and i'm leading the pack

the hottest hair trend of the moment? the comb over part... not just for balding grandpa's anymore kids!

(pics from top to bottom: l'officiel, elle russia, fashiontoast)

a dreamer of pictures

even though i feel ombre hair is entirely played out, these new colorblocked looks from vidal sassoon salon are rockin my world... the bold tresses definitely inspired me in my recent decision to change my faded red locks to a deep brown/black... and i am definitely loving my new goth-chic look!

(pics courtesy refinery29)

my body is sanctuary

crop it like it's hot yo...

(pics courtesy style.com)

is that the way it should start?

ladies! our legs are going to be able to actually BREATHE again!! my inner hippie is extremely psyched for this comeback... plus, all these saucy flares bode very well for the hot summer nights that cannot arrive soon enough!

(top: one teaspoon; bottom: free people)

the polaroid of perfection

ooooh baja jackets... not just for the adorable hippie boys playing hacky sack anymore! everyone from proenza schouler to urban outfitters is bringin the 90's slacker staple back... though for proenza's $1500 version i'd expect a nice spliff and breckyn myer to come along with it!

jackets from top to bottom: elizabeth & james, urban outfitters and proenza schouler

(pics courtesy net-a-porter and urban outfitters)

keep me on your side

what is it about stripes that always feel so fresh season after season?

(pics courtesy elle via fashiongonerogue)

the more i gave the less i got oh yeah

fashionistas take note! it's nary a month into the new year and we already have two new hybrid style terms to add into the 2011 lexicon: flatforms and feminimalism.

flatforms: the "quirky" spring sandal characterized by it's uniform platform sole. see derek lam, vena cava and prada spring 2011.

feminimalism: combination of feminine and minimalism. see chloe and celine spring 2011.

(top pic courtesy fashionologie; bottom pic courtesy net-a-porter)

there'll be no perfect day

from the folks who brought you vamp and jade, i excitingly present to you paradoxal... chanel's next it nail color... a gorgeously goth gray violet that i challenge anyone to find at a chanel makeup counter near you... if by some grace of the beauty gods you snag one, call me! because um, yeah, i'll definitely want to borrow it!!!

(pics courtesy stylist.com)

you really got me

trend forecasting for fall 2010: more velvet than a 90's teen movie!

(top to bottom: karen walker, alexander wang, charlotte ronson)

life is a mystery

aaah catholic school! as much as i hated your awful plaid jumper uniforms i did indeed always love the beautiful crosses...

(top to bottom: shopnastygal holier than thou tee, lowlov x erin wasson cross pendant necklace, chrishabana earrings)

she's like a rainbow

hair color as in CO-LOR is popping up on the catwalk, in editorials and on the streets... manic panic anyone? anyone? bueller? 

i don't want to fade away...

they're coming baaaacccckkkkk!!

(photos top to bottom via shopbop, lefashionimage and fashiontoast)

they call them the diamond dogs

sequined blazers (top to bottomw) from charlotte ronson, gryphon and madison marcus. 

(photos courtesy of shopbop.com)

seriously thinking about...

yes, that's right kids, a bodysuit. with jean shorts, a distressed vest and beat up boots, it would be so perfectly 90's. 

from top to bottom: 

• isaac mizrahi mesh corset bodysuit
• silence and noise zip up bodysuit
• rachel pally halter bodysuit
• american apparel zip bodysuit

(top to bottom, pics courtesy of net-a-porter.com, urbanoutfitters.com, shopbop.com, americanapparel.net)