Accessories to Rock This Year

Trends are only part of the package, as always, so here are my top ten sightings on what is going to be "in" this season:

1. Cat eye sunglasses! Can you see a trend? Yes: the 50's/60's glamor is back! (Prada and Jeremy Scott)

2. Belt purses. They are a fashionable version of fanny packs...much more fashionable (seen on the runways by Hermes, Pucci, and Dianne Von Furstenberg).

3. Gloves! And of all varieties too: knitted (Erin Wasson), lace (impractical but who cares about that..they're cute), leather (Yves Saint Laurent)!

4. Okay so I know this isn't strictly an accessory but...its definitely popping up EVERYWHERE (Chanel, Rodarte, Vivienne Westwood, everywhere).

5. Multiple finger rings. These are all over, and not just on the runway...though they were spotted on Valentino (which I was gloriously pleased about!)

6. Distractingly bright bags! (DKNY (red), Hermes (orange), Marc by Marc Jacobs (yellow), Miu Miu (hot pink) and everything together (Versus)).

7.Obi belts...no worries I had not idea what they were at first either until I saw them intertwined in a Marc Jacobs fashion show! They are warp around sash-like belts. They are inspired from the cinch belts that traditional kimonos have.

8. Bangles. But not the clinking metal ones, these are the bangles that give the air of African beat. Mostly wood and occasional patterns, very down to earth (Lacoste and Edun sported them on runways).

9. Skin. Snake skin to be specific. Shown prominently my Gucci on bags and shoes. Also sown on the latter by Salvatore Ferragamo.

10. And of course vintage. Which I am sure does not necessary to say but because it will always have a special place in my heart, I will note it.
Shoes tomorrow! They deserve their own post!
Love, Lace & Lemons

A Changing of the Trends

This Spring new trends our popping up everywhere. These are the top ten fashion statements that I think will be making a break through this season:

1. Lace clothing. Of course you may say that this isn't new, and of course you would be right. But it has evolved and has become rather classy.

2. Sheer Maxi dresses are exploding onto runways by multiple designers (Rag & Bone and Thakoon are just a couple that have shown these).

3. Corsets: Last season they were more popular as dresses while this year they are coming about almost with a 50's bathing suit air about them (Dolce & Gabbana rocking the edgy look while Rochas showed the girlish sweet side).

4. Stripes of the horizontal variety seem to be making a comeback and were shown by Prada and Proenza Schouler.

5. Horse-like harnesses with gowns (Marios Schwab and Lanvin) and high waisted pants (Hermes) have been spotted as well and they look very powerful...think fashionista dominatrix.

6. Bell bottoms and other wide legged pants are strutting down the catwalk this Spring.

7. 60's lady-like chic has also been making statements, specifically with their dresses, gloves and shoes completing the look; and looking very classy indeed. (Louis Vuitton).

8. Crocheted tops are making a second appearance and are back from the 70's.

9. Shirt tail dresses with the hems in the back longer than the front have been grabbing attention on the runways so far this year (Topshop).

10. Crop tops are reappearing from 2009 are making magic happen on the Yves Saint Laurent and Paul and Joe runways.

Tomorrow I will predict accessory trends because this new year has only just begun. Stay stylish!

Love, Lace & Lemons

Little Ray of Something New

Louise Gray, Marco De Vincenzo, Michael Van Der Ham, Meadham Kirchhoff, J.W. Anderson and Mary Katrantzou are the up and coming fashion designers of Spring 2011 and were recently featured in V magazine. They are ringing in the new year with new pieces that may define 2011.

 Some of these looks are edgy and are going along with the futuristic look, with a twist. Its a combination of sweet and classy meets edgy and daring.

http://fashionlvr.com/4836/meadham-kirchhoff-mary-katrantzou-v-magazine-new-direction/vmagazineissue69newdirection/Going off of the futuristic theme these designers spread futuristic to glamor and meshed them together for a fresh powerful look. 

http://fashionlvr.com/4836/meadham-kirchhoff-mary-katrantzou-v-magazine-new-direction/2vmagazineissue69newdirection/

Others are a meeting between boho chic meets indie. Full of layers and colors, and some of those lace socks with strappy heals seen in 2010, perfect for the brisk Spring ahead.
http://fashionlvr.com/4836/meadham-kirchhoff-mary-katrantzou-v-magazine-new-direction/3vmagazineissue69newdirection/

Love, Lace & Lemons