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What's hot and what's not? Discover the latest trends and find out what’s going to turn heads next.
Deco & Disco: Styling a Counterculture
As the decade turned and the pandemic hit many months ago, there was a not-so-comfy kind of accuracy in the links between our current moment and the 20’s of the preceding century. But there were also shiny glimpses of inspiration. Looking for said glimpses, I found myself pretty geeked on Art Deco influences that have seemed so relevant to contemporary design trends. Perhaps it is the illusive escapism that presented itself with unique patterns, curved details, and emphasis on decoration. And it wasn’t just me-- something in the atmosphere charmed it up to a trend. Similarly,I felt there was something so attractive about the disco balls hanging in plant and vintage stores around New York City. That one accessory can sort those locations into the ‘cool’ file in my head almost automatically. With every sparkling eyeshadow and velvet sofa decoration, the American movements of the 1920s and 1970s became key in aestheticizing young people’s creative and stylistic impulses. And in my opinion, such keys should never be underestimated in the pursuit to understand the social politics of a given time and place.
By Calli Ferguson5 years ago in Styled
The Popularity of Fashion Blogs
The Internet is chock filled with them - fashion blogs of various shapes and forms, expounding on the merits of thin jeans versus boyfriend jeans. Or why pink is that the new black and everyone that jazz. logging on lately means getting your fill (whether you wish it or not) of the newest fashion trends by way of fashion blogs.
By Jacob Duncan5 years ago in Styled
Leather Jacket 101
There are very few clothing items as iconic as Leather jackets. They make you feel invincible irrespective of your age. Wear it with a simple t-shirt and jeans or with a hoodie, a leather jacket will elevate anything you wear. Give the confidence to ask that special girl or guy out. Leather jackets break-in and mold your body shape. It becomes your second skin and protects you from the harshest of weather while keeping you looking dapper. Leather jackets can become your identity. Look at your own social circle, I am sure at least one of them will be known or identified by his/her leather jacket.
By Zameer Hussain5 years ago in Styled
Singer Sewing Machine Sings
The not-so-sweet sound of my Singer Sewing Machine played throughout the house. The needle beating against my newly purchased fabric was not a noise I was fond of—but each stitch was one thread closer to the joy of a new project completed. It was never my intention to begin sewing, but the art school girl in me needed to take on a new hobby amid quarantine. What I believed was going to be a “one and done” deal turned into a new love. Reaching into the depths of her closet, my mother handed me her original Singer Machine with years-old thread and bobbin. In the pursuit to take on a beginner project, we searched:
By Alyssa Neal5 years ago in Styled
Introduction to Cinched Collections
It's time for us to redefine the term "curvy". People typically associate the word "curvy" with plus size. However, there are soooo many curvy size 6 or 8 women who also struggle to find clothing that properly fits, but there have been very few brands that cater to this niche market. The average size woman in the US is currently between a size 16-18. However, there are still huge disparities between regular and plus sizes in the market.
By Ashley Joyner5 years ago in Styled
Upcycling adventures
After I graduated from college, I started working for a community arts organisation in Belfast, as coordinator of their Trash Fashion Project. We worked with diverse groups all over Belfast, teaching them sewing and design skills with an environmental twist; all the materials we used were recycled. Whether it was a bag of school ties, a hideous 80s jumper or lace remnants from a lingerie factory, we loved taking what was discarded and giving it a second life.
By Julie-Anne Graham5 years ago in Styled
Aurilla Shop - Product Review (Jewellery)
Aurilla Shop is definitely living up to the 'be classy' name in an affordable manner. There are no longer any excuses not to wear some quality jewellery that isn't cheap. For example, the rings are gold plated, and Aurilla makes that statement clear as mud on their website.
By Justine Crowley5 years ago in Styled
Printed Tees Clothing
The ‘Shirt' is the one item of clothing that never gets old from the style. Whether it's a realistic tee, a basic larger-than-average shirt, or a body-embracing shirt, they've continuously managed the pattern and are liked by people of all ages.
By lovely tolentino5 years ago in Styled
