Ripped Jeans and Denim

 Ripped denim hasn't really been big since the 90s...so it may come as a surprise that it is back as a fashion trend for women in Spring/Summer 2010. unlike the rebellious heavy torn denim of the 80s, or loose grungy jeans of the 90s, the ripped denim trend is all about being sexy and revealing. So will you be wearing ripped denim this year?

Definitely a trend that is still in the phase of being a 'micro-trend' I expect that the popularity of patched denim will grow on the streets (see more below) long before it becomes a commonality in retail stores. Indeed the look was in sparse supply on the Spring 2010 catwalk though, courtesy of Karl Largerfeld, Chanel patched jeans were to be seen.

Ripped Jeans:
Victoria Secret has some hot jeans for less than $80.
Forever21 also has nice ripped jeans for under $50.
Patched Jeans:
Urban Outfitters has some sexy skinny patched jeans for under $90.

 Ripped and patched jeans can be paired with booties, a v neck t shirt and a boyfriend blazer.

Thanks for checking out my blog...
Mandee (=

Hot Pants & Boy Shorts

Most recent fashion trends have pointed to lingerie as outwear so it should come as no surprise. Hem lines continue to become shorter as time marches on, but Spring 2010 maybe the first season where hem lines can be predominantly measured in negative figures.
Hot pants were once considered more suited to a gymnasium than the streets. But then, in the late 2007, the leotard came back into fashion. While it didn't peak on the streets until 2009, and often worn under skirts or shorts, its prevalence guaranteed that hot pants would indeed be worn by forward thinking fashionisers.

It is not for the faint of heart, nor these who aren't confident about their figure.

American Apparel has a small collection of hot pants all under $30
Forever21 has a variety of boy shorts all under $20
Victoria Secret also has a huge variety of boy shorts all under $50

Wearing Hot Pants in 2010

• Wear hot pants only with heels. Heels will slim out your figure, and give shape to both your legs and derriere.
• Hot pants in Spring 2010 are all about colors and patterns. Don't feel you have to wear them solely in black.
• Night time allows for a whole new level of detailing, such as sequins and studs.
• In wearing these shorts you're showing a lot of skin, so consider pairing them with articles of clothing that tone them down. A loose cut top, such as a billowy blouse or a boyfriend blazer.

Sorry for taking so long to post a new blog. I've been so busy. But I am back to provide the rest of the Spring- Summer 2010 trends.

Mandee (=