Trends Spring/Summer 2009

Sunday, June 14. 2009

Reader Request: Harem Pants for Less

Rihanna rocks harem pants and Alexander McQueen shoes in Santa Monica.

Reader Lesley requested some inexpensive options for harem pants, those voluminous, low-crotch bottoms we love to hate or hate to love. I'm just beginning to wrap my head around this look but I think plenty of women can absolutely rock them—especially the latest crop of modified harem pants which are less baggy and more wearable. Find your perfect pair at stores like H&M and ASOS.com, or browse the affordable options below.

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Saturday, June 13. 2009

Trend Alert: Acid Wash Jeans

The '80s are back! Acid wash jeans are making a comeback with celebrities like Lindsay Lohan, Fergie and Nicole Richie rocking this look. Many of you have already said you can't stand this trend. All I can say is, at least it's affordable! Here's where to get your own acid wash jeans on the cheap.

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Friday, June 12. 2009

Trend Alert: Acid Yellow Skirts

Audrina Patridge wears a yellow high-waisted mini skirt by 3.1 Phillip Lim in the spring of 2009.

Back in March, Audrina Patridge rocked this yellow skirt by 3.1 Phillip Lim, which cost $320 at net-a-porter. It's sold out, but you didn't want to spend that much anyways, now did you? Here are six affordable yellow skirt options to get you in step with Spring's neon color trend for less.

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Tuesday, June 9. 2009

Four Pink Skirts: Would You Wear One?

Ashley Olsen styles her pink Pleasure Doing Business Three Banded Skirt with a leather jacket and clog wedges. And it works! Inspired by her look, I tracked down a few more skirts in this eye-catching hue. Think you'd show off your legs with one of the cheap-chic options shown here?

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Friday, June 5. 2009

Off the Rack: Spring Fashion at Zara

No trip to NYC would be complete for me without a quick peek inside Zara, a high-street fashion chain that I fell in love with years ago when I was studying abroad in Spain. Zara updates their racks with clothing every week it seems, but here's a sampling of the latest spring offerings that had me drooling. If you need something sexy for a summer wedding or the perfect white blazer, Zara is the first place I'd check! More pics after the jump...