ABOUT

“I love luxury. And luxury lies not in richness and ornateness but in the absence of vulgarity.”
Coco Chanel

“Let your mind wander in simplicity, blend your spirit with the vastness, follow along with things the way they are, and make no room for personal views-then the world will be governed…”
Chuang Tzu

Hello Beauts!

Welcome to Trendplicity! If you’ve been hopelessly cruising the net in search of a one-stop-shop for fabulousness on a budget, your Chanel-scented prayers have been answered. In an era of information overload, virtual relationships, and fleeting trends, it’s easy to get lost in whirlwind of options. If ever you’ve stood before your closet, heaped with the corpses of styles-past and felt total, utter despair, then this blog is for you. Trendplicity was created with one goal in mind: simplify–your closet, your options, and maybe even your life so you never have that “nothing to wear moment” again. How? With the help of a little Zen wisdom!

“Help! I’m Lost in a Labyrinth of Links!”: The Trendplicity Difference
Here’s the deal. There are tons of fashion websites and blogs out there. But, if you’re like me, the sheer volume of stuff they throw at you can overwhelm. By “stuff” I mean too many posts, too many pieces, and every trend under the sun–not to mention the cluttered, hard-to-navigate layouts! By the time I’m finished picking past random posts of Paris Hilton and sorting through 500 “summer must-haves,” I feel like I might as well have braved the shopping sites myself! And finally–the most consistent and most devastating flaw–lack of a price cap. Yes!–those Dior tribal heels are gorgeous. No!–I can’t afford them. I swear–sometimes I think sadists are running these sites! Fortunately, my dears, I’m here to save the day with a little minimalist revamp! Let me break it down …

“Back Away from the Parachute Pants”: The Trendplicity Philosophy
Trendplicity is about styling spare, styling smart. Spending more on quality timeless pieces á la the little black dress or a perfect pair of jeans, and getting deals on here-today, gone-tomorrow trends. Filling your wardrobe with clean lines and solid palettes, then adding in splashes of pattern and texture with simple-yet-impactful pieces. But don’t get it twisted–this ain’t your auntie’s fashion blog. In fact, wallflowers should hit the bricks.

It’s the Trendplicity mission to bring you statement pieces, showstoppers. We’re not talking “cute” here. You can get the “cute” stamp from your granny. We’re talking about your one pair of beaded flea-market earrings that, after 3 summers, everyone still “oohs” and “aahs” over. That signature pair of heels (you’ve had them re-soled 5 times) that make men ask if you’re a dancer. Eye-popping, guy-magnetizing, conversation-starting fabulousness.

Whether it’s a cutting-edge beauty product, a bad-ass pair of stilettos, an incredible cocktail ring, or even a little something for your beau (because behind every mindful diva there’s a man who needs accessorizing), it’s guaranteed to simplify-yet-magnify your personal style without emptying your patent-leather pocketbook. And the best part? I’m serving it up in a language you understand!

“And, Exhale…Simplicity Abounds”: The Trendplicity Format
Each post will feature only one trend and will consist of four sections:
1. WHAT (what the trend is)
2. WHERE (where to buy it, links included)
3. HOW (how to rock it best)
4. EASY-LIVING TIP (a little Zen life lesson to bring you serenity and/or keep you from killing that crazy boss)

There will be no more than 7–count ‘em!–7 options to buy each post. And…drum-roll please…I vow to never, ever torture you with any shoe, dress, or bauble over $200! Cross my heart and hope to die!

As a beauty/fashion/trend junky and a pupil of the Zen lifestyle, I’ve decided to sacrifice my (home-) manicured nails (gorgeousness on a budget is the name of the game!) for the cause. I’ll do all the tiresome cyber-cruising and clicking for you; all you need to do is subscribe to my feed or, if you’re a commitment-phobe, pop by regularly for your fashion-fix. If you’re facing a conundrum, be it shoe-, man-, or laser-hair-removal-related, I’d be happy to give you a little gangster-Roshi advice (think Miranda from Sex and the City meets Mr. Miyagi), and sweetly smack some sense into you. It’s what I do best!

Let the journey begin!

Your Humble Style Roshi,

Safura