Fashionable in 2008: The Chanel Cruise Collection
January 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Having barely said goodbye to 2007, 2008 fashion have been in stores for, in some cases, at least a few weeks now. That gives us an edge as per what to expect in 2008. By looking at some of the runway styles, we can get a taste for what’s in store for the rest of us.
For women, the Chanel Cruise Collection is featuring really short shorts with big shirts made from a chunky, patterned material. For the men, say hello to one-piece suits/jumpers. Basically, we’re welcoming the 70’s with wide-open arms.
And (as seen below), wide-legged trousers are coming back, too. (Personally, I’m ecstatic about this.) They’re wide enough and long enough to cover the season’s platform shoes.
Dresses from the Chanel Cruise Collection are mostly high-waisted, puffy and short, though there are some very classic, elegant styles in their, as well. Like the spin on the little black dress.
Look for the styles of the Louis Vuitton Collection next.
The Hobo Bag: Made To Stick Around
January 2, 2008 | Leave a Comment
While shopping yesterday with my roommate and my sister (hitting up some of those post-holiday sales), I saw about a million hobo-style handbags. I love the shape, that they’re compact and still have space, and that they’re sold just about everywhere. Prada (above) and Chanel (below) have them, as do most department stores.
One store, Deb, had a bright, hot pink hobo bag (that I can’t find a picture of, of course) that I liked until I noticed the metal bits where the snaps connect.
These bags were really hot all last year, and they’re probably going to be around for awhile. Clutches may be in, but they’re usually best for evening wear: not daytime wear. They hold a lot of things in them, they’re (usually) priced reasonably, and they come in all different colors. The shape is pretty uniform, but if you can live with that, you’re good to go. Personally, I love how clean-cut it is.
I really like this Prada bag. It’s expensive, at about $1000, but it’s really cool looking.
Hilary Duff: “Stuff By Hilary” New Eyewear Collection
January 2, 2008 | 1 Comment
She may not be the rising star in Hollywood, but Hilary Duff has grown up in innumerable ways since she first starred in Disney - and I don’t think she’ll be stopping anytime soon. Now an actress in her own right, she’s also a singer and a clothing designer. The line, “Stuff By Hilary” has been around for awhile, but she’s recently added to it: eyewear for kids, tweens and teens.
The eyewear is already available in Walmart stores across the United States and Canada. Each of the frames come in different shapes, colors and styles, but they all have an “HD” foil logo on the inside right. Some of them have crystals or cut-out shapes like butterflies. I think it’s safe to say, there’s something for almost any girl.
Hilary’s designs include 2 types of eyewear available for the kids: Definitely Duff and Citrine, which are available in 2-color combinations, antique gold/green and purple/lavendar.
Hilary has designed seven frames suitable for the tweens and teens including Dignity, Cody, Stormy, Metamorphosis, Susan, Vintage and With Love.
You can visit www.stardoll.com to dress up a “Hilary Doll” or just about any other star. It’s kinda fun.