Legacy of Pearl

My Favorite Jean Styles for Fall 2009

LegacyOfPearl — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:29:17 PDT

The styles that I'm not so fond of this season are jeans in check, tie-dye style aicd washed jeans and highly-overpriced distressed boyfriend jeans. There are so many other available styles for me that I haven't even considered trying one on.

How about you? Do you wear jeans often and what styles do you like?

Skinny jeans:If you love skinny jeans, this is another fun year for you. I love the look for casual weekends with boots and evening wear with dress-up tops. It still is the third option for me compared to the versatility of straight dark washes and trouser cuts. Animal print and leather options that are plenty this Fall are a bit too edgy for my taste, but I've seen them done with great spohistication.

Wide legged trouser jeans: This is another cut I like as a refreshing alternative to slim-cut jeans that were so popular the last couple of years. It is a tough but feminen look. Trouser jeans are easier to find in all kinds of price ranges, especially in stores like Ann Taylor, JCrew and Banana Republic.

Dark wash premium jeans: The look is so multi-purpose and flexible that it is almost hard to imagine that drak washes will ever be out of fashion. (Remember 90's?) You can dress it down to go to the playground or dress it up to go to work. Just add your favorite piece of the day. When it comes to dark wash, premium jeans that can withstand the wear&wash are the best and worth the cost. It is possible get good prices during sale events.

Fall 2009: Snakeskin anybody?

LegacyOfPearl — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 13:57:46 PDT

Just get creative with scarfs, belts, shoes and even snakesking inspired jewelry... It dresses up simple outfits like jeans and shirt combinations or a little black dress.

Snakeskin inspired fabrics and accessories has been a big trend of Spring and Summer. The trend continues to boom for Fall 2009.

I like snakeskin as a suddle alternative to all other animal prints, but also find it harder to wear as a clothing choice. It is bolder than many animal prints on fabric. One risks looking like a fashion victim if the style doesn't fit the fashion personna they are carrying.

So how to mortals like me do snakeskin best? Simple answer: accessories!

Fall 2009: Structured Shoulders

LegacyOfPearl — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:23:40 PDT

Here are some examples to different shoulder details of the trend. Rounded ones look the most feminine to me, but seemed peaked ones are becoming more and more popular.

Peak-shouldered Jackets and Tops

Cape-shouldered Blouse

Puffed-shouldered Jackets

Structured shoulders including peaked, caped, puffed and spiked details are a big trend of Fall 2009 after last years introduction. The trend is still to hit the more affordable street fashion, but expect to see more of it by Winter 2009. Bebe already seems to have a number of jackets with peaked shoulders.

I'm not completely sold on this look yet,, but my eyes are getting used to it. The best way two wear the style is with jeans, knitted tops and platform ankle boots in my opinion. One needs some height increase with these broad shoulders. A more over the top styling is with knitted pants or leggings to create a tougher look.

Bootie Call for Fall 2009

LegacyOfPearl — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:20:55 PDT

This trend continues to rock the stores since Fall 2007. One important reason is it is an extremely durable and adaptable style to wear under pants, skirts and dresses.

I love the new details of laces, open toes, tapered heels and Oxfords. Ankle length booties are easier to style with skirts as they don't break the look like mid-calf length alternatives. Contrasting color of your booties to your tights or pairing them with a simple dress are fabulous ways to wear them. So many different options...

I recently was able to find a handmade ankle-length Oxford style with cowboy boot like heels in nude grey. I can think of endless ways to wear it and look forward to this fall to kick off my new booties.