Trends We Love #1

[haksare]

- structured jackets
- charcoal, black, gray, navy neutrals
- lacquer nails
- patent flats
- slouch, suede flat boots
- vintage v-neck tees
- pea coats
- driver hats
- oversized beanies
- leather handbags
- anything cashmere
- oxford or leather booties
- statement necklace
- minimal jewelry
- side swept bangs
- staple little black dress
- skinny jeans/trousers
- tweed pencil skirts
- cotton shirt dresses
- leggings under sweater dresses
- trench coats
- silk blouses

 

[lmelanie]

wow...thats a lot..good though..

 

[STYLEOClDE]

cropped tops and maxi dresses.

 

[iSpot]

I don't think these are all 'trends' but:

-colour: blush/cream/nude
-silk anything: blouses, dresses...
-satin trench coats and sneakers
-combination of diff. fabrics in one garment
-statement earrings
-statement cocktail rings
-yellow gold jewelry but minimal
-tuxedo jackets...cropped and boyfriend
-fun stockings...colours and 'prints'
-white oversized tshirts
-tshirts with appliqué (fabric, stones)
-shirt dresses
-dresses /tops with focus on back
-light blue denim
-combination red/pink
-long cardigans on dresses
-high wasted pencil skirt (aa)
-simple bags and clutches
-bows, but rationalised...not overdone
-flowers but not in sarcastic cheesy way

 

[ChrissyM]

^Stacks of bracelets is one of those things that I love visually, but find very distracting to wear.

Wearing ballet flats in the summer, I'm seeing that everywhere. I know some people are sick of ballet flats, but in relation to the summer shoe trend of a few years ago, you must admit it's better than flip flops.

i know what you mean... all that clanking together can get quite annoying if there's too much metal

 

[princess_nikki]

i am loving fur shoulder shrugs at hte mo.

can anyone id this one....

http://www.styleandthecity.com/stre...wp-content/uploads/2009/04/img_4977-ok-ok.jpg

x

 

[andrewtberry]

pants

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i think i love this.

do you?

 

[gimmethatbag]

-Brights
-Nude color
-Denim shorts
-Rompers
-Blazers with puffed sleeves (a la Balmain)
-Navy with black
-Gumball cocktail rings
-Patterned/bright-colored leggings/tights
-Wedges
-High high high heels

 

[ambreit]

I totally agree with the ballet flat in summer "trend". Soooo much nicer and put together than a pair of flip flops.

 

[Lovin_It]

prinness niki - that pic is very chic

 

[Patricia 89]

SHOULDER PADS!!!!

This one is from my blog, me


and Balmain (the inspiration)

 

[Echoes]

^^ That looks like Jodie Foster about 20 years ago.

 

[John_M.]

I guess through the power of persuasion, I'd say that I've grown somewhat a fondness for retro high top sneakers (not the overkilled Chuck Taylor-style high tops). The persuasive force came from when I was flipping through the pages of Teen Vogue magazine and saw an ad for Pastry Shoes Collection. And not so much the sneakers themselves, but how colorful and fun they look, including that sweet inspiration. Almost like candy for your feet (like I said about those Deandra pumps from Betsey Johnson in the old "Yay or Nay?" thread). The most popular one is their Glam Pie sneakers.

I almost immediately think rocker chic with these style shoes. However, these sneakers can be worn in a cute, girly way. Just look at Vanessa and Angela Simmons (the co-creators of Pastry) sporting some of the Pastry Kicks sneakers. If I were a femme, I had a look inspired by a Journeys ad I seen in a magazine once. A look I'd probably go for (again, if I were a femme) would be this colorful white T-shirt, a medium blue or indigo denim mini skirt, some pink leggings that go down to either mid-calf or just above the ankles, and some of Pastry's retro high-top sneakers.

So yeah, I've eased up on high-top sneakers... but only those '70s style, non-Chuck Taylor high tops.

 

[hairsprayhead]

^^ That looks like Jodie Foster about 20 years ago.

Yeah it does! Wow!

 

[geekischic]

Big sunglasses and jumpsuits, like the ones at Topshop (only if they are on the simpler side not the horrid ones with fur and glitter everywhere and that you can accessorize)

 

[John_M.]

After showing a little praise for this look in the Shoes forum, but I'm liking the look of short-shorts paired with boat shoes. Boat shoes are more like a lace-up alternative to ballet flats. While I tend to love slip-on shoes more than lace-up shoes, boat shoes are catching on as femme fashion is concerned.

I'm starting to see more maxi dresses these days. Just glad that dresses aren't dead, at least from some of the people I'm around. I do just tend to think that I've seen more denim mini skirts rather real dresses. Not that I dislike mini skirts, it's just that I'm glad more femmes aren't just letting go of dresses here in the Houston-Galveston area. I've seen quite a few flowing and beautiful long dresses. The reason why I haven't said maxi dresses is because I sometimes can't tell between a regular long dress and a proper maxi. I usually think maxis have more flare and more flow than most regular long dresses. But still, glad to see that sundresses and long/maxi dresses aren't dead.

 

[gimmethatbag]

^^I agree with the maxi dresses. And yeah, I feel like long dresses and maxi dresses have a slightly different shape and flow and feel. I love them. And also really simple jumpsuits. And I mean simple. Like solid or small, unobtrusive print ones in a basic shape.

 

[tramtoheaven]

orchestra jackets (balmain jackets)
studded shoes, bags, jeans, t-shirts everything....!
doc martens
hunter wellington boots, got them in brown, black and pink heh.
bows as a hair accessorie, ex. tie a simple bow with a silk ribbon around your ponytail, lovely.

 

[Florecita86]

I agree with you John_m. on the boat shoes trend.

 

[John_M.]

Well, I've praised the look of cuffed short-shorts (non-denim) and boat shoes. It's just a look I've strangely liked. I find boat shoes (and I'm just talking about boat shoes now) as the lace-up alternative to ballet flats. Boat shoes are strangely catching on with me. Would I wear them? No.

When I've started at boat shoes + cuffed short shorts, I had shorts like these below in mind. Pay attention to the style of the shorts rather than just the specific shorts themselves. Here are the style of shorts I've liked best with boat shoes:
* http://www.buckle.com/product/produ...PpOAIlZ8.g&sku=3779780100&bmUID=1245899142875
* http://www.windsorstore.com/shop_detail.aspx?id=87068&lcid=756
* http://www.tillys.com/tillys/varian...&source=1&size=&network=CJ&affiliates=2178999

And with bottoms, I'm somehow attracted most to white, beige, tan, ivory... those kinds of colors. Mostly flap-pocket short-shorts have been to my liking. Actually, I'm fond of flap pocket pants and shorts por femmes. But it's been these beach-style shorts (excluding Bermuda shorts) plus boat shoes that I've liked.