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Trendspotting:Fall Fashion Trends

15th September 2010 by Jess View Comments

One of my favorite shops to spot front running trends is Urban Outfitters, a native Philadelphia store that specializes in City Girl Street Chic.
Popping onto their site today, I noted their list of Top 10 Fall Trends and I thought it’d be fun to take a look at them together.

1. Varsity: We’re talking about polos, [...]

TrendSpotting: It’s Almost Time for Jeans

25th August 2010 by Jess View Comments

I don’t know about you but I’m really over my summer wardrobe. I’ve worn everything a bunch of times and I’m bored with it. I’m out of creative ideas for mixing and matching, accessorizing, etc. Most of my white tees and sandals have reached the end of their one-season life cycle. And, to be really [...]

TrendSpotting: Tiny Tap Shoes (Oxfords)

4th August 2010 by Jess View Comments

Ok so technically, they’re called Oxfords but don’t they remind you of those tap shoes the actors wore in “Stomp”? No, I didn’t see the musical either but I think you know the shoes I’m talking about.
I think these little shoes are pretty adorable although better for the long-legged (sigh, haven’t we heard that before?).
For [...]

Trendspotting: Kristin Cavallari’s Feather Earrings

21st July 2010 by Jess View Comments

I’m one of those people who responds to most new trends with a heavy dose of skepticism. After seeing it a 2nd or 3rd time… (a good 6 months before it hits K-Mart) I’ll usually embrace it with excitement.
And just as it once was with Beverly Hills 90210 (round 1), I think MTV offers up [...]

Trendspotting: Hipsters in Philly, DC, and my TV

14th July 2010 by Jess View Comments

After watching Frank on the Bachelorette this week, I’ve become “concerned” that the hipster fad is becoming mainstream.
I really have nothing against hipsters. They support local bands, make ironic statements, drink a lot of coffee, ride vintage bikes, and I think they’re really good about recycling. I like those things too! All totaled, they’re [...]