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The high waisted jeans

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Whether it is fashion icons like Avril Lavigne or Selena Gomez, or alarmed fashionistas like you and me, high waist jeans have become a part of every girl’s closet. They are seen being sported in every fashion shows and magazines. And that’s not it- they are stylishly glamorous and look great on everyone! The high waist favor every figure type - be it hourglass or pear shaped and lends the wearer a slim silhouette while camouflaging the builder’s bums and other body flaws. Fortunately, the rage of these jeans is expected to stay for one more spring, so it is recommended that you better try out every design before it goes off trend. What I'm wearing: From Temptation Boutique: Turquoise and Rhinestones Bangle, Rhinestones chain belt, Rhinestones hoop, Guess Crystal Bangle Watch and the Off-shoulders top. Necklace: Guess, Jeans: Forever 21, Shoes: Clockwise In a fashion time marked by the low-rise and skinny jeans, it is a relief to have something else to wear other than th...

Spring 2012 color trends - Cockatoo -

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This week my color sets are inspired by the color Cockatoo - a blend of seafoam and mint green hues. One of the ten  Spring 2012 colors  (as declared by Pantone). It's light, carefree, and whimsical.  The color is Pantone 14-5420 Cockatoo which to me, closely resembles Tiffany Blue. Here is a set I put together. Enjoy! What I'm wearing:   From Temptation Boutique: Fedora Hat, Jeans: Kan Kan, Satin Oxford blouse and black body top, Jacket: Tanolli, Boots: Hunter, Jewelry: Swarovski.  Love the studs on my Kan Kan jeans  Isn't it cool? just love this golden studs on my jacket I am so in love with this color and would love to see it paired with a blush or hot pink.  However, this color can surly stand alone as well! Below are some of our favorite examples of how you can apply this color to your wardrobe! Here are a few of my cockatoo picks... The Bohemian goddess look is one so often embraced by ...

Trend Alert: Black and Gold

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OK, I know there is something slightly trashy about  black with gold , but I kinda like it. So shoot me! I particularly love the combination when it comes to shoes. But that’s me. If you want to stand out in a 70′s kind of way this spring, I say channel your inner Charlie’s Angel and subtly sparkle…while still wearing black! Black and gold is perfect for a date, or a night on the town. What I'm wearing:  From Temptation Boutique: Top: DKNY, Knee pants: Calvin Klein, Golden Chain belt and the Golden earrings, Boots: Hunter, F aux fur hooded puffer jacket: Estivaneli. Here are 10 black with gold items I am loving right now: Fendi ‘Gilda’ Platform Sandal , $895 Fernando Frisoni Gold Jackson Dress , $840 Jimmy Choo ‘Kilda’ Peep Toe Pump , $995 Michael Kors Collection Speed Clip Wraparound Maillot , $349 2B Rych Metallic-Jacquard Party Dress , $448 Mars And Valentine ‘Underworld-Cerberus’ Ring , $174.90 Lipsy Metallic Trim Bandeau Dress , $58.19 Diane Vo...

Trend-Spotting: Black and Gold Glitter Heels

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I'm a fan of ostentatious footwear. The more attention-grabbing it is, the better! So all of these shoes, covered in gold glitter with black accents, are definitely at the top of my most-wanted list. I was inspired to find multiple black and gold glitter heels after finding the Miu Miu Glitter Peep-Toes  ($675 at  miumiu.com ). I love the hint of black suede piping running the perimeter of gleaming, glittering gold. Read on for even more black and gold glitter heels. ALDO Mcintyde Glitter Bow Heeled Shoes A delicate black ankle strap and applique bow anchor the bright gold glitter. $100.27 at  asos.com French Connection Bailey Glitter Sandal Multiple black straps and a glittery gold back add up to glamorous fun. $99.99 at  frenchconnection.com ASOS Pepper Platform Peep Toe Mary Janes I've always loved Mary Janes, and this high-heeled pair is just so schoolgirl all grown up. $62.67 at  asos.com Marc Jacobs Platform Sandals From the woven str...

Military Chic

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The military trend is back and making its mark this season. This trend has been hanging around for quite a while and is bigger than ever this summer and could not be easier to pull together. In its simplest form the army look is all about teaming khaki with a range of colours including bold red and accents like animal print. What I'm wearing: Blazer: Zara, Skinny jeans: Zara, From Temptation Boutique: the shirttail hem, Feather waist belt and Rhinestones earrings, Booties: H&M As usual  www.very.co.uk  is right there with the hottest of this season’s trends and has a variety of items to help everyone, no matter their size, shape or budget, be bang on trend this season. The quintessential item for the army look has to be the military style jacket and a stunning offering of this comes from  South . Their  Peplum Military Jacket  comes in a gorgeously soft mink or bizarre sounding petrol-blue (a far nicer colour than it sounds!), this double-breas...