Monogram Jewelry

For over a year now, we've been spotting the monogram jewelry trend everywhere. From Taylor Swift to Jessica Simpson, Kim Kardashian to Christina Applegate, celebrities and non-celebrities alike have really embraced the monogram and namesake jewelry trend. So much so that we don't think we can call it a trend anymore! Wear your own name, your significant other's name, or your children's names... just wear it close to your heart and in style!  More Than Paper carries monogram and namesake jewelry in a variety of colors and they are available as bracelets, rings, or necklaces.  A popular fall trend is rose gold and of course, we have that too! 

Love it like we love it? Shop all of our jewelry at More Than Paper now! And if you need help with your monogram, we are happy to help or just refer to our easy monogram guide here. 

Nautical Trends

There is no trend more in style this summer than the nautical one. We see it every day in stationery, home decor, fashion, jewelry and even food.  Today we are sharing our round up of great nautical finds on the web. There are a few here from More Than Paper and many from other sites.  Check out all of our great nautical trend finds!

In fashion, we love these dresses by Mod Cloth and these fabulous nautical high heel pumps.  You can't go wrong with a blue and white striped canvas bag by Kate Spade.  The personalized address label stickers by Prints Charming make a great addition to any invite or summer correspondence.  

For entertaining, choose this fabulous anchor plate or hand painted wooden anchor trays. More Than Paper carries a wide selection of Boatman Geller, who's line has plenty of anchors, nautical ropes and other boating motifs.  We love this ice bucket for summer entertaining!  When decorating your home, check out these great pillow finds! We love the anchor pillow and the Devora Designs red, white and blue monogram pillow found at More Than Paper.  And a nautical look isn't complete without lanterns! 

Have you embraced the nautical trend for summer? How? We'd love to hear from our More Than Paper blog readers! 

Early Spring Fashion Report

The weather is warming up a bit and we are tired of just about every piece of winter clothing in our closet.  We can't look at another chunky sweater until next Fall. Bring on the spring clothes! What's hot this season? We went on official business for this post and scoped it out last weekend downtown in SoHo.  Here is More Than Paper's SPRING FASHION report. 

Trend #1: Soft, silk, "PJ" pants.  This is a trend that needs embracing!  Like wearing your silk pajamas, this trend is uber comfy. Designers everywhere are pushing these soft, silk, pajama-like pants.  Be sure they don't look like pajamas, dress up them with wedges or heals (don't wear flats here) and pair with luxe cotton shirts and plenty of jewelry. The key to this look is not looking like you just rolled out of bed.

Trend #2:  Leather details.  Leather is so hot right now and small details are found on pant leggings, near wrists, patches on elbows, zippers, and pockets.  You don't need to go head-to-toe leather, just add a little splash here and there. 

Trend #3: Button downs, button downs, oh -- and more button downs.  An easy trend to embrace, there is no shortage this season of button down shirts.  Patterns, stripes, plain, florals, there is a shirt for everyone.  Dress this look up with a thin belt around the waist, black skinny pants and heels or dress it down with jeans and flats. 

Image via JCrew.com

Trend #4:  Boyfriend jeans -- here for another season!  We like to pair them with a cute belt buckle, found at More Than Paper, to make these boyfriend jeans a bit more feminine. Pair this pant with heels or cute ballet flats to avoid looking scrubby, or make sure you have a really snazzy pair of sneakers or shoes to dress it up! 

Trend #5: Patterned pants!  Really get noticed this Spring with looks like these -- you can't be missed walking down the street.  Vibrant colors and bright patterns make a bold statement.  Snag a few of these for Spring!

All of these clothing items featured here can be found either at J.Crew, Club Monaco, or Piperlime.  Shop any of these sites to find all of these looks and shop More Than Paper's cute selection of belt buckles to further customize your look!  What do you think of our report? Are we spot on or have we missed a big trend? We'd love to hear from you! 

Fall Fashion

Being in the stationery industry, More Than Paper has noticed that designs follow what's happening in fashion.   The styles people are wearing each season are generally reflected in stationery a few months later (if not immediately).  So what's hot for fall 2013 in stationery?We are seeing three trends:  1) Leopard 2) Houndstooth and 3) Chevron.  Check it out! 

We are loving these stationery designs and fashions! Find them all here below. 

1) Leopard coat by Zara 

2) J Crew loafers 

3) Leopard dry-erase magnetic board by Devora Designs available at More Than Paper 

4) Leopard flat note card by Robin Maguire available at More Than Paper 

5) J Crew blouse 

6) Houndstooth folded gift enclosure card by Stacy Claire Boyd  available at More Than Paper

7) Houndstooth foldover note by Boatman Geller available at More Than Paper 

8) Houndstooth pants 

9) Chevron top 

10) Chevron foldover note cards in orange by Prints Charming available at More Than Paper 

11) Chevron foldover note cards in letterpress by Boatman Geller available at More Than Paper 

Even if you don't adopt the seasons fashion trends in your wardrobe, you can add a little flair into your stationery with these trendy (yet timeless) patterns.  

More Than Paper has great styles of leopard, houndstooth and chevron patterns from which to choose and has other familiar favorite prints like zebra and giraffe.  If you aren't a trendy type, don't worry as More Than Paper has a great selection of traditional stationery, too!  Shop now at MoreThanPaper.com and search the style that suits you (or contact us and one of our stationery specialists will help you find the perfect ensemble)!