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I got this idea from: http://iamfashion.blogspot.com/2007/03/prada-ss07-fringe-accessories.html

FRINGE!

You know you've seen it! Delias? Forever21?

Most likely, you have observed the buzz for these accessories, transfered from the catwalk, to celebs, to your closet! We will observe and track this trend!


















[Above: Paris Hilton, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale, all with Fringe bags!]

FROM http://www.pursepage.com/:

Those starlets just can’t get enough of designer fringed purses this season, and Taylor Swift is no exception. But instead of opting for the standard Roberto Cavalli or JJ Winters, Taylor is carrying a frigned leather handbag from the lesser-known Texas label SL McFadin. I love the bag and its dark chocolate leather, but I’m not crazy about Taylor’s outfit. A floral dress, striped cardi, blue flats, and a boho bag = way too much. Still, I could definitely see myself getting lots of mileage out of a trendy but surprisingly versatile purse like this.

[picture source from http://www.pursepage.com/]



























FRINGE-WORTH OFFER:


























http://www.forever21.com/ $29.80!


fringepeacelove,

xoxo Katy

FLORAL FLAIR

Look at this awesome video:

I thought this video was very helpful on ways to cheaply purchase your floral essentials. :) Here is some info from the video:

Floral Coat $28 at Kohl's
Floral Dress $50 at TJ MAXX
Floral Blouse $15 at TJ MAXX
Floral Top $22 at Kohl's
Flower Pins $4 at Claire's
Flower Necklace $40 at Target
Flower Clutch $15 at Target
Flower Purse $35 at Kohl's
Flower Shoes $6 at Forever 21

Florals are so big this year…from delicate mini florals, to artistic oversized prints. In this month's edition of "Real Simple" magazine, there is even a five page spread, showing the best floral pieces around.

Many of the items are pretty expensive, costing hundreds of dollars. But after shopping around the Salt Lake Valley, here are some similar items, for a fraction of the cost!

[all this and more at: http://studio5.ksl.com/index.php?nid=58&sid=6178801]

floralfunnnxx.,
Katy

Trends have magically come "back from the past", and are seen everywhere present day. Today we will examine three of these such trends.

[---from: http://www.twirlit.com/]

"The 80’s.... Neon was all the rage, and shoulder pads were not only reserved for quarterbacks, but for office ladies. And we saw that in 2008, the 80’s trends have made their way back into the national consciousness."

Okay, so at the moment the 80's are in:


NEON


























SHOULDER PADS

[----from: http://www.shoes.lovetoknow.com/]

"Ah, remember the carefree summers spent running around in the back yard catching rocks in the bottoms of your sparkly pastel jelly shoes? Did you have a pair in every color they sold? Little girls need cute shoes in every color, just like they will when they grow up!"

Okay, so "Jelly shoes" are now back from the 80's and 90's believe it or not. Try finding them in the 1$ section of target, at the local Payless, or online, and you may just find a pair in your size. Surprisingly confortable, I am relieved that finally something COMFORTABLE is "in" for a change. I sure hope this lasts! Try your best to keep the pebbles out, and you'll be set.



















[images from Google - Images]

THE 8o's AND THE 09's COMPARISONS

"in" during 1980:

*Cotler pants – jeans that had snap pockets that would fold over exposing a different color.
*zebra club oversize sweatshirts (maybe its only a west coast thang)
*la bands (black bracelets Madonna's wearing (now sell it at hot topic)
*trench coats
*long scarves
*jelly shoes/sandals
*sling back usually by spirit
*Esprit laundry bags
*guess or jean jacket (usually in light pink or blue jean and or white)
*door knocker earrings –gold bamboo
*ripped jeans
*pink lip stick
*blue eyeliner
*heavy eyebrows
*wearing non matching earrings (pretty n pink)
*pumps (all colors)
*large buttons or large burgundy tan striped outfits w/ a flip over collar
*playboy bunny sweatshirts, t-shirts etc
*putting letters or your name or tag on the back of t-shirts or member only jackets
*Sailor hats and or sailor like blouses
*Mob like hats
*Zute suits pants w/ suspenders
*Overalls
*button type earrings and or odd shaped/dice earrings/metal or metallic earrings
*kamikaze shirts that had sleeves that would zip off like a t-shirt length or like a muscle shirt
*Japanese earrings or clothing w/ Japanese characters on them
*Biker shorts or spandex
*Wearing biker shorts under mini skirts
*polka dots
*lace jeans on one side/jeans w/ different color front & backs

[from: http://www.liketotally80s.com/]

"In" during 2009:

*Converse
*baggy sweats
*Baggy Sports league wind-breakers
*Chuck Taylors
*Hollister
*Aeropostale
*American Eagle
*Abercrombie
*flats
*gladiator sandals
*anything unique
*assorted rings
*bird feather inspired accessories
*North Face
*Rain boots
*Spray tans [is this a MD thing?]
*Brunettes [Hair dying]

[me {www.katysfashionblog.blogspot.com}]

We have really gotten far from the past, but does that mean it will all change in a matter of time? It is always possible. I mean, Shoulder Pads for the Working class AND Football players? Cowabunga!!!! Here comes a wave from the past!

backfromthepast,

xoxo Katy

I know, I know.. I am a terrible blogger! My posts are beginning to get P-I-T-I-F-U-L, because of all the end-of-the-school-year work I am required to do! First of all, if you get bored by the lack of SMB posts at anytime, check out all 4 of my new story, "Once upon a Brass Needle" @ http://www.brassneedle.blogspot.com/. (:


NEW UPDATES!!!

Yes, SMB Has these new picture ma-bobs, which are in place of the bolded titles I usually put for different topics. Hurray for organizationnnnn! :D










In Girlsense news...

I have made a new Faboo* Episode, about the new updates, such as the outfits option and Trophies [below]. Also, there are fun games where you actually play another member in games like Checkers, Connect Four, and more! :)




[for wayyy better quality search "Faboo episode 32" on http://www.youtube.com/, or find my channel: Soccerluver222! Remember to select HQ to watch in HD]











In "Fashionness", or today called, "Trends"... we will be discussing some of the new Spring - Summer '09 trend predctions!


[---- from: http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/]

It will be a season high on bright colors, much fluorescent.

Claude Vuillermet, stylist of LE CUIR A PARIS says: "For this resolutely optimistic season, color takes centre stage and joins forces with materials. Impossible to predict which will be champion: blues are playing across all tones; greens are insistent; yellows are intensifying; terracotta, lobster and mandarin persist; colored neutrals calm things down. White covers all surfaces, black and red outline contours. Pink insists despite predictions of its imminent demise each season. A summer personified by a character whose hesitations and moods, we have chosen to relay, are described through 6 color stories."


[----from: http://www.thebudgetbabe.com/]

-Big shades and oversized handbags will be replaced by...actually, I don't think they're going anywhere. But alternative styles will abound.
-Designer duds will be more discrete, or so I hope.
-Individualism will flourish as more media outlets provide more information and provide a forum for more points of view.
-Shoe styles will become more practical. Yay!
-Dark denim will continue to reign supreme as the preferred jean of choice.
-More ladies will rock leggings for day and night, oh yes!
-Black will be big as fashionistas look to save money on fashion and still look stylish.
-Dry cleaning will be out, green cleaning (and washing stuff at home) will be in.
-Street style will continue to soar.
-Kate Moss will still be super. And modeling.
-Polyester and pleather will be cool as more eco-conscious fashionistas adopt a vegan/vegetarian outlook on life.
-Thrifting and consignment shop sales will continue to climb until the economy stops sinking.


[----from: http://www.myitthings.com/]

-Black-and-white - this retro inspired style always looks sophisticated and eye-catching at the events. This year expect occasional bows and bow-ties elements ala Zac Pozen.

- Metallics - everything including gowns, clutches and shoes. Unfortunately this trend is still going strong on red carpets, and I must admit it always does the work of attracting cameras to the spark.

- All black gowns - we've seen this trend last award season with stars like Jennifer Garner (remember the notorious Oscar de la Renta?). Flattering-any-body black gowns will probably be favorites again, in new one-shoulder or asymmetric shapes.

- Bold shoes - you've heard by now that shoes are the new bags, and we are about to see many of them attracting more attention than anything on the red carpet. In addition to all-stars favorites Jummy Choo and Christian Louboutin expect candy-colored Cavalli and Zanotti heels.

- Hard case clutches - patent, metallic or stone and jewels encrusted, this year the hottest clutches come in hard cases that look great against sleek satin or silk.


Ah-bviously, you may need to ad-lib to fit your price range, but Hey! Don't you love it when you know what's "in"?


willpostmoresoon,

xoxo Katy

Hey Everyone, I'm going to make this quick. It's nice out. x]


UPCOMING TRENDS~


[according to http://www.forever21.com/]