But, all is not lost and here we are, back in the business of fashion ready to kill it this year. Resolutions in sight, and on we go with our pretty little fashion lives.
Moving on, to start off the year I thought why not talk about the 2013 trends we wanna keep in 2014, or those we just had enough of. I am so curious where you guys stand on some of these, so let’s begin.
1. 90’s Grunge Trend
Still… with all the eyerolling and effing this 90’s invasion may get, I’m kinda… sorta… not ready to kill it yet.
This massive trend (click here for more on the 90s) has tons of looks. Let’s see which we’ll keep or kill.
#1 Cropped Tops.
#2 Leather.
It IS everywhere. A little bit too much: leggings, trousers, shorts, skirts, dresses, tops. Not to mention the ubiquitous leather jackets that everyone with a penchant for grunge or not (this last bit pisses me off, but let’s not go there) is wearing.
#3 Motorcycle Boots.
Uber cool & rockroll, but again a bit too been there done that by now, so why not switch them with combat boots. (more on this dilemma here). I think these will be huge this season. Example: combat unlaced boots with a flirty flowery dress. Perfection.
#4 Military.
Errr. Don’t know about this one. Personally I think I’ve done it enough to last me a few seasons. Will not say no to a great combat jacket, shirt or trousers if I really really really love it, but as far as I’m concerned, I can live without this one.
2. Sporty Luxe Trend
Now this one, alongside the 90s grunge was massive and it still is making waves. 2014 SS is all about sporty chic looks, so I think it’ll stick around for one more season. But, what do we keep and what do we kill?
#1 Wedge Sneakers.
Ah. These are everywhere. They used to be so cool back in the day, now everyone is doing them, which makes me wanna say Kill it. Although I do love them. (more here)
Converses will always be hip, and those I will never give up, don’t care what the trends say.
#2 Sweatshirts.
#3 Bombers.
Definitely: Keep it! According to the runways, 2014 Spring Summer will be all about the boxy cropped jackets & Bombers in the most appealing textures, colors & prints. (more on this trend here)
3. Pointy/Stiletto Nails Trend
In a sea of grungy looks & sporty styles, or men inspired fashions, stiletto nails are the perfect touch of girly glam. Although I’m not wearing my nails pointy all the time, when I do, like in heels, I feel irresistible. They’re that card that gives me a free pass at wearing the most unflattering thing, or being total slob but looking polished. Or posh.
Hi, I thought this was a great blog. Apreciate you sharing.
Just love the summer trends you posted, and the pictures also :)
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thanks so much! glad you liked it xoxo
Peplum: yeah, kill it.
90’s:.I think that it would be fade away…maybe in 2 years. You know now we’are oh so 90’s because (for many of us) it’s something like The Back to the Past, to the Childhood. It’s clear sentiment. But we’ll see.
Crop tops: I think they wouldn’t stand the test of time. But maybe I’m wrong.
Leather: it’s seems to be immortal.
Motorcycle boots and sweatshirts : I don’t know… You know, I mean there are some items of clothing which you don’t ‘mark’ as trendy or no trendy…like a jeans: they were, they’re and they’ll be. I think these two would be kept.
Military: well, it’s so repeated trend so I guess it’ll always be in the fashion mainstream.
Wedge sneakers: Personally, I really don’t like them – what is it? Dafaq?
Pointed nail: I like long nails but not so sharp, but there is no accounting for tastes :)
Hats: Well, I wore them before this huge comeback so you know…It’s matter of individual style, one loves it while the other hates it… Nonsense is to force yourself to wear something in the name of fashion :)
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Still a huge fan of all things 90s (being an 80s born kid) especially crop tops! But not sure abt the military stuff though you gotta have a certain character to pull that off. But yay to Hats! :)
so am i (huge fan and 80s born kid) and adore cropped tops! i do like military, but i just think it’s been too been there done that. Still, if it looks good, I’ll take it. And the hats: love them! Thanks xxx
I agree!! kill the peplum! when it blew up i was sure (hoping) it would be a quick fad and never bought anything peplum. I reluctantly bought one peplum jacket only because it was on super clearance. but, i’m over it. The wedge sneakers, pointy nails..not a fan either ;)… to each her own! looove the bomber jacket, bright sneaks, and crop tops (just wish i could pull off crops). And as overdone as leather is…it will always be in style, especially in moderation. great post!
ha! sooo glad smb understands this kill the puplum thing ;) And i agree, crops are amazing!!! loved them back in the 90s and adore them now! Thanks so much babe :) kisses xoxo