"I told you so!!!"

One of the best things about my job is that I get to say "I told you so!" It's not too often but often enough to keep me satisfied and my clients feeling like I am actually doing my job. If you have been a dedicated follower from the beginning you will remember the pair of skinny/flared jeans that I posted, the "fleggings," as I called them. I also said, flares will be a trend for Spring! Well it looks as though some of the biggest stores are now pushing the flare trend as well...... www.shopbop.com, Intermix, Free People and a slew of others...............
"I told you so!" 
 BREAKING NEWS!!! CITIZEN OF HUMANITY IS ALREADY TAKING RE-ORDERS FOR THEIR ANGIE, HIGH WAIST, SUPER FLARE JEAN!

Caption from http://www.shopbop.com/







Current Elliot Lowbell Jeans

  


Textile  Elizabeth and James
Jimmi Flare Jeans

    


Genetic Denim
Adriane Mid Rise Quilted back

 


JBrand Martini Bell Bottom Jeans



Citizen of Humanity, Angie high-rise, super flare jean
available at http://www.shopbop.com/

On my radar.... printed pants.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG: Although the weather in LA is finally getting cold and I still have sweaters, boots and coats to buy, I am already looking at March Deliveries. That means Spring has sprung in the fashion world. Actually, you may have already noticed Resort items popping up in the stores, a waste if you ask me!
When Winter is at it's coldest, raining and snowing in January and February, there wont be a scarf,  mitten or sweater to be found anywhere, in any store......
I haven't got even a close to complete read on Spring yet probably because most designers are holding back a but due to the sluggish spending climate.
With that said, I am thrilled that my Radar is buzzing with a new trend for Spring.......... printed pants. Last June, my Fashion scout partner texted me from Barcelona and said "printed pants everywhere." My immediate reaction was "WHY???" but then I had a change of heart when I saw Dries Van Noten's & Isabel Marant's version strut down the Spring runway. Since then, I have come accross (and even bought) some very wearable and totally stylin' versions. Personally, I think that it looks best styled with heels and boots, a leather jacket or blazer. These should not be confused with lounge or beach wear. From runway to reality, this one works!

Dries Van Noten Spring '11 runway



Isabel Marant's Spring '11 Runway

 

The girl with the floral jump suit.
Picture taken at Project, Las Vegas August, 2010

A vintage pair

Love Shop's printed wide leg pant available for February Delivery
(notice the feathers!)

  

More prints from Love Shop



Show Me Your MuMu's version.
Notice yet another peacock feather print!
Maybe I am on to something here.







NEW RESOURCE!

SHOW ME YOUR MUMU! Warning, you will probably want one in every color.
When I first heard about this new line during October market, I was reluctant to go check it out, a mumu, really?  Being a die hard Fashion Scout and true sport I went to see it anyway. Much to my surprise, I LOVED it. SMYMM (for short), is the quintessential California Girl uniform.  Printed silk over sized tops, tunics, dresses and pants are designed with a total laid back, boho, Malibu vibe that anybody can wear. The line is is the brain child of Cammy and Cologne, two BFFs who met at Berkeley during collge. You can currently find SMYMM on their web site but I warn you, most everything sells out immediately and it is slim pickins. The good news is that they have expanded to full blown retail so you can soon find thier mumu's in LA at Planet Blue and other specialty stores at the end of January.  Sized S/M and M/L, $98.00.

 

Designers Cammy and Cologne model their mumu's!


 


$98.00 at show me your mumu.com
 http://www.showmeyourmumu.com/

 
 


picture courtesy of http://www.showmeyourmumu.com/

 





a sneak peek at new prints for spring

 

The modern mumu!



 

 





STILL HANGING IN THERE!

OXFORD EDUCATION:  While most trends come and go very quickly, not only is the oxford shoe is still hanging in there but they just keep getting better and better. You can find a great pair everywhere from Manolo to Madden. The heeled version seems to be gaining in popularity, perfect to wear with the boot cut and flared denim that will be hitting the stores soon, expect them to start showing up at the end of this month. Here are a few of the best well heeled oxfords. 



 

http://www.allsaints.com/
Suede Georgie Heel
$160



http://www.jcrew.com/
suede flannery platform ankle boot
$250.00



  

http://www.madewell.com/ the suede sandstorm boot $188.00

http://www.madewell.com/

the suede sandstorm boot

$188.00 





MY FAVORITE THINGS!

MORE FABULOUS FEATHERS! I have been a HUGE fan of Jacquie Aiche jewelry for a long, long time dating back to when I purchased my favorite snake ring and bracelet set. Every time I see the line at market there is always something new that I have to have. Usually I show some decent restraint but this last time I just couldn't. Behold the fine jewelry version of the feather earrings. These "ear threads" made from gold and carved bone with gold are as delicate and light as a real feather and just as beautiful.



WANT IT NOW?

Just in case you can't find the bed jacket of your dreams I thought I would help you out with a little bit of direction. I happen to have these Bed Jackets, in different prints, from Topshop and they are perfection! You can order it on line, from one of my very favorite sites! 





http://www.topshop.com/
 Item code: 30J12XPCH

 

http://www.topshop.com/
Item code: 17U13XSLV



TREND ALERT!

THE BED JACKET:  Def: n- The bed jacket, a woman's garment, is a waist-length robe worn to cover the chest, shoulders and arms. Its generally short in length and cape-like cut. Often made of sheer or lacy fabrics and displaying very feminine trimmings and details.

Every once in a while an item comes along that shows up on all the lines. It is as if every designer got the same memo, well, the bed jacket is one of those items. While this item is certainly nothing new to fashion, just check out old pictures of Stevie Nicks, I will give credit for its current popularity to the line Winter Kate who has been shipping them steadily since last spring. The pictured style above was one of the very fist to be delivered almost a year ago and became an instant best seller. It's not hard to figure out why, a bit boho, a bit feminine and a lot vintage chic! 

Pictures below show other Winter Kate styles.

The pictured one below, also from Winter Kate, is new for Spring '11 and will be in stores mid-February. Notice the great scarf detail! A true scout scoop!