the wearhouse district

Shopping is one of, if not my favorite, activities. There's nothing I love more than making my (sometimes weekly) trips to the mall and browsing all the sale racks, trying on numerous outfits, and click-clacking around the store in the highest stiletto heels I can find. [by  Elizabeth Exposito] As a fashion blogger, I'm constantly on the lookout for the most stylish and fashion forward items. However I always find myself running into the same problem. Impulse buys!! One moment you're admiring a cute $30 summer dress then the next thing you know, you're standing at the cash register with a hefty bill and wondering how $30 turned into $300! Even though some of the things you purchased might have been great buys, little numbers add up very quickly if you aren't careful. Through trial and error I've developed a handy system to avoid the ''do-I- really -need-this??'' purchases. This applies to girls and guys. Just because the price is right doesn...

PocaHannah Buck   thrifted pants, thrifted leopard belt, thrifted top, gifted necklace   Style Spot Run  is m y new favorite online addiction .  It's full of fun fashion, and useful styling and shopping tips to keep its readers on trend. Style Spot Run isn't just essential for all avid thrift store shoppers and vintage lovers but any fan of styling and expressive fashion statements. PocaHannah, Style Spot Run blogger, is originally from Iowa and moved to New York a year after graduating college in Madison, WI. She is currently working for Tod's e-commerce but one day she will spend all her time on her own boutique that will become a neighborhood institution. Dalton: When and why did you start blogging? PocaHannah: Since perusing the internet is a speciality of mine, a few years ago I kept finding myself constantly salivating over food blogs. First food blogs, then streetstyle blogs like The Sartorialist and Stockholm Streetstyle. Then...

“Shine on.” Water inspired shine and tassels. Futuristic Metalics and prints. Metallic colors are also hot for spring. This is pretty rare. Metallics are more common in fall and winter collections, but most designers use the metallic colors to play with two of the major themes for spring, water and the future. Many spring and summer collections for 2012 were inspired by the sea. The shine of glistening water and the movement of waves are imitated through long tassels, deep metallic blues and shiny accents. Metal hardware and accessories, as well as metallic apparel, act as an ode to the future and new age technology. Many looks that pranced down the runways were near robotic. Even the spring prints that are beaming into stores are futuristic. The prints are technologically warped and stretched. Tops, skirts, dresses and bodysuits of these outrageous prints could easily pass off as the standard style of the year 3000. 

“Getting in Shape.” Peplums. Wide Legs. 90’s Americana. Exposed abs. The shape of apparel will make a big impact during spring. Width is in. Peplums are the biggest trend for women. And, for men that want to make bold statements with their silhouettes, wider legs are the way to go. Both the men’s wider leg trend and peplums were all the rage on the runways around the world. It seems the 1990’s also have inspired a lot of designers when it came to shaping their designs. For men, the 90’s Americana style took center stage with rough denims, rusted colors and distressed leather goods. But, for women it was all about the midriff. A popular look in the 90’s, thanks to girl bands like the Spice Girls, was to show off the stomach and now that look has returns for spring 2012. Guys, dust off your denim vest with that rad Nirvana patch on it. Girls, start doing your crunches because these trends are Ab-solutely fabulous.

“Sweet!” Pastry inspired pastels. Clearly transparent. Colorful basics. I have never been so excited for spring trends before. Usually, fall fashion blows spring out of the water. In my opinion, with a few exceptions, it seems spring 2012 style out-shined the recent fall 2012 fashion shows out on the runway. It makes me want to wear lots of color and fun shorts and sun bathe on a tropical beach. The major color trend for spring 2012 is pale hues. But, don’t think of these colors as lifeless. Think of them as creamy and delightful. Hues of mint and lavender are popping up in every boutique around the world. You’ll also be sure to spot robin’s egg blue and bubble gum pink on most clothing store shelves. Guys even have it popping up in their suits. These pastel colors are the quintessential cool colors and should be added to everyone’s wardrobe. Also, the way mesh made a splash last spring season, we will be seeing the same effects from transpare...

Hats are the hot accessories for 2012! Whether it's formal or casual, beachy or urban... hats are a must have for every outfit. For Girls:  Play with hats that have unique shapes and don't be afraid of color. A masculine shaped hat, like a fedora, can still be a fun choice for any girl if the color of the hat is bright and bold. Floppy hats are huge especially for spring. And, now formal hats aren't just for church. Try accessorizing a feathery formal hat with your outfit on your next evening out. For Guys: Caps can still be trendy if they have a fun pattern on them and there is no harm in sticking to the classics like a basic driver. Guys can have fun with color as well. Try adding a colorful hat that contrasts with the rest of an outfit to really make it pop.