Monday, December 31, 2012

Out with the old in with the new

Here are some trends that I am hoping will not make it to 2013.  Not all of these are hateful, some have just over stayed their welcome.

#1  Anything with leather sleeves

#2  Peplums, you are the worst!
p.s. this is I used to dress my barbies in, when barbie had to go to 'work'.



#3 The 'cut-out', which has ruined many a top and dress.  Often times revealing some odd bit of flesh in a 'new' way.  Seen here on a peplum top.  Double foul!

#4  The 'twist' top, not particularly awful, but far to present to be of any interest for next season.

#5 The 'high-low' hem.  Make up your mind and decide whether you want your dress long or short, reflecting this lack of choice in your garment makes us question your decision making skills.


#6 The color of the year 'ox blood'.  This color is awful and reminiscent of poor interior design decisions from the '90s.



#7 Crop Tops, because I'm not comfortable with your bellybutton.


#8  The '90's were full of some really great design trends, this however was not one of them.  Why are we reviving high waisted acid washed jeans?!?

#9 Leggings are Not pants.  I love an elastic waistband (aka 'soft pants') as much as the next person, but you've got to leave those jammy pants at home.


Friday, December 28, 2012

Scarf

Beautiful screen printed scarfs from Lee Coren on etsy

more scarfs and links below...

Adidas

Adidas a continues to dip it's toes into the ready to wear market, while I sit around for them to just take the plunge.  Adidas has continuously made well designed collections while maintaining their brand identity and giving us designs tinged with that American sportswear simplicity.  Under creative director Dirk Schonberger this collection keeps with the understated use of performance fibers/fabrics and gets a bit playful with the prints.






Monday, December 24, 2012

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

sigh...

Chic and comfy, what a perfect match.

Ring

I like the crudeness of this ring, if it was mine I'd tell people I'd found it on a 'dig'.


Monday, December 10, 2012

Georgian mourning band

handsome ring


Starry night shirt

Sometimes it's hard to feel festive for holidays when you tend to avoid sequins and other decorative styles.  This seems to give a nice sparkle.