70s FLARES NEED NOW!!

I don’t issue fashion commandments very often, but dear readers, we’ve got one for you today! The directions are simple: please take your jeggings out of heavy rotation and give the distressed denim in your closet a rest. For spring, instead of going for those familiar favorites, you need to find the perfect pair of ’70s-inspired jeans. Whether it’s a full-on flare or a wide-leg style is totally up to you, just make sure you look for two things: a mid/high-waisted silhouette and a clean, understated wash. (no holes, rips, or worn-in details.) To help you follow this denim dictate, I’ve sourced some of the season’s must-have styles for your shopping pleasure. CHECK IT OUT!! 😉


LADY GAGA X SUPREME !!!

Lady Gaga is lending her support to the skateboarding community in the best way possible—by baring a generous amount of flesh and displaying just how sexy the art of promotion can be.

The “Alejandro” singer gets sexy in a new ad for the Supreme skateboard company. In the ad—shot by edgy lensman Terry Richardson—Gaga poses in shredded fishnet stockings and what appears to be a topless state, with only a handbag emblazoned with the Supreme logo protecting her modesty.

What do you guys think? Art or just straight up weirdness? I think it’s pretty hot…makes me wanna go to Supreme and buy something lol… 😉

H&M CONSCIOUS COLLECTION

Remember H&M’s The Garden Collection that released last year around the same time? Looks like this new Conscious Collection is a continuation of the collection which is also made from enviromentally – adapted and greener materials such as organic cotton, Tencel® and recycled polyester. The collection for women, men and children was inspired by different shades of white, one of the most important colors this Spring and was seen throughout designer’s collections on the runway. The collection is a minimalist look with lace, Broderie Anglaise, frills and draping.

Can’t wait for this collection to hit stores! What’s your favorite piece? 😉

The Conscious Collection will be on sale in all H&M stores from April 14, 2011.

 Womenswear is inspired by an updated romantic style in which blouses, tunics and T-shirts with Broderie Anglaise are a key trend. Tiered dresses are perfect for day or more dramatic Grecian gowns for night. Long floaty skirts are key as are cut-off shorts. The collection also includes the perfect white blazer and pleated trousers for a more minimalist look as well as Broderie Anglaise and lace lingerie.

LEVI’S CHAMBRAY BY OPENING CEREMONY SPRING 2011

Levi’s and Opening Ceremony to launch third collaborative collection during New York Fashion Week this month featuring eight pieces for both men and women. There will be four silhouettes for each—all in a colorful array of premium, Japanese chambray and lightweight indigo denim. Items in the Levi’s Chambray by Opening Ceremony collection range from $175 – $300 and will be available at Levi’s stores and Levi.com, as well as Opening Ceremony stores, OpeningCeremony.com and select boutiques worldwide.

To mark the collection, Levi’s and Opening Ceremony tapped world-renowned fashion photographer Terry Richardson to shoot the collection featuring actor PJ Ransone and young model Anais Pouilot. Cute, love the fresh colors!

H&M INCLUSIVE COLLECTION

Good news to all my plus size readers, H&M is set to launch Inclusive, a plus size collection for all the ladies that love H&M but can never find their size!

The collection consists of 20-pieces, available in UK EU sizes 32-54, featuring party dresses in 50’s styles, skirts, tops, cardigans and lingerie following the same theme. The downside is that it will be sold exclusively through H&M Online in Austria, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, Norway, Sweden and UK in March 2011. Perhaps they’re testing their waters for the plus size market? Do all my plus size ladies love it?  😉