7 Trends for Summer 2009

23 04 2009

Trends this summer are all about the accessories! This is great, because it means that you can partake without breaking the bank or having a closet full of clothes you won’t wear once autumn begins.

1. Bangles.

Lots of bangles!

bangles

stacked bangles

Wear stacks of bangles in all different colors and textures with casual outfits, neutral bangles with work clothes, and funky bangles with formal wear. These are a fun accessory that can add flair to any outfit!

Jeweled bangle from Lanvin

Jeweled bangle from Lanvin

2. Black-and-White

Monochromatic color schemes are in! The stark contrast of these items can create very striking patterns. Add a retro flair by going for zebra print!

Dress by Diane von Furstenberg

Dress by Diane von Furstenberg

Shoes by Boutique 9

Shoes by Boutique 9

Another big look in B&W this season is white polka dots on a black background. Expect to see this all over swim suits at the pool this summer!

3. Nude colors

Personally, I’m not a fan of nude color trends. I find it nearly impossible to find a flattering color that doesn’t make me look washed out. However, I am very pale, and a good tan helps enormously with nude color trends.

Victoria Beckham look-alike dress from Asos

Victoria Beckham look-alike dress from Asos

The key is to find the contrast point for your skin. Go more pink or more gray than your skin, otherwise you’ll look washed out. Or just wait until you’re tanned in the summer and wear whatever nude color you want! Another cheater-tip is to buy beige, not nude. Slightly darker, but it makes a world of difference.

4. Worldly Handbags

The key to purses this season is a worldly, bohemian look. Add whimsical pins and buttons to your bag to give it character, and maybe even a luggage tag!

Boheminan handbags

Boheminan handbags

5. Bold Belts

In a throw-back to 50′s style, wasit-cinch belts are back! Wear over a tee for a French artist look or over a dress for a glamorous 50′s housewife look.

Waist-Cinch Pink Belt from Luxury Diva

Waist-Cinch Pink Belt from Luxury Diva

6. Cotton scarves

Cotton Scarf

Cotton Scarf

There are lots of options for wearing cotton scarves! These are pretty inexpensive – $15 or so at most stores, though you can find them cheaper. Also, many charity organizations are selling these to raise funds. Throw one of these on over a tee with bangles to dress up a casual outfit, or wear with a dressy outfit to tone it down.

7. Tattoo/Rockabilly motif

There’s nothing like a little tattoo reference to add edge to an outfit! Swallows are going to be everywhere this summer – get in on the trend before summer comes to be ahead of the times.

Swallow Bird Necklace from Mod Cloth

Swallow Bird Necklace from Mod Cloth

So, there you have it! It’s all about accessories this summer – have some fun following the trends without breaking the bank!

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2 responses

23 04 2009
egotisticegotism

Hello! I love the concept of your site! Really exciting and entertaining!

19 09 2010
Estela

Please, you sell that necklace of bird? and makes delivery to Brazil? If yes, you can send values to my e-mail? Thank you.

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