Trend Report: ’90s Beverly Hill Style – Discover More Fashion Trends on ELLE.com

Trend Report: ’90s Beverly Hill Style – Discover More Fashion Trends on ELLE.com

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Don’t Waste the Pretty…

These are words to live by… and I’m certain that every woman has felt this way. Let me explain…

The other day I was getting ready for work and I put together a fabulous outfit, it was perfect. The kind of outfit that you want to be seen in-you NEED to be seen in. I had on a black blouse that you tie a pretty floppy bow in the front- I bought it at a vintage shop in San Francisco and had been dying to wear it. Paired with my new skirt that had navy blue, purple and black plaid and black tights it was the epitome of chic.

Of course I didn’t see anyone, I was isolated in my cubicle all day with my great outfit and no one around to talk fashion and truly appreciate it. On my way home I call Alison and I’m venting to her about how I had put so much effort into this outfit and had no where to go and was hardly seen in it! She found it amusing but seriously knew exactly how I felt and said… “yeah, you don’t want to waste the pretty”.

I thought it was hilarious and asked her to elaborate. So, she explained…women only have so many years of “the pretty” meaning getting to dress however we want and looking youthful before our age starts catching up with us and we have to worry about wrinkles and just getting old (aka becoming cougars). Men don’t have to deal with this at all- but we have to be careful not to “waste the pretty”! I couldn’t stop laughing–this was brilliant!

These were comical words of wisdom to me. After this conversation I’m sure that next time I put that much effort into my ensemble I’ll be determined to find something to do or somewhere to go. I don’t care where where it is, as long as I’m seen! Alison is right- I don’t want to waste the pretty.  🙂

The “Snood” That Saved Christmas?

I was on my way to work this morning when I first learned about the one item that is said to save Christmas. My first thought… “what the hell is a snood?”

According to The Wall Street Journal the “snood” (part scarf-part hood) has been deemed the ‘hottest’ Holiday item for 2009. Bloomingdale’s has it listed as one of the “Must-Be-Seen” in accessory and Saks has it listed in their “Want It” fall campaign.

Missoni, YSL and Burberry are just a few of the many designers that showcased the ‘snood’ in their Fall 09 Runway shows. Ever since it’s debut, retailers nationwide have been marketing the hell out of it (including stores such as Target). Many articles are now stating that in the midst of this recession the ‘snood’ will save Christmas! Some believe that the ‘comfort’ and ‘snug’ feeling of the snood is exactly what people need in times like these, it’s even being described as a fashionable security blanket.

My personal opinion- if I lived up North, I would definitely rock it, especially when it’s snowy and cold. Unfortunately this is one trend that I just can’t pull off in this Florida climate. 😦

*Shown is the Snood available at Zara’s for $29.99