5-a-days! - Summer Trends - Floppy Hats!

Summer Trend of 2011 #3: Floppy Hats!

Summer is the perfect time to break out the big, floppy hats! Whether you're going to the beach, laying by the pool or just enjoying the day in the city, you can throw this on to complete the perfect summer outfit. Not only is it a great accessory, but it also helps shield your eyes from UV rays! Floppy hats are coming out more and more at stores everywhere. They are the perfect beach accessory!

Classic Hat!

Floppy Hat w/ Leatherette Trim

Forever 21

$12.80

This is the typical big, floppy basketweave hat that people think of when they hear those words. Instead of being plain, this one dresses it up with a leatherette chin strap and bead detailing. Simple and a staple version if you want one in your closet.

Blue Hat!

AE Ombre Floppy Beach Hat

American Eagle

$19.50

If you don't one the typical classic hat, you can opt for this blue ombre one from American Eagle! It features a braided bow tie across the brim. The color is a very modern update of the classic.

 

Black Hat!

Shady Straw Hat

Nasty Gal

$28

Black is also a popular color for the big hats! This is a simple black one with a little bow detailing on the brim. The brim is also extra wide, so if you want a hat that is extra floppy, this is perfect. Plus, black goes with everything!

Bow Hat!

Nordstrom 'Side Bow - Large' Floppy Straw Hat

Nordstrom

$48

This hat has an adorable large side bow! Very retro and cute. It also comes in white, red and natural. This is a nice hat if you want something with more of an accent with the bow.

Splurge Hat!

Brixton Alana Hat

Urban Outfitters

$68

This hat is super cute! It comes in brown and features a grosgrain band and a brass button. I just love how chic and fashionable it looks. It is definitely worth the price, but if you're on a budget, you can definitely just find a piece of fabric and sew it on with a button.

Tips!

-If floppy hats aren't your style, you can try a fedora! They are also in style and although I personally don't like the majority of them, I have seen some cute exceptions!
-Hats go with everything! Whether you're wearing a swimnsuit or a dress, hanging around town in a casual outfit or going to a party, finding the perfect will compliment the outfit nicely!

If you have something to recommend that I do, please leave it in a comment and I'll get to it!
xxxjohnny.

5-a-days! - Summer Trends - Sunglasses!

Summer Trend of 2011 #2: Sunglasses

This is not necessarily a trend because it's popular all the time, but during the summer, it's extra important to have a nice pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes from the sun! Many people will be out driving, going to the beach, walking around in the city and doing other things outdoors, which means your eyes will be exposed constantly. Having a good pair of sunglasses will shield your eyes from all the harmful rays so that you will stay healthy, not to mention all the different patterns and styles of glasses will certainly make it a stylish accessory.
 
Classic Wayferer!

RB2140 Original Wayfarer
Ray-Ban
$145


This is probably the most famous type of sunglasses, known as the wayferer. Although there are many cheaper alternatives, nothing will beat the original Ray-Ban one, which started the trend. Although this style has been around for a long time, it has become popular a few years ago. Now, you can find them in all kinds of crazy colors and patterns, as well as in non-sunglasses form (Forever 21, American Eagle, Urban Outfitters). The price might be a little steep, but you can expect quality and longevity.


Classic Aviators!

Fossil Sunglasses, Ashley Aviator
Macy's
$29.99


Another classic is the aviator. The original is by Ray-Ban, but I found this cheap alternative by Fossil. These sunglasses are more masculine looking and will definitely work if you want a tough look. It is classic and simple.


Fun Sunnies!

Sweetheart Sunnies
Fred Flare
$14

These are a super adorable pair of sunglasses in the shape of a heart. You can throw these on with any kind of simple casual outfit for fun when you go out into the city. They are silly and simple, but still stylish. Heart shaped sunnies have been seen of multiple celebrities, so if you think it's weird, you definitely are wrong. They come in many colors and are just playful.

Edgy Sunglasses!

Linda Farrow Projects Jeremy Scott Cross Sunglasses

ASOS
$329.26

As Gaga said, "Jesus is the new black," and truer words were never spoken. Religious imagery, most notably crosses, are becoming more and more prominent in fashion, from rings and necklaces to shirts and as you can see, sunglasses. These are certainly not your average everyday sunglasses, but for the certain people who are not afraid to step outside of the box and be edgy and high fashion, this is perfect. This can be paired with an urban look or something gothic. You can also pair this with a retro-inspired outfit, using bright neon colors to create an unexpectedly compatible outfit.

Splurge Glasses!

Cacharel Cutler & Gross Circular Lens Sunglasses
Opening Ceremony
$525

This pair is PERFECT for summer! The circular lens are very a la John Lennon and the color is the perfect coral/orange citrusy color for the season. It is very feminine and chic.

Tips!
-You can find sunglasses virtually anywhere! Forever 21 especially has a lot of cheap sunglasses that are also cute, but know that investing in a nice pair will go a long way.
-Different forms of glasses fit different structures of faces differently. Find the one that is best suited for you! Don't be afraid of trying them on in stores.
-Sunglasses are a must-have. They are necessary to shield your eyes from all the harmful rays from the sun. Any protection is better than no protection.
-Add your own touch to your sunglasses! Sometimes the perfect pair for you is one that you have to make. Just find a cheap pair of sunglasses and add things to it, such as chains and embellishments. You can dress a simple pair into a high fashion lookalike.

If you have something to recommend that I do, please leave it in a comment and I'll get to it!
xxxjohnny.

5-a-days! - Summer Trends - Maxi Dresses!

Summer Trend of 2011 #1: Maxi Dresses

Since the last thing I started when I stopped updating were summer trends and that it's summer again, I felt like that would be a great place to start. The first trend of the summer I'm doing is maxi dresses! This trend transitioned over from spring and has gradually picked up over the last couple of years. Now, many girls are opting for maxi dresses over minis. They are a great look for almost every occasion and is versatile for whatever weather it is. There's also less to worry about with maxi dresses unlike minis, and it's very easy to just throw on a stylish one when you don't feel like putting much energy into an outfit. There are countless numbers of colors, prints, variations and versions of the maxi dress, so you're sure to find one that you like. I think everyone should have at least one in their closet!

Inexpensive Maxi!

Bali Maxi Dress

Forever 21

$24.80

This is a nice, simple, strapless maxi dress from Forever 21 with a cute coral floral design with bits of blue in it. Includes an elastic bust and a self-tie waist, along with a sham ruffle. The pattern is very summer-y and it's an overall standard dress.

Vintage Maxi!

Pottery Performance Dress

Modcloth

$89.99

This one is a bit more pricy, but I absolutely LOVE it. If you are into vintage/retro, this is definitely the maxi dress for you. It is a brown dress with adorable pink-red rose pattern on it. It's very simple and elegant. I also love how one side of the dress has drawstrings that you can tie together into a bow. Besides that, the dress is pretty standard and could be worn at formal or informal events.

Boho Chic Maxi!

Strapless Flower Print Maxi Dress

AX Paris

$38.50

This is another cute, floral (that seems to be the trend of this post), strapless maxi from AX Paris. It is a cream dress with large rose prints on it. The dress features elastic with stitching on it above and below the bust. This is a casual dress that you can wear hanging out with friends or going out to a restaurant.

Unique Maxi!

Wildfox Couture Antoinette Maxi Dress

Urban Outfitters

$129.99

This is a different kind of maxi dress than the previous three. It's cream-colored with a graphic of a bull skull, feathers, and an eagle along with various shapes in different colors. It also has a crew neckline. If you don't want a traditional maxi dress or one with flowers, stripes, and all those patterns on it, this is a cute alternative. This can be worn to a music festival, out with friends or on a casual day.

Splurge Maxi!

Alexander McQueen Iris-print silk-chiffon gown

Net-A-Porter

£2,838.30 ($4,656.09)

I LOVE anythin Alexander McQueen. He was a fashion genious and my icon. That man could take anything and make it high fashion. This is a silk chiffon, sheer sleveless gown that has subtle prints of irises, and features a sweetheart neckline. This gown would be perfect for any professional events.

 

Tips!

-Of course, this is only a miniscule amount of all the different types of maxi dresses out there. If none of these are appealing to you, just go searching around in stores or online, and you'll be sure to find one you like.

-If you think they're pricy, try to find some on sales or discount sites. Also, solid color dresses tend to be a little cheaper than the ones with prints on them.

-Maxi dresses were made for taller women, but if you're shorter, you can get it hemmed and make sure you choose a dress that will flatter your height, instead of making you appear even shorter.

-Shoes are important. Wedges and heels will definitely help with height, but sandals will work and would definitely help those that are taller. Personally, I love sandals, gladiators, wedges and heels. I don't think boots, ballet flats or flip flops would be as good.

-Make it fit your style! Accessories like jewelry, belts, and hats will definitely help make the dress your own style. You can also throw on a cardigan and still make it look fashionable. Be you!

If you have something to recommend that I do, please leave it in a comment and I'll get to it!

xxxjohnny.

Well...

Surprise~
It's been a while since I've updated this blog. I apologize to anyone who read it regularly, but I always tend to stop blogging after a while. I don't really know if there's even anyone out there who is reading this, but according to my stats, apparently, a lot of random people do. I'm kind of tempted to start re-blogging on here, but I haven't quite made a final decision yet, seeing as how I'm currently on vacation in Asia. Howeverrrrr, I do have a dillema.

I'm about to start college in the fall and I need a comforter set for my bed! I haven't chosen one yet, but I do have a few possibilities so far.

1. Tommy Hilfiger All American Red

2. City Scene Bamboo Black

3. Tommy Hilfiger Colton Point

Those are just a couple of the choices. Tell me what you guys think! Any comments would be super helpful because I plan on purchasing a set as quickly as I can.

xxxjohnny.

Summer Trend #3: Gladiators!

The third trend of the week is the ever-popular gladiator sandals! This is one of those things that will probably forever be a trend during the spring-summer time. Gladiators are a nice blend between comfort and elegant. There are an infinite amount of designs that can be created and gladiators can be any length. Not only that, but they are super comfortable and easy to wear! They are also versatile, you could wear them while hanging out at the mall, going out to dinner, or going to a party. Although some may say that gladiators are a pretty awful trend, it seems like there are so many variations and styles that it could flatter pretty much everyone and they don't seem to be going anywhere soon!

Basic Gladiators!

Sam Edelman 'Hazel' Thong Sandal

Nordstrom

$79.90

These are pretty much a basic pair of gladiators, except they have the big polished stones in the center of the straps, surrounded by little beads. I think they're really classy looking and you could dress them up or dress them down. They also come in four colors: black, ice, bronze and pewter, which are all really beautiful colors. Overall, it's really pretty and stylish.

Gladiator Heels!

Studded Rocker Platform

Forever 21

$29.80

If you wanted gladiators in heeled form, these are a great pair from Forever. They have the very edgy look going on with the studs all over the straps and center. They also have the three buckles on the side, which I think are a really nice touch. If you're going for a rocker look, these heels are perfect for you.

Boho Gladiators!

Steve Madden Devinne

Steve Madden

$66.99

These are a more colorful and bohemian pair of gladiators from Steve Madden. There are colorful beads all over the sandals and they have the ankle straps style that many people are into these days. The colors are all very summery and turquoise is the number one color of the summer. Kim Basinger has also been spotted wearing these!

Metallic Gladiators!

Vince Camuto Saffron Sandal

Belks

$53.40

Metallics are great for a more elegant look and for going out in the evenings. They feature the super thin straps at the ankles and vamp. The color is just really pretty and sophisticated and would go with almost any other colors and would be a great addition to your summer shoe collection!

Splurge Gladiators!

Andaman Gladiators

Anthropologie

$139

These are super pricy, but I love how amazing they look! The sandals are a nice nude and the leather straps are covered with these sequins that aren't overdone to look tacky. Another great thing is the chunky ankle buckle, which are adjustable. You will definitely get complements for them.

Tips!

-Gladiators won't be flattering for everyone! Find the pair that's right for you.

-If you can, try it out in stores and only resort to online shopping when you KNOW it's the right size for you and you really want it.

-The prices I listed were only in certain stores, you can pretty much find these shoes at numerous department stores, online websites, and a variety of other places. Find the cheapest one!

-Gladiators are worth the investment. They will always be in style, are super versatile depending on the ones you buy and can be worn also be worn in spring!

Comment with some gladiators that you like or have and want to share!

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xxxjohnny.

5-a-days! - Summer Trends - Turqouise!

 Summer Trend #2: Turquoise!

The second trend of the week is turquoise! There is no doubt that turquoise is becoming the most popular color of summer '10. The color reflects the ocean, water, the beach and represents tranquility and coolness. The color is also a nice bright pop to shine in summer and not only that, but Pantone also called turquoise the color of the year! If that isn't a reason for turquoise to be a hot summer trend, I don't know what is. The five finds I chose today are all accessories, but don't forget there about clothes, shoes and makeup!

Turquoise Hat!

Unisex Cotton Beret

American Apparel

$20

If you're going for an artsy look, this is a really cute beret from American Apparel. It is 100% cotton, so it's light and won't make your head sweat unlike wool. You can match this with other cute accessories or bits of turquoise in your outfit and create a really chic outfit. Not only is it simple, but versatile and could be worn any time.

Turquoise Glasses!

Lisa's Leopard Flat Tops

Urban Outfitters

$10

This is a super cheap, stylish pair of sunglasses from UO. Most people don't have turquoise sunglasses, so these are a great pair to pick up. They have a flat top design and a asymmetrical leopard print on the top, which is a nice retro touch. This would be a great pair for the season and could be worn while out in the city with basically anything.

Turquoise Earrings!

Ethnic Beaded Earrings

Forever 21

$6.80

Here are a cheap pair of earrings from Forever! I love how sophisticated it looks with the turquoise beads creating that sunburst design with the silver chains dangling in loops on the bottom. They will certainly add a special and exotic touch to your outfit and could be worn if you have a more classy event to go to.

Turquoise Necklace!

Turquoise Double Strand Necklace

American Eagle

$11.95

This is a double stranded necklace from AE that will give you that layered look for your outfit. The turquoise beads are accented with small pearl beads and glittery silver circles. It's a nice playful necklace to add to your outfit if you're just hanging out with some friends. Once

again, you can see how turquoise is such a nice color to add to your outfit and how it's the top color for summer!

Artist's Palette Necklace

Anthropologie

$58

This is a pricy bracelet from Anthropologie that has the cutest color palette I've seen in a bracelet. Not only does it have those summery turquoise bead strands, but it also has other semi-transparent hues. This is a great bracelet to wear if you don't really want the full turquoise treatment or if you still want to have the muted palette.

There you have it, some really amazing turquoise pieces that I found for today! I know I didn't do rings or bracelet, but if you want to see those, then just comment and I'll work on another part! I've also added links to go look at the pieces easier!

Comment with something turquoise you like or have and want to share!

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xxxjohnny.

Update + 5-a-days! - Summer Trends - Rompers!

To start things off,

I want to apologize to people who actually visited this blog about my absence. I know I kind of straight up disappeared, but it was March-May, and I definitely had too many things going on to update this regularly. I don't know if you guys know how long it takes to go find items, upload it to photobucket, post it in here and then review it, style the post and all that fun stuff, but it really takes a while and I really want everything to look good. That was really taking up time that I needed to be doing other things, so I just stopped. HOWEVER! I am back! And I haven't forgotten about fashion at all. Actually, for those of you that don't know, me and my friend have been creating fashion/style videos on youtube. link! You can also see some in my previous posts. I'll definitely be posting videos on there that are more my style, so check it out! That's enough about that! Time to show you guys the 5-a-days! The theme I'm doing is a week of summer trends for 2010. So, everyday, I'll post five things on a certain trend that I find really appealing/stylish!

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 Summer Trend #1: Rompers!

Basic Romper!

Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Strapless - Romper Chambray

Target

$19.99

If you're looking for something basic to start out with, this is a really cute and simple one from Target! It comes in a simple blue and is made from 100% cotton. The romper is strapless and also has a sweetheart neckline. There's a pleated waist and there's also pockets. A basic romper if that's the look you're going for.

Printed Romper!

Abstract Printed Romper

Forever21

$15.80

If you're looking for a romper with a little color and print to it, this romper is a great choice. It's strapless and has a basic neckline. The purple/orange/white splashes are really bright and summery. There's also front pockets and a self-tie belt. It's a step up from a basic romper and will definitely stand out.

Sophisticated Romper!

Pompidou Romper 

Anthropologie

$58

If you're willing to spend some cash on a nice romper, this is the one I chose! It has a vintage feel to it and has a beautiful bright print. There are also adjustable straps and a pleated sweetheart neckline. It's hard to see in this picture, but there's also a really cute ornate button around the belt and pockets. It's very sophisticated and looks high-end.

Classy Romper!

Lucca Couture New Safari Romper

Urban Outfitters

$58

Another nice romper you can splurge on is this stylish safari-styled romper from Urban. The button up top has a collar and short sleeves. A nice alternative if you don't want to show as much skin as the sleeveless ones. This is a great romper to wear if you're going out for the night with a blazer and oxfords and a long pair of layered necklaces. 

Vintage Romper! 

The Celebutante Romper in Wildflowers
ModCloth

$49.99

This last romper has a very vintage floral print that is very sophisticated and fashionable. There's spaghetti straps with a sweetheart neckline and navy buttons going down. The criss-cross cutout design in the back is adorable and adds something extra to the romper. An overall very summery romper with a muted color tone that will still make you stand out amongst the crowd. Pair it with some oxfords, a little hat and cardigan to

have a nice simple look.

Tips!

-Rompers will either be a hit or miss, depending on body type.

-They are generally made for tall and thin, BUT that doesn't mean anything. If you think you look good, then you do!

-There are some rompers made for people who are bigger, you can check Faith21 for one that I saw.

-TRY IT ON IN A STORE FIRST! That way, you can see how it looks. If you buy it online, chances are, it could look horrible on you or fit wrong.

-Rompers were made to be simple, don't over accessorize and go for a natural makeup look and easy-going hair.

-For shoes: go for oxford shoes or simple flats or sandals. Heels wouldn't work as well for rompers.

-Hats are a great accessory for rompers! Try out a straw hat or bowler hat to match your romper and get a cute vintage look.

-There are tons of different prints/styles/designs for rompers! Find the one that suits you and work it! :)

Comment with a romper that you like or have!

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If you have something to recommend that I do, please leave it in a comment and I'll get to it!

xxxjohnny.