10 Winter Trends You Can't Avoid [And Won't Want To]

Ok so it's basically Winter, or at least the weather's trying to make up it's mind if it is or not, and I'm starting to see some of the most anticipated Winter trends coming out of the wood work. I compiled a top 10 list of trends you will see and probably not be able to avoid for the notorious cold season and where better to look for guidance than some of the top trendsetters themselves? Everyone loves celebrities or loves to hate them, take your pick, but either way you will take notice.


1. Fur vests!



I love this look! I think it adds that bohemian edge that I love oh-so-much! Of course I will definitely rock the faux version of this trend not only because a real piece would cost more than my rent + utilities a month but also because it is animal friendly! Pair this look with some skinny jeans, leggings or a dress with some tights and you're ready to roll out in style!


2. Lace Tights



This look is also one of my faves! I remember the days when I was a little girl and my mom would buy me lace tights, even though I despised all tights during that time. But now I love them and they love me! Ha! This is a nice twist to the average pair of tights you might have stashed in your drawer and can turn a simple outfit like the all black one Miss Swift is wearing into an eye popping look.


3. Thigh High Boots!!!



Now I love this look for so many reasons but 2 of those reasons are very important me: they're cute [duh!] and I'm knock kneed [don't laugh!] so they hide my knees kissing each other on the daily. But I digress...this look is great again for jeans, leggings or dresses considering they cover most of the leg. No to mention they make your legs appear longer for those stubbies out there. They are just a very sessi look, don't you think?!

4. Leather Jackets



Another look I hold dear to my heart is a sharp motorcycle jacket. I mentioned this look in a previous blog post and it looks like this style isn't going away very fast. And I'm glad! I'm a simple girl so personally I'm not a big fan of all zippers and pockets all over my jacket. A couple here or there will do just fine and then STOP! The leather jacket is that one bold piece you only need to add that hard edge to any subtle ensemble. You can pair it with a cutesy top like Vanessa Hudgens did or a simple tee with a scarf and go.


5. Bold Shoulders



Ever since I took notice to Balmain, I have fallen in love with this new look. I think this is one of those trends that either you hate or love, there's no in between. I think this trend makes a very strong statement and is a more modern and appealing version of those damned shoulder pads from the 80s'. I know you remember those. With these shoulders you don't have to do too much accessorizing considering your shoulders will be the main attraction.


6. Head Accessories




You remember how your mom is always telling you to "cover up your head or you'll catch a head cold"! in the dead middle of Winter? I hated that at one time mostly because I found hats so uncomfortable and could never find one that looked good on me. Well the beanie hat is my new best friend. I love that you can fix it to create different versions of the look daily. Beanie hats, military inspired hats, creative headbands, and hair bows are really going to be running things this season, I can see it already!

7. Printed Scarves



This is a look that's still got juice! We saw this last Winter and I'm glad it's still got longevity for this Winter. Scarves are those really easy style toppers for any outfit and appropriate for any occassion. Bold colors and prints makes this accessory such a hit and fit to anyone's personal style.


8. Cardigans



This is a look I love on women and men. I rarely post any men's style on here [which will change!] and this is a trend I love on me and a guy. I just think when I see a guy wearing a cardigan it says a lot about his style and character. Of course it also depends on how he wears it. If his pants aren't sagging below his butt with this then that just might be enough of a winner for me these days. Ha! This is another one of those versatile style pieces to make the outfit.


9. Sneakers!!!



I love sneakers even tho I haven't owned a really good pair in a looonnng time [which again, will change!]. I love to see a female wear them right with a pair of skinnies or a pair of boyfriend jeans. I'm not sure if I would rock a bright pair like the ones Amber Rose is rockin above but they look good on her! I know here on the East Coast that whole 80s' hip hop look is making a strong come back and while I don't agree with every trend from that genre [I would like to retire and bury most of those 80s' trends thank you] but high top sneakers are definitely a fave of mine!


10. Latex Leggings



Again, another trend that seems to be sticking for this new wintery season and I'm not complaining. I absolutely love this trend for the fact that they'll keep your legs warm compared to a lot of other thin leggings out there and they really make your legs look pretty damn good. They're also a cool substitute for actual leather pants which for most...I just don't agree with.


So there you have it, some of this Winter's top trends for you to look out for. Now the question is....which ones will you try? Indulge while the season lasts!

Look of the Day: Twice the Style!

Reality stylistas and friends Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port both had looks this week that I absolutely love! I wanted to post both since they're 2 differenct looks and I of course I was torn between the two.




Being bold and mixing patterns is a favorite of mine. Whitney has a cute ensemble of a horizontal-stripe dress, with leggings and a cute plaid blazer over top. Her earrings and studded pumps are just enough glam for the outfit without taking away the casual cuteness of the look.



Lauren loves her minis [as do a lot of us!] and of course she presents us with another chic little gam-revealing number but tops it with a sequined cardi and sessi strappy heels. Of course she's also rockin' her trademark braid in her hair too. Cuteness!

Fashion Cover Wars

Here's some of the December 2009 covers you can expect to see from some of the most noted fashion mags around! Which one do you read faithfully? I read them all! haha, of course.



Twilight hotties Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson [i have a feeling this one will be a HAWT seller!]



My very own style inspiration: Sarah Jessica



The original fierce diva herself: Victoria Beckham for Bazaar UK



She gets better with age! Demi Moore.



I love her style and it makes sense since she's confessed to owning a good portion of the Gossip Girl wardrobe her character Serena wears. Blake Lively.



The new "It" girl Taylor Swift.



The elegant Cate Blanchett.

Who Rocked It Better?

Speaking of Camilla Belle...who do you think rocked this Marchesa feathered frock better? Miss Belle or Katy Perry?

Style Icon of the Week: Camilla Belle

I call her our generation's Sophia Loren because of her exotic look and sophistication. There is no denying this 23 year old's striking beauty and effortlessly sleek and vintage inspired chicness. Of course, it's only natural that she is a product of the exotic Brazilian descent which is the foundation of her beauty and free spirited personality.




I can't help but to get the "Old Hollywood" aesthetic from her style and timeless beauty. Still young and fresh faced this actress/stylista is definitely going places, I can see it now. You may notice this rising star from films like 10,000 B.C., When a Stranger Calls, and sci-fi thriller Push.





From the red carpet to the sidewalk her style is always clean and tasteful with structural prints, bold colors and classicly framed ensembles. I'm looking forward to seeing what else she has to offer to the fashion and film world.

The Minx Technique!

I have been dying to try this new trend I've seen many celebs sporting lately [i.e. Rih Rih, Solange, Kim Kardashian, etc.] but of course you know the song: bills, bills, bills! Haha, but this is a cleverly growing trend this season and I can see it really blowin' up! Who woulda thought you could really twist the basic nail color and design with something like Minx?

The Minx technique is not used as a liquid and is even a more green alternative to regular nail polish. It's basically a thin layer of material that is applied with a heat source. It doesn't peel and it takes no time to dry! There aren't a ton of nail salons and maicurists that utilize this technique just yet but I'm pretty sure this rising trend will catch on like wildfire!

OMGaGa!

of course I have declared my undying admiration for Lady GaGa to anyone who will listen, so you know I have a mental countdown to her album re-release of Fame which will be call Fame Monster this time and will include 8 new tracks from GaGita! Her new single "Bad Romance" has been doing extremely well already and she just released her video for it today online. I absolutely love this video, [and not just because I'm a die hard fan] it's creative and of course her costumes are always entertaining alone. Enjoy the fierceness that is GaGa!

A-morir - a la Karin Rose

I definitely heart Karin Rose's accessory designs the more I see them. Her edgy and creative twist on some of the most simple ensemble highlights like sunglasses, hats and neckwear are what have drawn me to research and discover more and more about this breakthrough designer. Recently she did an interview conducted by Rae Holliday of the blog Stuff Fly People Like [by way of NecoleBitchie.com] and I found it quite a teaser but a bit intriguing. I can't wait to see what else this fresh innovator comes up with! Peep the interview below along with some pics of celebs who have worn her designs [which of course includes lots of Rih Rih who is also a close friend of hers].

Name: Kerin Rose.

How long have you been in business of making accessories?

This November makes it a year. Happy Anniversary to me!!

How did you get started?

Very simply: I embellished a pair of sunglasses for myself. Every time I wore them out I would get a response in a way that I’ve never had to anything I’ve ever worn before. I figured I might be on to something, so I made some to sell. A year later, here i am.



I read in one of your recent interviews that you didn’t personally believe this would become a brand, how do you feel now?

It’s still very hard to believe – again, everything that’s happened has happened in a year. Now that it’s my livelihood it’s completely flipped. It’s true that I never thought this would be a legitimate brand, and it’s become that. According to my accountant I have an innate business sense, so now it’s time to step it up and expand. I’m just going to ride the wave as long as it’s cresting.


Who would be a perfect fit for A-Morrir, your accessory line, and what’s the cost?

I think that everyone is the perfect fit for A-morir, that’s the beauty of an accessory. By nature an accessory is impractical; technically it’s a supplemental element to an ensemble. People think that they’re only for the daring, but my sister is a total J.Crew girl and she rocks a pair of black amadeus sunglasses every day. Anybody can wear anything that I make; all they have to do is put it on.

My non-eyewear pieces range in price from $40 for a single fringe earring to $120 for the mickey mouse ears (that i made a year before the olsen twins wore theirs.. cough cough..) My eyewear ranges from $200-$600 – each pair is hand embellished, mostly with the highest quality swarovski crystals, chains, studs, spikes, secrets badassery and magic.



Celebrities like Rihanna and Katy Perry have been spotted in your accessories, what’s so special about them?

You can add Snoop Dogg and Lady Gaga to that list… along with Jazmine Sullivan, Mariah Carey, Cassie, Dawn Richards, Kid Sister and Melanie Fiona, haaay! One of the most common comments I get from clients is that they haven’t seen anything like what I’m doing. That, combined with the quality, and attention to detail I give to each piece makes it special.



How did you get your designs in the hands of Rihanna?

Her personal shopper had seen my love/hates on a friend of mine, and asked for my information. A month or so later she was at a boutique I used to sell at. They called me to bring my stuff down, and she just really understood what I was doing. She loved everything she saw, including the spiked out sabotage shades, which she bought then and went on to wear in Vogue Italia’s september issue. We’ve developed an artist/designer relationship that I’m really blessed to have.



As a personal friend of Rihanna how does it feel to see her wear your designs?

Rihanna started off as a client, and we have since become friends but it feels great any time any of my friends wear something I’ve designed. All of my friends are people I hold in high regard. My friends are some of the most talented, motivating, intelligent and kind people I have ever met; Rihanna falls into those categories as well. Don’t get it twisted, she hasn’t and doesn’t wear everything I bring to her just because I made it – if it doesn’t fit her style she doesn’t wear it, and I respect her for that.



Who else would you love to see in your designs?

One of the things I hate is that I get emails from guys saying “I know these are women’s shades… can guys wear them too?”

I want more guys in A-morir. I want every entertainer on the Forbes list to shield their eyes with A-morir because their future’s so bright. Corny enough for you? Miss Piggy and Henry Rollins, because they’re the epitome of everything I stand for.

What is the most challenging aspect of the business you are in?

Doing 48 hours of work in the alloted 24! I’m still a one-person company, and the demands to do everything are tough. I also don’t have the benefit of having a design background of any kind, so the technical aspects of production are completely new to me… oh, and coming up with new shit to blow your mind on the regular. After every piece I make I think “Well, that’s it, I’m straight out of ideas” – that is until the next one hits…



What is your advice to up and coming designers?

Know what you’re not good at; Season your passion with a good dose of logic and reason. Passion, hard work and drive are wonderful and will take you very far, but if you’re not the best at something don’t push it. You have plenty of gifts and abilities, so hone in on those. also: trust your guts. Your guts never lie.


I can dig it. Below are a few of her notorious accessories you've seen on the celebs you see above [Rih Rih, Katy Perry, Dawn Richards, Teyana Taylor, etc.] and they're not too badly priced...for some. Ha! I adore the Sioux Lace pair of shades! You can see her collection on her site at A-morir.com