Showing posts with label skirts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label skirts. Show all posts
Monday, August 22, 2011
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Carolyn Braden Says "New Fall Trend Update!"
Fashion, fashion, everywhere. There are so many trends that are born every day. Now, the thing that we all must wonder now is "What generation are these "new" trends from"? Every new trend seems to just be a repeat from the past. I was reading in InStyle magazine yesterday about Julianne Moore. There was a picture from a dance she went to in high school and her dress had spaghetti straps. She made a comment how spaghetti straps are such a 1970's trend.
So my question is, are there any truly new trends that are yet to be discovered?
I do see lots and lots of ruffles and billowing draping happening for this upcoming fall style. I see fabric being pushed, pulled, tucked, and pinned to make an old style shirt seem like a new style shirt. The pleated skirt will be hot this fall. Length of skirts and dresses are going to be longer and the heels are just going to keep getting taller. (Good thing for me since I am super vertically challenged and the only way I can wear some of these long dress/skirt styles without having to pay money for alterations is to wear the super high heel). The heels are going from leather with studs to soft and buttery suede. I found my Mary Jane heels on Friday at Von Maur. They are platform black heels with an elastic band that adorns a HUGE bow across it to form the strap. I love the shoe! I've wanted Mary Janes for so long now, but I wanted some that were a little different. These fit the bill. Bracelets are the new necklaces for fall. Patterns and prints in every color and style are going to be mixed in ways you never thought possible and yet, they will look good. I saw a small polka dotted blouse with a floral skirt yesterday in a magazine and thought they actually worked well together. I'm still dead set on goth style being integrated into fall and winter style. Spiders will show up somehow.
So, what do you think? Are the new trends I listed above repeats of the past. Yes, I do believe they are. Is there any new trend waiting to be discovered? I really hope so. Oh, by the way, celebs that are wearing their dresses backwards is not a new trend to follow. That came in style with KrisKross (remember them) and went out very quickly. :) Cher is going to be back out in the spotlight again in full force soon. Talk about a trend from the past.
Can't wait! :)
So my question is, are there any truly new trends that are yet to be discovered?
I do see lots and lots of ruffles and billowing draping happening for this upcoming fall style. I see fabric being pushed, pulled, tucked, and pinned to make an old style shirt seem like a new style shirt. The pleated skirt will be hot this fall. Length of skirts and dresses are going to be longer and the heels are just going to keep getting taller. (Good thing for me since I am super vertically challenged and the only way I can wear some of these long dress/skirt styles without having to pay money for alterations is to wear the super high heel). The heels are going from leather with studs to soft and buttery suede. I found my Mary Jane heels on Friday at Von Maur. They are platform black heels with an elastic band that adorns a HUGE bow across it to form the strap. I love the shoe! I've wanted Mary Janes for so long now, but I wanted some that were a little different. These fit the bill. Bracelets are the new necklaces for fall. Patterns and prints in every color and style are going to be mixed in ways you never thought possible and yet, they will look good. I saw a small polka dotted blouse with a floral skirt yesterday in a magazine and thought they actually worked well together. I'm still dead set on goth style being integrated into fall and winter style. Spiders will show up somehow.
So, what do you think? Are the new trends I listed above repeats of the past. Yes, I do believe they are. Is there any new trend waiting to be discovered? I really hope so. Oh, by the way, celebs that are wearing their dresses backwards is not a new trend to follow. That came in style with KrisKross (remember them) and went out very quickly. :) Cher is going to be back out in the spotlight again in full force soon. Talk about a trend from the past.
Can't wait! :)
Sunday, November 30, 2008
December...Upcoming style!
Not much for today, but I was on a blogging roll.
Here's the latest inspirations I've had:
Bears and tigers. Don't know why, but I know they are about to hit big. Maybe for Christmas? Try getting your child a teddy bear. All kids have that "thing" they hold onto everywhere they go. Maybe it's a blanket or a stuffed animal. Try getting your child a teddy bear. The tigers....maybe the print is going to show up in fashion.
Hummingbirds. They will be in home decor and in jewelry. Try a hummingbird pin.
Sheer floral patterns. Pair them with very simple style. You want the emphasis to be on the print only.
Layered skirts. Try a 3 tired skirt. If it's dark with a floral pattern like the one I picked up at Target, try wearing it with dark tights and scrunched boots.
Try a sheer, billowy, dark floral pattern shirt. Brooke Shields had one on in the latest episode of Lipstick Jungle. She threw it on and went out and cooked her Thanksgiving meal. I thought it was beautiful and it looked so easy to wear. And comfortable! So, in my recent trip to IN, I picked one up for $10.00 in a little shop called Vintage. Although the store was called Vintage, it was brand new, with tags on it still! I will wear mine with skinny jeans and probably ballet flats. It has to have a black tank top on under it.
Spending time with old friends. You had a great time with them when you were younger, so why wouldn't you have a blast with them now? The second time around is always a charm when it comes to old friends. Give them a call this holiday season and invite them over for some food, for some Wii playing, or for a card game. No pressure for giving each other gifts, unless you want to. Let their gift to you be their presence.
Giving to those in need. Don't feel upset if the gift you gave was $100.00, but all you received was something that you don't even know what it is. Our world isn't in the best financial shape right now, so if someone can't afford to give you a gift that costs the same as yours, be thankful that they thought of you. Take what they gave you as an inspiration. Be thankful that you have the money to get someone you love something wonderful.
Here's the latest inspirations I've had:
Bears and tigers. Don't know why, but I know they are about to hit big. Maybe for Christmas? Try getting your child a teddy bear. All kids have that "thing" they hold onto everywhere they go. Maybe it's a blanket or a stuffed animal. Try getting your child a teddy bear. The tigers....maybe the print is going to show up in fashion.
Hummingbirds. They will be in home decor and in jewelry. Try a hummingbird pin.
Sheer floral patterns. Pair them with very simple style. You want the emphasis to be on the print only.
Layered skirts. Try a 3 tired skirt. If it's dark with a floral pattern like the one I picked up at Target, try wearing it with dark tights and scrunched boots.
Try a sheer, billowy, dark floral pattern shirt. Brooke Shields had one on in the latest episode of Lipstick Jungle. She threw it on and went out and cooked her Thanksgiving meal. I thought it was beautiful and it looked so easy to wear. And comfortable! So, in my recent trip to IN, I picked one up for $10.00 in a little shop called Vintage. Although the store was called Vintage, it was brand new, with tags on it still! I will wear mine with skinny jeans and probably ballet flats. It has to have a black tank top on under it.
Spending time with old friends. You had a great time with them when you were younger, so why wouldn't you have a blast with them now? The second time around is always a charm when it comes to old friends. Give them a call this holiday season and invite them over for some food, for some Wii playing, or for a card game. No pressure for giving each other gifts, unless you want to. Let their gift to you be their presence.
Giving to those in need. Don't feel upset if the gift you gave was $100.00, but all you received was something that you don't even know what it is. Our world isn't in the best financial shape right now, so if someone can't afford to give you a gift that costs the same as yours, be thankful that they thought of you. Take what they gave you as an inspiration. Be thankful that you have the money to get someone you love something wonderful.
Monday, November 10, 2008
November Style
Next things coming up...November style!
Tutu style skirts. You must, however, wear them with thick tights or leggings.
Audrey Hepburn style. Be classy! Long gloves, houndstooth print, headbands, and classic sunglasses like Ray-Bans.
Layered necklaces. Pearls and beads. Wear them 2 at a time. The length of the necklaces should depend on the cut of your neckline.
Velvet thick headbands. I've been finding some amazing vintage headbands around town lately. They are so much cheaper than ones found in most stores and they have so much more style! Most vintage headbands I am finding have veils on them. I cut the veils off of mine to wear them on a day to day basis. I saved the veils. Because I am an artist, I save everything. :)
Black, silver, and yellow. I don't know exactly why, but this color combination works. The yellow must be a flat yellow, not a gold yellow.
Drinking lots of water....it's always in style!
Tutu style skirts. You must, however, wear them with thick tights or leggings.
Audrey Hepburn style. Be classy! Long gloves, houndstooth print, headbands, and classic sunglasses like Ray-Bans.
Layered necklaces. Pearls and beads. Wear them 2 at a time. The length of the necklaces should depend on the cut of your neckline.
Velvet thick headbands. I've been finding some amazing vintage headbands around town lately. They are so much cheaper than ones found in most stores and they have so much more style! Most vintage headbands I am finding have veils on them. I cut the veils off of mine to wear them on a day to day basis. I saved the veils. Because I am an artist, I save everything. :)
Black, silver, and yellow. I don't know exactly why, but this color combination works. The yellow must be a flat yellow, not a gold yellow.
Drinking lots of water....it's always in style!
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