Wednesday, July 15, 2009

and you can thank American Apparel...

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for inspiring kids far and wide to wear shiny gold stretch pants and sparkly leggings. Olivia Newton-John circa Xanadu would be so pleased! ...but are we?

Monday, July 13, 2009

boys in bows

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berlinTie1

The bowtie trend which I saw earlier in the spring still seems to be going strong. Now paired with shorts it seems like an ironic statement on formal wear. Personally I prefer the NY Yankee cap to the cummberbund as a way to accessorize.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

opinion?

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These girls are cool but I'm not sure what I think about paper bag shorts (that are highwaisted and gather at top - like a tied bag). I applaud her daring but...any thoughts? Good? Bad? Indifferent?

Friday, July 10, 2009

You are so damaged

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berlin_damaged2

Okay, maybe you're not. Maybe I'm projecting. OR maybe I'm referring to the trend of ripped jeans and tights. I think this is an international trend born of the recession with a knowing nod to punk and grunge. I love it. I love imperfection. And love that instead of tossing tights with a run I can just add more and make a fashion statement. Perfect, lovely - perfectly lovely.

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Show me your smile(s)

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loving the smiley sox

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

It's about the sunglasses

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belinSmoke

When it's so bright out the only thing to wear is extra large sunglasses. I know that 80s is coming in strong but I hope these 70s style superbig frames stay in style...forever. I *love* them! And the girl's black velour jumpsuit. brilliant. And she reminds me of my friend Dahlia.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Boys in purple + prints

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berlinBoy2

Two examples of boys who have no fear of color or prints. It's nice to see after so much black!