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5 Current Trends Charles Darwin Would Probably Be Into

Winona Dimeo-EdigerOctober 13, 2011 //
Sexy Lingerie Looks
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Pretty Pullovers
Snuggle-y sweaters to keep you warm. 11 Photos »
Crystal & Stone Necklaces
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On Etsy: Clutches
Beautiful vintage bags that can carry everything in style. 8 Photos »
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I think about a lot of things when I get dressed in the morning. I consider the pros and cons of shapewear. I come up with brilliant comebacks that would have been useful 3 years ago. I realize that I kind of miss the Macarena dance. And the other day I found myself thinking, I wonder if Charles Darwin would like my outfit? Instead of psychoanalyzing my need for approval from the father of evolution, I thought I’d make a list of modern day trends that Mr. Darwin might be into. So here we go…

Love ‘Em Or Leave ‘Em: Boat Shoes?

Winona Dimeo-EdigerSeptember 26, 2011 //
Get A Wedge Up!
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All Tied Up
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Crystals & Stones
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When I started seeing boat shoes in stores and fashion editorials I thought they were awesome — comfortable, versatile, with a laid back preppy vibe — but I quickly found out that not everyone shared the sentiment. My boyfriend, for example, who, upon seeing a photo, said, “I guess if you really like them, I could learn to like them too.” And my friend Katelyn, who was a bit more direct: when I picked up a pair while we were out shopping she grabbed them out of my hand and said, “Winona, seriously, you cannot buy these shoes.” I asked her why and she replied, “Because they’re ugly.” So, what do you guys think? Are you rocking boat shoes or wishing this trend would hurry up and sink? [Sperry Top-Sider Slip-Ons, $80]

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Don’t Sit On This iPhone

Winona Dimeo-EdigerSeptember 6, 2011 //

We’ve seen a lot of creative iPhone cases, but this one, DIY-ed by the creative ladies at BleachBlack, wins the prize for most…dangerous looking. Not only is it fashion-forward, it looks like it could be quite effective as a weapon. Anyone who dares to mess with you risks getting a face full of iPhone, and man, that wouldn’t be pretty. Keep reading »

Love ‘Em Or Leave ‘Em: Capes

Winona Dimeo-EdigerAugust 26, 2011 //

Capes are one of my favorite trends for fall. They’re so chic and dramatic–I love how they look paired with a casual outfit (t-shirt and jeans, anyone?) or dressed up with a pencil skirt and heels for a glamorous 40s throwback. The only problem? They’re a bit difficult to pull off. I tried one on yesterday at Banana Republic, for example, and I kind of looked like a khaki version of Gregor the beetle from The Metamorphosis. I showed it to my friend Kyle and he was like, “I don’t get it. Where are the sleeves? Is it just, like, a piece of fabric sitting on your shoulders?” Very helpful, as always. So, what do you think of the cape trend? Will you be wearing one this fall? [Via Spiga Cape, $138, Nordstrom Keep reading »

Huh? Long-Sleeve Shirts As Skirts?

Annika HarrisAugust 10, 2011 //

We’re all for multi-functional fashion, but this new trend that one of our favorite street style sites, Chictopia, is advocating makes us scratch our heads. According to the site, the blogosphere is going crazy for long-sleeve shirts transformed into skirts without any sewing. The collar becomes the waistband, and the sleeves are tied around the waist. There’s power in taking style risks — one special look can get a style geek on the fashion icon list in a heartbeat. But it seems counterproductive to make a shirt-as-skirt look avant garde, instead of thrown on, which seems to be the trend’s very point. Check out a few more examples of the look in practice, after the jump… [Chictopia] Keep reading »

Babydoll Dresses, Blue Eyeshadow & Other Trends We Miss

Winona Dimeo-EdigerAugust 5, 2011 //
The Trends We Miss
The other day, I complimented my friend Becca on her dress and asked her where she got it. “Target, like, three years ago,” she sighed. “My heart hurts for Target three years ago. Everything was so cute and fit me perfectly.” We got to talking about other collections and trends that we still yearned for, even though they were long gone. For example, I totally loved it when every store was stocking leggings and tunics a couple years back–so comfy and flattering! And I really miss those light-up sneakers from the early ’90s, but that’s kind of a given. Click through to check out other Frisky staffers’ favorite styles of yesteryear, and please share your own long lost favorites in the comments…
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Love It Or Leave It: The Midi Skirt

Winona Dimeo-EdigerAugust 2, 2011 //

One of the biggest trends heading into this fall is the midi skirt. (Get it? Not maxi, not mini, but mid-length–took me a while to figure that one out.) These calf-length skirts feel delightfully retro–especially the swingy, pleated versions–and it’s always a bonus when a trend is work-appropriate. The problem? They can be tough to wear, especially for those of us who are vertically challenged. I’m 5’3 with short legs and on the rare occasion I find a midi skirt that actually hits at mid-calf (rather than dragging on the floor), it’s not particularly flattering. “Stumpy” is really the best way to put it. So what about you? Are you embracing the midi skirt or leaving it on the rack? [Shown: Pleated Midi Skirt, $190, ASOS]

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An Open Letter To Platform Shoes

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJuly 26, 2011 //

Dear Platform Shoes,

I have an issue that I need to resolve with you, but I want to do it in a sensitive and productive way so I’m going to try to use “I-statements.” Did you ever learn about “I-statements,” Platforms? According to my 7th grade health textbook, you can solve any problem by simply filling in the blanks to this sentence: “When you _______, I feel _______.” Example: “When you borrow my favorite sweater without asking, I feel sad.” Or maybe “When you talk about Justin Bieber, I feel old.”

So here it is, Platforms: When you are the only type of shoe available at every shoe store, I feel cheated out of my inalienable right to a wide variety of heels… Keep reading »

“Owling” Is A Hoot!

Amelia McDonell-ParryJuly 13, 2011 //

“Planking” … “cone-ing” … interweb trends move so quickly one can hardly keep up. The latest is “owling.” It’s exactly what it sounds like. You perch on something like an owl and try to look wise and bird-like. Fairly simple. This is exactly the kind of trend I can get into. I mean, I’ve been doing variations of “owling” for years, only I haven’t documented it. It’s usually been done in the interest of annoying my little brother. See above, me “owling” in the Frisky office. I enjoyed it a bit too much. Seriously, you should try it. [WOW] Keep reading »

Would You Wear: Feather Hair Extensions?

Winona Dimeo-EdigerJune 29, 2011 //

Way back in January, Julie wrote about the awesomeness of feather hair extensions. I’ve always thought they were cute, but wasn’t totally sold on them until I saw them in action at my friend Becca’s wedding. Becca’s sister was wearing a simple black bridesmaid’s dress and a few strands of striped feathers in her blond hair. The feathers added such a cool bohemian vibe to her outfit, and I’ve been scouring Etsy shops for a similar look ever since. So I was wondering: how do you guys feel about this trend? Would you wear feather extensions? [$22, Etsy] Keep reading »

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