‘‘If you’re going to San Francisco (read anywhere actually) be sure to wear some flowers”… on your clothes. In prints that is. YES the Floral Print Trend is back for 2013 Spring & Summer, but that is no big surprise, I really don’t think it was, or ever will be gone. As you can’t have fall without the dark hues and thick fabrics, you certainly can’t have a hot season without (1) Floral Prints, (2) Light & white colors and fabrics. What is different though in 2013 Spring is the retro feeling and Sicilian vibe I get from all those flower printed clothes & accessories. And that’s another great new thing, flowers are invading not just the same cliche items (tops and bottoms) but bags, shoes, headwraps, earrings, tiny fashion bits that you never even imagined could carry an array of nicely scented roses & buds. Ah… a very romantic, boho-chic & retro style. Think Dolce & Gabbana and that should sum it up. To avoid any fashion predicament you might think you’re in, and the frenzy that comes with figuring out what type of flowers are in, or what size should they be, I say breathe. Let’s just enjoy fashion and have loads of fun with it. Sure nobody wants to don a, what they think is a cool floral vintage bag that actually looks dull and dated… but honestly who gives a damn about the strict fashion lines. I don’t even think we’re suppose to. Not unless we wish to be labeled as fashion victims. And at the end of the day fashion is about getting creative… But just to have an idea that you can put at the back of your mind for that ”just in case” moment, according to designers the Floral Prints this season are either super big and not crowded OR tiny and understated. Pick your type and roll with it, although… let’s get real here… if you love clashing floral prints and wearing a crowded garden on your outfit (I know I do), nothing wrong with it, right? On what to wear those Florals this season? Floral Printed Trousers are huge. They’ve got that retro feeling to them of  that uber cool Americana look (think 1950′s women dancing on Lana del Rey songs). Colors: ice-cream shades, dusted little flowers or bright big roses are all in. For an understated very classy yet retro look Jennifer Lopez’s collection at Kohls has got some pretty impossible to resist pieces: tiny floral printed trousers, floral printed blouse & dress. Which brings me to the other items florals are landing on this spring, but not before I let you check out JLo’s clothes at Kohls.

Or if you’re feeling like the queen of boho-chic and channeling your inner gypsy exotic persona Show Me Your MuMu (one of my faves shops) has got tons, and I mean TONS of floral printed fantastic options for you. Floral Printed Tops & Dresses are next and when it comes to the first, nobody does it like the Italians. the Sicilian Goddess of Dolce & Gabbana in their super hot, romantic  slightly peasant floral printed dresses, headwraps, swimsuits, bags, shoes, donning them with their amazing smiles and huge shades and earrings. Saving the best for last from the Floral Trend – the bags, the shoes and all the accessories you can imagine are now embellished with exquisite flowers… Are the streets doing this trend? You bet your ass they are. Here are some street style inspiration photos to get us started on the Flowery obsession: Wanna shop & get the look? I found some amazing pieces at Kohls from Jennifer Lopez (click here) (if you’re looking for classy sophisticated floral prints)  & Show Me Your MuMu (click here) (for the more boho-chic styles). So make you you check them out on your shopping spree.

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It’s finally warm outside and the spring seems to have arrived… you can now throw away all you winter clothes, OK, not literally throw away, you’ll need them in a few months again, unfortunately. But let’s forget about the cold foggy winter days and enjoy the wonderful sunny ones.

As you already know, there are a lot of clothing items you can wear all year long, you just have to mix them well into your outfits and find the right accessories. This is what nowadays fashion is all about, mixing and matching.

Here are the “legendary” denim shorts! You’ve worn them with oversized sweaters and parkas in winter, and you’ll wear them in the hot season, having a lot more color options, prints and designs. A real star among the denim shorts this season is the high waisted design, it makes your waist look amazingly thin and your back extremely sexy  Slouchy & slightly oversized denim shorts and a tank are the best choice for one of those really hot summer days, add a pair of gladiators and you’re good to go.

It’s still spring, so the temperature outside gives you an alternative: BOOTS! Btw, boots and shorts are my combination. Sexy and comfortable at the same time. For an edgy look go for ripped jeans. Floral print makes it’s come back this spring, so for a romantic look add a loose blouse, for an edgy one – a pair of sneakers and of course a boyfriend t-shirt. It’s summer, you’ve played with texture and colors in winter, why should you stop now? How about I remind you about the “boyfriend’s something” trend. We fell in love with our boyfriends’ watches, the huge ones, and now we are wearing them, we enjoyed wearing boyfriend jean,s and boyfriend sweaters were comfortable and cozy during the last two cold seasons. Not to mention the boyfriend shirt, blazer and shoes, and I’m sure I could go on. We’ve loved wearing almost every male clothing item. Here are the boyfriend denim shorts…don’t let these ones to get away  The same theory for goes for the studded items, we’ve seen them on literally everything, including extra elegant evening pumps, so why not wear them on a pair of denim shorts?

Finishing with a cool evening outfit build around a pair of well chosen denim short I wish you a nice weekend and a nicer spring  

Seems like Rihanna’s constant tummy display finally paid off and kicked in into one of the biggest trends of 2013. Yes dolls we gotta start working out BIG TIME to show off our mid riffs this season. And no… it’s not because of Riri’s mid riff obsession, although I suppose as a style icon she’s got a little input in there, but the Cropped Tops fad is quite an eclectic mix of circumstances that have led to it becoming a huge trend: a ’90′s reiteration of the cropped top, a retro take on the look (think Dolce & Gabbana), a classic vibe to it (think CHANEL tweed and boucle cropped jackets), an urban-glam twist to it, celebrity inspiration, sporty-chic style. All these are in. And it’s safe to say that when it comes to your own style and take on this trend the sky is the limit, and that’s 2013′s biggest asset: freedom to experiment, to get creative, to mix and match all of it with just one rule in mind – feeling & looking good! So eff those fashion restrictions and give in to: DIY cropped tops projects, bustiers, cropped funky jackets, cropped shirts, cropped sweaters… you know the drill. When discussing the Cropped Tops Trend it’s crucial to stretch out the fact that all is in: from the basic tank tops & t-shirts, to the retro bustiers and the classic-with-a-twist cropped jackets that are a fashion blessing for this time of the year all the way into late autumn. Isn’t it great when fashion has that comfy utilitarian side to it as well? Though let’s be honest here, if it didn’t, would anyone give a crap? Yeah… I thought so too. There’s nothing like suffering for the sake of looking great. Aha! We’ve all got those feet blisters and would rather freeze to death than not don a cropped top when it’s so fashionably required. So let’s take sides here then! The Classic Cropped Look has got 2 major styles: The Cropped Jackets & The Cropped Sweaters. The trend comes in handy for the more office/work appropriate attire and can be stretched to pretty much any age (well at least the cropped jackets) as you can wear a longer shirt underneath it and play with shape and lengths, which will add quite a sophisticated note to the look. Besides the cropped jacket is pretty much a staple and works with ANYTHING: jeans, heels, boots, sandals, t-shirts, posh tops, clutches, bags, printed trousers, skirts, dresses, maxi & mini skirts… It looks chic, glam luxe and effortless. Which is what most of us are going for when dressing for work or important meetings. To get the classic take on cropped jackets have a look at Jennifer Lopez collection at Kohls (click here). If you can’t yet part ways with your trench coat, denim or leather jacket, but you are dying to rock this trend ASAP… do not lose hope! Still how can you? Not with those crispy mornings you so hate. Stick to your longer jackets then and don a cool comfy and classic cropped sweater. YOON (click here for more) has got some amazing classic-meets-retro pieces that would look fantastic with high waisted skirts and trousers. And it would leave just a tiny bit of bare mid riff. Enough to get the look going.  For some fashion inspiration check out these brilliant street style looks that I swear are just the right push we might need to get us started on this Cropped Jacket Trend. The Glam-Grunge Cropped Look is for those loving a bit of fashion edge (guilty as charged) & for those free weekends, for parties, for those days when you feel so fashion adventurous and want to break the style monotony. This is all about flipping the finger to fashion rules and giving in to the looking and feeling good temptations. Cropped tank-tops & t-shirts (that you might have chopped off yourself) are so rock’n roll with cut-offs, jeans and hot heels. Ah… think classic funky printed, crazy neon colored pumps! Statement necklaces or even better, body jewellery. That’s it! I’m hitting the shops this weekend! For laid back days don flat sandals, sneakers (you’ll be nailing the urban/sporty-chic style with these) and a sporty hat. For fashion inspo you do know who you have to check out, right? Rihanna. She’s the queen of urban-glam-boy-girl-posh-gangsta style. I know I’m bombarding you with her too often. Sorry. Promise this is the 1st and last time (this week). Not a fan of the girl? No problemo! Here are a few street style looks to get you in the Cropped Tops mood (click here for more on this trend). And to the gym. Yeah… wouldn’t hold my breath on that one, I’m so lazy I’d rather just stick to the cropped jackets!  So how about this Cropped Trend then? You IN or OUT on it?

images via Pintrest & Google Images

When it comes to statement jewellery I confess: I am hopelessly addicted. There’s just something so luxurious, effortlessly rich & sophisticated about piling on jewellery that I seem to never get enough. And don’t even get me started on statement pieces… OMG. They just add all that jazz to any outfit, glam up any look in no time, and you don’t even need to break the bank to get your hands on such a piece. My latest fashion crush? Statement Earrings! (sigh) If in the past big sparkling colored drop super glamorous earrings were a thing of the red carpet events, cocktail parties and fancy gatherings, today that’s so last Tuesday. It don’t get better than this. So if you’re thinking of donning a super extravagant pair of drop gem stone crazy colored earrings, big as your head, do it. And while you’re at it rock that shit in the morning. Crispy office shirt, pencil skirt or trousers, classic pumps – BORING. Throw in a pair of these suckers below… and you might just get mistaken for the poshest lass on the block.

Kendra Scott Earrings

Raspberry Nora Statement Earrings

Crowded colored sparkling borderline kitsch gem stones on candelabra or drop earrings that make your best face features pop are the IT thing of 2013 hot season. Red‘ish is for those hip pops of color and go amazing with any skin tone, emerald green drop earrings (think those worn by Angelina Jolie) are sophisticated and look fantastic on darker skin or super fair complexions. Impossible to choose? Trust me I know the feeling. Get the super funky colored exotic earrings that would make you look so chic in the most boring or basic clothes ever. 

Deepa Gurnani Crystal Cluster Earrings

ASOS

So where did all this kitsch huge earrings mania come from? Girls’ desire to be dolled up in no time? Feminine & sophisticated cravings? Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian vision on fashion & women for the past 2 seasons? Diane Von Furstenberg’s modern 70′s glamour puss rock’n roll persona that lies in all of us? Who cares… At the end of the day we’ve got the long end of the stick on this one, and are making the best of this trend, rocking the glam earrings with the loosest nonchalance ever at either 8.00 am on the tube, on our way to work,  or at 3.00 am on that creepy bus ride from who knows what posh club in town. And you know what? The glam earrings look is not at all pretentious (unless you want it to be). Au contraire it can be so easily adapted to any style from that dark dirty cool grunge to the chic cleanness of a preppy look. Brilliant, right?  

Lonnie Statement Earrings

Prada

Shourouk

Tom Binns Cameo Jobim Crystal Earring.

That Black & White is The Trend this season (click here for more) is no news flash to anyone, but wait… can we assume that Black (and black alone) is a Trend this season? Can we talk about a Summer in Black? I’m sure a summer in White for that matter is way more appropriate, hence the tons of white dresses and all the clothing attire in retail this season. Yet… black has never been so cool and OK to pull off in Summer, as it is in 2013. Well… perhaps apart from those 90′s grunge times, which, anyway are sort of back, and it all probably is a slight reminiscence of those alternative moods and anti-fashions. I would presume (unable to contain my excitement, DOH) that due to a lot of fashion signs happening out there (PUNK met gala, Punk/Rock/Grunge Street Styles, loads of non-colors on the catwalk for this season, loads of dark tones) – it is safe to say that in 2013 it will be OK (actually cool) to wear Black in the middle of Summer. OMG… what took you so long, Trends? Sure it may be a bit uncomfortable if you’re living in desert like temperatures, and the world will probably risk looking like teenage outcasts, but – don’t be hasty just yet. Think about how classy and posh Black is. Or how you can never go wrong with a black dress, a black swimsuit (since we’ve got summer on our minds) or a black top. So, Black for 2013 Summer is a blessing to some and a drag to others. For the latter ones – breathe now… all you color lovers! Keep your summer’ish style intact while doing the black trend, by simply adding a hint of darkness to your look. Trending after all is about adapting it and making it your own, right? Go for bags, shoes, nails, jewellery, tops or bottoms. No rules… remember  Having a green pass to don Black in Summer gives us tons of options in regards to looks and styles we can pull off. Black is versatile and so the options are limitless. A black dress can look classic with heels, can look edgy with boots, boho-chic with sandals, sporty-chic with tennis shoes… and so on. A black suit is classy but can turn to edgy when paired with statement accessories, or a funky top. Black can take you to the office and make you look like a top manager, or place you later on in a bar looking like the most hipster of them all. It will never be dated, never be inappropriate, never be too much or too less. Always easy to dress up or down. Sophisticated and chic when you want to and rebel & edgy when you feel like it. With the grunge trend still on (click here for more) Black can make you look like a reinvented cool version of yourself from back in the day. Cool, effortless, rock’n roll, with that rebel without a cause hint. Still not feeling it? But nevertheless refusing to sit back on this one? Do your own thing then, and throw in just one black item. See these street style photos for some fashion inspo.  What do you think? Is black too much for Summer or Thank God it’s OK to drape ourselves in black this season, without looking like weird little kids?

Well not 50, but enough to get us fashion confused over what sunglasses to choose. What styles are in, and how do you pick yours? Do you stick with it or not? And if you were to choose one, yes ONE type of sunglasses to wear for the rest of your life, which one would it be? When it comes to sunglasses I always feel as if Trends are a bit overrated and it’s not what’s IN one season as much as what looks good on you or what you love to wear. It can be a retro style (that no one else is doing) or even 3 seasons ago hot stuff. Who gives a crap if they’re so last Tuesday as long as you love them, right? Yet… let’s indulge into the Trend Shades for a tiny bit… What is hot for 2013 Summer? I suppose the retro sunglasses, read Cat-Eye Shades or even super crazy styles, cause of the ’60′s revival you know. With the 90′s trend come the round shades… not my faves, but they do look amazing on some. And then there are the rest of the sunnies that were pretty big in the last seasons, and guess what? Personally I’m not ready to part ways with either of them: Wayfarer & Aviator Sunglasses. Yep… they’re still my faves. And now dolls let’s see each and every one of them and take sides. Whether or not sunglasses should be chosen according to face shape is up to you. I have this theory (I know how crazy right?) that everyone looks good with any type of sunglasses. Sure they can look crazy, funky, classic, rock’n roll, edgy et all, but, a statement or not… they will look great. Anyway, that’s just what I think. Let’s start off with my all time favorite sunglasses: The Wayfarer Shades. They are the sunglasses of my teenage years, those grunge ’90′s when everyone in Beverly Hills 90210 was spotted with them, and every rock star had a pair on for the cool’ness or to hide from the paps. Today they are a nostalgic reminiscence of that, with a bit of poshness to them, and a tiny bohemian vibe. I just feel they always add a bit of edginess and rebelliousness to a look & an outfit, without making it over the top.

The Wayfarer Sunglasses (read above) Then come the Aviator Sunglasses. For me it’s always a battle between these 2: Aviator vs Wayfarer. I can literally never come to terms with my fashion taste on this one. Not that I have to or anything, I mean there are enough sunny days to rock over 150 shades of glasses… I just like to dramatize a little bit. You know for fashion’s sake

Aviator Sunglasses The Retro Sunglasses – they will always be in. Always fit any type of face. On any occasion, at any age.  The Round Sunglasses – these can be a bit tricky as they will not fit all face shapes (contrary to my ”theory”), but if you can pull it off, and strut you hot stuff in them… go for it. They’ve got that hippy retro vibe to them that takes you away to those 60′s Rock Festivals when it was all about the peace and the music. The Funky Shades – now these ones will always be hot, just because there will always be a nut to rock them and look fabulous enough to start a trend. The funky shades are pretty cool and fun so if you’ve got it… flaunt it! Enough rambling and scrolling through options. Let’s decide on ONE Type of Sunglasses. What’s you Shades Style?

Once upon a time us girls saved the white dress for The Day, you know. When we’d all meet that special one and had the best excuse to drape ourselves in white (read princess attire) for one whole day. Well thank God that misconception is gone – of saving the white looks for later and only for one day. Ha! Fast forward a few decades and the same girls need no more excuses to don white in plain day and can save their own asses, thank you. Hell, we can be queens for weeks in a row without having to plan our whole lives ahead, around wearing a white dress. Fairytales and exaggerations (for the sake of a few raised eyebrows and smirks) aside, it does seem, more in 2013 Summer than ever before, that the LBD has gotten the ‘‘Bitch please, it’s my time to shine!” slap from the LWD (little white dress). Ever since the sun hit the skies this spring I keep switching between trends: a few weeks ago it was all neon, then it was all prints (floral, matchy matchy, mismatched et all), then it hit me: black & white (I’m blaming the 60′s Trend on that one), and last week I declared it a Summer in Black. What the hell is wrong with me? Well a lot. But that’s not up for (this) discussion. I’m just telling it like it is, and yes I love that it’s all changing. Fashion does tend to get into the bitchy moods, styles & looks swing. Yeah I know I’ve said that before. Anyway let’s get on with today’s Trend Alert: Summer in White? Actually I think it’s more the Return of the LWD… What do you think?  Has it always been a fashion hit and a common thing to don a white little dress in summer? Or is the floaty little thing a fad of the 2013 hot season? Is it a comeback or a fresh new start? For the past year or so a lot of celebs have been doing the white dress for the red carpet or for going out. Same ones (pretty much) were spotted in the same non-color on the streets, off -duty so to speak. Then, a few Fashion Weeks ago designers were showing collections packed with the absence of color. And now the shops are just stacked on whites. Dresses to be more precise. And the streets are loving it. At first I was somewhat taken aback by this too girly goody-goody look & trend, but you know what? I could’t be more far off. I do love black and more grunge meets punk styles, I know, but… here comes the beauty of it… the white little dress is just as versatile (if not more) than the basic blacks or the funky colors. A short white mini dress might be the perfect choice for an event (hey I’m considering one for next month when I get married at the City Hall). It looks simple, classy and effortless when paired with heels. I love how a LWD looks with gold heeled sandals! I think it’s the ultimate glamour. For a bit of fun go for super colored heels. Keep the dress short, or knee length and go for skin tight designs or loose/floaty ones, depending on your style. For chilly evenings throw over a denim or leather jacket. Do not forget accessories: clutches, jewels, nails, lips etc. Spice it all up girls!  White lace dresses are having a huge comeback, but listen up dolls… you can wear them in plain day, from morning to evening without risking to look as if you’re doing the walk of shame.  Basically any white dress can switch its style in a second with the help of shoes. Hot heels will make it very cocktail appropriate. Black studded ankle boots will make it look edgy, suede colored block heeled ankle boots will give it a boho-chic vibe, sandals will make it all seem summer’ish and cool, ballet pumps will make it look feminine… and so on. Pile on accessories or keep it simple to get it all completed. The more I think about it the more I’m loving this LWD return… You?

Alongside the white tee, the leather jacket and those cutoffs you can’t let go off ever – it seems pretty safe to say the flared mini high-waisted skirt has become a fashion staple. Easily dressed up or down for any season (add your tights & boots in winter, top it off with a chic coat or slouchy warm jumper; or keep your legs bare and play with funky tops while on hot heels or gladiator sandals for summer) – this little skirt is probably the most faltering item in your closet regardless of your body type. It adds curves where there’re not, it hides them if it’s the case, creates long legs due to its high waist and mini cut. And it comes in so many styles and designs it’s a heaven for us girls. But is the Skater Skirt a new trend? Of course not. Which is not bad, it’s a good thing we keep reinventing stuff from the past, but I wouldn’t mind a few new ideas here and there. Anyway… when was the Skater Skirt born? Well… basically somewhere in those kitsch & funky ’80′s, when – listen to this – skating fashion was pretty huge, hence the name of the skirt, inspired by the skating dancers’ styles. I’ve always thought those ice-dancers were the most beautiful and ethereal thing ever, and it’s probably that image that we keep going back to, with the Skater Skirt Trend in 2013 – a sort of multifaceted femininity or careless playful innocent girl, who loves to play dress-up. As I said though, do not for a minute let yourself be fooled by the basic idea of a Skater Skirt and hastily assume that it’s a sartorial choice only for the teens. Since the Skater Skirt has become a Trend in its own right, the styles and looks one can get with this mini flared little thing are a dime a dozen. And one of the big hits the Skater Skirt has had in 2013 would definitely have to be: The Leather Skater Skirt! Probably a tiny step away from the too cute version of the classic skirt, the leather most certainly adds a bit of edge, without looking too punk (unless you want it to) and turning the skater skirt into a fashion choice for all women, regardless of age or job. Remember those Fashion Week street styles? So many fashionistas, editors, photographers were strutting the streets outside the shows in the most adorable and hot leather skater skirts ever. The beauty of this bottom trend is how cool and easy it can look with anything. Sticking to the leather skater skirt, it looks super posh and fashion, in a very glam way with classic pumps, stilettos & high heeled shoes. A blazer will keep the look chic & sophisticated, a leather jacket will make it edgy and a jumper will make it a bit bohemian. High heeled ankle boots make it all look a bit rock’n roll but still girly enough, flat boots are for a casual edgy style, and ballet pumps for those days when you’ve got a lot of leg work to do, but still wanna keep it girly. For the most adorable style, that’ll keep you warm, comfy and looking like a hipster – mix your skater skirt with tennis shoes. If leather is not your thing, or it’s too much to wear to work or school, opt for other fabrics and keep your hem longer or shorter depending on your preference and occasion. Keep it basic or classy with simple cuts and colors: black, white, nude, red or blue. Or have fun with it: floral, funky prints, neon shades, stripes, dots, lace etc. Make sure the waist is high enough so that it’ll make your legs look endless (especially if you’re wearing heels or wedges) and tuck your top in.

I have to say, I think the skater skirt is probably that thing in your closet you always wear, and it gets your out of a fashion trouble so often – you just gotta to love it. And in summer it’s the perfect go to piece whether you’re on vacation, working your ass of in the office, or going out for drinks with your friends.

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”Elvis has (yet) to leave the building” my lovely fashionistas. With all this ’70′s comeback in 2013 Spring/Summer, and today’s Jumpsuits topic, no wonder my mind literally jumps to all those (hideous) jumpsuits from back in the day, starting with Elvis Presley (and his white over the top uber glam stage outfits) and ending with ABBA & those disco-kitsch uniforms of pop/rock stars from the ”Drugs, Sex & Rock’n Roll” age. But as much as we love (NOT) those tight spandex glittery neon bright circus costumes, going by the name of jumpsuits, designers sure deserve our kudos for how they’ve played up, nipped, tucked and reinvented the classic-with-a-twist jumpsuit. From Prabal Gurung to Diane Von Furstenberg, BCBG et all, 2013 S/S is such a brilliant reminiscing of those 70′s in the best way possible. The aforementioned gurus of style and fashion have taken this working class uniform/once kitsch stage costume and did a 180 on it, luring us with long sleek silhouettes, silky fabrics, fluidity, softness, loose cuts, plunging necklines, bare backs, halter-necks, long sleeves, prints, solid colors. Designs for day & night. For skinny & curvy bodies. For women and girls alike. Sounds too good to be true, isn’t it? Don’t choose to be a non-believer just yet… have a look. What is so captivating about this clothing item I wonder? Besides its inherent indecisiveness, that is. Or is it this very ‘it’s a dress‘, ‘No. It’s a jumpsuit‘, ‘No, get outta here. It’s clearly a pair if trousers and a matching top‘ – sartorial conversation that has us all giving it the double stare, only to end up jumping in on the Jumpsuit Trend? Cause it’s none of the above. But it could be. Hell it can be. It can mimic a dress, and a matchy matchy top and bottom outfit. Ah… how we love a bit of controversy every now and then. Though I might be a little hasty on this one, I will risk a tiny assumption: not everyone digs the once Si-Fi suit, right? Let’s just say it might take more than one date to fall in love with it. Jumpsuits have always given me that WTF reaction and a quick hand dismissal as I came across one on the shop rails. Then, I’d see it on a gorgeous girl, and I felt bad about giving it the cold shoulder. But that was a few years ago. Cause jumpsuits did try to push through in fashion earlier than 2013. They just never stuck, I guess. And now that I think about it I wonder why? Who is to blame for their 2013 huge comeback? Is it designers alone? Celebs donning evening jumpsuits on the red carpet like crazy? Or, is it us? The regulars and non-VIPs who make street style a source of inspo & trends? Best part about the jumpsuit? Actually there are a few:

• it fits absolutely every body type
• it can adapt to any occasion & event (work, going out, chilling with your best friend over a cup of tea, cocktail parties, dinners)
• it’s classy & sophisticated
• it’s easy to wear, dress up or down

I think the ultimate touch of glamour & sophistication is that of a one color Jumpsuit, in a silky fluid, slightly slouchy fabric, with a metallic belt, (maybe) pockets, bare back VS plunging neckline.

Black jumpsuits & how to dress them up & down:For daytime I love the floral printed jumpsuits in delicate textures, that just make me think of this retro, chic, incredibly beautiful hot woman coming home from work, with a bottle of wine and fresh bread in her grocery bag. She looks put together yet careless in her style (red nails, posh bag, earrings, shades and untamed hair) which makes her so much more enticing. But you see… when talking Jumpsuits as a 2013 Summer Trend, the sky’s the limit. So if fluidity, silky fabrics and a too-feminine style is not for you, there are still plenty of fish in the sea of jumpsuits. Denim. Structured. Metallic.  Boy’ish cuts, psychedelic prints, funky styles. Though I was a hard shell to crack on this Jumpsuits craze, they got to me. And for that I blame the long silky super feminine one-color jumpsuit worn with sky high heels. Effortlessly feminine, sexy & sophisticated. I’m hooked. And that’s the truth. How about you?

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The history of fringed clothes goes back in time to the ancient tribes who used to wear fringes in order to sew up a busted moccasin, a torn seam, or to tie things together when they were in the field. In fashion, the first track of fringes goes back to 1920′s, the Jazz Age, those roaring times famous for their Charleston, Ella Fitzgerald, bootlegging, looseness and total emancipation of women,  when girls who loved to dance used to wear embroidered or shawled dresses which made their moves look sexier. Then, when I was 10 my favorite t-shirt was fringed…as you know, fashion trends come and go and the summer of 2013 brings back this decorating detail. Designers are using them to garnish clothes, bags, shoes and accessories. You’ll see these elements a lot on leather items, in particular on jackets, bags or clutches and boots. Maybe it’s hard to imagine, but you can wear fringed shoes with an elegant outfit, either pumps or sandals. In terms of casual outfits, you’ll rock the summer if you chose to wear fringed boots and a pair of denim shorts. Trust me, with some nice tanned legs you won’t pass unnoticed You can wear a white tank top or a loose white t-shirt or you could chose to wear an oversized shirt instead. You don’t have a fringed clothing item and want to find out if this trend would match your personality? Then take an old t-shirt you are willing to throw away and test your skills, who knows what special abilities you’re hiding?

If you are a not a fan of this trend, you can still try a nice fringed necklace like the one in the picture bellow: Indian heritage meets style  photos via Pintrest, Tumblr, Harpersbazaar

Do you feel as if sometimes you get hooked on a look and just can’t let it go? And despite those ”enough is enough” stares you get, you just can’t stop. Being the most ”fashion-romantically” unstable person (well I’m committed to fashion, just have a problem of sticking to one style) I get a new style crush just about every week. I live from crushes to crushes, it does tend to affect my finances, but other than that, I don’t see where the problem is. For the past 2 weeks now I’m obsessed with summer boots. Which may not even be summer boots per se, just boots you wear in summer. Not a trend, not a must-have look for 2013, not the latest fad round the block – yet The Summer Boots Look is at the top of my list this week. From posh heeled ankle boots to those grunge looking designs – these shoes, when paired with a summer outfit (read cutoffs or flirty dresses) turn any girl into one of those off-duty models or hot celebs spotted hiding behind shades in the coolest most effortless outfits. I do think this boho / grunge look is having a sort of comeback (still) due to all this punk inspired & 90′s fashion revival. Besides, the weather is more than helpful, I mean one minute it’s summer, next we’re all in autumn, so a pair of boots to keep your feet warm might just be the best thing this season. At least until the weather makes up its mind. How easy is it to style boots into a summer look, though? Have we all gone mad in here with these autumn grunge styles in summer? (remember black trend for 2013 summer?) Or are we that inpatient? The secret to donning boots in summer is to make it look effortless, as if you literally just don’t give a damn and those boots were the 1st thing you found when leaving the house in a rush, regardless of what you’re wearing. And the styles you can play with are a dime a dozen. So if you want to get a smart sophisticated glam look go for those stiletto heeled ankle boots (peep-toe or not) in black, for a super sleek style,  or funky colors for more chicness. They look amazing with pencil skirts and blazers, or those floaty, silky maxi dresses and a leather jacket. Shorts or mini skirts can also do the trick and add more sexiness to it all. Another sophisticated look, but more on the comfy side, rather boho-chic actually, is given by those suede ankle boots in light shades with or without a block heel. They look fantastic with floral mini dresses, cutoffs and cool tops and can adapt to any look you’re going for: feminine, bohemian, cool, fun… Think off duty model going to a music festival or spotted in Paris after leaving a fashion show. And speaking of music festivals and looks, what is the best style these events have given us? Why the glam grunge look of course: black or brown studded motorcycle boots and just about anything you want to wear. You can go for the most feminine glamorous clothes which will look fabulously cool when clashed with the rocknroll style of the boots. Again think models off duty or New York street style. Adapt and reinvent to your own mood and occasion and you’ll be looking pretty hipster without trying.  There’s just something plain cool & chic about bare legs and boots, and I think we can just fuck all the fashion trend rules on this one and go with the vibe of the moment. We do it for Coachella and the likes of it, why not on a regular day? If not to keep our feet warm in case of showers then just to channel our inner off duty model persona. And to think a few years ago I hated boots (for summer)… and could not imagine a hot season in other shoes than sandals & flip flops… I guess inconsistencies like these make us us explore fashion more and try out different looks. Some stick some don’t, but fashion is all about having fun and experimenting. Right?

Are dresses the best summer staple or what? I always felt that once the temperatures get boiling hot you can kiss fashion & trends goodbye, cause let’s be honest when you’re sweating like a pig on your way to work, you’ll probably regret choosing style over coolness. So can we all just stick to flip-flops, cut-offs and cropped tops please, for the next 3 months? Errr… well no. Not really. Truth is, not rare are the occasions when dressing up for the appropriate situations in summer tends to gives us headaches rather than excitement. But as I said there is that one perfect summer attire that will always have our backs: The Summer Dress. It’s never dated, but always reinvented, easy to style & dress up or down. In 2013 summer, designers have given us the free pass to rock almost all styles, yet the maxi dresses, the shift dresses and the flirty, short, spaghetti strapped ones in the best prints ever are the hits of the season. On a more trend-note, the black dress, the white dress and I also think the one-color (or solid color ones) are the IT dresses of 2013. On one hand there’s the feminine classy take on summer dresses: silky fabrics, fluidity, flowy textures, prints, nipped at the waist with posh belts, frills, bare backs, slits etc. On the other hand, due to the trend links  (yes I’m talking about the 90′s comeback) the jersey dresses with tiny spaghetti straps or those small printed flirty short ones in washed out colors are a great reminiscence of those grunge times when we were all rocking leather necklaces and bracelets and listening to Nirvana. So if today’s summer dresses are all over the place and can’t just channel on one style, what do we do? Go with our mood, occasion and fave looks. D’ohhh. This fashion freedom and potential to find just about any design dress you want is fantastic. Besides there is the take-me-from-morning-to-evening-trait these dresses have. Slip a pair of heels on or go flip-flips to switch looks. Ditch your bag for a clutch, or vice-versa, pile on jewellery or keep it simple depending on where you’re going. A brand that’s got summer dresses to die for is Rosie True, click here. Hip, flirty, classy, trendy, printed, solid colors, short, maxis – all in soft silky fabrics, perfect for the hot season &  for literally all occasions. It’s a great blend of luxury & casual fashion with loads of pieces for trendy summer looks.

Rosie True: summer dress

Rosie True: summer dress

Rosie True: summer dress

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Rosie True: summer dress

Rosie True: summer dress

Rosie True: summer dress

How to style summer dresses? I always felt that the best way to style an outfit to a certain look is through shoes & accessories. So you can take any item you want and make it office or cocktail appropriate. And the dresses are no exception. Shift silky dresses are great with ballet pumps or flat sandals for a more comfortable yet sophisticated work look. Add a necklace, boxy bag and a blazer on crispy mornings. Wanna look polished? Go for heels. You can even pull off those flirty dresses for work, if they’re not too short and you wear a blazer on top. Maxis may be too much, yet with a smart top over and chic ballet pumps – you might just be able to get away with it.

Rosie True: summer dresses for work

When it’s time to hit the town, go out for dinner or parties you can do the same dresses with sophisticated sandals or uber hot heels, some fab jewellery and a statement clutch. Or go for more sexy designs: mini dresses, strapless, lace, bare back, plunging neckline.

Rosie True: summer dresses for going out

For weekend walks or brunches the printed flirty dresses, jersey dresses & maxis are the perfect comfortable and chic combo. Not to mention they keep you cool. So yeah, I guess it’s safe to say this summer we might as well stick to dresses of all sorts and look flirty and effortless from morning to evening. 

Rosie True: flirty summer dresses

Rosie True: maxi dresses & jumpsuits

… more street style…

My current dresses obsessions are the maxi dresses & the short black flirty ones with thin straps, that I can wear in daytime with flat sandals or on a night out with heels and a gold metallic belt. What’s your go-to dress this summer?

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With fashion being such a trend roller-coaster - the chunky heels, with their 70′s reminiscence were bound to have their moment this summer. When 70′s themselves are another IT trend, you know.  So it’s pretty safe to say the Chunky Heels are the heels of 2013 hot season having us all look like tiny caricatures in huge shoes. I’m sorry beloved 70′s soles, but I just think you’re the ugliest shoes ever. Yet, I can’t help but love you. Talk about toxic relations, right? Well thank God there’s nothing toxic in my love and hate mood swing over chunky heels, except probably overspending & later feeling remorseful over it. Aaaand one more thing, that’s probably at the core of my tiny dislike with these shoes (it is pretty subjective mind you) is the fact that I cannot wear too high chunky heels, cause I’m already too tall. And so I’m left with those hideous square lower heels that are just so unflattering on any legs and feet. But I will refuse to be a fashion victim and will not ever trade personal taste for fashion-must-haves. be they as posh as hell. I’ll just have to do great with what I’ve got and get used to having my head in the clouds (literally) every now and then.  So let’s get one thing clear then: LOVE them or HATE them? Cause let’s be honest nothing will ever beat hot stilettos and classic pumps. Yet… there’s just something so modern-meets-vintage and feminine-meets-bad-ass chic about these shoes that you (like I) might wanna reconsider your dismissal. Not to mention they’re killing their competition with their comfortable feature. D’ohh. Plus when it comes to styles and designs – the sky’s the limit (even per se… I mean have you seen some of those heels?). All colors and non colors are in, with black chunky models completing a very classic/retro posh look, or those brown’ish shades going more on the boho-chic side, and the colored ones perfect for a shoe statement. Multi-straps, prints, leather, fabrics, colored platforms, crazy heels, color-block et all make us love these ugly suckers. Yeah… I still think some of them are really ugly, but as long as the heel is pretty high and the cut or the shape of the shoe are not too massive – I actually like some of these chunky heels. Let’s have a look at some funky chunky soles and get fashion inspired… For the ”‘how to wear them” part, I think we’ll be safe to assume they go with everything, with one restriction: if you can, please avoid channeling a cartoon figurine who looks like they have a hard time walking. Though even so… it’s the quirkiness inside that makes us all special, right? So to answer the HTW question – these big-heels-with-platform shoes look fantastic with cutoffs, short skirts, mini-dresses (think Twiggy for inspo) and I also love what they look with skinny jeans and a slouchy top – very loose rocknroll style. If however you’ve got other styling ideas just do it, have fun with it. With all this trend invasion hitting us from all corners it’s quite easy to pick your own thing and make it personal, original yet trendy nonetheless. More street style for inspo… I’m curious what’s your opinion on the chunky heels: UGLY or NOT?

photos via Pintrest & google images

Taa-daahh!!! ‘I’m back and I’m here to stay‘ said the denim overall in 2013 summer. So what happens when a ’90′s clothing hit meets the ’90′s comeback fashion trends? We end up with the most brilliant reinvention and a massive imagination and fashion creativity boom. Today’s topic: Denim Overalls. Who’s guilty as charged for it? One of my lovely readers who’s asked me to do a post on this trend, and with this confession comes more from my part: I thought there was no way in hell I was ever going to at least like denim overalls. Hated them as a kid, never did them in the 90s, so what, are they gonna surprise me this time round? My boundaries aside, and an open mind ahead and what do you know? Streets are actually packed with great denim overalls and style bloggers are doing this look like crazy. Actually I kinda hold them all responsible alongside Rihanna, and that ’90′s inspo (TLC – for a rap urban take on the farmer’s uniform or Katie Holmes for that goody-goody look). And the funny part, I actually remembered I do own one of these once-farmer-uniforms-now-posh-attire… WTF, right? Lesson of the day: rely on your fashionista subconscious to take the right decisions when you get lazy on the upper floor. Still, ain’t all that great. Probably can’t fit into it anymore and that’s just because it was purchased during my skin-tight-obsession-period. Ah well… we’ve all got our fashion skeletons in the closet. (mine is packed but that’s another story). Back to the the Denim Overalls Looks & the How To’s… The classic 2013 Denim Overall Look is basically a trendy laid back style of boy-meets-girl. Though the fashion scene, streets, retail chains, vintage shops (these are the best for great denim overalls finds) are filled with a dime o dozen of styles and designs, the one that might be labeled as the hit of the naughties is the slightly oversized design, think boyfriend jeans, vintage looking denim, & tons of jewellery (statement necklaces and bangles are the best way to balance the boy’ish look). And before we dip into the shoes talk (cause let’s face it, they make all the outfit statement and dress it up or down) I think it’s worth mentioning that the main trait of the 2013 Denim Overall is its millions of styles (sure the BF look is the hit, but one can do so many more others and get away with it). There’s the Long Denim Overalls which can be oversized, tight (think structured smart jumpsuit), ’70′s style, with fuller upper part (covering up a great deal of your top for ex.) or more cut-out for you to show off your tank top, bandeau or those tight abs. The Short Denim Overall is the girly cute style that can be treated like a dress: if it’s loose and relaxed it’ll look amazing with a tight top, loads of bling and shades. If it’s tight you might want to balance it with more understated accessories. Both styles look great and the choice of denim color/texture/fabric is limitless. Oh… and there’s one more style I actually really like, I’ve seen Rihanna sporting it in a brilliant way the all-covered-up-denim-overall (it’s not called like that, no idea what it’s called). It’s the long loose overall style with long sleeves and a buttoned top (think denim trousers and denim shirt in one). Riri is looking gorgeous in this light wash denim overalls with classic pumps. Perfect. How to wear Denim Overalls? I think the easiest way to nail the D.O. (read denim overalls) look is to treat them like dresses, except for the part that you have to wear a top underneath. Which is actually not too bad, just because more layering will add more chicness or that hipster vibe to your outfit. So D.O. are a heaven to perfect your layering. I love the plain white tee look or the bandeau look underneath a vintage loose D.O. with a statement necklace, a golden watch, a big colored clutch, wayfarer shades and heels. Tip: it looks even better if you roll up your denim trousers, or leave one strap unbuttoned. For a more sophisticated look add a leather jacket on top or do the urban chic & glam version of the D.O.: hot heels, red nails & lips, baseball cap and loads of bling. Another way to do it is to keep it classy: heels/ballet pumps or flat sandals & a white shirt or blazer on top. Sort of Friday office outfit. Bottom line is you can spice up the look, tone it down, keep it basic or go over the top on hipster style – it’s gonna look good either way. Heels make it look urban and hot, sneakers make it laid back and cool, ankle boots give it a rocknroll style, gladiator sandals are boho-chic. You can’t go wrong with Denim Overalls. I get that now. Better late than never right?

I’ll leave you with more street style pics for fashion inspo…  photos via pintrest & google images

YES! According to the latest trends (that are trying to push through since 2010 courtesy of all designers) we’ll all be strutting our hot assets (errrrr, gulp) in plain lingerie. On the streets. (question mark) At work. (starting to freak out). On 1st dates. (That’s it! I’m drawing the line here!) Has the world gone mad or what? Behold, you lovely dolls cause it’s not all as it seems (hopefully). From Jason Wu to Alexander McQueen & Dolce & Gabbana or the 90′s Versace we’ve had our share and not-too-subtle cry for the exposed lingerie trend. Cool bra tops, tiny shorts, see-through lace, suspensor tights… I mean just a few seasons ago Vivienne Westwood showed up at her own show in underwear. Aaaaand it’s not all that new. The trend I mean.  In the 15th century I think showing a bit of  that bra/corset’s lace was a fashion must do. It was in the 60′s & 70′s that girls loved their glittering shimmery little shorts, and 90′s had models on magazine covers in tiny little tops that resembled a bra rather than an actual bandeau top, while the lads from Pulp were singing “He’s coming up the stairs, / and in a moment he’ll want to see your underwear.” Ha! Not to mention Madonna and her borderline porn shows from back in the day. Such an inspiration for all of today’s music celebs who just can’t get enough of showing us how flawless they look, and how well they’re performing half naked. But lingerie as a street trend? Really? What pops into my mind right now (right after the fear of us all looking like hookers and misfits) is that Seinfeld episode when everyone was so appalled (yet amused in that beyond hilarious style) at the woman who never wore a top, but a BRA! Blazer on top and she was good to go. Will it come to this? Will we all be immune to bare flesh  and act super nonchalant as our bosses welcome us in their underwear at the monthly meeting? Ha! As a controversy lover and a give-it-all-up for-creativity type you might assume I’m fine with it. Well… wouldn’t mind the sight of a few ripped lads here and there, or the occasional dress that resembles a silky camisole. Hell I’m even cool with those tiny bra-looking tops that actually look amazing with high waisted bottoms. And I must confess I adore exposed suspensor tights. (read mock suspensor thighs actually) But who does’t right? And while I respect what ya’ll want to wear, I’m sticking to the ever classic teaser: bra straps sometimes, or a somewhat see-through top, short shorts et all. Still gotta say it: can’t wait for the day when it’ll be more than OK for us to go ahead and leave the house in our knickers and push-up bras. Drums please!And now back to this exposed lingerie trend that’s trying to make it into our quite perfect little fashion lives. I think it’s all this 90′s and 60′s comeback that’s caused a boom and a hipster feeling of the occasional cool colored bra from underneath a top, or the sight of those high waisted knickers from underneath sheer maxi skirts. Plus we can always blame the celebs, they’re the ones responsible for a a trend sticking to us or not. And to be honest with you it’s the constant sight of Justin Bieber‘s underwear that’s really concerning me (lol). The kid is just a kid to say the least and nicest thing, but apparently no one else knows this and everyone else is channeling the sexy look (let’s all roll our eyes and say ‘as if’ please). Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga (on stage most of the times) but as of lately A listers such as Diane Kruger or Penelope Cruz are giving us the ”look at me (read my boobs) bitch” slap in the face. Evening gown with such a low cut that we’re starting to feel (un)lucky they’re wearing those fancy bras. Don’t know about you but I’m drawing the line at knickers and plain bras. I can deal with sheer dresses, cropped tight tops (aka bras – think Dolce & Gabbana), camisole dresses with punk boots… What do you think? Trashy or Enticing? Is the lingerie as outwear (not yet) trend a desperate cry from designers to shock and shake the trends altogether in the hope of creating a move (another sex revolution anyone?), OR is is just a bad idea that’ll never go beyond our TV screens, iPhones & magazines?

Seems like it came and it went in a heartbeat with the biggest music highlight ever living up beyond its reputation and expectation. YES the Rolling Stones played this year and it was reported to have been their best show ever. Well… all of us who missed it are probably biting our nails off on this one, and making yet another promise to cross Glastonbury off our bucket lists. I know I do. So what is it about music festivals that has us all turning from a glamour puss into a cool looking hipster? Glastonbury is the most awaited for music event of the year and the biggest in the world, with every band and musician dying to play there and every music lover having to be there. Is the Glastonbury experience so liberating and fun that we’re just dying to get down with dirt literally? Mud covered wellies, sinking in dirt tents, constant swings from buzzed-drunk-hangover states of minds and spirit, aside – and it’s all worth it, just have have a blast and jump around on Arctic Monkeys or drink your brain off as Beady Eye and Mr. Liam Gallagher and his cool swag are opening the festival. Yep they played and broke yet another promise this year of never playing there again. Yeah right. When it comes to music festivals’ fashion is there a dressing code? Could we talk fashion when talking Glastonbury? DOH. We do it for Coachella, its sister from across the pond, so we have to look into this one as well. Any differences? Errrr… constant showers, colder temperatures, and… oh yeah… the famous mud people are basically covered in by the end of the event. What to wear: wellies and knee-high socks in the craziest colors without paying any attention to fashion rules, because let’s face it: it looks better like that. Not giving a fuck how you look is actually the key to looking great at Glastonbury. And the wellies go with anything: flirty little floral dresses, or maxi ones that you don’t mind sweeping the mud with, or skirts and cool tops for a girly boho-chic style. Short shorts or even knickers if we’re to remember Kate Moss a few years ago, with slouchy sweaters or t-shirts printed with rude texts or your fave artist/band. Or if in doubt stick to the staples: leather & denim. And you could squeeze some lace in there too  Must-haves? Shades – the craziest the better. Hats or baseball caps – for a bohemian or urban style. Accessories – tons of bracelets or a pile of necklaces. And the rain coats! You got to have them. Bare legs will always be a trend at music festivals, alongside the drink in your hand. What I love most about Glastonbury street style is the fact that no one seems to care about fashion and yet they all look wicked, these little hipster kids who all just wanna feel comfortable parting and listening to music. So it makes it all right to wear whatever you love and rock any style from rock, punk, edgy, to boho or sexy. Yeah you heard me. If you’re too in love with uber hot styles, don’t ditch it for music festivals, work it girl. One rule: express yourself, get creative and don’t give a damn. Throwback Glastonbury Fashion: All this music festival talk has got me thinking – is there an age limit to letting our hair down at such events and burning steam on buzzed moods as our fave band is playing? Are you scared of being pigeonholed or labeled ridiculous? Or are you a constant member of such events and covet all great music concerts? ‘With summer here (the season of music festivals) you couldn’t escape one if you wanted’ implied a friend of mine who does not like such events, to say the least, arguing we might be a little too old for this shit. And I wonder is it the fear of being seen outside office in a rather loose mood and state of mind, or is it a genuine dislike in all this? Cause let me tell you, if you need a few pep talks and OK references (though you should never imitate, but just saying for the sake of the argument), just have a look at the famous faces attending Glastonbury and other music festivals. If Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Carrey Mulligan, Emma Stone, Kate Bosworth, Cara Delevingne and others are up for trading their glamorous personas for the rebel kid inside, with no fear whatsoever of the inherent labels (that are only used by lazy minded little people anyway), than I think one might be OK to have fun at such events. Perhaps the heroine look is way back in the ’90′s and it really is not posh to act 15 when you’re going on 40 – so keeping this in mind… if you have a young spirit and enjoy the rockandroll experience with your husband and friends don’t let nothing hold you back. It’s such a cliche I know… but you do only live once

What do you think? Have you been to Glastonbury and if so how was it?

Don’t you sometimes feel that you’ve had enough of all this fashion craze and wild mix of trends, and all you need is simplicity and effortless clothes that you just throw on without the slightest care in the world of how you look (but let’s face it, with a tiny hope you’ll pull off the best style)? Do we need a break every now and then from this magical world we call fashion? Especially in summer when it’s really not so easy to do it all while looking great at boiling temperatures. Wild prints & crazy textures, long dresses & funky cut-outs, latest-trend trousers, tops and jackets – who needs you in summer when we’ve got the staples to turn to. TANK TOPS! I know, how… boring. Or too easy. Too sporty? I beg to differ on this one and I know you dolls (as glam and put together as you love to be) too have the guilty pleasure of a tank top and jeans. Nothing will ever beat this look. We can live in tank tops all year round, but they best show their fashion potential in the hot season. I think it’s one of the most versatile pieces ever that can be styled to absolutely any and every look, trend & decade. For a while now tank tops are making a huge comeback, and in 2013, retail chains are packed with so many styles that it’s impossible to choose. Thank God one comes at a price that’s basically for free if you consider the number of times you’ll be wearing it. From office to parties, to dates, dinners out, beach – TTs are a dime a dozen. Jersey, silky, sequined, simple & basic, printed, see-through, knitted, with your fave quote or icon on them, long, short, cropped, cut-out you name it, it’s there. In all this fantastic see of Tank Tops – which one’s your style? 

Basic White Tank Top  

Printed Tank Top Cut-out Tank Top Slouchy Tank Top Tight Tank Top How to wear tank tops? That’s easy: however you want it. For a more polished look go for silky flowy fabrics with or without prints or textures, that you can tuck in your maxi skirt, pencil skirt or trousers. Complete the look with hot heels & statement necklaces. A blazer and a big bag for office, or a clutch for a dinner out. Same type of tank tops go amazingly with jeans or cut-offs for a more sophisticated look, especially if you wear some hot heeled shoes and have fun with your accessories. Did anyone say sophisticated looks? Who needs silky tank tops when you’ve got the plain ”ugly” vintage looking ones. A jersey Tank Top is the piece to live in all summer. If you want to get that Fashion Week street style going on, pair your  vintage/simple/slouchy Tank Top with the most posh pieces (super glam skirts, heels, tons of accessories, bright lips, smart trousers). Clashing styles gives a bit of edge to a look and makes it rather chic and effortless, as if you’d just throw on that top over the most polished clothes ever and got away with it. Or if you wish to channel your inner grunge persona and do the most coveted look of the year (90′s with a twist) wear your Guns’n Roses Tank Top, or cropped one with jeans (from skinny to boyfriend, washed out or ripped) or cut-offs and sneakers, boots or gladiator sandals. Take notes from off duty models, who are masters of this look. Go Plain Jane on it, or wear some accessories from back in the day to balance the slouchy boy’ish look. One of my favorite style is the cut-out tank top that looks great with a bandeau underneath for that layered look (yes in summer, how cool is that?) which translates into pure chicness. Or you could always do the tight sporty tank top with just about anything. There was a time when I used to wear one with all the bottoms in my closet just to see how far can you go on styling one. And trust me you can. From the plain look of a tank top and jeans, to a maxi skirt, shorts, heels, tennis shoes, flip flops the sky is the limit. I think it’s all about having fun. You could never go wrong or do a fashion faux pas with tank tops. The only risk is you might have a too-clean-simple-look, but that can be solved by wearing some fab accessories, if simple is not your thing. It’s all about balance. Ah… sometimes a breath of fresh air is all we need to get our mojos back on, and that’s just what these Tank Tops are: a break from all the psychedelic fashion razzmatazz. Give me a tank top anyday and I’ll cherish it all the way

I might be a bit too late on reporting this trend, since it’s been going on for a while now courtesy of Kristen Stewart & Rihanna – for celeb reference – and again the ’90′s, which I swear are invading us all over again. Not complaining, but just saying. It does sometimes feel like high-school all over again. Yet, this Knotted Tops Trend is, thank God reinvented, cause let’s face it, we wouldn’t all want to channel Britney Spears or Christina Aguillera with those skin tight low-waisted jeans and ultra fitted tops tied right below the bras while singing ’Ooops I did it again’. Oh no. Today’s trend is more flattering and easy to wear by all ages, sizes and styles. Not to mention it’s got a bit of retro to it, if we’re to talk about the knotted shirts Eva Mendes is always strutting the streets in, looking super hot. How to do this trend? Tie a know on either your shirts or T-shirts and you’ll get a careless fun looking style. The key is a showing a bit of bare midriff and balancing your silhouette, though truth is, this knotted trend is pretty flattering as it is, cause it accentuates the waist and elongates the legs, but you have to do it with high waisted bottoms: shorts, jeans, skirts of all lengths. If you choose a loose top that you tie a knot to, you can play around with sizes on your bottoms and wear them tight (skinny jeans, straight skirts, tight cut-offs) or you can channel your inner Tom boy and feel comfy and chic in oversized trousers or jeans or maxi skirts. If you”re going for the tight knotted top, you might want to balance it all with loose trousers or jeans and large or maxi skirts to avoid looking… ’90′s trashy, cheap or desperate. And now let’s talk Knotted Shirts! You can tie a knot to any shirt you’ve got, or even borrow one from your husband, brother or boyfriend, because even it’s a few sizes too big, it’ll still look great once to tighten it up to your waist. Or you can buy those shirts that are already designed to be knotted. The knotted shirt look is fantastic for casual styles or even for work, if you don’t expose your stomach. You can wear them with jeans, trousers, skirts and even dresses. Yep, when it comes to knotted shirts you can layer all you want: tank tops, t-shirts, dresses, bodices. You’ll look effortlessly sophisticated and I think quite retro in a very modern way. Do the cat-eye shades and big bag for a complete look. For crispy mornings add a blazer or jacket on top. Yay, more layers. When it comes to the knotted t-shirt I must say, I’m addicted to this look. I literally wrinkled all my tank tops and t-shirts on one side. The style is so cool and chic that I can’t get enough of, and I think it looks so flattering with skinny high waisted jeans, or cut-offs. You can tie a knot on a side as loose or tight as you like, in the front or in the back. When Kristen Stewart was doing this look a few years ago everyone was WTF, but now we”re all channeling our inner rocknroll meets boho-chic persona. While Kstew started this trend (let’s just assume that) Rihanna made some money with it. Ka-ching! Her River Island collection is literally packed with knots. She’s designed them on tank-tops, t-shirts, skirts and dresses. And she’s wearing them all just to prove how fantastic they look. Don’t know about you but I love them. It’s a cheeky fun grunge-meets-glam style that can be donned with sneakers, boots or high heels. As for the bling – pile pile pile dolls! Ha! I know I’m obsessed. Or what you can do is wear those body-chain-jewelry, that will look amazing from underneath your knotted top. Just a tiny sight of skin and bling will make any knotted outfit a hit.  The Knotted Tops Trend is that trend that basically gives more lives to a top, which can be worn as it is, loose, tucked in, or knotted in so many ways that it will look as if you’re rocking a different shirt or t-shirt every time. I loved tying my shirts and t-shirts in high-school, and I love it now. It’s careless yet sophisticated. And it can even look polished in a very retro effortless way, or bohemian/edgy if you feel like it.

It seems like I’m stuck in tops-land for a while now, and haven’t done a post on bottoms in ages, so let’s just hope it’ll be a wrap with this one. Also, it feels as if we’ve been talking crazy wacky trends quite a bit lately so why not turn to the classics? Feels good for a change to chat about what to wear to the office for instance, rather than how to stand out or get crazy with fashion. It’s staples day on FashionTag so we’re discussing the fashion blessing and the infinite style possibilities of the classic shirt. You know that collar button down top, that used to look so boring a few years ago, stiff, washed out, perfect for channeling Plain Jane? Times have changed my lovelies, and today the shirt/blouse top is one piece to truly make a fashion statement. It’s reinvented, fresh, unconventional, yet classy and smart. It can still be simple & basic, perfect for an understated look, or it can be funky and cool in crazy prints, and fabrics to truly cause a fashion commotion. Though I’ve never paid too much attention to this staple until recently (I know, I know, how silly of me to take it for granted), as habit has it, I now am obsessed with it. Gotta make up for all the times I’ve been a mean bitch to them. I know it’s summer and this shirts and blouses talk is a bit ‘wtf’, but it can get a bit chilly in the mornings and evenings, offices do have a dressing code still, aaaand 2013 shirts & blouses trend is all about the silky thin fabrics. So chill ladies and keep your shirt on. For a bit of cool’ness (both literally as metaphorically) roll up your sleeves. So what is the shirts trend in 2013? The printed shirts are still on a roll (either small cute prints: dots, lips, bugs; or big photographic prints a la Dolce & Gabbana, inspired from paintings, photos, fauna, birds, nature etc), while black & white shirts are catching up big time. Personally I love these ones. Nothing beats a black & white silky shirt with a pop of red color in shoes, lips or nails. Silky flowy textures, see though fabrics are hot. And the cut that seems to have a hit with us this year is the shorter in front longer at the back, with so many styling options: all tucked in, or just the front, belted, with skinny jeans, shorts, dresses. Limitless! Another styling tip I love for wearing a shirt is accessorizing it with a statement necklace, especially if you button it up all the way. If however, you choose to leave a few buttons out, it would probably look great with longer thinner necklaces. Or you can rock these super feminine tops with earrings and your hair pulled back. Here are a few street style looks for inspiration  While retail chains and packed with exquisite shirt pieces I sometimes just cannot find one if it kills me, and I do give in to online shopping one too many times. I’m loving the ones at Persunmall’s online boutique right now. From simple to super statement ones, printed, color blocked, classic, you’ve got plenty to choose from if you like… so shop away dolls. Funky prints and crazy cuts or applications aside, and the classic white shirt is still, after decades, our best friend. There’s just something so elegant, crispy, chic and unbelievably sophisticated about the simplicity of a cotton, silk, women’s or man’s for that matter, white button down shirt – that it’s a pity to not make the best of it. And the best look a woman can do sometimes is a white men’s or woman’s shirt with jeans and hot heels. OMG. I absolutely love the look. For extra femininity and boldness add a statement jewellery piece, red lipstick and a cool glam watch. Loads of fashion editors choose to turn up at Fashion Week in such simple yet brilliant looking outfits. Sharon Stone rocked one on the red carpet years ago, so no rules right? Get the look here:  Persunmall Online Shop | Facebook | Twitter

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Funny thing about fashion is that, while on one hand you’re praised for standing out and being original and unique style wise, on the other hand you get a thumb’s up for sticking to the latest trends or repeatedly obsessive looks that everyone’s doing. Hmm. So which side should we take? Stray from one, or dip into both? One thing’s certain though, fashion is a two-faced bitch that will never be able to make up its mind, so don’t even bother figuring that one out. One minute wearing something is the biggest fashion crime and before you know it, it’s the latest fad in town. Such is the case of the SKORTS – the business in front party in the back latest street style look, or as one publication put it: the skirt you can ride the bike in. Or the skirt that reveals nothing and keeps the sight of you knickers intact in case you fall down (yeah like we fall down once every 2 hours that we needed this invention). Necessity or not, the Skort of 2013 is super posh, reinvented and why not admit it, a fashion hit. Whether it’s all courtesy of those hipster style bloggers or it’s a case of comfort meets style – one thing is clear: the Skort is no longer that ’90′s geek meets soccer mom attire that’s meant to mimic a skirt while everyone knows you’re donning shorts. But are all skorts in? To be on the safe side on this one, it would be better to stick to the style and brand that, after all, bares all the blame for this fashion craze: The ZARA Skort. You know that weird looking sharp architectural solid color mini little thang? with side pockets for extra coolness and front fabric corners? That’s the one every hipster kid around block is rocking with hot heels, that usually come in the shape of simple strappy sandals. The look is very sophisticated and polished but in an glam edgy sort of way, and there’s nothing not love about this style invention. And the more I think about it the more I feel proud that it took no high end designer or brand & no catwalk show, or celebrity endorsement to make this trend stick. It was all us, the cool kids who ride buses and tubes to work every day. And though I might sound a bit too pretentious or hasty, I am going to say it out loud: the ZARA Skort is the fashion phenomenon of the moment. Will it last? Honestly doubt it, cause it seems to be one of those things you wear the crap out of until it dies. How do you wear it? The Mini Skort is basically a sporty chic/sporty glam item which tends to make every wearer don it with T-shirts, crispy shirts or slouchy tops and heels to balance off the look. For an extra chicness or sophistication wear some posh bracelets or pile on necklaces. Don a baseball cap for an urban chic style or a sporty jacket. To keep it simple opt for a blazer. Shoes wise  - heels make this skort, look its best, though I’ve seen a few sneakers or flat sandals that do the trick as well, yet it’s not as hipster looking I’ll give you that. Enough talk… let’s just scroll through the street style snapshots of the cool little faces out there and get some fashion inspiration. And while we’re at it… let’s comment away on the ZARA SKORT mania that’s taken over the streets and the style blogs! YES or NO to it? It does look fantastic  - a mix of glamour and urban style – so that must be the reason why all bloggers dig it, right?