Trend: Heavy Jewelry

Personally, I dislike wearing a lot of jewelry, even certain earrings I refuse to wear. In fashion, heavy jewelry is very in. Earrings that touch your shoulders, bangles the size of half your forearm, enough necklaces to lasso a horse. Here are some gorgeous pieces of jewelry that are sure to have you doing some heavy weight lifting.

Earrings:

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These emerald colored earrings are from Kate Spade. heavy and with plenty of gold, these will stand out with everything. They are 3.5 inches long.

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From Ralph Lauren, these ruby red earrings are 3 inches long. Also with a gold trim, these teardrop shaped stones will look best with minimal jewelry and your hair pulled back.

Photo: Forever 21

While the other earrings just shown are designer, these ones from forever 21 have a similar look, for only $5! These tiered earrings also come in black. Which ever color you like, these are dramatic and a stunning 4 inches long.

Necklaces:

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 This necklace from Urban Outfitters has a hammered finish and is a great statement piece. The necklace sits pretty high up, so wear a wide necked shirt with this.

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This snake chain necklace from Michael Kors is very thick. Made out of brass and gold metal, this is the real deal for jewelry.

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This less expensive option for a necklace is from H&M. Embodying the very new trend of collar-shaped necklaces, the pearl like appearance will go great with so many shirts. Simply pick out a shirt with no collar and snap this necklace on. For only $18.

Bracelets:

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The previous jewelry has pretty much all been gold. What about silver? This one is a great layered cuff from Aqua. Stackable and simple, these will be bold and elegant at the same time.

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From Troy Burch, the king of jewelry. This chunky bangle is made of brazilian wood and offers a different look than the traditional metal bangles. Instead of stacking, just wear this single bracelet as a statement piece.

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This peach-gold bracelet is from Forever 21. The detail is pretty and the bracelet itself is stretchy to avoid tightness on the wrist. For only $8.

A note on choosing jewelry...
If you are tan, have dark or olive skin go with gold jewelry for a nice look. If you are pale, have light skin or a peachy tone wear silver or white jewelry.

What do you think?
Do you like these pieces? Do you like the heavy jewelry trend? Do you prefer to stack or go with one bracket? Tell me in a comment!

Trend: Retro Glasses

For those of us who do need vision correction, glasses are pain in the butt and we would rather not be seen wearing them. While contacts are a another option, they are quite a hassle and can cost one or two hundred dollars a year. The easiest solution? Wearing glasses that we actually like! People are wearing glasses even when they don't need them. the latest trend is retro glasses, styles like the cat-eye, wayfarer and round frames are becoming very popular. Don't worry, if you don't need eyeglasses these styles are available in sunglasses form! For quality frames you may have to shell out some money but there are some cheap options too.


Wayfarer:

Photo: Forever 21

Photo: Urban Outfitters

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The classic Wayfarer is so popular now, due to the fact that it's flattering on almost every face shape. While Ray-Ban is the place to go for the ultimate Wayfarer, these ones from Forever 21 are only $6. The Ray-Bans here are $125 from Urban Outfitters, $80 less than directly from Ray-Ban. The last frames, also from Urban Outfitters are only $12 and come in multiple colors!

Cat-eye:

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The Cat-eye is a feminine and daring shape, that has been popular for so many years. The first glasses are more squared off, but still keep a very vintage shape from American Apparel. The second frames are from Forever 21 and have a less rounded frame. The last pair of frames are from Vogue Eyewear and are a bit chunkier.

Round:

Photo: American Apparel

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The round style is great for square faces, since it add a softness to their faces. The first frames are from American Apparel. They're tortoise shell colored, perfect for people with brown hair, eyes and warm skin tones. The next ones are from Forever 21, with thicker frames and a floral pattern on the inside. The last ones are from Urban Outfitters, with thin frames and a metallic color.

How to Choose the Right Color and Shape for Your Face:
If you have brown hair or eyes, try a tortoise shell or brown frame. Also if you have a warm skin tone (yellow or gold undertones) this color would work for you. Have light colored eyes or blonde hair? Try a black or navy frame. If you have a cool skin tone (red or pink undertones) also go with one of those colors. For your face shape, chose an opposite style. For example, if you have a strong jaw line and boxy face, go with a round frame to soften your face.

What do you think?
Are you into the retro eyewear trend? Do you like theses styles? Anything that I left out? Tell me in a comment!

Trend: Blazers

The Boho look is the epitome of hippie, and disheveled. For a while now, we have been seeing this look a lot but designers are starting to shift their focus. Designers like Stella McCartney, Alexander Mcqueen and Kennith Cole are showing women in tuxedo jackets, bow ties and dress shirts. The blazer is becoming very popular because it's light, sophisticated and can still be casual. Here are some great blazers that you can throw on over everything.

Dressy:

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A blazer like this looks a little bit more like a tuxedo jacket but, if you wear this with some trousers and stilettos you are sure to be drop dead gorgeous. This is from BCBG MAXAZRIA and the look of the coat is very popular right now. Along with a thin collar, no buttons and pointed shoulders it is very clean and modern.

Casual:

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A denim blazer like this one, from Forever 21 will be very casual. It's lightweight and has a no pockets for a simple look. During the day, place a thin belt around your waist over the blazer. During the evening, wear skinny jeans, a black blouse and pumps.

Pattern:

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A pattern with flowers on a blazer, like this one from ASOS will catch a lot of attention, but you can't over do the rest of your outfit. Wear a white shirt, with black trousers or skinny jeans with black pumps to really wow.

Long:

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A Blazer with longer sleeves and length, like this one from Theory will look more elegant and more serious. Wear this with a pencil skirt and a dress shirt.

Cropped:

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A cropped blazer like this one from Forever 21 is flirty and fun, perfect for school or just studying at the park. Wear one with a fun color and shorter sleeves for the best results.

What do you think?
Tell me about your favorite blazers, ways to wear them and ideas for trends. Anything that I left out? Tell me!

Trend: Peter Pan Collar

Girly, simple and sophisticated are all a part of the peter pan collar trend. This look is becoming very popular with everyone from teenagers to high end designers. The namesake came from the classic Disney character Peter Pan who wore a collar with rounded edges. Anyone can wear this trend, which can be dressed up or down and bring out your young girl inside. Here are a few options:

Lace:

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This top from Forever 21 is delicate, floral, soft pink and very feminine. Wear this with a pleated black skirt, or black skinny jeans along with some heels.

Dress:

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This dress is from ASOS and is a classic perfect for an evening out to a nice restaurant. This is also great for school. Even when your in college this dress will help bring back the school girl look. Wear this with black flats or heels to keep it simple.

Blouse:

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This top is Marc by Marc Jacobs. This is definitely on the dressier side but capped sleeves and ruffles make this a little softer. Wear with black dress pants, blazer and heels to work or some black skinny jeans for an evening dinner.

Casual Top:

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From Forever 21, this is your best option if you just want a simple tank top. Being just black and white it goes with almost everything in your closet, from shorts to jeans to skirts. Wear with skinny jeans and flats for daytime coffee or black jeans and heels for dinner.

How to Wear:

Because the collar brings attention to the neck, you should avoid necklaces to prevent over shadowing of the collar. Less is more when it comes to jewelry! If wearing with a skirt, tuck in the top.

Trend: One Shoulder

This look is starting to become much more popular lately, even though it has been around for quite a while. The reason why it's so popular is because the shoulder is a flattering spot on everyone. Having an exposed shoulder can make you look more feminine. This look can be seen on everything, from shirts, dresses and swimsuits.

Fancy Dress:

Photo: Forever 21

This dress from forever 21 is much more conservative than the traditional one shoulder. the color is an icy green and will help everyone look a little more delicate and sophisticated. Wear this with nude heels, it will do a lot for the dress and your legs. The coverage is great and the dress is long enough that it can be worn during the day or evening.

Casual Dress:

Photo: Forever 21

This dress is from Forever 21 and is very casual. Wear this during the day with some brown leather lace up or cowboy boots to give this a nice southern look.

Casual Top:

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This top is from American Apparel and is definitely very casual. I like the softness of it and the fact that it is very simple. This can be worn to the beach, the park or on a hot day. Wear this with some high waisted shorts, with denim shorts or boyfriend jeans.

Dressy Top:

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This top is from Michael Stars, where some of my favorite t-shirts are from. This top is perfectly flowy and elegant. With pair of white dress pants or skinny jeans and heels, wear this to a dinner party.

Swimsuit:

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This swimsuit is from DNKY. Stripes are really in right now, and this suit does a great job of using them. The coverage is great and the little tie at the top is a nice detail.

What do you think?


Do you like the one shoulder trend? Have you worn it yet? Anything that I left out. Please comment!

Trend: High Waisted Shorts

If you look around on the street, I'll bet you will see tons of high waisted shorts. These are definitely on trend right now and most likely will be for a long time. These shorts are so popular because they make your waist look thinner and in comparison make you look curvier. Here are a few of my favorites.

White:

Photo: American Apparel

These are from American Apparel and go with almost everything. I like their basic design and simplicity.

Color:

Photo: Forever 21

These are from Forever 21. They don't rise quite as high as the previous ones, but give a similar affect. The bright color is sure to make you standout and will go with mainly white, black, and grey.

Denim:

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These are from Levis, and I love them for their unique look. These are very retro yet stylish and have the original classic look that everyone is looking for. These, like the white shorts go with most everything.

Pattern:

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These awesome shorts are from Forever 21 and combine two trends in one, animal print and high waist.   You should stick to wearing black if you go for a look like this, that way the bottoms get to shine.

How to wear:
You can rock the high waisted look by tucking in the top you choose. This is to make sure that you can see the detailing on the shorts and enhance your waist. Flowy blouses give this a dressier look while fitted t shirts and tank tops make this casual.

What do you think?
Do you embrace the high waist trend? How do you wear it? Anything that I left out? Leave  a comment!