Feathers & Fringe

As most people know, trends come and go but they often repeat. What I mean by this is many trends from previous decades are still worn today, they are just modified to fit into today's society.
Two trends that are still going strong are fringe and feathers. You may remember fringe from the roaring twenties on those amazing flapper dresses, and feathers from the 60s & 70s. Well it's not time to put those trends to rest yet! This is the perfect opportunity to dig through your grandparent's and parent's closet to find some amazing vintage items!
Fringe has been spotted all over the runway for this upcoming fall. Fringe dresses, handbags, shoes, you name it and I'm sure you can find a type of fringe to fit your taste. Fringe can add a lot of detail to a simple outfit, so don't be afraid to try it!
Another trend popped up again in the past year, feathers. This is probably one of the more popular trends of 2011. You can walk down the street and easily spot people with feather extensions, feather accessories (ie. necklaces, bracelets, earrings etc), and even on gowns and shoes! This trend is easily accessible, nearly every retail store sales something feather-y.

[Alexander McQueen gown featuring feathers]
Even if you don't want to go all out with the fringe and feather trend, just adding a detail of either of them in your outfit is sure to make you stand out in a crowd!

Colors of Fall

So I have been doing my research for the up and coming fall colors for this year, (I know I am a little too excited about fall to come as you may have read in my previous post.) I find that fall fashion can be the most fun. It’s the in-between season of summer and fall so you have many different options. You don’t want to dress in super bright hues, but you don’t want to pull the boring trend of all dark colors of navy and black. (Although all black and navy are great sometimes, don’t be afraid to add other colors to the mix of your wardrobe!)

On to the color trends of Fall 2011..

            Mustard – not everyone will be able to pull this look off, unfortunately, but if  you have the skin tone and complexion to pull this off, do not hesitate!

            

            Rust- A darker shade of what was last year’s It color, (Camel), this more “fall-like” color has been seen all over the runways for the upcoming season!

Camo-inspired – I am sure most southerners will love this trend, but Cameo-inspired patterns have been seen gracing the runway for the upcoming fall 2011 season!

Jade Green – Another popular color seen on the runway was this bold green. This has been stated to be the “go-to party outfit” for this season. (It’s also a great way to stand out in a room of LBDs!)

Bright pants- Although most people get in a rut of wearing only dark colors in the fall and winter months, this trend is a great way to spice your every day outfit up!

I know most of us are still holding on to summer as long as we can, but let’s embrace the fresh and upcoming trends of this fall season!

xo - Brittnie

Is Summer almost over?

With Summer almost over, and fall just around the corner I have suddenly been inspired to attempt blogging. I have never attempted a fashion blog, so please bare with me :)


Okay, so as we all know that fall time is quickly approaching whether we are ready for it to or not. Although I love summer, I absolutely love Fall! The carnivals, beautiful colored leaves, Halloween, and all of the other fall activities gets me excited. One of the main reasons why I love the fall time is that it cools down just enough so that I can start layering my clothes.. (I don’t know why, I just feel more put together when I have different layers rather than just a blouse and a pair of jeans or something.)

As for fall time fashion, I personally LOVE scarves. I love scarves mostly just because if I am running late to class, (which I am 99.9% of the time), more than 9 out of 10 times I usually throw on a basic shirt and add a scarf and some other accessories to make it look like I actually put a lot of effort into my outfit.

Another addition to my outfit that I am excited about wearing this fall is blazers. There are so many different types of blazers, there is no possibly way that anyone could not find one to fit their personal style. Blazers also come in wide ranging pricing. For instance, I recently bought a really cute, sophisticate blazer from Forever 21 for about $25, which is extremely cheap compared to the $375 Theory “Rory” Blazer. So basically, not matter how much money you are willing to invest in a blazer, you are sure to find one to fit your budget!

Also for this fall, get ready to see LOTS of denim. I am personally excited about this because I could live in jeans for the rest of my life. This falls trend is more than just jeans, it also includes denim button down shirts, denim vests, and many different washes! There are also many different styles of denim jeans for this fall. The flared bell-bottom jean is really in again, along with a more high-waisted jean, rather than a hip-hugger fit. A popular look that has been seen on the runways for this upcoming fall is denim on top of denim. (For example, denim jeans and a denim shirt.) I love denim so I most definitely will be looking into incorporating more of it into my outfits.

I know many of us don’t want to begin thinking of fall yet, but think of it as an excuse to get out there and to get shopping for your Fall 2011 wardrobe! :)
What are you favorite fall fashions?

Stay tuned!
xo brittnie