http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner en-us Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:00:01 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:42 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Clog-up-your-closet-with-fashions-latest-mules?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner  So judging by the runways for the 2010 collections, clogs are back in style.  And I'm not talking about Crocs.Check out Chanel's Spring 2010 peasant-y version:I don't really have that many fond memories of clogs.  Actually, all the pa... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:33:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Clog-up-your-closet-with-fashions-latest-mules?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Wear-a-bed-of-roses-with-the-rosettes-trend?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Gisele in Vogue July '06 Ever since Marchesa really broke into the fashion world with this little number, I have not been able to get rosettes out of my head.How romantic are they?  It reminds me of my younger days at school, during recess, whi... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 06:37:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Wear-a-bed-of-roses-with-the-rosettes-trend?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Flashback-to-the-90s-black-velvet-trend?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Red Velvet Cake... So lately when I've been browsing clothes online, (which I do a little too often), I've been noticing more and more garments made out of a fabric I don't particularly love-- velvet. It's not that I have had any type of incident wit... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:23:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Flashback-to-the-90s-black-velvet-trend?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d13-The-itsy-bitsy-spider-a-new-fashion-trend?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Spiderwoman?   Okay, so I know the Halloween topic is a little played out, since that's pretty much all anyone talks about the entire month of October, but I'm not here to give you costume advice.  Just like my title says, I'm a tren... Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:46:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d13-The-itsy-bitsy-spider-a-new-fashion-trend?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Tie-the-knot-at-Spring-2010-Fashion-Week?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Sarah Benning 2009 If there's anything we've learned in the past year or so about fashion, it's that customers love that messy, haphazard look.  We want to look fabulous by accident-- never that we tried as hard as we actually did. First ... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:21:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Tie-the-knot-at-Spring-2010-Fashion-Week?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Be-a-happy-camper-for-Spring-2010-Fashion-Week?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Photo Credit: V Magazine Spring Fashion Week is always one of my favorites.  Not only do we get more colors, but designers also tend to use more cheery prints.In the case of Dsquared's Spring 2010 collection at Milan Fashion Week, the twin desi... Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:40:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Be-a-happy-camper-for-Spring-2010-Fashion-Week?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Dont-get-a-flat-tire-over-biker-shorts-at-Spring-2010-NYFW?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner H&M Spring 2009 My parents have always been avid cyclists, with my mom using the stationary bike at the gym as her choice of exercise, whereas my dad completed the MS-150 a couple of years back.I, on the other hand, took a rather long time to l... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:47:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Dont-get-a-flat-tire-over-biker-shorts-at-Spring-2010-NYFW?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Fashion-looks-behind-the-mask-at-facial-disguises?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Photo credit: Richard Burbridge It's that time of year again, when little kids in costumes get all hyped up on sugar and girls use the excuse to dress up as different sorts of promiscuous professionals.Yes, Halloween... the only time it's okay to w... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:59:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Fashion-looks-behind-the-mask-at-facial-disguises?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Fashions-in-the-big-leagues-get-sporty-for-NYFW-2010?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner  Looks like it's true LOVE.The 2010 Spring New York Fashion Week shows are upon us, and I could not be more excited.One of the most anticipated shows for me was Alexander Wang, whose overall theme screamed athletics.As I clicked from one lo... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 10:40:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Fashions-in-the-big-leagues-get-sporty-for-NYFW-2010?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Fashion-has-a-weak-spot-for-leopard-print?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner   I've always had a love-hate relationship with leopard print.Not new to fashion by any means, leopard print has the potential to make its wearer look both glamorous and polished (here's to you, Mrs. Robinson).However, the infamous print can al... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:51:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d9-Fashion-has-a-weak-spot-for-leopard-print?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Cut-some-corners-with-layered-halter-tops?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Fall '08 Balenciaga Criss-Cross Version Oh, cut outs.  How I adore the random patches of skin that show in clothing. Is it a fashion statement or a way for designers to save even the slightest inch of fabric possible?Whatever the case be, ... Sat, 05 Sep 2009 08:25:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m9d5-Cut-some-corners-with-layered-halter-tops?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Spike-your-shoes-not-your-drinks?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner First there were studs, and then there were grommets...And now there are spikes.Givenchy Fall 2009While they may be slightly more dangerous, they still evoke that crazy, bad-ass vibe.You may be used to associating spikes with Hot Topic and the like..... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:37:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d26-Spike-your-shoes-not-your-drinks?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d21-In-the-nude-fleshcolored-fashion?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Herve Leger's nude swimsuit Sick of wearing revealing clothing?  Well, now there's a new way to go bare...Au naturale.  Well, not entirely.I'm not recommending you go out in your birthday suit... but maybe you can take a cue from the Herv... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:48:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d21-In-the-nude-fleshcolored-fashion?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Get-this-through-that-thick-skull-fashion-loves-skeleton-heads?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Rihanna rocks Betsey Johnson. Not too long ago I wrote an article on skeletons as a fashion trend, and now I'm narrowing that down to skull heads.It seems none of us in the fashion world can get skulls out of our minds ever since Nicole Richie deci... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:15:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Get-this-through-that-thick-skull-fashion-loves-skeleton-heads?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Say-yes-to-fringed-military-shoulders?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Shakuhachi's Fringed Shoulders I remember when I first mentioned fringe as a fashion trend.And still, a few months later, it hasn't gone anywhere.  But things have gotten a little more exciting.Since we know one of the biggest trends to take o... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:04:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Say-yes-to-fringed-military-shoulders?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Illuminate-this-structured-lantern-skirts?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Topshop Credit: Nitrolicious.comLanterns always make great decorations for outdoor parties.Not only are they practical for lighting purposes, but they have such an interesting convex shape that set them apart from other lights.So why not translate th... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:12:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Illuminate-this-structured-lantern-skirts?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Rush-to-ruching-fashions-way-of-gathering?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Louis Vuitton Fall '09 ruching Not new to fashion by any means, ruching is a technique used by gathering fabric to create a repeat scallop effect.Don't worry- I'm not talking about those horrible, err, trashy, prom dresses that are gathered and have... Mon, 03 Aug 2009 10:39:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Rush-to-ruching-fashions-way-of-gathering?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Follow-suit-make-a-bodysuit-part-of-your-outfit?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner La Perla Black Label Mesh Body Ever have trouble tucking shirts into jeans?You know, how the shirt doesn't fit exactly in the way you want it to, or the tail of the shirt makes your skirt or pants look poofy, giving you (what appears to be) unattra... Sat, 25 Jul 2009 07:11:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d25-Follow-suit-make-a-bodysuit-part-of-your-outfit?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Fashion-is-raising-eyebrows-by-removing-them-from-models?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner Givenchy Fall/Winter 2009-2010 campaign So you know when you go to the salon to get your eyebrows waxed, and by waxed, you want all the stray hairs beneath and in between gone?Well, when Adriana Lima says that she wants her eyebrows waxed, what she ... Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:51:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d22-Fashion-is-raising-eyebrows-by-removing-them-from-models?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Fashions-latest-two-three-and-four-finger-ring-circus?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner 4 Finger Bling Ring, $64 I am definitely a ring person.  Let me clarify: a ring person... NOT, I repeat, NOT wedding rings.After all, the fingers are just another place on the body for girls to be able to cover in diamonds and gold.  Ladi... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:16:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-6358-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner~y2009m7d20-Fashions-latest-two-three-and-four-finger-ring-circus?cid=exrss-Houston-Fashion-Trends-Examiner