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Trend Report Update!

spring2009

I found some really great trends for Spring 2009. Check out style.com for the full Fashion Report you do not want to miss. Can’t wait to see what the summer brings. Also i found this quote to be awfully interesting:
Fashion is a form of ugliness so intolerable that we have to alter it every six months.
-Oscar Wilde
Irish dramatist, novelist, & poet (1854 – 1900)

What do you think about this quote?

Lauren Conrad Spring 2009 Fashion Show

Take a look:

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Spring 2009 Trend Report

Spring is just around the corner and it might be here before you have time to fill your closet with these collections!
First look over Paris Fashion Week collections of Spring 2009:

Asymmetric: long/short trail-y gowns irreverent called ‘mullet dresses’.

Embroidery: glitz at Paris is given by bejeweled embroidery from rock chic to subtly aristocratic.

embroidery

Hosiery: I have a weak spot for sheer, delicate stockings/tights that show up a fine leg. Sheer black, white, lace and two tones/ombre are Paris spring 2009 trends.

Jumpsuit: this fashion trend isn’t going anywhere; in fact it has every chance of becoming a wardrobe basic. Flattering, elegant and alluring, spring 2009 jumpsuits have daring décolletage and up-to-the-minute carrot pants.

Lace: traditional lace, almost with a vintage look gives the romantic vibe for spring. What’s more feminine than a lacy dress, anyway?

Leather jacket: from the fierce looking biker jacket, with big shoulders, to cropped boleros, a short leather jacket is a must have item for a modern wardrobe, and not just for teens.

Military: army jackets go great with both flimsy dresses and skinny jeans while golden buttons add a touch of bold sophistication.

One-shoulder dresses: a day-wear frock or an evening gown, this cut gives instant chic. The one-sleeve look is too 80s for me but the asymmetric draping on one shoulder has the quality of a classic.

Peg-leg or carrot pant: is the ultimate cut for trousers. Wide at hips, narrow at the ankles they do real wonders for shorter or curvier women, creating long, slim legs. High heels are a must.

Prints: the futuristic trend continues with these digital manipulated patterns.

Prom mini dress: strapless, short and puffy is the definition of this ultimate flirty cocktail dress.

Skinny jeans: thought this cut would go away? Distressed denim and leather are top choices for this bad-girl look.

skinnies

White&Black: the classical (non)chromatic duo gets new look with these “boarding-school” dresses. Black top&white pant is one of my favorite combos and metallic accessories add the right amount of glam.

Love Blake

Who’s Blake?

Hey you guys i just found a really cool store. It was voted the best Boutique in Portland!

Visit The Blake Website

The rest of the top 10 boutiques in Portland:

1.
Blake
2285 NW Johnson St , Portland , OR , 97210-3236 
A mecca for denim, this intimate boutique offers designer jeans for men and women that fits all sizes and pocketbooks.
 
2.
Moxie
2400 E Burnside St , Portland , OR , 97214 
Women’s boutique offering local, up-and-coming, vintage and designer labels at affordable prices; handbags, belts, hats and jewelry available.
 
3.
Bella Lulu’s
4323 NE Fremont St , Portland , OR , 97213 
A gift store offering stylish, sundry items for home, ladies, and children including infants.
 
4.
Poppi Swimwear
4831 NE 42nd Ave , Portland , OR , 97218 
Swimwear shop features locally designed and sewn swimwear with fun and flattering retro styling, plus beach shoes and sun hats.
 
5.
The Bee and Thistle
120 NW 10th , Portland , OR , 97210 
Unique, irresistible clothing and accessories for little bees and big bees alike.
 
6.
Gypsy Chic
3966 N Mississippi Ave , Portland , OR , 97227 
Clothing store featuring unique designs and on-of-a-kind style. Funky accessories and jewelry available, too.
 
7.
Za Zen
3415 SE Belmont St. , Portland , OR , 97214 
 
8.
Mabel and Zora
1468 NE Alberta , Portland , OR , 97211 
Ladylike clothing store in Alberta offers clothing inspired Doris Day; look for glam yet affordable dresses, skirts, heels, jewelry and luggage.
 
9.
Lizard Lounge
1323 NW Irving St , Portland , OR , 97209 
Hip locals come for the clothes but stay for the fun.
 
10.
Local35
3556 SE Hawthorne Blvd , Portland , OR , 97214 
Casual boutique sells small labels of women’s and men’s apparel by independent artists and designers; bi-monthly art shows.

Steals and Deals

The House Of Pandora!!

You guys this is probably the coolest site ever, everything is super inexpensive and vintage. I love it.

Visit The house of Pandora

“The Attic” – Secondhand & vintage cool apparel

“The Basement” – Hot new designers 

“The Dressing Room” – Secondhand & vintage glamour 

“Pandoras Box” – Ready-to-Wear Vintage

Enjoy! 🙂