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Key Back-to-School Fashion Pieces
We talked to our friends at Style.com, the online home of Vogue and W magazines, and they gave us the low-down on what the hottest trends are for the season.
1) You'll want a preppy blazer — pocket crests and all — for back-to-school time. This will look great with tanks and tees until the weather turns; then you should toss it over a stripy turtleneck. Give it an edge, like the models at Balenciaga did, with an ethnic scarf.
2) Forget about low-waisted, skinny jeans. They're as over at Britney's career. Instead, think Ali McGraw in Love Story or Diane Keaton in Annie Hall and try on a pair of the new wide-leg trouser jeans. If you really want to push the trend, go for a pair with a high waistband.
3) Another runway trend that will be fun to experiment with? Hats. They're not just for winter anymore. Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler showed wide-brimmed versions and twenties-esque cloches. Look for variations on the theme at vintage stores. |
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Hat Rack
Speaking of adorable toppers, we are clearly not the only people in love with the trendy hats by Rails. Stars like Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba have worn them out and about — they're way cuter than the regular old baseball cap! Visit www.railsclothing.com to see the Herringbone Fidel Hat ($40) or the Newsboy Cap ($46) and to find a store near you that carries them. |
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Lauren Conrad: Designer
Lauren Conrad is moving up in the world of fashion, from intern at Teen Vogue to contemporary clothing designer. According to WWD.com, the 21-year-old star of The Hills will launch her own line in September, called the Lauren Conrad Collection, and her financial partner in the undertaking will be MTV. Conrad's 10-piece fall collection will be available after September 15 at shoplaurenconrad.com. Lauren told WWD.com that "the clothes are pretty feminine. They're very comfortable and easy to move in." |
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Venus Style
Venus Williams has shocked and awed tennis fans for years, both for her phenomenal skills and her fashion sense on the court. Now the 27-year-old pro (who is working toward a degree in fashion design at the Art Institute of Florida) will launch a line of apparel for Steve & Barry's (the same company that worked with Sarah Jessica Parker on her Bitten line, as well as Dear by Amanda Bynes). Venus' collection, called EleVen, will launch in stores in November with more than 100 pieces, reports WWD.com, with shoes, accessories, and clothing all represented. In a cute nod to Venus' first love, the sneaker styles will be named for tennis terms like Ace, Deuce and Swing. We'll see Venus wearing some of the gear on the courts, but no worries, it's not just for multimillionaire pro athletes: Every item will retail for under $20. Dream stars to wear her line? Venus says her sister Serena (of course), as well as Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez will don her creations. |
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Another Designer Goes Fur-Free
Last month we reported that Guess will stop using fur, and now they've got company. Nicole Miller said she'll officially stop using fur starting this spring, which won't be a big hardship for her because 99.99% of her stuff was already fur-free. This anti-fur trend is one we're absolutely falling for! |
