Coach

Coach is most well known for their handbags. Their fun designs feature bright colors and patterns. They also have more classic styles as well. Their designs are appropriate for women of all ages. Their signature design is the "C" which appears on most all of their handbags. Coach is my favorite purse designer and maybe one day I'll splurge and buy one!

Luella

Luella is a well-known designer for women's clothing and handbags. Her dresses are based on simple and elegant styles, but are mixed with bold colors, crazy patterns, frills and uneven lines. This makes her dresses stand out from the rest of the designers that are popular today. Luella dresses are fun and bold. Two things every girl wants to be.

Fossil

 Fossil is most known for their collection of watches. However, they also design clothes and shoes for both men and women. They have an extensive collection of purses and handbags as well. Fossil offerers a vintage style for young men and women. Unfortunately, most of their products are expensive but department stores usually have frequent sales on their products so it's very easy to find Fossil designs at affordable prices!

Dare to be Different

Fashion designer, Betsey Johnson  is known for being different. Her designs are usually crazy and out of the ordinary, which is what has made her so successful. She has continually produced unique dresses, handbags, shoes and accessories since the 1960s. Her designs are seen all over the world are appreciated by women of all ages. Many would say that Betsey's designs are indispensable and that they have been vital to the fashion world. One journalist said this about her, "If Betsey Johnson didn't exist, we would have to invent her, simply to remind ourselves that fashion can be fun. She's the original wild child and set to paint the town pink!" 

Flashback

Recently long dresses, or "maxis", have come back in style. Its been a while since they were popular back in the 60s and 70s. This hippie style dress has made its way back in every department store and little boutique across the US. Or, if you're into more vintage clothing, go search your mother's closet to find an original maxi from the real hippie days! It'll be way cheaper and it'll be vintage, which is always fun. If your mom's closet doesn't help you out, check out Macy's. They have plenty to choose from with a variety of prices!

Neon

Looking for a way to brighten your day? According to Vogue, adding a neon piece to your outfit is the perfect solution! One of this fall's newest trends is neon. It brings an eighties feel to whatever outfit you're wearing. So, if you're ever feeling drab just add some neon pink or green to your ensemble and it'll cheer you up! 

Rugged Chic?

One fad that seems to be very popular for both boys and girls is the flannel shirt. Since when did we start taking style advice from lumberjacks? Nevertheless, it's a growing trend that many young adults are embodying. Check out Urban Outfitters for a nice selection of flannel shirts. Or, just visit your local thrift store where you can probably find one for under three dollars. 

Modest is Hottest

The MTV Video Music Awards stirred up lots of controversy after Kanye West stole the stage during Taylor Swift's acceptance speech and stated that Beyonce "should've won the award." Taylor handled the rude interruption with class. Later, when Beyonce received her award, she invited Taylor back on stage so she could properly accept her first VMA. While looking at Beyonce and Taylor side by side I noticed the difference in how they presented themselves. Both girls were very confident but they were dressed very differently. Beyonce wore a skimpy red dress that showed more skin than it covered. Taylor wore a red dress that was very fashionable, yet very modest. I was happy to see that Taylor presented herself in a way that was classy and age appropriate. I would hope that young girls take a cue from Taylor and dress themselves in a modest fashion. 

 

J. Crew

One of my favorite stores is J. Crew. They offer a variety of clothing styles for men and women. They design both trendy and classic pieces of clothing that can be worn both at work and out with friends. The only downfall about J. Crew is that their prices tend to be steep. However, they frequently have sales and always have a fully stocked clearance rack. Or, just visit a J. Crew outlet where most everything in the store will be on sale!

Shop for a Cause

TOMS shoes have created a unique way to shop for a cause. TOMS sells shoes for men and women and they are offered in an assortment of colors and patterns. The great thing about TOMS is that for every pair of shoes you buy, they give a pair of shoes to a child in need. By simply buying a pair of shoes, you are making an impact on the world! Check out the Shoe Drop video to learn more about TOMS!

Classic

Some styles never fade. A classic black and white ensemble will last for years. Seventeen magazine gave their readers an inside scoop on designer Prabal Gurung's latest Black and White Collection. The collection is full of simple and elegant black and white cocktail dresses that are a solid choice for any formal occasion! 

The Latest Trend

So as I'm flipping through my latest edition of Teen Vogue, I come across an article about the "must-have" accessories for the fall of 2009. Interested to see what I was expected to have in my closet, I continued reading. One of the accessories was a patterned scarf priced at $210. I liked the scarf, but that not that much! Knowing that there had to be more affordable scarves by some other designer, I started searching for one on the internet. I found a very similar scarf for only $10.90 at Forever 21. I would save about 200 hundred dollars by purchasing the less expensive scarf! Interesting, huh?

Bienvenidos!

Hey hey!

This is my first time blogging so I'm not quite sure how it's going to turn out. I think I'm going to blog about fashion and the art of bargain hunting. I'll blog about what the latest trends are and what the fashion magazines have to say about these trends. Maybe I'll even talk about how to get these high fashion clothes for much less expensive prices! I would like to cover most aspects of the fashion industry!

Enjoy :)