones in Versace

Solange Knowles in Rachel Roy

Who was your fave from last night’s red carpet?

Images via Getty 

Although we turn to magazines and blogs for fashion inspiration, we sometimes forget that our greatest inspiration of all is our mothers. Being there from the earliest stages of our lives, our mothers helped style us and make us look beautiful to the world. Prime examples are fashion bloggers, Naomi and Anna who are both mommies and fashionistas. With their blogs, we can live vicariously through them where they showcase both their fashion sense and love of their family. They’re living proof that you don’t need to give up fashion once you become a mom!

I just love how Naomi of Taza and Husband looks effortlessly chic with her clear umbrella, cropped jean jacket, white maxi dress, and of course the best accessory yet, her baby bump! Already a mother of two, Anna of In Honor of Design, brightened her classic striped outfit with a pair of pink jeans, cat-eye rims, and a statement necklace. So, what’s the number one rule when it comes to dressing comfortably? Make sure you’re actually comfortable in your own skin! Simple colours like white, salmon and styles like crew necks can be both fun and stylish! It’s just how you wear ‘em, so make sure you wear ‘em comfortably and confidently.

Here are a few suggestions from 365Hangers.com that would be great additions to your wardrobe!

We did it! If you follow us on Twitter, you know that the past few months we’ve been rallying to get to 3,000 followers by May 1st to give away a $100 gift card. We did it just in time. As of yesterday, April 30th, we surpassed 3,000 followers! A big thank you to everyone who has been following us, and helped us to get to this point.

To enter the giveaway, all you have to do is comment below and share your Twitter name! You must be following us on Twitter to be eligible. Open to readers in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. This giveaway will end on Tuesday May 8th, 2012, at 11:59 p.m. PST. Good luck!

We’re thrilled to have partnered with Dr. Loretta Skincare for our special Mother’s Day giveaway! Whether you’re a mother yourself, you want to win this for your mother, or are planning on having children at some point… this Age Change Skincare kit (valued at $115) is perfect for all women! AGE CHANGE® SKINCARE from Dr. Loretta is an advanced broad spectrum antioxidant-based skincare system which combat skin damage from environmental pollutants. It hydrates skin, reduces under eye puffiness and slows the breakdown of collagen with skin firming peptides and a new highly effective skin brightener to remedy age spots and even skin tone. Loretta Ciraldo, M.D., FAAD, formulated this breakthrough treatment with an exclusive broad spectrum, anti-Oxygen/anti-Nitrogen free radical scavenger, the foundation of her AGE CHANGE Skincare Collection.

How to enter:

Mandatory: Comment below and tell us  the best skincare advice you’ve received from your mother.

Additional entries: 

“Like” 365HANGERS on Facebook (+1)
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There are four (4) ways to enter and you must leave a separate comment for each entry. 4 entries = 4 comments. This giveaway is open to US residents only and the giveaway ends on Sunday May 6th, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. PST.

Good luck!

Like the majority of young women everywhere, we are Gossip Girl obsessed. Obviously the drama and who’s dating who this week keep us interested, but let’s be realistic, we really just love seeing what Serena and Blair are going to wear. And then immediately trying to incorporate their style into our own.

We came across this photo of lovely Blake Lively as Serena van der Woodsen wearing a salmon blazer over some print-mixing and we fell in love. Not only are colored blazers super IN this season, so is print-mixing. And don’t even get us started on the turquoise bag.

We love the idea of pairing this pink blazer by XCVI with the French Connection top and Aqua skirt.

What do you think about this look? Do you like the print-mixing trend?

Happy Wednesday! Today is our bi-weekly guest post from lovely Bonnie over at Glam Kitten’s Litter Box. Today she’s gonna help you channel your inner edginess. We know you all have it!

As badly as I wanted to be at Coachella last week, I wonder if I would have felt out of place.  My style is less Coachella and more … Ozzfest.  The gift of pulling off the boho look was not blessed upon me.  My style tends toward the edgier and darker.  In a perfect world, I am a girl who can rock both looks effortlessly.  Alas, it did not work out that way, and I am kept in the land of headbanger-worthy hair and emo-guitarist eye liner.

365HANGERS recommends:

Dress by BCBGMAXAZRIA, $60

This is my kind of little black dress. Every girl needs a vampy LBD in her closet – no matter what her personal style is. Adding a cardigan makes this dress more cute and less angel-of-the-night. Red heels add a playful touch. Six-inch bondage stilettos amp the siren voltage. A lot can be done to this, which is part of the reason I am drawn to it. Well, that and because it’s hot.

365HANGERS recommends:

Dress by Aqua, $68

“But, Bonnie, this dress doesn’t look edgy.” Blah blah blah. First of all, it’s a body-con dress. All body-con dresses are edgy because they are in-your-face sexy. Second, the right pair of heels can do wonders. One pair of shoes can flip a style upside down and on its head, so use that to your advantage. Third, picture this dress with a studded leather jacket. Yeah. That’s what I’m talkin’ about.

365HANGERS recommends:

Top by Wink, $52

Newsflash: Cutouts are sexy. If you have long hair, wearing it up is a definite must in order to flaunt those arms. Wear a long necklace like the model did here to draw attention to the neckline, and remember that intense eye makeup will make the look even more dramatic. Since the bottom of the shirt is a bit full and drape-y, you can get away with wearing body-hugging pants. I would opt for leather – if you’re into that kind of thing. And I am.

Are you edgy or free-spirited? Am I the only one who wants to rock leather 24/7?

Check out this video clip from our recent Style-A-Thon featuring interviews with the styling bloggers, and part of the runway show!

Today I decided to keep my mani fresh. I couldn’t decide which pattern I wanted to so I just did a different one on each nail.

For this mani you will need a toothpick and at least two different colors.

I used Forever 21′s Love and Beauty Light Green for my base coat and a super sparkly L.A Girl nail polish for the designs.

 Simply paint on your base coat and alternate different designs!

 XO SAM

Here at 365HANGERS we just can’t seem to stop staring at all of the street style photos from the first weekend of Coachella, and we are so excited that there will be a new batch of photos from the second weekend. For everyone out there who was unable to attend this year, don’t let it stop you from showing off your bohemian flare! Here are some choices to help you bring out your inner hippie:

Dress by Angie, $11

Romper by Aqua, $26

Dress by Patterson J. Kincaid, $47

Dress by Aqua, $26

Check out some of our current inspo:

Image credit: Harper’s BAZAAR, Honestly…WTF, & Song of Style

One trend we’ve been seeing around for a little while now is the detachable collar. Detachable collars are the latest craze in the fashion world, and they’re a perfect way to step outside of your normal neckwear. Want to stand out? Ditch the statement necklaces and spice up your look with a detachable collar! Whether you’re looking for something more casual, or something a little more badass, there are a plethora of styles to choose from. Check out a few that we found on Topshop that we love!

Not sold yet? Get inspired by how these amazing bloggers are rocking the detachable collar!

Olivia of Lust for Life, Morven of Cats and Rocking Chairs, Leandra of The Man Repeller

What do you think? Would you wear a detachable collar?