Trend Alert: MOD ABOUT YOU

Factory Girl is one of my favourite movies of all time- I absolutely love the mod look and I am so happy it’s popping up throughout the Spring 2013 trends. There is a dramatic feel to the 60s era and it’s fun to play it up. Here, I compare 5 of today's trends with Andy Warhol’s factory, as well as his infamous muse, Edie Sedgewick.

1.     Make-up

Edie Sedgewick was all about the exaggerated eyebrows and eyes, as well as ultra-nude lips. 

Model, Cara Delevigne, has bold eyebrows and eyes that really stand out against her pale, flawless face at the Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 runway show.

Another way to play on the trend is to create exaggerated eyes and bottom eyelashes in an electric hue- just like the model on the right at Moncler Gamme Rouge Spring 2013 runway.

2.     Stripes

Here, Edie is wearing a black and white striped shirt and if there is anything you should buy for this Spring, it is a striped item in contrasting colours.

 This is a similar top to Edie's and it's Marc by Marc Jacobs.

  

     The MSGM striped and voluminous pants are great if you’re more of a risk-taker.

      If you’re on the safe side, the Alice + Olivia Lucite box clutch is perfect for a night out. 

3.     Silver Chrome

The silver chrome colour is everywhere this upcoming Spring. It reminds me of Andy Warhol’s factory and the silver balloons in the movie, Factory Girl.

The Ela editor’s pouch is an affordable way to hop on this trend.

Just recently, blogger Danielle Berstein of We Wore What posted a picture of her chrome nails. I cannot wait to try this on my nails!

4.     Geometric shapes

Edie is pictured wearing geometric shapes- the ultimate mod look.

 Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2013 runway looks were all about geometric play in different colours.

For a more understated look, the Manolo Blahnik black and white checkered heel is a great option. 

5.     Statement earrings

A fun way to accessorize with the mod trend is to purchase statement earrings. They especially stand out against the 60s bob and Edie’s short, androgynous hair cut. 

The white Dannijo are sure to make a statement, as well as the gold Eddie Borgo Edie earrings below.

 

- Carolyn Beaudry

Must-Have Accessories for Spring 2013

So, I have rounded up my 5 favourite must-have accessory trends for the Spring season. It was a difficult choice, but these are fun, easy to find, and wearable.

1.     The Mini

I am obsessed with the mini handbag. It might be the cutest trend of the season and you can get a few in various colours. The Reed Krakoff micro boxer is my all time favourite- Not only do I love the electric blue colour (especially for Spring), but I also adore how it's structured. Below it, is the 3.1 Phillip Lim Mini Pashli Satchet. The top handle and snakeskin print are key selling points. 

 Reed Krakoff

 3.1 Phillip Lim

2.     Black and White

This trend is a given as everyone has been talking about it- black and white. You can play up the contrasting colours in either geometric shapes or stripes. I love the Celine calfskin slipper in the colour block. If you are feeling a bit edgier, the Nicholas Kirkwood striped block heel is sure to turn heads. 

Celine

Nicholas Kirkwood

3.     Seeing Clearly

The clear plastic trend seems to be on everyone’s radar this Spring. A beautiful shoe is the Celine Optic Mule, made of shiny calfskin and smoked vinyl. Pair it with an all white suit and you’re the center of attention. If you don’t want to break the bank, I adore the Marc by Marc Jacobs clear top handle satchel. Just be sure to keep the inside of your bag clean, of course!

 Celine

Marc by Marc Jacobs

4.     Pastel Dream

Pastels are sticking with us for another season, which I am excited about. I love the blush Mulberry Alexa bag. It’s an iconic handbag and its more neutral colour gives you the opportunity to wear it at any time. The Alexander McQueen structured Heroine tote is beautiful and I find the pastel colour to be perfect. 

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 Mulberry

 Alexander McQueen

5.     Stackin’ It

I have saved by favourite accessory trend for last- Stackin’ It. I have started following a blog called  Me and Lex, and the sister duo stack vintage and new necklaces above one another to create the look of a bib. I find it to be stunning and I cannot wait to try it for Spring. The bib necklace from Dannijo is a more subtle way of creating a stacked look- or if you’re loving the look...stack on!

Me and Lex

 Dannijo

 - Carolyn Beaudry

5 Awesome Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Trends

Is it just me or is everyone else just itching for the warm weather to come back? How could you not with the spring/summer runway shows beginning, the winter sales dwindling down, and the spring clothes racks starting to roll out?

After watching some of the shows, reading some blogs, and doing some shopping, I’ve decided that these are the trends I am most excited about for the upcoming season:

Bermuda Shorts – one of my favorite things to wear, they are nice and breezy, and you can dress them up or down. This season we aren’t seeing the usual black dress pant like Bermuda shorts, no this season we will see them in different fabrics such as rayon, polyester, and even denim, as well as in prints and pastels. 

Peter Som                         Rag & Bone                              DKNY

 Black and White Colour Blocking – something about this trend really sparks my interest, I don’t know if the extreme contrast, or geometric/futuristic aspects about the trend are better! Plus black and white is easy to match and you can still add pops of colour with accessories!

Alexander Wang                 Jason Wu                           Marc Jacobs

 Beading – I have always been one to love some sparkle in my clothes, my friends will tell you, if its glittered or sequinned I will love it! However this season to add the sparkle designers are opting to add detailed beadwork to their pieces, and I love it! It adds an exotic and unique element to your garments, and it won’t irritate your skin, unlike many sequinned garments. In addition it adds a sense of luxury to the garment, because beadwork often resembles lots of time and craftsmanship, depending on if its done right.

Oscar De La Renta                     Altuzurra                         Marchesa 

Short Suits – I haven’t entered the corporate world as of yet, but short suits just fascinate me, and it’s a trend I can’t wait to start rocking. I love the structured side to this type of suit, with the modern and sexy flair of pairing a blazer with shorts instead of full-length pants, this will make a summers day at the office “cooler” and fun.

Michael Kors                     Tory Burch                  Helmut Lang

Flats and Low Rise Heels – I know for this trend many will disagree, but my feet are saying “thank goodness!” enough with the sky high stilettos for awhile, and give our achy beat up feet a break. I am definitely excited to see more trendy kitten heels hitting the shelves.

Peter Som                                        Marc by Marc Jacobs

-Adriana Sandu