Alice + Olivia | A Favorite Brand

Alicia + Olivia is definitely a brand favorite of mine this season. I am sure by the photos of this beautiful skirt that you know why I am so in love. If you have been following me then you saw the post from the New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer presentation that I posted a few weeks ago. If you haven’t seen it then be sure to check out what is coming up for the brand this next spring.

Alice & Olivia is the brain child of designer Stacey Bendet and a classmate at the University of Pennsylvania. They named the brand after Stacey’s mother Olivia and her classmate’s mother Alice. Coming from a family business in textiles and loving fashion, this avenue was a beautiful fit for Stacey. It all started with the desire to create “a trouser sexy” and the focus of an outfit”. She was actually spring boarded into recognition when she was spotted on the street where she got her first order, then on to Barney’s and then getting financing from Andrew Rosen who developed the fashion line Theory.

I guess the reason I love this brand so much is because Stacey designs with inspiration from everything that SheShe loves. Art, culture, music and vintage fashion, not to forget the other women she meets and their styles make up her design profile. When you think about this, every season she has multitudes of exciting ideas to draw from. Her designs are flamboyant without being gaudy. She uses so many textures and COLORS and I love her use of whimsical. You will often see her own face appliquéd on her garments. We just have to lighten up and have some fun!! Fashion is an extension of our personalities. Hmmmm… I guess I am colorful and whimsical. I don’t mind…..I will take that label proudly. If you feel a little like granola, try to venture out of your box and add in some texture and color.

We are so excited to welcome the new Alice & Olivia Boutique located in the swanky River Oaks District here in Houston, TX. A southern city of multicultural influences is the best place to further spread the reach of the brand. We southern girls love COLOR and TEXTURE. Not only is the line carried in over 800 department and specialty stores, but now there over 30 free standing boutiques located in major cities and worldwide. This is a very successful up and coming brand making an impact in fashion.

Let’s talk fit…

This is a contemporary brand, meaning it has a smaller scale fit. I actually wear between a 6 and 8 depending on the style with this brand. Many missy brands I would never wear and 8. I know for a fact that contemporary brands are cut smaller in the chest. I don’t know why that is????? Many of the styles are too short or too sexy for me, but there are also some great styles perfect for my life where I am today at over 60. I will wear what I want, but I am not comfortable with too short or too sexy. These are choices you must make about your own personal style. I think many women over 60 can wear this skirt that I am wearing in the photos plus many other styles in the line. I have linked many of my favorite items this season below, some of which are already on sale. Even this skirt!!!