Are Jumpsuits Replacing Rompers?

Remember when people were walking around all last year with the halter-and-shorts rompers? Well I have been seeing less of those this year and more of these pants-and-sleeve jumpsuits. It may be because it has not been too hot here, but people used to get extremely anxious to break out those rompers once the weather hit 70. It may also be because the people I am around (as well as myself of course) are maturing. These jumpsuits definitely scream "I'm 20 and over" more than the short shorts embedded in those rompers. Not that I have anything against rompers, I still have mine in my closet and every now and then I think about wearing it. However, I am more drawn to my loose pants jumpsuit. Call it a mature decision. Whatever you prefer, go for it. But I would suggest that you get one of these for one of those days you want to be sexy, but not so...exposed.

The Maxi Dress: A Trend Again

The Maxi Dress made its mark on both Summer 2009 and Summer 2010 and now it's back again to take on Summer 2011. If you have not gotten one (or five) of these fabulous, comfortable dresses yet, I suggest you run out and get a few right now. Seriously, drop everything and go buy one now. Most maxi dresses come extremely long because most models are of course 5'9 and above. However, there are plenty made for us short women as well. Yes, we have not been left out girls!

These dresses come in both solid colors and prints. However, I have been seeing more solid color maxi dresses this year, contrary to last year's trend. Personally, I like both and would wear both throughout the season. After all, who's to say the same prints from last year aren't in this year.

Currently, I am a bit obsessed with these dresses. However, I am waiting until it gets a bit warmer here before I break mine out. Even my mother loves these dresses (first clothing item we've ever agreed on at the same time!) I'll be buying a few on payday, I want one with brown and orange mixed in.

These dresses are also very versatile. You can dress it up with your favorite heels and fancy clutch bag or dress it down with flip flops and a beach bag. Either way, the maxi dress has proven that it is here to stay!

Trend Report: Mix Fall with Summer Fashion

   
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It may be heating up, but don't put away your leather jackets, oversized sweaters, and booties. Fall fashion is here to stay, paired up with some daisy dukes of course. After all, you can't be all the way covered up it's summer! But for those breezy days, an oversize sweater is a nice touch (as seen above). And while its still pretty cold, you can pull of a leather jacket with your shorts for edgy look (as seen above). Either way you do it, it's a cute touch. Try it out for yourself!

Men and the Hair Dye Trend

            
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What is this new trend with males experimenting with hair dye? And bright colors? I never thought I would see the day. Now, for the most part this trend isn't spreading like wildfire like most of them do after a few days of celebs sporting them. Instead it is a half and half deal. There are some people who think it is a cool trend and I have even seen it on one or two guys heads. However, most of the guys I have asked about this trend have frowned upon it, ruling that a guy should not go anywhere near any colored hair dye unless he's trying to disguise a massive amount of gray hair.

Chris Brown revealed his new look early February and Wiz Khalifa early April. Chris Brown has recently died his hair back black, but Wiz Khalifa continues to sport his new look. Now, most of the fellas think that the hair dye thing is a bit feminine, but I'm a bit curious to know what the ladies think. Males and hair dye: Yay or Nay?

Are You Simply Living the Trend?

So, if you're anything like me Starbucks can make your horrible, crappy day into the greatest day ever. However, if you're like me you also started drinking Starbucks after you saw a few celebrities and successful individuals basically living for Starbucks. Yes, I admit it, I fell for the hype and became an addict. I drink Starbucks everytime I feel even a tiny bit drained at work. I absolutely live for a Starbucks Double Shot or a Frappuccino. The question is have you fallen for the hype?

The paparazzi snaps pictures of these A list celebrities carrying things normal people can obtain (i.e. Starbucks) are simply marketing strategies to make people like you and I buy more of the product. It's modern day scamming, but it's been a strategy used for centuries. The plain folk persuasive strategy has been modified to make it seem as though the paparazzi randomly spotted and shot action photos of celebs in their everyday lives. However, it is all set up. Brands like Starbucks pay celebrities to secretly endorse their products. And although there are definitely celebs as well as real people who live for Starbucks, reality is it is simply a business. So do you sincerely love the product or are you simply falling for the trend?

Addicted to Mint

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How addictive is this color?? I am absolutely loving it. In fact, I have it on as I am typing this (Revlon #85 minted to be exact). This is the nail color of the season. If you want attention grabbing nails, I suggest you run and grab this as fast as you can. You can find this color in most nail polish brands, including OPI, China Glaze, Mabelline, and of course my favorite Revlon. Be sure to go for a matte finish in this color, the shimmer mint polish doesn't give off a "just manicured" effect, but more of a teeny bopper effect. Nobody wants that right? I know I don't.

Also, natural nails are back in! Know what that means, no more spending 20 or so dollars every two weeks for acrylic nails. I'm certainly relieved of that! The only problem is dealing with chipping. To ensure that your manicure does not chip so fast, use a base coat, two coats of color polish, and a top coat polish. Then be sure to put a clear coat on nails every other day to preserve your color.

What's Hot Now: Thrifting

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For years, thrifting has been a way for fashionistas to create an outfit that no one else could duplicate. It is a lot more popular now with the recent recession and the high demand for people to create a style that is like no other. With the vintage material and one-of-a-kind patterns of the clothes, it is impossible for two people to come out with the same outfit. Pairing oversized button ups, sweaters, blazers, and more with your own bottoms, shoes, and purse will complete your look. You will walk out the door looking like you have your own personal stylist.

Thrifting can be very overwhelming with all of the things there. They try to keep the clothes organized, but sometimes it's hard to keep up with. For the most part, thrift stores have the clothing separated by bottoms, tops, and jackets, sometimes by color, and sometimes by size. This makes it easier for you to find what you are looking for. When thrifting, it is important to go in with an open mind. Unlike regular clothing stores, you cannot go in, find what you're looking for, and be done. You are going to find things that you would never imagine wearing, patterns you would otherwise look past, and oversized clothing you wouldn't think to put on. Just keep an open mind; if you feel yourself looking at an item more than once, that's the item you want to go for.

Many people shutter at the thought of wearing someone else's used clothes. With thrifting comes sanitary rules. To ensure you are staying clean with your purchases, be sure to: 1) Only purchase tops and jackets/blazers from thrift stores. Try not to purchase bottoms, leggings, underclothes, bathing suits, or any other personal items that could transfer bacteria. 2) Take the clothes to the cleaners before you wear them. This will ensure that the clothes are clean and the material isn't ruined. 3) Inspect the clothing thoroughly before buying them to be sure there are no unusual stains and/or spots.

So now that you know the basics, happy thrifting!

Victoria Beckham and the Royal Wedding

                                 
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Okay, I know I'm a bit late but I just had to comment on singer/actress/fashion designer/all around super star Victoria Beckham at the Royal Wedding. First and foremost, let me inform you that if you do not know who Victoria Beckham is you have simply been hiding under a rock. If you did not know her for being Posh Spice of the Spice Girls, you had to know she was one of the biggest clothing designers of our time. And if you knew nothing of those two titles, you had to know her as the successful designer David Beckham's wife.

Anywho, as if Victoria's gorgeous hat did not draw enough positive attention to anyone with a keen fashion sense and appreciation for England's fashionable hat trend, the fact that sported a baby bump and Christian Louboutin shoes that seemed to stretch above 12 inches should have definitely grabbed your attention. She's such a boss! The diva strutted to the wedding alongside her husband David Beckham (as seen above) in a navy blue dress she designed herself (of course, why spend money on a dress you could design yourself?) and a matching navy blue hat made by Phillip Treacy.

I absolutely love it! As if she was not fabulous enough, she defeated the odds and pulled off those high heels with her baby bump as elegant as the future queen herself. It was as if nothing was different. The snide on her face showed no pain or discomfort. In a nutshell, she was fabulous and I commend her for going all out with the shoes and kicking any critic's butt who had the smallest thought that she couldn't pull it off. Nice work Posh!