Favorite Trends Right now!!

So I will be talking about my favorite trends at this very moment. Keep in mind that these are just things that I like but I am not sure they are IN right now. I don't care as much about things being in or out of fashion. For example if I know leopard print jeans are IN I am not going to go out and buy a pair just because they are IN. Or if I see a pair of leopard print leggings that I love but I know they were IN last season and are not anymore, I will buy them and I will rock them! It's all about confidence and rocking the things that you like and that look flattering regardless of what magazines say.

Let's start with Hair:
The first hair trend that I like is Ombre Hair. I believe this was IN last year, not sure about this year but I plan on getting this look soon. The good thing about Ombre hair is that (and I'm only guessing here since I haven't gotten it yet), you don't have to keep dying your hair as often because the roots are supposed to be darker than the rest! Plus it looks so hot imo.

Here is a picture in case you don't know what I'm talking about



The second hair trend is Fishtail Braids! I love, love, LOVE braids. I think a messy fishtail braid is such a cute way to wear your hair instead of the usual ponytail or bun. Lauren Conrad just added a tutorial on how to do a fishtail braid and it's pretty simple. Here it is.

Finally, the last hair look I love right now is the Lob, also known as the Long Bob. I cut my hair in a Lob last year and I liked it a lot. I think it is flattering on almost, if not all face types and it looks so chic and sophisticated. Here is an example.

How cute does Anne Hathaway look with her Lob?

Moving on to Nails now, the first nail trend I like is the Crackle/Shatter effect. There are many nail polishes out there that do this now from OPI to Chanel to the cheap ones that they sell for $1 at the flea market. OPI are my favorite, not too expensive and good quality. Crackle polish is a fast and easy way to have edgy looking nails without going to the salon or spending hours doing nails designs yourself.



Other nail polishes I like right now are nude, white and orange. Nude nails are one of my favorite looks right now. They go well with everything and when the edges start to chip it's not as noticeable as with harsher colors. White nails look fantastic in my opinion, specially on darker skin tones and shorter nails. Finally, Orange nails are the new red! Although I think it is more of a summer color than fall but they look really cute with tan skin.

Shoes!!
As you might or might not know, I am a shoe-freak! I will talk about the shoes that I am crazy about at the moment other than the usual flats, sandals, sneakers and pumps. First off, Riding Boots! I love how riding boots look with just skinny jeans and a blouse. It's something I would throw on in 5 minutes to go to school and I wouldn't look like a complete slob. Sadly though, I have been looking for a pair that I like and that I can afford... I hadn't been lucky until right now! I found a pair that I really liked and that is crazy cheap while I was taking a little break from this! I'm so happy =D (I found it on urbanog.com in case you're wondering)

They look something like this but a lighter brown and not so good quality

You get what you pay for in shoes!

The next shoes I am crazy about right now are Wedge Booties. I really like how wedge booties look with jeans or a skirt or dress, with socks or thights, basically with anything! I have still to find the perfect pair for me but hopefully I find them soon. For now, here is a picture of a really cute pair i found.

I want these and I don't even like velvet!

Up next is the always classic Oxford. Oxford shoes are a staple in my wardrobe, they have been for a while now. I really like the androgenous look and I also like to dress kind of preppy sometimes and oxfords are perfect for both. It is as easy as wearing flats but they add an extra something to the outfit. Right now I had to throw away my brown pair which was also my favorite pair because they were so worn out. I do still have a black pair but I'm looking for a brown pair to replace my old ones, sadly they don't make the ones I have anymore if not I would have bought them already. But here are some that are cute (but kind of expensive for my broke, college student income).

Steve Madden makes the cutest oxford shoes imo.

The last shoe style I'm crazy about right now is Combat Boots. Just like oxfords, combat boots have been a staple of mine for years. I love to wear them with dresses and skirts, but also with jeans and jean cut-offs. I originally wanted some Dr. Martens but they are all made of leather (or at least all the ones i liked) and I don't wear real leather. Right now I have two pairs, a brown, lace-up pair and a black pair. I'm thinking of getting another pair but I haven't seen any I like yet, by now here is a cute pair.

The one's I have are similar but higher than these.

Now on to clothes.
The first thing I like are long skirts, more specifically long sheer skirts. I think they look so sexy without being too revealing like a mini skirt. They look really cute with wedge heels and can be dressed up or dressed down.

Here's a cute one!

Next up is the Flare Jeans. The 70's fashion is IN in a big way this year but my favorite item out of the whole thing is the flare jeans. They can be very casual but you can also dress them up for a night out with your friends. White flare jeans are just too cute for words, and look amazing for a night out.



Faux Fur is another thing that I can't wait to try this fall. I think it looks very sophisticated and elegant but can also look edgy when styled right. Faux Fur can be controversial, I know some people who are against it even though it's not the real thing but I don't see anything wrong with it, I mean it's not real so I do wear it.

I really want something like this. Over a LBD it would look fabulous!

The last thing (finally!) that I really like for fall are Chunky Sweaters. There is just something about chunky sweaters that makes me happy. Maybe it's because they're comfortable, maybe it's because they make me think of Christmas and rainy days and hot cocoa but chunky sweaters are a must in my wardrobe for fall and winter. Oversized knit sweaters and cardigans are my favorite thing in the world! (maybe not).

I like this!

Phew! that took me a while but hopefully you like this post. Tell me what your favorite trends are or what you are excited to wear once the weather gets colder.

Stay Golden,

xXX