Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking…
There is no denying that a bright and bold floral look doesn’t make for a good spring look. The flowers are blossoming and the weather is warming up. But spring also comes with a side of rain, tornado warnings, and temperature rises and drops. If the weather is not going to be predictable neither should your outfits.
Read MoreAccessorizing is a tactic used in the fashion world that many, including myself, are still trying to master. There are many different ways we can add to our outfits: belts, purses, jewelry – but what about ribbon? This is something typically only seen used in hairstyles, but integrating ribbon into our outfits is becoming more popular. Trends like ballet core, cottage core, and coquette have reintroduced ribbon into accessorizing and have reminded people how versatile it can be.
Read MoreThe staple that used to be just associated with Adam Sandler and something that everyone's dad has in his closet, has now become a fashion trend that everyone can hop on. Jorts have become a spring/summer outfit staple that goes with everything in your closet.
Read MorePINK- a four-letter word – and color – that has a current choke-hold on fashion in 2023. The color pink is seen globally in the fashion industry and this current fashion cycle. It is seen through statement pieces such as sunglasses, trucker hats, cargo pants, shirts, skirts, and shoes of all varieties. We have seen the color pink cycle back each year -not only in clothing- but in films, packaging, interior design, and accessories worn by celebrities. Celebrities that excel and wear the iconic color consists of Rachel McAdams (Mean Girls), Reese Witherspoon (Legally Blonde), Harry Styles (Singer-Songwriter), and Jackie Kennedy (Former 1st Lady of the White House). While the color pink is popular right now, the color has an interesting and complicated history.
Read MoreWhen you hear the term groutfit, you probably think of matching gray sweatpants and sweatshirts, but that’s not all it is. The trend of gray monochrome styles doesn’t have to remain the same as the original grunge look for when it’s your day off. Branching away from the comfy and laid back look, you can turn a groutfit into a dressy outfit or keep it casual depending on what your agenda holds.
Read MoreJust over 30 years ago, director David Lynch released Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, a film prequel to the popular early 90s television series Twin Peaks. The show initially follows the story of Agent Dale Cooper, an FBI agent sent to investigate the murder of teenage prom queen Laura Palmer. While at first glance, Palmer and her hometown of Twin Peaks, WA are quite inconspicuous, Cooper discovers far more than he intends to.
A lot of people are into fashion and a lot of people are into zodiac signs so why not combine the two? If Zodiac signs inform who we are as people then we should take some style inspiration from that! Here are some of the best colors and styles to implement into your wardrobe.
Summer is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to show off that neckline with a brand-new necklace stack. Fashion trends come and go, but the look of a layered necklace stack has been an accessory staple for years. Something unique about necklace stacking is that you can really let your personality show through your own stack and can combine your favorite jewelry to create a look that is uniquely yours.
Read MoreVisible undergarments take on the runways and everyday life; owning who you are and the underwear you wear is finally rising to the top. Society expects clothes to cover unwanted appearances of bra straps, panty lines, shapewear, and boxers. Expecting traditional outfits and limiting individuals to only dress professionally. The slogan, “Dress your age” is used as a tactic to control fashion trends and dull creativity. The rise of undergarments being exposed isn’t just for celebrities in power or on the red carpet. News flash––everyone wears underwear.
Read MoreIn the past, the “rules” of fashion have always stated: don't wear clashing, colors, patterns, textures, or garments; however, Gen Z is throwing that idea out of the window and taking a new approach to fashion. The “weird girl aesthetic” is a recent trend that is best described as unbounded maximalism.
Read MoreCrochet-style outfits have paved their way as the latest trend for every occasion and season. As winter ended, we saw the hollowed-out long sleeve crochet-tops make their appearance. These tops are perfect for every season, whether you’re headed to the beach, doing some spring cleaning, or adding to your perfect fall fit. Since these tops are so versatile, it is easy to mix and match with any type of outfit.
Read MorePrimary colors want to see you on the playground. Playful reds, noble blues, and yolky yellows call back to a simpler time, where the Scooby-Doo blue fruit snack was not only a culinary mystery, but a miracle, arguments could be resolved by recess, and learning to french braid was the most important skill on your résumé.
Read MoreGrab your hats and pull up your bootstraps because we’ve got a new trend on the rise this summer. You may have seen the“coastal grandmother” style that swept TikTok in summer of 2022, but a new aesthetically pleasing trend takes the coastal grandmother trend and adds a little bit of that Western flare to it.
Read MoreThere are three ways I would describe Tyler, The Creator: an independent thinker, a visionary, and a fashion inspiration. Tyler is not only a fashion inspiration in a visual sense, but he has taught many of his fans, including myself, the significance of self-expression through clothing. Tyler has always held a reputation as a style icon, even more so after starting his clothing and apparel companies, GOLF WANG and GOLF Le FLEUR*. Tyler’s sense of style has fluctuated throughout his career, and we tend to see this style change correlate with each album release.
Read MoreBeige Stanley cups, black mini skirts, Instagram photo dumps, Rare Beauty liquid blushes, green juices, black flared leggings… should I go on? Let’s BeReal: we all fall victim to vicious trend cycles that feel impossible to catch up to. Social media dictates what we wear, how we behave, which celebrities to hate each week, and most alarmingly, what we think. Staying on trend is fun—we have a sense of unity when we do.
Read MoreWe pick an outfit—brown Nike shirt, blue Levi jeans, and white Converse. We stand in front of our closet rifling through our wardrobe, scouring our shoes, digging through our bottomless chest of jewelry. Fashion psychology studies the impact of clothing choices and the way individuals perceive those choices by judgment and preference. What intrigues you to wear that brown Nike shirt? A true focus on influences driving your personal perspective, clothes aligning with your aesthetic, and mood-based decision-making all play a part in the psychology behind fashion. Beneath all of this lies the world of marketing. Here’s an aspect you might not be aware of –– marketing tones in fashion psychology.
Read MoreSummer is just around the corner, and it is time to prepare for summer vacations, warm weather activities, road trips, and most important – to revamp our closets! When it comes to refreshing our wardrobe for summer, we are all looking for those key summer staples.
Read MoreAnimal print has been around for centuries, not traditionally as clothing and accessories, but as decoration and a symbol of power and wealth. Historically, animal print and skins were expensive and only reserved for royalty. It wasn’t until 1932, when the film Tarzan the Apeman premiered, spotlighting the attractiveness of leopard print.
Read MoreAs consumers, it’s easy to get so caught up with constantly buying and discarding new items that we overlook the value of older pieces entirely. Trends come and go, but sentimentality can imbue familiar accessories with fresh potential.
Read MoreWhat makes headphones an accessory versus a utility? Within the last few years, you may have seen how headphones have been integrated into fashion. Appearing in Pinterest boards, Instagram posts, and especially among students on campuses worldwide, headphones have become an important factor to consider when completing an outfit.
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