Trends | Fashion Pulse Daily - Part 92

Trends

August 22, 2009

Leggings Galore

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I love leggings, and I mean it. I can eat whatever I want, and the waistband will never mistreat me. Lately I’ve been moving toward printed or just generally crazy leggings, and it appears that designers are thinking the same thing too. I’ve picked several of my favorite (and afforable) pairs, with a trend tending the lean toward shades of grey and black, with geometrics worked in.

Picture 1Tribal Print Leggings, $12.99

63868813-02H81 Ikat Granite Knit Leggings,$12.90

62418724-01Cut Out Leggings, $12.80

serveTie Dye Cotton Spandex Jersey Legging, $34

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August 20, 2009

Get Your Sparkle On with a Sequined Tank

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Via our friends at thefind.com:

Go for just the right amount of sparkle during the last weeks of summer. We adore sequin tanks – they add just the razzle dazzle glam we’re looking for during warm weather days. These long tunic style sequined tanks add a bit of the punk inspired sparkle that we love. The longer length of these tanks gives you a bit o’ sparkle on and the flexibility to pair it with leggings, black skinny jeans, mini skirts or even dark tights. Get a trace of sparkle at an amazing price of $7.99 with this sequin lightning bolt tunic top for $7.99 at Wetseal. If you are willing to splurge on this Roberto Cavalli sequin gold and gray tank it will set you back $1,125. We also love the bow embellished John Varvatos sequin racer back tank in blood red from his line for Converse, it is $275 and available at 80spurple.com. Accessories are also a fun addition with a bit of sparkly urban edge.  Add a touch of sequin bling with these sequined Converse sneakers or a Coach “Poppy” sequin zip clutch. Save with coupon codes at Converse, and 15% off your first purchase from 80’s Purple.

August 19, 2009

Join the Infantry: The BB Dakota Battalion Jacket Has Arrived

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Regal, military-inspired looks have once again made a comeback on the runway and into fashionista’s hearts. Credit the 20090414_beyonce_250x375Balmain military jacket (priced at $11,000!) for skyrocketing the look to success this past season, or give thanks in part to the King of Pop Michael Jackson, for the resurfacing of the trend, but either way you swing it – go and get it girl! The perennially fashionable Jean Voute Pratt of Style Observer has declared the military jacket as one of her fall must-haves, and our favorite comes in the form of this ingeniously dubbed  BB Dakota Battalion Jacket ($102) from ModCloth.com.  It may be reminiscent of marching band, but born anew with a feminine, tailored fit in the front and pleating in the back, along with styling that includes dark skinny jeans, dangling chain strips for earrings and killer booties (you didn’t really want to wear those itchy, band camp “flood” pants, did you?).  We also like ModLife‘s (ModCloth’s Blog) tips that suggest pairing it with Sanibel Island Sandalias and or shimmery Hocuspocus Tights. As always, Fashion Pulse Daily encourages you to continue to march to the beat of your own drum, but you’ll sure look a lot cooler doing it with a Battalion jacket in tow!

-Julia DiNardo

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August 17, 2009

Meshing Around: How to Rock the Mesh Shoe Trend

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Mesh Booties

Mesh…something that has long been associated with 80’s punk and water socks is making a chic comeback – we swear! Reinvented for work, evening, and beyond, mesh is now a sophisticated, yet still edgy alternative to the plain black bootie or heel. Take for instance Dolce & Gabbana’s Peep-Toe Booties ($795, Saks) covered in mesh, they have the structure of a demure office shoe but the added maze of mesh undoubtedly spices up your step. We also have fallen for the Proenza Schouler Slingback Cone Heel Sandals ($297, Bloomingale’s) and the Stella McCartney Closed-Toe Slip-Ons ($145, Yoox.com).

Beware though; mesh can be hard to style an outfit around. To offset the bold statement of this footwear trend find a pair of cropped or cuffed pants like the Preen Cropped Slouchy Pants ($850, NET-A-PORTER)  because the slightly shorter inseam provides a gap between your boot and hem to highlight ankle definition, which mesh booties can often diminish. Add a little va va voom to the top by either sporting a funky tank or feminine blouse, like this Donna Karan Twist Blouse ($1495, Neiman Marcus).

-Jaimie Sanita

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