Fashion Trends - Spring / Summer 2009

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2009 Spring and Summer Trends and Fashions That Defy Time...

This spring and summer you will find yourself wrapped in heavenly fabrics, adorned with fabulous vivid color, and loads of lace, and prints...

Black and white fashion's defy time, as always...
Black and white fashion's held its well earned place the spring/summer runways for 2009. Let's face it - you can't go wrong with the traditional black and white outfit.

This season dresses and skirts will remain must haves...But this season fashion designers will also give us all kind of fun fashions that will offer wonderful vivid paisleys,and geometric prints,... The main theme this spring is bold and bright.

Trends That You Need To Know About... 

Designers this spring and summer are utilizing heavenly fabrics, light as a cloud so to say... - and putting out some wonderful heaven inspired designs. Soft and feminine dresses, and blouses, to make you feel like a bit of an angel.

Designers have not left all you little devils out. This spring and summer you will see a big come back in red! A bold color that is not just for you red hot gals.

Many fashions this season will be sewed up with the up most intricately, touting pleats, folds, and draping. Giving references to ancient Greece and Rome.

The oh so sexy one shoulder look is also big for this summer. Lots of designers have given the a two-sleeve look the cold shoulder ...

The Katharine Hepburn's influence as always still reigns. You will continue to see tailored blazers, cute fitted cardigans, and ties ...

As mentioned above floral's are so big this spring and summer...You will see the racks over loaded with wonderful floral's, from soft muted pastels, to South Pacific inspired with bright and bold floral's - just about in every shade you can imagine...

It seems more than a few designers are adding the sexy silk robes look to their line this spring. Not to mention drawstring shorts, and vertical stripes. The pajama party look with an elegant twist...

Spring fashions will burst out with vivid colors...

The Black And White Of It... 

Color was everywhere on the runways for spring/summer 2009. But , many top designers mixed in black and white creation's, and also dull neutrals seem to hold on this season.

Photo - This great design is by Michael Kors. Note how he incorporated lace in the skirt, and mixed it all up with a sporty strip mix at the top.

Lace is big this season, it is being used as never before. It is popping up not only in evening wear and lingerie, but ready to wear- not to mention its covering shoes, and handbags, you name it...

Check out the fab handbag - bright white clutch with shiny chains. The biggest trend in handbags this spring/summer - short strapped oversized handbags or totally over sized clutch's... Another big trend in handbags that was evident on this springs runways, lots of shiny hardware.

Stripes ! 

One of the big trends this season is anything striped... Expect to see lots of stripe, not only on wonderful nautical knit tops, but dresses, handbags, and even shoes...

Check out photo above outfit of "Michael Kors" design - He used a very simple classical nautical striped top, and mixed it up with a long button cardigan, and flare a-line skirt ... The results - a chic casual look.

Lace Is Showing Up Everywhere... 

Add a pair of lacey pumps to a tailored suit or wear them with a great pair of jeans... Anyway you look at it - you are going to add a bit of glam to an otherwise perhaps boring outfit.

Lace is a big trend for this spring and summer. Once only reserved for wedding dresses or formal wear, lace is showing up everywhere. Designers are adding lace to not only sporty shoes and handbags, but to everyday wear such as blouses, skirts, and dresses. Its trendy girls, but enjoy it while it lasts...

Pastel Leather Biker Jackets ... Are a big trend this spring

Leather Motorcycle Jackets - not just for biker babes this spring... 

Biker Babes... This spring swap out that blazer for a oh so cute leather motorcycle jacket. This is a fast growing trend, keep in mind its not the typical black leather type. This year designers have put out some wonderful biker inspired jackets, pastels, bright classic colors, and yes some metallic jobs...

Great Leather Jackets on Amazon 

Newport News Gorgeous cropped leather jacket

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Newport News Zip-front leather jacket

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Newport News Pearlized leather jacket

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Skirt Lenghts This Spring and Summer - Mid knee...

Paisley... This Spring Enjoy This Wonderful Ethnic Print... 

Paisley is surprisingly versatile - if you learn to balance the atention- getting graphics with a tailored piece to complete the look.

Pair your paisley with neutral hues or match to the darkest color in the print.

This spring and summer paisley will be big - so add a piece or two to your wardrobe.

Paisley Is So Big This Season! 

Another big trend this season - Anything Paisley
Fashions that scream color and fun! Dresses, skirts, blouses, handbags, shoes, will all be out there for the pickings... Paisley will be infused into so many great fashions this season. Some designers adding Bollywood glam to infuse fun bright paisley into otherwise boring fashions. Consider adding a bit of paisley into your spring/summer wardrobe.

Great Paisley on Amazon 

High Waist Pants Have Become a Big Trend This Season 

It's great to see the high waist pant come back into style. Note the oh so feminine floral blouse... High waisted pants also look great with the biker look jackets....

What's New in Shorts This Season? 

This year you will see some great changes in the waist band ... Last year, you had the tiny hipster waists, plunging to an uncomfortable low, so to say.

This summer look forward to being comfortable, and some what lady like... The high waist is back, not only in shorts, but skirts and pants, and even jeans.

In regard to length - You will see short shorts, to knee toppers, that just hit the top of the knee. The fit on a knee topper should be straight, not tight - straight. You will also see some great cuffed shorts, very tailored, and very cute.

The Most Popular Shorts For This Summer - Boyish Styled Long Shorts .... 

A great pair of "long shorts" are a summer wardrobe must.

A huge trend this summer will be the long to just above the knee boyish long shorts - paired with feminine tops. Add a great flip flops or heels, you are good to go...

Great Shorts on Amazon 

Dockers Washed Twill Cargo Shorts

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BANDOLINOBLU Women's Petra Dobby Bermuda

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Where are shoe styles headed this spring and summer? 

Shoes have defiantly become a way of expressing ones artistic likes... With wonderful intricate shapes, and bold colors. One must put away the old black pumps, and step into the new wonderful world of color, patterns, and crazy designs, not to mention hardware,flowers...

Shoes this season are unique, and not all that practical. Can an ordinary woman pull off the wild new look in shoes? Well maybe... But perhaps the most wild designs should remain on the on catwalk? But shop around, there are some great shoe styles out there this spring - with perhaps just a bit of quirkiness. You at least need one pair of wild artistic shoes in your wardrobe...

Blooming tootsies...
Spring 2009 - you will see flowers popping up all over. Especially on our shoes. Floral applique's will embellishment loads of shoes this spring. Another big trend - prints, you will be able to find lots of patterns in subtle or as extreme as you desire.

Metallic all the way...
Zip it up or buckle it in... But get your feet ready to sparkle! Be ready to see hardware this spring , in the form of zippers, snaps and buckles. This hardware will be used in a abundance not only to adorn pumps, but everything from ballerina flats to fantastic sandals this spring/summer fashion season.

Cut-Out Booties
High-heeled booties are holding on strong for 2009 spring/summer fashion season. Most shoe Designers found a way to keep booties fresh and colorful for this spring. One way was to cut away parts of the bootie, leaving lots of skin showing through the cutout. Whether it's open-toes, cut-away sides, or cut-out heels, you can't go wrong with a pair or two of these in your closet.

Gladiator Sandals
Gladiator Sandals have battled their way back this year.... Yes - gladiator sandals will be bigger this spring/summer than they were in the summer of 2008. Believe it or not they will be bigger ! So what will be different the gladiator sandal will sport a heavily strapped heeled. You will find the gladiator takes on color this season . Bold colors will make them even more dynamic than ever before.

Gladiator Sandals Amazon 

Chain Ring Gladiator Sandal

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Metallic Chain Ring Gladiator Sandal

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Steve Madden Women's Croww Sandal

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Strappy Heeled Gladiator Sandals LUCY-1 by Glaze

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Paris Hilton Women's Goddess Gladiator Sandal

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Booties ... At Amazon 

Corey Gladiator Booties by Damita K

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PATENT SUEDE ZIPPER BOOTIE

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Lacey shoe's on Amazon 

Add a pair of lacey pumps to a tailored suit or wear them with a great pair of jeans... Any way you look at it - you are going to add a bit of glam to an otherwise perhaps boring outfit.

Remember, lace is showing up where you least expect it...

JLo Sessie Brown Gold Lace Pump

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Beverly Feldman Women's Cozy Slingback Pump

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Black & Gold Lace Peep-Toe Formal Pumps

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Rockabilly Cheetah Pumps Vegan Shoes Furry w/Lace

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More Lacey Shoes on Amazon 

Doll Adult Shoes

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406-DOLL 4" Pump with Lace Trim, White-Size 9

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406-DOLL 4" Pump with Lace Trim, Pink-Size 10

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Cute flats on Amazon 

Jessica Simpson Women's Leve Flat

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Nine West Women's Fantazy Flat

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Volatile Women's Harp Flat with Ankle Wrap

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Luichiny Women's Talasi Flat

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What's Up With Handbags... Hand Straps, Bright Colors, and Exotic skins...And Lace 

The trend for designer handbags in 2009 seems to be "the bigger, the better". Today's on the go woman needs a handbag that can handle everything from makeup to cell phones and every other electronic device she needs to keep her in the know and in touch while looking fashionable and irresistible.

Design and Styles

The clutch continues to hold its own in fashion. All done up in bold colors, to pure white - boasting bold exotic skins... A clutch is a must this season.

Designer Collections

So what's up with the designer collections? First of all color ! Bold wonderful color is the trend this season. This spring will bring on the stronger and brighter colors. Bright red is strongly in evidence, as is purple, which has been a favorite color for several seasons now. Cobalt blue emerges to challenge purple. first place though and plenty of other shades of blue were in evidence. Candy bubblegum colors were also tempting us - pinks and oranges as well as lime greens. .This spring look for a kaleidoscope of color.

Lace covered large Satchel's are also big on the runways this season , such as the wonderful Prada satual " Prada Pizzo S " as shown here in the photo....

So, you say you prefer more sober colors, designers have taken all you gals into consideration.... classic blacks and whites will be out there, so you can keep to a more restrained palette if you desire, and still remain fashion forward !

Exotic skins

Exotic skins were also well in evidence on the runways for spring /summer, with ostrich a prime favorite among many top designers. Color palette and style ranged from gorgeous pink totes, elegant purple frame bags and the very chic mint green clutches . Stunning bright colors stood out on the runways.

The tote

The big bag is still a favorite with roomy totes and outsize frame bags. Many handbags showed chain handles.

Size - Anything Goes!

But, you will notice the hand is back in handbag. More designers have used short straps on large shaped handbags. Not as many over the shoulder straps...

The trend seems to be medium-sized handbags clasped by the woman in her hand. Regardless of whether the handbag is provided with a strap or not, you will be fashionable only if you clasp it in your hand. This keeps the clutch right up there in a fashion must have.

Shape

Large, rigid handbags , obviously to be carried via hand straps , somewhat like a suit-case.

Evening

For the evening , the clutch, this spring the clutch's are often big and colors bright or simply white.... Not the clutch of last spring, these clutch's have lots of room for all your stuff.

Prada - Covered many of their new designs with fabulos lace...

Trendy Handbags --- on Amazon 

Fab Clutch's on Amazon 

Elliott Lucca Opal Patchwork Clutch

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CROCODILE EMBOSSED BROWN HANDBAG CLUTCH W/CHAIN

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Elliott Lucca Marrakesh Clutch

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Aaneta Maria Clutch

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Handbags with lace... on Amazon 

Fashions That Defy Time - For This Spring / Summer! 

Suede knotted ballet flats - buy a pair in red. Red is so big this season. Show your flash with a pair of red ballet flats! The GAP has some wonderful choices.

What's up with tops? The longer tunic, and blousons are all the rage! The look is all about layering a great blouson, and a tailored shirt. So Cute! Hey you must also add a great lace adorn top to this springs wardrobe.... Lace is being used in not only tops, but handbags, shoes - you name it!

The cardigan, so fun so flirty! Check out the new look in cardigans - the colors are what's new... Strawberry, deep lavender, bright blue, peach, yellow...the colors scream fun!

Great Cardigans on Amazon 

Port Authority® - Ladies Cardigan. L360

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BCBG Max Azria Cardigan w/ Ribbed Sleeves

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Volcom Master Piece Cardigan - Women's

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Chadwicks Belted Ruffle Cardigan

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This Spring/Summers Little Black Dress - Screams nothing but class... 

A little black dress (LBD) is a simple black cocktail or evening dress. The cut of the dress is kept very simple and length can vary, depending on the current designer trend. Originally the little black dress was made popular in the 1920s, by the well known fashion designer Coco Chanel. Little did "Chanel know at the time, but LBD was so wonderfully versatile, that it would become the number one style that defyed time... The little black dress continues to be a staple in most women's wardrobe some 70 yeard later.

It continues to hold its own on the top ten list of fashion's that defy time, and has become a steadfast "rule of fashion" every woman should own at least one or two seasonal elegant black dresses.

Classic Wrap... For A Classic Lady

Sheath - this springs LBD barrows from the Classic look of the 60's LBD

Again When purchasing this seasons LBD - Think classical lines...

The Big Trend In Casual Wear Is Layering .... 

Casual wear this season will see the stylish layering their outfits. Shorts with tailored boyish shirts, and a great light weight crop jacket is big for spring. Also Jeans with tees over add a tailored shirt and top it off with a great fitted trench coat. Just keep in mind "layering with an ultimate tailored look, you can't go wrong...

Oh - one more thing, the color blue is the biggest color trend in casual wear this season. Be it light blue right down to navy, buy blue, and mix your piece's up. Create a great layered look.

Drop on over and check out my lens on Jeans... 

Whats in - Whats out ! Oh, and how to pick jeans that suit your body...

Jeans... The fit is so important 

Tall, Short , Thin, Plus Size - We all crave that well fitted pair of Jeans...
Jeans - What's in - What's Out
To find a pair of perfect jeans that will flatter your body, you need to first know your body shape, and also to understand some simple rules that make one look better in cloths....

A few great jacket's - on Amazon 

Lee Jeans Riders Girls Denim Jacket

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Jewelry ... This Season  

Spring and Summer Jewelry trends, Based on these observations and my own inner fashion diva, here's what will be hot for jewelry in Spring / Summer 2009...

In 2009, jewelry is all about making a big statement. Be it with a necklace, a bangle or a oh so big cocktail ring. From ethnic beading, to exotic stones, to avant garde pieces, the one thing is constant: it must be big and bold, and colorful...

Nature Calls...

Lots of emphasis on natural colors. Also materials such as stone and wood are big this season in jewelry. The natural feels are a organic and botanical looking beads is a big trend especially in pendants.

Bold and Big - a must in Jewelry this season

Large stones, gemstones and seed beads are still front runners, "over the top in size". Natural gem stone jewelry pieces are kept big and bold just as last spring.

Pendants, Charms and Single Stones

Is one better than multiple? Single large stones that hang in a pendant configuration are in .... Women will be wearing bright and somewhat larger charm bracelets, and necklaces this season .

What's Up With Colors!

Natural to bright - anything goes this spring. The bright colors of nature, think vibrant sunset or soft seascape.

Metals

There is always and always will be room for metals in beaded jewelry. In medals think sleek and modern designs. Look for an even mixed with natural materials like wood and stone beads mixed with medals. This season the medal piece's have taken on a more modern look.

Silver and Gold

Silver is as always hot! But this season gold is making a good comeback. You will see the two metals mixed , to create some wonderful jewelry piece's. Charms, pendants and larger jewelry beads are what what's seen on runways in the new spring lines...

I would describe the perfect bead jewelry necklace for 2009 to be comprised of bright, colorful oversized beads that invoked nature in either their shape or color and the whole piece would be brought together with a tasteful silver and gold gemstone pendant hanging off the neck to bring it all together.

Pearl Jewelry Defys Time - Pink pearl jewelry is a big trend this season... A Must Have For The Trendy Girl 

Pink pearls are so big this spring / summer season. You name it, bracelets, necklaces, rings... You will see loads of variations of pink shades making up wonderful pearl jewelry creations ... While pearl jewelry continues to defy time, pink is the trend this season.

A bit of advice - If your going to purchase one new piece of jewelry this season - make it a piece that is made up of pearls. With the down turn in the accompany, its smart to spend wisely... When buying jewelry, buy a piece of jewelry that you can be comfortable in knowing that it will never go out of style, and some day become a family heirloom.

Pink Pearls on Amazon 

If You Could Only Add One Fashion Item To Your Spring Wardrobe... 

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On A Budget ? Spring Looks For Less... 

Let's face it most of us are feeling the resent economic recession.

Yes you can be fashionable on a budget. Weather you are looking for classic fashions that defy time or you love a good trend....If your on a tight budget, take time to check out my suggestions on a few great places to find wonderful spring fashion that won't break the bank...

This outfit is straight from Fashion Weeks Runway... I won't even go into the cost! But just below - check out how you can put this look together on a budget.

Newport News... Read All About It! 

Shape FX by Newport New's Little Black Dress - This Little Black sheath dress defy's fashion.
With its princess seaming it creates a shapely silhouette .

Sleeveless black sheath dress with shapely princess seams and slenderizing pinstripes. Hidden back zip and back slit. Priced at a mere $49.00

Add a little bright cardigan - you are good to go

Shop -Kohl's Outstanding fashion's at low ticket price's... 

ELLE Ruffled Cardigan At Kohl's For $31.99
Freshen up your spring wardrobe with a bit of color.

Ann Taylor Loft... As always the capri pant takes its well earned place in spring/summer fashion... 

Ann Taylor's Loft has loads of new spring and summer fashions available right now... Hey - she has a great Internet site too! Stop in and browse.

Marisa Stretch Twill Capri Pants
$39.50
Straight leg capri pants of soft stretch twill. Zip front. Extended tab with two-button closure. Belt loops. Two button-through back pockets. Vented cuffs. Sits lower on the waist. 24" inseam.

For The Trendy Girl - I know you want that lace covered Prada handbag... 

But - is it in your budget?

Well you can have it... Just think knock off!

If you just have to have that trendy new Prada Lace over leather satchel - check out replica4girls. They have a great selection, at just penny's of what you would pay for that Prada ...

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Fashion Flash... Barbie is turning 50! 

Hey! Barbie has never looked better, with all that blond hair, and iconic figure she just keeps getting better. Seems unfair?

So where and when will Barbie's big birthday bash be held? Rumor has it will be on March 9th. The party will be held in a real dream house, in Malibu California, which was designed by "Top Designer" judge Jonathan Adler, the color scheme will be - you guested it Barbie - Doll pink...

Happy Birthday Barbie!

Trends - Whats up for Fingernails this season? 

The Spring 2009 Fashion shows flaunted short red fingernails...

Also trendy this season - sheer nudes to pearl white fingernails will be very big this Spring and Summer, along with sheer pastels color... Clean and short French manicure still holds the number one spot for this seasons look in fingernails...

Fingernails lengths remain remain short, and well manicured...

Makeup Trends For Spring/Summer 

The gal who loves the just a bit of bronze look, you will love to know this great look is holding its own this season...It's not just for summer time anymore. Women strive to look healthy all year round. But especially when the weather takes a turn for the warmer. This season, go bronze from lips to lids...

For all you natural girls...Spring beauty is fresh and light with tints of color and sheer translucent bright's for a luminous, lit-from-within look.Show off your warmth and vitality. Bare Escentuals mineral make up is a good place to start...

For the girl that likes simple, and light..Using a Color Tinted Moisturizer, make sure its SPF 15. Proceed to dot the apples of the cheeks with a soft pink color blush, blend along cheekbones.

For your eyes use a soft taupe color shadow, all over the lids, then dust a mauve shadow shade on top. Line the upper and lower lash lines with a Plum eyeliner. Lengthen your lashes with Mascara in Black. Add lip gloss in a natural tone to make your mouth in Gleam... You are good to go!

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