The latest in fashion trends is the feminine touch of lace. Whether it's an accent on a basic piece, tank top, dress or skirt; lace has become a serious addition to spring trends this year. Since lace is such an elegant fabric, it comes off as very soft and feminine. Mix this with a hard piece such as a destroyed jean jacket or a leather jacket for a very trendy look.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Lady in Lace
The latest in fashion trends is the feminine touch of lace. Whether it's an accent on a basic piece, tank top, dress or skirt; lace has become a serious addition to spring trends this year. Since lace is such an elegant fabric, it comes off as very soft and feminine. Mix this with a hard piece such as a destroyed jean jacket or a leather jacket for a very trendy look.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Crazy About Crop Tops
Crop tops were first introduced as a temporary trend in various cultures for men in the early 1980s, originally starting with the trimming of football jerseys above the navel to make them cooler in hot weather. This trend eventually caught on to the basic t-shirts for daily wear. This cropping of shirts helped with athletics, adding aerodynamics and temperature control for the players. The company New Balance was the first to manufacture belly tops for males and female athletes in the 80s, followed by Nike and Adidas. The trend caught on casually and it became common to see crop tops at school and other public places. Shortly after however, schools and similar public institutions began to ban the midriff baring shirts claiming it was innapropriate and revealing.
This jock wears a crop top to help cool off and gain some speed while playing football
Topshop was one of the first brands to re-introduce the crop top to fashion shows in December 2008, calling it an upcoming trend for Spring 2009. They introduced many variations on the design, adding lace, silk and jean-like fabric as well as different designs and fits. The most popular style we see today is the loose and baggy design, usually found in plain colours and without too many complicated designs.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Jump For Joy : The Jumpsuit Trend
The jumpsuit has shown up at many everyday retailers, not just your top-notch designer boutiques, making it easier for everyone to add one to their wardrobe. It's become a popular choice because it's very versatile and can be worn casually during the day or glammed up for a night on the town. They are available in many different fabrics, fits and styles. However, we recommend the classic choice of black, white or beige because it makes accessorizing easy and doesn't come off as too over-the-top.
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