Dare to bare

By:JeenaJean

We have seen the exposed midriff come and go throughout fashions

history. During the 80’s it was made famous by Madonna and in the 90’s by pop singers Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera. Now it has made its return, this Retro-Inspired trend has been spotted on the Spring/Summer 2012 runways with a new sense of class. This time around exposing the midriff is not about wearing skimpy bandeaus and low waist pants. Designers such as Dolce & Gabbana and Emilio Pucci channeled Sophia Loren and Brigitte Bardot, displaying a classy and understated way to expose the midriff by showing only

a peek of skin between high-waisted shorts or a closed blazer. Compared to the 80’s and 90’s the midriff trend of 2012 is quite modest, it has more of a grown up look to it while remaining sexy, without having to look like a Britney want to be. Now with winter on its way out and spring making its way in, its crunch time for those of us who dares to bare a little skin. It's time to get physical and work on your abs and remember to stay classy and dare to bare.

Grammy 2011 Trends: Glitter Ruffles & Jungle Safari

by Natalie Kushnir

So there’s been a lot of talk about the Grammys the past couple of days, best performances, opinions on awards, best and worst dressed, I can go on... but what caught my eye were the trending themes on the red carpet.

Grammy 2011 Fashion Trends: Glitter, Ruffles and Jungle Safari

Sequins, glitter, glam & shine.

From J Lo’s rockin’ shard and studded silver Emilio Pucci, Heidi Klum perfect as a princess in Julien MacDonald, to Katy Perry’s jewel pierced Armani bra, the red carpet didn’t miss a shine. Oh, and how could I forget to mention Hayley William’s in her Jeremy Scott black sequin and pink feather puff.

Ruffles for a lifetime.

Fashion statement or fashion mistake? Ruffles are hard to pull off, yet a variety of celebs still tried...Rihanna in a Gaultier dress, white ruffles head to toe. My opinion, she should have worn her performance outfit from Love the way you lie. Nicole Kidman turned Jean Paul Gaultier’s ruffles around in her floral strapless dress.

Leopard and Eggs.

Animal print is a classic, especially leopard print. But too much, could be bad, and Nicki Minaj turned this classic bad. Head to toe in Givenchy leopard print failed to impress for 2011. And Gaga’s egg...avant-garde gone wrong. As for Miley Cyrus, at least one kept up the status of animal print. Her Cavalli neutral toned sparkling dress caught at least my eyes!

Now the fun part...wait and see what designs get mocked and sold in retail stores for consumers like me and you! Get excited for Spring / Summer 2011!