Trend Alert: Bugs

Is it just me or are bugs everywhere this spring?  No, it's not just me.  Jewelry, clothing, accessories, shoes, everything is covered in bugs.

Personally, I don't love it and I wouldn't wear bugs all over my clothes because I hate bugs, but if you do I won't be mad.  But what is the right amount of bug?


1. Don't overdo it.  Nobody likes bugs, they're gross.  So do your best to make it look like there aren't hundreds of bugs all over your body.  Try these McQ leggings with a plain top or this Bob Mackie top with jeans.

2. Start with something small.  If you're reticent to try this trend, take it slow.  A cuff or earrings would be good.  Try this Insect Wing Bangle from Neiman Marcus. 

3. If you're afraid to take the plunge with the clothes, opt for a clutch or scarf.  Try this Lizzie Fortunato 'Buzz Safari' clutch.

Trend Alert: Suspenders

For whatever reason, suspenders are back.  This gives me mixed emotions.  On the one hand, I love menswear more than life itself.  On the other, I cannot pull of suspenders.  Like at all.  No way.  But we'll talk about them anyway because they're awesome.

This is not the first time suspenders have been a thing.  Celebs have been wearing them for a while now.  Like this lovely woman.  Or this one.

 

 

 



 

But there are lots of styles so here's where you can find the kind that work for you.

 

 

 

Simple- ASOS

 

 

 

Leather- Jakimac

 

 

 

 

The Skirt- Nasty Gal

 

 

 

 

Boys'- Trafalgar

 

 

 

 





Go forth and try it.

 



Trend Alert: Bomber Jackets

I briefly touched upon the bomber jacket in my Fall Staples post about military jackets, which you can read here, but I feel like they deserve more attention.

I actually love this trend, not because I like bomber jackets (they make me look weird and awful), but because they're easy to wear, inoffensive, and there are gazillions of options so you can rock one no matter your style.

Plus the bomber jacket has been around FOREVER, and it keeps coming back in a wildly popular way like every two years so just buy one or ten and wear them forever.  It's worth it.  Now let's look at some of my favorites.

Classic: All Saints

Textures: Drew

Varsity: Rag & Bone

Patterned: PJK

Oversized: Nasty Gal