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Flower Power – Five Floral pieces under $50

Category : trend forecast

How to wear this seasons flower trend

70’s inspired florals are popping up in every store this season from Zara, Topshop and H&M. The latter has even created a special selection for spring called the Garden Collection. (See below)  Many of their pieces are reasonably priced and can be worn around town or out for a dinner date.

H&M does this seasons floral trend

Also, lets not forget that Balenciaga did it two seasons ago on the runway -

balenciaga flower dress

Shopping tips:

If you’re wary of trends like these, or just want to try something floral with out going overboard here are five super easy pieces that can spice up your look and remix your spring wardrobe – all under $50. You know, so we can have more money left over for the other trend – Military ( post soon to come)!

Spun by Subtle LuxuryRetro 60s Floral Scarf
$35.00
Piperlime.com

flower scarf

American Rag – Sleeveless Floral Print Dress
$49.00

where to buy floral dress

Free People – We The Free Deuce Revo Shorts

$48.00

Free people floral short

Mango – Floral Tulip Mini Skirt
$42.56
asos.com

mango skirt on asos

ASOS Floral Bandeau Jumpsuit
$51.28

Asos floral jumpsuit



The Next Top 5 “It bags” of 2010

Category : trend forecast

1. Be&D Genesis

We saw the Be&D Garbo back in the day, now give way to the Be&D Genesis bags all over New York Fashion Week. Drama Fashion blogger Bryan Boy had one and so did Olivia Palermo.
Things to know about Be&D – They now make shoes!

be&d bag

2. Chloe  Marcie Handbag

Rachel Bilson has been strutting  around to casting calls in  LA with her new BFB – BEST FAB BAG – the Marcie by Chloe.

chloe marcie bag

3. Mulberry Alexa Handbag

The Mulberry Sachtle has been made famous by MTV VJ Alexa Chung, for goodness sake she has shoes and now bags named after her. I tihnk the thing we love most about Alexa is that she wear what she likes and makes her comfortable and that shines through as being real and confident – even if its a vintage $10 dress with a $1000 handbag.

Alexa Chung Mulberry Satchel

4. Rebeca Minkof  Morning After Handbag

Rebeca Minkof has a knack for embellishing bags that makes a statement to any ordinary pair of jeans and t-shirt outfit. No wonder she’s a steady staple to the jet setting stars that carry her purses – but with prices that normal folks like you and I can afford.

rebeca minkof morning after

5. Alexander Wang Coco Handbag

Now if theres ever a bag thats flying off the shelves this spring/summer its the COCO – the ultimate cool bag for 2010. So hot that people are searching hard to buy even the fake Alexander Wang!  Rihanna , Mary Kate, Ashlye Tisdale  are just some of the people who’ve been spotted….the Coco has an hard rock and roll edge that many can get with for an everyday bag.

Whats your favorite it bag for 2010, is it one thats not on the list?

Four versions of the Clog Shoe Trend

Category : celebrity style, cute find, trend forecast

Who let the clogs out??

Clogs are coming back in style. We all know that everything Alexa Chung wears immediately becomes a trend or sells out – case in point those Acne Atacomas.

Now here she is wearing a Chanel Clog siting with 14 year old blogger Tavi in front row.

Are you ready to rock the trend? You be the judge.

clog shoes trend 2010

Winter Trends – Parka Power

Category : trend forecast

parka trend

Topshop has just introduced a line of Parkas to their new collection – I’ve been seeing many women wearing their Parkas quite stylishly here in Paris – I bought mine at H&M and I wear it when I’m dressed up or down. It Just works – keeps me warm and it matches my green YSL bag :)

wearing my parka
Parkas – the traditional unstylish utilitarian outerwear are making a huge comeback. Look out for them in 2010…
xoxo

Studded Handbag: Garbo Convertible Tote – The Definition of FIERCE

Category : trend forecast

God made FIERCE in the form of a studded tote and here she is the “Garbo Convertible Tote” by Be & D available at Saks

It’s funky design can also be worn folded over as a messenger bag – convertible bags gets two thumbs up for being functional and unconventional.

Going, going going almost gone for $1500!