New Year = New Wardrobe?

Ok, I know I have posted in a long time, but it's a new year and one of my resolutions is to resurrect this blog.

Over the next few days I plan to post a preview of the hottest fashion trends for this spring, Highlight some fashion books, and share my favorite clothes with you.

The holidays might be over, but I think the "season for giving" is the one season that lasts all year. Now that it is a new year, it is time to organize you closet. Between the holiday sales and Christmas presents, I'm having to shuffle things around to make room for all the new clothes/shoes I've gotten. In order to make room for all of this, I'm letting go of some things I have worn in quite some time. A good rule of thumb is, if you haven't worn it in a year, it's time to get rid of it. My first stop is a local thrift store like Buffalo Exchange. They will actually pay you for your old clothes. Whatever they don't take I drop off at Goodwill.

Eagerly Anticipating 'The September Issue'

If you're a trendy girl, you love Vogue magazine and you have a love/hate relationship with Anna Wintour. Anna is the Jesus of fashion, what she says is what every fashionista should strive to follow, but Vogue tastes are not affordable or even accessible to a lot of us. However, there is something incredibly fascinating about this woman and I cannot wait for the release of The September Issue. The documentary follows Anna around as Vogue is gearing up to distribute their September Issue. If Anna is the Jesus of fashion, the Vogue September Issue is the bible. Following it will send you to fashion heaven.

See the trailer here

The film is schedule for a limited US release date August 28, 2009.

The Best Anniversary - The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Hurry to Nordstrom and check out their Anniversary Sale, sale ends August 13th. Check out some of my picks below:

Leather motorcycle jackets were all the rage last fall, but leather jackets are expensive. I love this faux leather version at Nordstrom:

Sashimi Faux Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Also available in black, teal, cognac, and navy
Originally $68, Now $44




If you're not into faux leather and what a real leather motorcycle jacket, then check this one out:

Frenchi Motorcycle Jacket
Also available in grey
Originally $168, Now $99




Petite girls everywhere can rejoice, I have found premium denim in a petite style. How annoying is it to always have to cut off the "boot" portion of your bootcut jeans. I love Joe's Jeans...

Joe's Jeans 'Provocateur'
Originally $158, Now $99




Do you think you can't afford Marc Jacobs? Well, you can at this price...

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Posh Turnlock' Flap Clutch Wallet
Also available in black, poppy, cognac, and grey
Originally $178, Now $118

FCUK My Life

French Connection is having a huge sale right now. Below are some of my favorite sale items and some of the biggest bargains...

Tania Twill Coat
Also available in white and blue
Originally $198, Now $59.99




Ceres Denim Dress
Originally $148, Now $59.99




Francesca Shirt
Also available in green
Originally $88, Now $39.99

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Itty Bitty Bikini Time

It's bikini season, below are some of my favorite trends:

1) Solids: OK, well this isn't a trend, but solids are always a staple in any bikini wardrobe. Remember black is slimming and white is often see-through. I bought a teal colored bikini from Target. It's dark enough to keep me from looking like Free Willy in the pool, but has enough color to be fun.

TIP: Buy your bikini somewhere that offers different types of tops/bottoms. I bought one bottom and two different styles of the same top so it sometimes seems like I have 2 different bikinis, but I don't really!

*Sale alert - Target has temporarily reduced prices of swim tops and bottoms.

I bought these two versions of tops (in the same color) from Target:

Mossimo Halter
Originally: $17.99, Now $14.39




Mossimo Bandeau
Originally: $17.99, Now $14.39



I have this bottom, also from Target:

Mossimo Keyhole Bottom
Originally $17.99, Now $14.39





2) Polka Dots: These are even more popular than last year. My friend has this really cute, inexpensive one from Target:

Mossimo Bandeau Navy Dot Blue (also available in black)
Originally $17.99, Now $14.39



Mossimo Tab Bottom Navy Dot Blue
Originally $17.99, Now $14.39




Note: Tie bottom in this style also available here.


3) Monokini: This is popular again this year. Check this one out at Target:

Xhilaration Ruffle Monokini
Originally $29.99, Now $23.99

Who Wears Short Shorts?

If you live in the South like me, then it is freakin' hot outside! Time to pack up the jeans and put on some shorts.

Shorts tips:

• Petite: Wear shorter shorts. Shorter shorts make your legs look longer.
• Colors: If your lower half is a little bit wider or just not your favorite part of your body, opt for dark solid colored shorts. Stay away from white shorts.
• Whites: White shorts are often see-through. If you wear white panties with white shorts, they will show. Invest in some tan/nude colored underwear. Wear this under your white shorts.
  
• Length: Choose an age appropriate length. If you are in high school or college, anything goes. Past college avoid shorts from places like AE, AF, Aeropostale, Hollister, because they are probably too short (unless you are short/have short legs). Instead head to J. Crew, GAP, etc.
  
• Booty Shorts: Just say NO! Under no circumstances should anyone, high school or older, wear booty shorts. I'm not going to define what I mean. I know you know.
  
• Styles: I think seersucker, cut offs (not too short), and madras style shorts are the cutest. I also really like the chino shorts at J. Crew and GAP. They come in all sorts of fun colors and are reasonably priced.