One of my favourite things to do is interpret a current trend using vintage and thrifted items (i.e. inexpensive), like finding my vintage leather jacket for $30 after leather bombers became so popular. From my outfits you can tell I’m not a complete (for lack of a better phrase) trend whore, but I think it’s important to participate in trends while wearing what you love to help develop your personal style.
I have developed a collection, report, whatever you want to call it for 2009 and 2010. These trend posts will are divided into five parts: the biggest trends of 2009, what trends have made an appearance this year that will blossom in 2010, and trends in 2010 that will emerge.
This list is a combination of streetstyle I find in blogs, looks from the runway, and celebrity style.
1. The Bold Shoulder
Designer Christophe Decarnin of Balmain brought the bold shoulder back. This body part seems to be featured about every forty years from on and before the 1890s, 1930s & 40s with Joan Crawford, and the 1980s with the power suit and are back with a vengeance. Although many people compare the modern shoulder movement to the 80s, the more streamlined version is more reminiscent of the 1940’s suits. The bold shoulder from Balmain became so popular celebrities like Rihanna and Beyonce and even the late Michael Jackson immediately got their hands on it, making it the ultimate “diva” symbol. Predictably, mainstream stores such as Zara and H&M quickly made their own versions so the masses could be a part of the trend. The bold shoulder is a fun and powerful trend which can easily be found at your local thrift and vintage store, the question is, are you bold enough?
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Loading ...There’s nothing like finding the perfect basic piece at a thrift store. Especially when they are black boots that cost $4. The ladies at the cash register agreed that these black beauties were a steal and eyed them up in a way that made me feel like a jealous girlfriend – keep your hands where I can see them girls and nobody gets hurt.
These Bandolino boots were rescued from Double Take Thrift Store on Gerrard and Parliament, Toronto.
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...One of my favourite things to do is select the “vintage” tag on Chictopia and browse through some amazing style. These lovely ladies caught my eye on Chictopia, I love how they have incorporated vintage into their wardrobes. Inspiring!
Nadiyah from FrouFrou
Her blog
(1 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...International streetstyle has a big influence on me. I often browse through blogs like The Sartorialist and streetstyle community sites like lookbook.nu and Chictopia to see the great style of real women. When I stumbled upon this Parisian beauty on Elle.com I KNEW I had to find a crocheted top!
Crochet also made an appearance in many Spring 2010 collections:
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I have been trying to participate in the growing leather jacket trend but I was determined to find a vintage version because:
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photo source: ophelia10.tumblr.com
Grey Gardens is a 1975 documentary featuring a socialite mother and daughter both named Edie Bouvier Beale, the aunt and first cousin to Jackie Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. The film features their strange life of dependence and eccentricity while living in a decrepit mansion threatened by eviction. Little Edie was a beautiful aspiring actress but left her dreams in New York to take care of her mother. As you can tell by the picture above, she always had style, even when explaining how her skirt can double as a cape to the cameras in the documentary. Watch the original film but with someone who will appreciate these interesting ladies, I have yet to finish the last 20 minutes because my boyfriend turned it off – the Beales were freaking him out.
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Everyone is attached to crazy creatures from their childhood.
From E.T, Sloth from the Goonies, to the Wild Things, we hold
a special place in our hearts for these hideous things. Add
some wild to your wardrobe with one of these faux fur vests!
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If you’re stuck at home for the holidays, take a break from making pumpkin pie and sneak away to your local thrift store! Compared to thrifting in large urban centres, store’s in smaller cities are usually full of amazing items. I found these new favourites at my local Value Village for $7.
But you have to beat that other student coming home for the holidays! Get going!
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This sweater is a softer alternative to the power shoulder
trend. These silly body parts are still emphasized without
going over the top. sorry sold!
click through for a funny video!
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Thank baseball for Coach Bags!
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