Top 6 Fall Trends

Hi! Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Except when it starts dropping down to like 30-40 degrees. I think I just like it because of all the changing trends. Weather it be makeup, fashion, other beauty items, fragrances, TV, food. Not to mention my birthday is October 8th. And I also love fall because we are so close to Christmas, then NYE. But before we get into all of the wintery stuff, here are my favorite fall trends for 2013. These are all things I have been loving and seeing around.

♥ Top 10 ELF Favorites

♥ Products Mentioned ♥
♥ Wet n Wild Blush in Mellow Wine
♥ Hard Candy Matte-ly in Love Top Coat
♥ Nicole By OPI Khloe Had a Little Lam Lam
♥ ELF Essentials Lipstick in Gypsy
♥ Mally's Lipgloss in Raspberry
♥ Avon Glimmersticks Lip Liner in Simply Spice
♥ Elizabeth Mott It's So Big Volumizing Mascara
♥ Mally's Volumizing Mascara
♥ Milani Eye Tech Liquid Eye Liner
♥ Mally Age Rebel Eyeshadows in Jade and Burnished Violet

What is your favorite fall trend?

 xoxo
Erica

Boho{mian} Rhapsody || OOTD

On a summer day in Ohio, it is seriously humid. I mean, really. So when it comes to summer fashion, I look for something to wear that is hip and visually pleasing, but also wants something that gives me room to breathe. Fresh and On-Trend, if you will.

Being comfortable in such a humid climate usually means not a ton of jewelry. A few pieces always bring an outfit together, in my opinion. As for this look, I have nothing on but a necklace. {and a hair tie...and a head piece} I could grab a bracelet or two to help this look even more. But this is real, people. I didn't wear any that day and that is just the way it goes sometimes.

The dress is the main star of the show. A ruffle tier baby doll dress, I have been wearing it over my bathing suit as well as day to day. The oatmeal cartigan is really thin with a reverse mullet style shape. I think the cardigan adds that extra boho feel to it, as the dress is loosely fitted. To add some kind of color, I wore my Coral t-strap sandals with the gold detailing near the feet along with the gold bar going up the foot. So cute! Since coral and mint go hand in hand this season, my mint and silver panel necklace went perfect with my mint bra. The bra peeks through which I think, adds to the style and look I was going for. I could have went for a bandeau to peek through, but I thought it was showing a little too much and those just don't fit my body type. The mint bra is decorative anyhow and tied everything together. It's weird to say a bra tied my outfit together, but it's true!

To add an extra accessory without feeling tied down, I of course I had to wear the floral headpiece. Looking back, I wish I would have got a closer shot of the head piece. It has 1 rhinestone in the center of each flower. That's why I gravitated towards this particular head piece. It adds a little bit of glam while still giving a nod to the summer of 1969. {hey that's an unintentional Bryan Adams reference} It is made to be worn as is. I tried to wear it as a headband but it is too loose. So if your looking for something like this, check out Tilly's!

Headpiece: Tilly's || Chiffon Flower Headband
Black Dress: Tilly's || Full Tilt Ruffle Tier Baby Doll Dress
Oatmeal Cartigan : Burlington Coat Factory
Mint Panel Necklace: Charlotte Russe
Mint Bra: Target
Metallic T-Strap Flat Coral Sandals: Body Central

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Dont forget to check out my giveaway! I want you to win!

also, Let's all thank Philly for taking these pictures! He is getting really good at it. Would you look at that back light on picture #1? And he directed me in a few of these shots. Great job, babe!

xoxo

Erica

Fashion Trends I Picked Up

Spring is coming. I am exited. It calls for new, fresh clothes! Spring is my favorite time of year to shop. We have a new color of the year and a light, brighter color palette for the season. All the trends are a step up from the year before. This year so far, I went to Burlington Coat Factory, Old Navy, and Kohl's. Everywhere had chiffon tops, mixed metals + studs, and pastels. I wanted to buy everything! let me show you what I got:

Kohl's $25

A quarter length peach, chiffon {sheer} top with an oxford style collar with gold studs on the tips. This is the epitamy of what I have been seeing from store to store for this season. Pastels, Sheer Fabrics, Studs, + Metallic's. Everything I love so much. I found this top in the juniors section. It was much cheaper than any of the other chiffon tops from Lauren Conrad, Apt 9, Vera, or any of the other designers in that section. And for that matter, it was the cutest! The brand is IZ Byer.

Burlington Coat Factory $17

How adorable are these freakin shoes?! They are by the "Wanted" brand. I needed a new pair of nice flats and since these were $17, I grabbed 'em. Made from a metallic type of fabric, these are a cool toned taupe metallic color with gold studs. I love the little bow. Classy with an edge. These go perfect with the above blouse. Along with these earrings, I have the perfect outfit.

Burlington Coat Factory $7

I cannot go clothes shopping without getting some cute, comfy clothing. 9 times out of 10, I wear comfy clothes. The only time I get dressy is if im going out, if I have something special to do, or for OOTD's. In the summer I love dresses but I just really hate jeans so I feel like every day is either a yoga pants or sweats day. As long as they are cute! These peach sweats were too cute, useful, + too cheap to pass up. They have a white, thicker/wider draw string and go 3 quarters of the way down my leg. They were made to roll up. Like I mentioned, I am a sucker for anything pastel or dusty in color. $7!? How can you beat that?!

Old Navy $5

I actually bought this right after Christmas, right when everything at Old Navy is like %75 off.  I get at least 1 thing from the sale a year. I just thought this was really cute. A pink and teal colored jersey style tee.

Question of the day:

What is your favorite line from Kohl's? 

Lauren Conrad, ELLE, Apt 9, Vera, Rock and Republic are some of the designers I know off hand.

My favorite is Lauren Conrad. She always hits the spot for my trend craving's season after season. Have you seen her new collection?

I love it!

love,
Erica

Pittsburgh Haul Part 2: H&M & JC Penney

Hey there! As you may know, me and boyfriend went to Pittsburgh for some shopping & to go to the Improv. We had a lot of fun! We went to Yankee Candle, Victoria's Secret, The Gap, JC Penney, & H&M

At JC Penney's I had a gift card and I needed a new maxi skirt very badly! We probably looked in the store for 45 minutes until we finally found one.

I also spotted a necklace so I bought that as well:

isn't it cute? I like it!

I am exited to talk about H&M because believe it or not, we dont have an H&M near us! I have never been to an H&M and I loved it! It has got to be my favorite store. I'm 25. Even though I like Forever 21, Wet Seal, Charlotte Russe, Body Central & the like, im 25. I feel like those stores are geared towards a younger crowd I suppose. Don't get me wrong, I still shop at those places, but H&M was like the perfect store for me. For my age & my personality. Needless to say, I bought a couple things:

The Bird Print Top: Is really in this season!I am one for loving and following trends so I had to have this. It is my favorite purchase for the haul!

I also bought this flowy cardigan. It was on sale for $5! What a freaking steal! And, it is much more flattering once its on my body, lol! I will be doing an OOTD with it soon so you can see what it looks like

the last 2 things are: leggings (right). They are just black leggings, nothing special. I needed a new pair. I also bought a striped tank top that fits really long. It is perfect for a "bum-day" I can just slip the 2 on along with the previous cardigan & above necklace and be out the door

Be on the look out later on for the 5th & 6th day of the 30 Day Beauty/Fashion Challenge: "Best Bargain Buy" & "Something You Would Like to Wear More Often"!

Whose joining the Challenge?

xoxo
Erica

 

Spring Trends Part 5: Sodalite Blue & Solar Power

"Sodalite Blue, a classic maritime hue, brings order and calmness to mind. Like an
anchor to a ship, this dependable shade works with every color in the palette."- Pantone

1. Belt from H&M

2. Belt from Old Navy

3. Bobbing for Baubles from Essie

4. Flats from Charlotte Russe

5. Dress from Kohl's by Elle

6. Top from ShopRuche.com

7. Soft Touch Shadow Pencil in Dark Rite from Nars

8. Earrings from Forever 21

Bracelet: Forever 21

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Dress: from Kohl's by Lauren Conrad

Bag: from Shoe Dazzle

 "Providing a jolt of energy, Solar Power radiates warmth and cheer." -Pantone

Bikini: from Victoria's Secret

Top: from Old Navy

Sandals: Qupid Athena Yellow and Taupe Patterned Flat Sandals from Lulus

Pumps: from Charolette Russe

Bracelet: from H&M

Dress: from ShopRuche.com

"The palette dwells in a landscape of bleached neons — from Faded Florescent Yellow, Periwinkle, Marigold, Neon Tangerine and Pale Apricot — the colors tell a seductive story of a previous era of garish hued times; Marigold weighs most important as it is awash in color while still emphasizing its prior neon tone" - Lela Rose for Pantone

 I love this look! I wish I had the money to buy the whole outfit!

Dress: from ShopRuche.com

Clutch: I am pretty sure I found it at Asos

Earrings: from Asos

Heels: from Asos

If you missed the first 4 parts of the Spring Trends Series, click!

What would you pair Sodalite Blue & Solar Power with?

xoxo

Erica

Spring Trends Series: Fashion Color Report: Part 4: Cabaret & Bellflower

"Cabaret is a sensual and intense rosy-red — an excellent choice for summer clothing and cosmetics."- Pantone.com

Cabaret can be paired with a lot of the colors on the panel this spring. Cabaret & Sweet Lilac. Cabaret & Tangerine Tango. Cabaret & The neutrals, Driftwood & Starfish. I would love to know what you would pair Cabaret with! leave it in the comment below!

1. ShopRuche.com Dress
2. Shoe Dazzle Flats Tickle
3. Shoe Dazzle Bag Thayer
4. Kohl's by Elle or Lauren Conrad
5. Forever 21 Earrings
6. Mac from the Too Supreme Collection
7. Abercrombie & Fitch Dress
8. Nars Velvet Lip Gloss Pencil in Mexican Rose Spring

OPI's Feelin' Hot Hot Hot
Mac's Girl About Town
Victoria's Secret Very Sexy Demi Bra





The next color is one of a kind in my opinion for the Spring/Summer. It is one of the deeper colors.

1. Mark. I-mark.Custom Pick Eye Shadow in Violet Femme Shades

2. Clutch from Bakers

3. Dress from Kohl's by Apt.9

4. Bedding from Kohl's

5. Dress from Kohl's by Elle

6. Dutch Ya Just Love OPI by OPI

7. Flower Clips from Forever 21

You can wear Bellflower with Solar Power

Dress from ShopRuche.com

Flats from H&M

Bangels from Forever 21

Bag from H&M

even though I don't have an example, I have been seeing people pair Bellflower with Tangerine Tango everywhere!

 What would you wear Bellflower with?

What would you wear Cabaret with?

The Spring Trends Series was put on hold momentarily, but the whole series will be up by the end of the week! So check back daily!

To see part's 1-3 of the Spring Trends, including the color of the year, click!

Till Next Time

xoxo

Erica

Spring Trends: Margarita

Hey there! Welcome to another chapter of my semi-annual Seasonal Trends Series! I am taking all of the colors declared by Pantone to be deemed the trendiest colors on the runway and used by fashion designers. This includes what color to wear with what (declared by designers, not declared by me of course! haha!), The color of the year, & trends that do not include colors. I have already done Sweet Lilac, Cockatoo, & Tangerine Tango

As I have mentioned before, I really loovve this season's colors. So many good ones! Lots of pastels too! I am not really big on green. This green? that is another story! it is gorgeous! I am extremely fond of pastels and I would say this is kinda close to a pastel. let's say it's a neighbor of the pastels.

1. Hoops from Old Navy ( I love those! )
2. Heels from Bakers (spot on Margarita!)
3. Flats from Bakers
4. Top from Kohl's by Lauren Conrad
5. Illamasqua Eyeshadow in Pivot
6. Essie Nail Polish in Navigate Her! (another one that is spot on!)





Prominent Colors & Influences for NAHM this season: "Laos and Paris in the '70s were a big influence — we used prints with Buttery Yellows, Warm Oranges, Powdery Blues and Seafoam Green". 

NAHM is Ally Hilfigher & Nary Manivong's line. I really like these colors paired. 

1. Dress from ShopRuche.com
2. Same Heels from above: Bakers
3. Bag from Charlotte Russe
4. Bangles from Forever 21

Dress: Old Navy
Sandals: Charlotte Russe
Heels: Charlotte Russe
Bag: Shoe Dazzle
Belt: ShopRuche.com
Bangles: Forever 21

1. Dress at Kohl's from Apt. 9

2. Earrings: Body Central

3. Necklace: Forever 21

4. Bag from ShopRuche.com

5. Ring: Forever 21

6. Shoes: either Bakers or Charlotte Russe

My favorite Margarita thing(s) would have to be the Bakers Heel's or Essie's Navigate Her. They are both so dead on to the true Margarita color!

What is your favorite thing that was Margarita on this post or anywhere else you've seen it?

  What About Favorite Color Trend?

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Till Next Time,

xoxo

Erica

Spring Trends: Cockatoo: Part 3

Hey! Welcome to the third installment of Spring Trend 2012! If you missed the first 2 parts click Tangerine Tango & Sweet Lilac. If not, I am exited to start on Cockatoo! This is another one of my favorite colors for this spring. I just can't say enough about all of the colors for this spring.

Small Shoes: From Kohl's by Elle

Necklace: H&M (love that!)

Polish: Nicki Minaj for O.P.I. in Fly (I love her whole opi line)

Dress: ShopRuche.com

Big Shoe: Bakers

Bathing Suit: Victoria Secret - how adorable is that?

"Clean saturated brights mixed back to faded neutral tones: Crisp Lemon Zest Yellow paired with Cool Pavement Gray, Liquid Caribbean Green mixed with Light Oatmeal, and Deep Lipstick Red with Dusty Chambray Blue" - Ella Moss


I took Cockatoo and paired it with a nice pastel neutral, Starfish, another spring color

1. Dress from Charlotte Russe

2. Bag from Bakers

3. Bracelet from Forever 21

4. Shoedazzle: Shoes are called Adelaide

1. Bedding from Kohls

2. Shoes from Charlotte Russe

3. Earrings from Body Central

4. Dress from Kohls by Apt. 9

5. Ring from Forever 21

6. Necklace from Forever 21

Bag that isn't numbered from ShopRuche.com

For more on this color & other colors, go to Pantone.com

What Would You Pair Cockatoo With??? Please let me know in comments! 

With Love,

Erica

Spring Trends Series: Fashion Color Report: Sweet Lilac (part2)

Hey everyone! Thank you so much for stopping by for the second installment of this Spring Trend Series! Part 1 was about the color of the year Tangerine Tango. If you missed it, please go back and check it out because it also mentions Sweet Lilac. This part will be about Sweet Lilac, another trendy color this season. Sweet Lilac is my absolute favorite color for this spring. It is described as a delicate pinkish lilac that adds a touch of romance to any wardrobe. This color with a hint of purple is also described as the "New Neutral" and can paired with almost anything




 

1. Dress from ShopRuche.com

2. Nars Launch for Spring 2012 Blush in Gaiety

3. O.P.I. Pink Friday from the Nicki Minaj Collection

4. Top From Kohl's by Elle

5. Dress From Kohl's by Lauren Conrad

6. Dress from Kohl's by Apt 9.

7. From MAC's  Too Supreme Collection in Royal Azalea

8. Top From Kohl's by Elle

9. Dress From Abercrombie & Fitch




"I like tones of one color, the spectrum of a Bright Green into a soft fading Jade, a Bright Neon Pink into a Soft Blush tone" Rebecca Minkoff 

I really agree with Rebecca in that light. I always love layering a light pink with a dark pink. Using the same same in an outfit but layering pieces of different hues from that color. So what I did below was I took the Sweet Lilac color, which would be a blush tone pinkish lilac & layered it with Cabaret (another color for this spring) which is an intense rosy- red. 

1. Shoes from Charlotte Russe

2. Bangles from Forever 21

3. Bow Bracelet from Forever 21 

4. Ruffle Tank from Abercrombie & Fitch

5. Sweet Lilac Jeans from ShopRuche.com (another trend! colored jeans!)

For more on this color & other colors, visit Pantone. They are national authority of color Sounds weird but it is true

How Would You Wear Sweet Lilac?

Check Back Soon For The Next Spring Color! 

xoxo

Erica J

Color of the Year 2012!

I hope you join me for my 3rd series of the Spring/Fall trends series that I have done since the beginning- it was so much fun making this and I do hope I can inspire you with colors,fashion,& trends! For the beginning of the series, I am going to talk about the colors of the season, day by day, declared by Pantone, the global authority of color. They went to NY Fashion Week & beyond to find out the prominent hues as well as color trends. Now I will take you through all of the trends for spring/summer 2012!

It is only logical to to start with the color of the year, Tangerine Tango, which is described as a provocative, vivacious, enticing juicy orange.
 

1. Dress from Kohl's by Elle

2. O.P.I. A Roll in the Hague from the Holland Collection

3. Necklace from Charlotte Russe

4. MAC Sheen Supreme Lipglass in Mango Sheen 

5. Charlotte Russe Bootie

6. Purse from Shoedazzle 

There are plenty of ways to wear 2012's color of the year, and according to Adrienne Vittadini, hot colors are great with other hot colors & cool colors are great with other cool colors.

Wedges: Bakers

Dress: ShopRuche.com

Bag: Clifton from Shoedazzle

Necklace: Forever 21



Mixing hot neons with soft pastels is a huge trend this spring.

According to Nanette Lepore, a great variaton would be using the vibrant Tangerine Tango, with Sweet Lilac, which she is calling the "new neutral" which has a hint of purple.

1. I can't recall....I missed the bus and forgot to write it down- oops! I wanna say Asos

2. Captivated Love Rosette Top from ShopRuche.com

3. Shoedazzle: Patti in Orange

4. Bracelet: Forever 21


Another way to wear Tangerine Tango?

Try Sodalite Blue and by the way, bird print is a trend this spring too!

Top From Asos

Skirt: Asos Simple Full Skirt with Paperback Waist


It's kind of amazing that such a intimidating color to most people, goes well with so many different other colors that I wouldn't have even thought of, honestly! I like Tangerine Tango along with Sweet Lilac,

whats your favorite variation?

So that's what the designer's think, what do you guys think Tangerine Tango can go with?

Please vote for your favorite color of the year here! Tangerine Tango is winning so far! For men's colors, check here. Thanx you guys so much for reading and I will be back with another color for tomorrow!

**disclaimer**  all collages were made by me - please credit if you wanna use them! thanx guys!

Fall Trend Report: How & What Colors to Wear: 3/3

So like I said in part 2 I hope this will help your shopping trips become easier and daring for this season. And yes, these trends for fall are pretty daring - I would say! This brings a whole new light to the whole color blocking attitude

 This was the part of the series that called for alot of research. These again, are not my rules of course- these colors of the season and rules are all declared by the ingenious Pantone. Please visit the link to find out more about the trends. And btw I mean "rules" very lightly because there are no rules for fashion or makeup or anything like that. I am so exited to bring you the third & last part of the Fall Trend Report series: what colors to wear & how to wear them.

I have put so much time & effort into it and it has been so much fun researching! But I think the funnest part of it is that I get to share it with you all! If you haven't seen the first 2 installments, heres part 1 and part 2. I put them in an order that makes most sense to me, but I highly doubt you will get lost starting with this page so let's get started!!

• Bamboo a standout yellow with a subtle green undertone. This dappled shade pairs dramatically with several of the top 10, including Phlox, Teal and Honeysuckle.

Shoes: Bakers Scarf: Apt 9 at Kohls Coat: Old Navy

• Emberglow combine with Coffee Liqueúr for a classic look, or with Honeysuckle for something a bit more retro. Add a spark with shoes or a handbag in Emberglow, or perhaps a patterned scarf combining purpled Phlox or Deep Teal.

Pumps: Jessica Simpson at Bakers Skirt: Forever 21 Shirt: Shop Ruche Boots: Bakers

• Honeysuckle I know you guys remember this one from Spring Trends! This is actually "color of the year", a reddish pink that works with any other color in the palette, especially fall staples like Coffee Liqueúr and Nougat. To add some intensity, pair it with complementary Bamboo. You can also pair it with Emberglow for a look that's a bit more retro Honeysuckle produces a healthy glow – great for cosmetics and holiday soirees.

Sweater:Old Navy Purse:Bakers Shirt:Old Navy Boots: Wet Seal

• Phlox "a magical, deep purple with a hint of mystery, is an outstanding statement when worn on its own. Add Phlox to this season's neutrals to create a bit of drama, or combine it with Cedar, Deep Teal or Coffee Liqueúr for something extraordinary. To add even more excitement, pair Phlox with Honeysuckle or Bamboo against a Cedar background – a combination inspired by Mother Nature."   - This is the ultimate color this season. As you can tell from the pictures, phlox is everywhere!

Sweater:Old Navy Shirt:Abercrombie & Fitch Shoes:Shoedazzle Purse:Kohls Cedar Colored Jeans: True Religion Ring: Forever 21

• Cedar- is a versatile, mid-tone neutral green. It is a natural with Deep Teal, and sophisticated and timeless with Phlox or Orchid Hush.  

Boots:Jessica Simpson at Bakers Sweater: Oops, Same one used for Phlox from Old Navy Heels: Either Bakers or Shoedazzle but I am pretty sure Shoedazzle

• Deep Teal, a strong, blue-toned green & is a great standard when used with Cedar, its color-wheel neighbor, & it is also a unique counterpoint to Honeysuckle.

Shoes: Sorry Again, but either Bakers or Shoedazzle Shirt: Old Navy Bag: Shoedazzle

• Nougat is a deliciously warm camel tan, & is tastefully embellished by Phlox, Emberglow or Honeysuckle.  

Shoes: Charlotte Russe Shirt: Simply Vera (Vera Wang for Target) Skirt: Forever 21 (Great Transition Piece for Fall!) Sweater: Old Navy

• Quarry, a reliable medium gray, remains, as always, a practical, dependable staple. Coffee Liqueúr is rich & decadent, bringing a sense of elegance to fall, and is a savory alternative to basic black.

• Orchid Hush, a unique tone of gray with complex orchid undertones, blends well with any other color in the palette   

Earrings: Bakers Both Shirts: I believe I found them on Forever 21's website


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P.S.- Before I started learning about gimp and collage's I always wanted to use other people's- but I wasn't sure if I was allowed or not. By all means, please do use my collage's/pictures that I made- they are for everybody to enjoy. The only thing I ask of you is that you link back to me (my blog). I would hate to spend all of this time making these and not letting anybody else use them. I would also hate if I spent a bunch of time making them, and someone else is using them and taking credit- Enjoy, & Thank You (:

Fall Trend Report: Clothing & Accessories: Part 2

Ok can I just say I that I had my word cut out for me with this series? On the other hand I am officially done writing & researching the whole series!...almost! haha- but I must say, not too shabby for a 24 year old living in Ohio- Ok I have wayyy too much time on my hands! But that actually makes this blog even better than I thought it could ever be- hopefully you guys love this part and the next, and hopefully it can make your near future shopping trips much more helpful & daring- I know it will mine!

What should we expect to walk off of the runway and hit our own back yards? 70's!! Ok so we all know that 70's means wide legged pants or flares aka "bell-bottoms" but this season there is so many variants to re-create the look.


-Bell Bottoms- I realize I just mentioned this but bell bottoms, wide-legged pants, whatever you wanna call it- anything with a wider leg, is on trend. To even go a step further with the trend for the bottoms, find pants with a higher waist.

key: My Favorites! all descriptions are Left to Right, Top to Bottom.

 

 Left to Right: 1. Old Navy Skinny Sateen Flare Trousers 2. Abercrombie & Fitch  3.Idk again...sorry! 4. Abercrombie and Fitch




-Bow Blouses- We have seen the Kardashian's wear this trend this season on the show (remember the episode where Kris was hosting a wedding at her house and she was pressuring Kourtney to get married?) I wasnt too sure about the trend at that point but as I did research I noticed there was so many different kinds of bow blouses and you can find at least one to fit your own taste. Thumbs up for me. "Neat bow-blouses, especially ones with billowing or bishop sleeves. Particularly great are fabrics like silk and satin."

Hows this picture for randomness??!! 1.Old Navy 2.Vivienne Westwood 3.Paul Smith 4.(the girl in the corner) Kardashian Kollection for Sears 5.Micheal Kors  6.not sure?? buts its cute! 7. Old Navy





-Crochets & Knits- I love this trend! If your going for anything knitted or crocheted, to take it a step further with following trends, go with something over-sized. Me? I personally like either or. 

 

1.?But it is so cute!!!  2.(scarf)Charlotte Russe  3.Old navy  4.Old Navy 5.Abercrombie & Fitch

-Sheers & Heavy Metals-As you may be able to tell, alot, if not all, of these trends are being repeated from that past spring- with a slightly different twist. That holds true for all of the sheer pieces and all of the heavy metals. To go a step further with the heavy metals trend, mix your metals! take bronze with silver and pair it together.
 

1.ShopRuche.com Merry Mint Bow Top (sheer with the bow blouse trend- double whammy)  2. Bakers (metal-also with another trend chunky heels) 3. Bakers (metals) 4.Forever 21 set (mixed metals) 5. ShopRuche.com (sheer) 6. Shoedazzle (mixed metals) 7. Kardaahian Kollection for Sears (sheer top)


****I wish I would have found ShopRuche.com earlier when I first started this project because they have so much really cute on-trend pieces! I def. recommend to check that site out ladies!****



-Textures instead of Prints- Dont give away your prints just yet! Something tells me they will be trending very soon- A lot of designers are putting in textures where there usually is prints. I like it! Dont you? That Vera Wang Hoodie is Genius!

 1.Old Navy 2.A&F 3.A&F 4.Simply Vera (Vera Wang for Kohl's) 5.A&F 6.A&F



Some other notable trends from the 70's that are making their way into our closet's this seasons are: Thigh High Boots (love), those cut perfect fitting tuxedo blazers (I think would be great with a bow blouse, no?) & Burgundy Makeup, which I know you guys already know about that one!


Ok so to wrap it all up and put it in a nut shell:
-High Waisted Pants, Wide Leg Pants/Flares, Over-sized Crochets or Knits, Bow Blouses, Thigh High Boots, Form Fitting Blazers, Mixing Heavy Metals, Sheers, Textures opposed to prints - Did I miss any? Tell us in the comments!!!!


Your thinking now, what about fall colors and all that good stuff? I gotcha covered!! Be sure to come back for part 3 which will be all about the fall colors! We all remember color blocking, right? Color Blocking is still in, but it takes a different turn- I am loving it! So the 3rd and best part of the series is coming soon!!!!!     

To find out more on these trends, check out my  Source
 
P.S.- Before I started learning about gimp and collage's I always wanted to use other people's- but I wasn't sure if I was allowed or not. By all means, please do use my collage's/pictures that I made- they are for everybody to enjoy. The only thing I ask of you is that you link back to me (my blog). I would hate to spend all of this time making these and not letting anybody else use them. I would also hate if I spent a bunch of time making them, and someone else is using them and taking credit- Enjoy, & Thank You (:

So what is your favorite trend for this season?