Back with a vengence!

I am back to blogging! I have been absent for the last couple months due to a personal emergency, but things are a lot more stable now. I am glad to report some major changes as well. Simon and I are back in Tucson. We are currently living at my grandmothers house, in a spare room she has graciously provided. We will be there until all our finances are in order enough to get our own little place. Simon got a job at a Mediterranean cafe, and I got a dream job at Buffalo Exchange! It has been the first time I have ever loved my job. I get to look at and eventually buy cute clothes all day. Who could ask for more? :) An awesome part of my job is the constant update on fashion. We are supposed to know exactly what name brands and styles are current. This is what brings me to the meat of this post. I have had SO much information pumped into me the last couple days, I thought it only right to share it. So listen up fashion buffs...I have the trendy run down!

Top 10 fashion pieces to have this winter...

This time it's just for the ladies, I'll do guys in my next post. :)

1. The knee high/Thigh high boot

This might seem extreme, and even a little "lady of the night", but the look is one of the biggest in Fall 2010. Keep away from shiny pleather and you should be fine. The huge boots look great with tights and a pair of shorts, as well and pairing them with some long socks and a little dress. Any neutral color is fine. Black, gray, cream, brown, etc.

2. Vintage (or looking) lace

This means the little stretchy lace is out. Thick, bulky, hand made looking lace had replaced it. What had also changed is how you ware it. Fashionising.com explains that the lace has graduated from a part of clothing to the whole thing. Dressed, shirts, and skirts are all in lace, and the brave are strutting down the streets of New York City with nothing but their panties under it. The look is actually very elegant, feminine, and sexy in the midst of a more masculine shift in fashion. A great way to strut your stuff!

3. White tights

This means flat colors. No sheers that make you look all vampire on us. You want them to almost look like leggings. This is a really nice way to brighten up your winter wardrobe. The tights can be worn with black for a contrasted, fierce look, or with neutrals for something more soft.

4. The Aviation Jacket

This chunky but beautiful jacket brings us back to the Amelia Earhart days. You know, another time when women kicked ass. The jackets are a natural leather color, puffy, but tight around the bottom, and have beautiful white fur on the inside. They seem to be another guys look gone girly look. They look amazing paired with jean and heals but also seem great at keeping you warm! Might have to wait a little longer to where them in Tucson!

5. 1960's Structure

This is all about the structure of these garments. The full skirts and straight lines that are the definition of neat and tidy. They are a continuation of high waist which I love, but come in all shapes and sizes. This season it seems the mystery of showing little is sexy. I am loving the vintage pieces that I get to show off because of it!

6. Socks and Shoes

Remember when it was absolutely necessary to never show a bit of sock under your shoes? Well were going for exact opposite. People like Dolce and Gabbana and Armani are pairing cute socks with heals to boots. Even thigh high socks are great, especially for the high boots. Keep the socks classy or soft and avoid the school girl look by keeping away from plaid skirts.

7. 1970's Business

The 1970s has been being explored for a while, but this season is changing some things up. The more business sophisticated is popular. This includes high waists, soft and flowing blouses, tucked in roll neck sweaters layered with necklaces and a vest, and finally, if you are brave enough, hot pants and jumpsuits. Yes I said hot pants.... careful with that one. haha

8. All Things Knit!

I love this part of the season. It all seems so warm and soft. Like the lace, a lot of the stitches are big and look homemade. Everything from socks, to sweaters, to dresses are knitted right now. Wear the over sized sweater with some cute shorts over some even cuter plain tights. You can wear the socks with some great pump heals. The possibilities are endless...almost.

9. Lots of Leather

There are a lot of things that are leather this season but they are keeping colors soft and traditional. This is more of a sophisticated look, rather then a rock star one. Get some great brown leather books of your knit sweater outfit, or include it when you ware your aviation jacket. The leather is being used in many places, so be creative.

10. Clog Heels

These are definitely a hit or miss with a lot of people I've been talking to, but i think an open mind and a great outfit should look great with them. They are still a pretty heavy shoe, but they are being made with all sorts of jewels and frills, you would hardly recognise them as a clog. It makes perfect since that they have clunked right into the high fashion. The shoes are a great chunky accessory to a layered and fun wardrobe.