the it lists – fashion & trend blog

From thigh-high boots, to chunky neck jewelery, accessories are the “it” trend this season. What about accessories for your accessories?

Shoe Jewelery has been popping up tons on runways to fashion blogs everywhere. With good reason:

1. They are cool.
2. Fun & inexpensive way to spruce up your wardrobe.
3. Breathe new life to pumps, that may have found their way to the back of your closet.

Simple or rock star crazy! But keep in mind, like any accessory, it should compliment your outfit.

For subtle and simple: add a thin chain, long enough for the chain to loosely drape around your ankle, (Lanvin’s SS2010 collection featured beautiful, gold chains); or feminine and edgy, add a bright coloured feather shoe clip.
For that bad ass rock star look: layers of chains of different sizes, on a pair of ankle boots will do the trick. LitterSF has amazing designs (The “Jay Walks has mini bullets on them!).

Now, the land of the forgotten pumps is no longer. And all the shoes rejoiced.

When I first heard of neck sacks I thought they were the most ridiculous thing I’ve seen – why wear a neck sac when you could wear an amazing necklace and here’s a thought… carry a handbag???

For those of you who are unfamiliar with this up and coming trend neck sacks were designed for days when you want to skip carrying a handbag so you wear this pouch necklace with a dangling sack on the end and keep your goods in there instead.   I personally carry a tiny messenger bag on days that I want to be hands free but… I may have found one I actually like!?!?

Nanette Lepore has a great little cashmere knit cocktail dress called ‘Devi’ that actually comes with a beaded neck sack!  It’s genious if you really think about it – when is the one time that your purse drives you the craziest?  For me it’s when i’m out dancing hands down.  And this one more resembles a necklace than a sack so you still look super cute.  I don’t know if I’ll ever fully buy into the whole neck sack trend – butIi’ve already bought this dress!

Mint nail polish. Well note quite mint, but rather Jade that is. It’s Chanel’s latet must have, “it” for nails. We teased you back in the summer that the new “it” nail polish colour would be this one.

Who What Wear tells us where the pale green nail trend began: The fingernail fad began where most polish trends start—on the Chanel runway—and this latest craze is no different. Peter Philips, the Global Creative Director of Chanel Makeup, originally created the fingertip tint as a one-off for the fashion house’s F/W 09 show.

But it’s now up for retail because so many beauty trendsters, fashionistas and general Chanel fans all starting asking for the pale opaque Le Vernis Nail Color in Jade.

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Leggings – I really thought this trend was over, but instead they’re getting better than ever. Love leggings.

Embellished leggings are the best. Studs, stones, and texture. Lace ones, and velvet. Oh my.

The ultimate skinny jeans are actually now leggings. Ones that look so much like denim that even close up it’s hard to tell – I bought two pair of denim leggings; one black with zippers at the ankles, and one navy. But caution ladies, leggings do still not replace pants. Don’t treat them like pants, please! You still gotta cover your bottom.

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That time again!

So speaking of leather…while I’ve been in London I went shopping for a leather jacket. Boy is Crystal’s post bang on trend – leather is short, motorcycle, zippers. I opted for one not quite so trendy as her finds.

My very first day of shopping, first store – I spotted it. That was too easy and I almost didn’t get it. I’d been looking in Vancouver for weeks. So glad I did!

This one is from Mango and it’s cropped and like in the pic great to be belted for a different look. My fav part is the motorcycle quilting across the entire back.

Pretty from the front, edgy from the back.

Get bitten by the latest snake trend. Not snake skin, but the icons of the snake itself are slithering into fashion.

The last time I noticed alot of animal icons in the trends it was owls, before that one it was butterflies. I wonder what this means that now I’m seeing snakes. Not snakes on a plane, but snakes on purse clasps, shoes, jewellery (as a gorgeous cuff), imprinted on t-shirts, and twirled on gowns.

Sass & Bide have some fun t-shirts, and I love these amazing Christian Dior shoes that are laced up by a gold cobra (sorry couldn’t tack down a pic). More to come!

Sometimes I dress a lil’ ghetto. Sometimes I like to rock the electro bop, or dress up. So check out this new accessory that doesn’t miss a beat no matter what mood you’re in.

Denise Reytan has taken the concept of the watch to a new level with this very cool  ‘T1mepeace.’  Its sleek design looks like a watch, but is merely just the outline. I call it the un-watch because the symbolism behind it reminds you to stop watching the time and start living your life!

It also is the un-watch because you can really wear it with virtually every time piece of clothing you have and it will fit, making this piece truly Timeless.

2008 was all about the Bob. And in 2009 much the same thing when it comes to haircuts, but with a few variations like Agyness Deyns cropped bob (a mix between a pixie crop and a bob).

No matter how long or short you hair is in 2009, don’t forget about those bangs. Specifically heavy, blunt bangs.

Why are Blunt Bangs the hot style for Spring? Blunt bangs are the tress trend for spring because they add edge to hair. For a long time, soft hair was the trend and now there’s a change with some attitude.

British beauty Kate Beckinsale made an appearance at the Calvin Klein Fall 2009 show with these blunt bangs added to her signature long coif.  And my fav fringe bangs are Leighton Meester’s – definitely upping her Gossip Girl game.

I always love an easy outfit. Whether it be a cute, flowy dress or a jumpsuit, a pull-on or throw on look always works for me. It’s lucky that both trends have hit it big this winter and early spring. I’m excited!

But wait there is a certain caution tape that comes with this style that I must pass on to all trend lovers. I know from experience and you may notice from the celebrity shots this month -  jumpsuits are not always the most flattering choice even though they are fun to wear. They’re magic is adding height.

Taking a look at this Marc by Marc Jacobs version of this look you can tell its hard to sell for all body shapes. So choose carefully ladies and get a second opinion before walking out of the house.

Tie scarves around your wrists! An extension of the head scarf trend that boasted its beautiful soft patterns and fabrics is now extended to your wrists.   With the right cuff bracelet and patterned scarf combo you are sporting the best downplayed trend of the day.

BlueFly featured this modern combo using an Hermes scarf - which I love.  Hermes scarves are always extremely elegant patterns, it would be hard to decide which one to buy! 

I love my leather cuffs and didn’t know when to bring them back into my street look without looking like a rocker.  With the proper scarf in place and a pair of baggy jeans and either my favourite metal cuff bracelet or a leather one I`ll be glad I tied one on.  Tie on this new twist on wrist bands.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

It’s official - headscarves are no longer just for convertibles. They’ll be taking a front seat at for Fall 2008 trends.

We had a sneak peak when D&G accessorized their runways with them, and Leighton Meester Gossip Girl-ing them. Now you too can make yourself an instant glamazon in one silk swoop. Tie them in the front via Jackie O style icon, and when you’re not wearing it tie it into a knot onto one of the straps of your big bag.

My scoop: London’s Topshop has a vintage section to die for – oversized sunglasses and silk scarves in the masses, but every single one an individual.

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Hold up wait a minute! I know I know I already picked my fav sunglasses of the season but I have fallen in love again!  The real fact of the matter is that you can’t wear the same pair of sunglasses for every occasion especially if you are playing volleyball on the beach or spending the afternoon playing tennis at the club.  A sport set of frames is in order and I have found my favourite pair!

Calvin Klein has done the honours.  The Calvin Klein 3062S sunglasses are a hot pair of sport retro frames and they are clear!  Clear rims are the mid-season smash hit that most of the ultra stylish stars are sporting.   I love the clear because it goes with everything! 

P.S. The clear sunglasses shown are Thierry.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer

Oversized watches are a big trend right now. Makes sense because to get the time you only have to look as far as your mobile phone, PDA, iPod or whatever gadget is attached to you.

Watches are now more accessory than necessity – so to emphasis that point watches have suddenly inflated. Cuff bracelets, or menswearish inspired chunky.
Two good picks are this Betsey Johnson watch  (Urban Outfitters) or BCBGirls Watches have tons of cool oversized. This one has a champagne dial, but also comes in a pink.

This trend will last for awhile – oversize watches are showing up in high-end luxury brands like Movado. People don’t spend a lot of money on watches only to wear them for a season or two and put them in the drawer.