The Kimono- the greatest jacket/throwover this summer

First of all HELLO AND WELCOME BACK I MISSED THIS PUBLISHING SCREEN.

To be honest when I first heard of this trend I was a bit wary- a kimono? never heard of it, floral patterns? it's a bit grandmary (if that's a word) but just like most trends I was very, very wrong. The style stemming from places like Japan and China has been given a western twist and

 I have fallen in love with the kimono.

Not heard of it? it's kind of like a cardigan/jacket made of the super-thin semi transparent material, some styles even come with black tassels along the hemline. Which by the way is also tapping into the music festival summer trend this summer ;). Kimono's come in various styles but by far the most popular is the floral pattern- I mean come on it is summer- with lots of diverse colour schemes to choose from it's hard to go wrong. I find that my favourite colour scheme is definitely the darker colours paired with red/purple floral foreground colours. It doesn't sound very summery but pair that with light coloured summery clothing and you'll look amazing.

Also with the ever changing summer weather we're having in Britain the kimono is the perfect in-between jacket. Wit a no sweat guarantee the kimono will keep you cool and still a little bit warmer than going all out and wearing a tank top. Finally, need the perfect bikini beach throw over? Kimono. Perfect style and material to throw over your bikini for a walk to the ice cream stand or if you want to warm up a bit after being in the cool sea. I hope I've convinced you that a kimono is the perfect investment buy this summer and I hope to see more people around wearing them.


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Lobe earings: Brand new earring trend this summer

Forget the ear cuff chains and the front and back earrings this season a new style is emerging the lobe earrings

Ear cuff/chain

Last season the ear cuff trend was extremely popular, I doubt that you would have been able to go shopping without seeing at least a minimum of five people w
earing them. After that it evolved into the ear chain, a metal chain(s) that went from the ear cuff to the earring. That too was a very popular trend.

Front and back earrings

More recently the front and back earrings have begun to appear in high street shops. There are so many designs including: pencils, screws, dinos, crocodiles, cats, monkeys, frogs and I lot more. I find that this trend is super cute and I highly recommend getting some to make your dress your ears up and add playfulness to any outfit.



Design of lobe earing (How well is this models blusher applied!)

Anyway enough with the old trends this season the earring trend to be seen is the lobe earring trend. The idea behind the lobe earring is to cover up the whole of the ear lobe, these can be seen in the design of feathers, rain drops, spikes, daisy chains, lizards, snakes and many more creative styles in a variety of colours. Rumour has it that many celebrities are big fans of the lobe earring and articles about them have appeared in many popular magazines. The media hasn't seen anything like it before and are going crazy for the new, totally feminine, unique design.

Another reason in their increased popularity is the illusion that the wearer has had more than one ear piercing. The earring goes through the main piercing and some designs clip round the ears.
 Which is great for people (like me) who think that the multiple ear piercings looks really cool but is too scared to get their ears pierced a second time. If you also feel this way then the lobe earring might be the perfect design for you and maybe even encourage you to get that second piercing done. ;)

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The Marble print: brand new print design this summer

 

Looking for a new summer print? Forget floral and butterflies already the hot new print is marble.

Various marble prints

Generally for summer, summer related themed prints are popular things like floral, leaves, butterflies and even pineapples are very popular but now a brand new print has hit the high street; the marble print.

It’s one of the most unique prints out there which could be the reason behind it’s popularity. Marble print can also have a lot of variety in colour and in style because there is so much you can do with it. If you’re looking to be a bit more creative, stand out from the crowd and go for a more laid back style then this is definitely the print for you. Marble print can be found on almost any item of clothing including tops, dresses, trousers, headbands, bags and even shoes! Even though it’s not a very summery item of clothing a jumper also suits the marble trend perfectly and I’ve seen a cream coloured jumper with various blue marble designs; it just looked amazing and fitted perfectly. High street shops are also predicted to print the design on high-waisted shorts soon with the printed shorts trend proving to be super popular.

 

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The V-shaped Crop Top

Crop tops are always big in the summer but this year it's time for a change; the V-shaped crop top is here

Last years style for crop tops (whether baggy tops or tight ones) was definitely Aztec print. Last year we just couldn't get enough of it but this season it's time for a change not just pattern but the whole shaping.

White V-shaped crop top

Crop tops, mostly worn in the summer, have always been very popular. For us tall girls it gives us the illusion of being smaller, crop tops can give us that tan we desperately need and of course they are much cooler to wear than a normal top in the warm summer months. After years of two main crop top styles (baggy versions or skin tight ones) now the V-shaped crop top is the most popular style.

The V-shaped crop tops are so popular because they give the illusion of a much smaller waist; something many of us would be appreciative of in the summer. The design is most popular in black, which is also the best contrasting colour to show off with a tan; something we can hopefully get if it's sunny enough but don't worry fake tan is always an option ;). Other colours are also available and even patterned ones are predicted to be in high street shops very soon. The V-shaped crop top can also work with any other type of summery clothing and even jeans if the sun doesn't come out. Even high-waisted shorts work with this crop top if you don't want to show off too much of you're tummy. They go well with shorts, skirts, jeans and even patterned trousers (if you're feeling brave).

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Loom Bands- The latest craze

As far as crazes go this one is one of the biggest ones ever so remember to buy yours and be in with the trend!

This post might be slightly different to the regular posts I do but because loom bands are so popular they seem necessary to instruct you on how to wear them this summer.

Popular fishtail styles in various colours

If you don't know already then loom bands are bracelets made out of coloured elastic rings that you can make yourselves with sets or even ready made ones, sounds a bit childish? You'd be very surprised. With loom bands you can get creative by mixing colours and styles and showing off your amazing (yet stylish creations). Still sound a bit like a playground craze? You can even buy them in places like 'Claires' ready made so that if you're unsure on how to create them and what colours would work best together then skip the hassle and get yourself down to an accessory shop and buy some ready made. They're the absolute perfect trend if you're looking for a cute bracelet for summer and if you're someone that likes to get creative.
If you're interested than the most popular style is called to create them is a fishtail bracelet but if you're all about creativity than other designs (that may be slightly harder) include:  Inverted fishtail, double and triple fishtails, infinity design, starburst and many more! If you're unsure how to make them and aren't sure about some of the hefty price tags that buying a proper set include then invest your time in watching youtube tutorials ; there are many useful and easy guides out there.
These bracelets are so popular because they are very creative and also look amazing when they are done.
If you're wondering where to buy them from then 'Claire's accessories' is the best place but many other shops are starting to stock them so don't worry :).


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Jelly Sandals - New footwear trend this summer!

Enough with the vans, converse, normal sandals and other trainers (the list is too long) this summers popular new trend is Jelly sandals.



Pastel/light coloured jellies work best with socks

When I first heard about this trend I  must admit I was a bit apprehensive after all jelly sandals do sound a bit strange and different but surprisingly I was amazed by just how good the looked when I saw them in high street shops and people wearing them around the high street. I think they are so popular because of how original the style of the shoe is and the unique material. They are also the perfect shoes for summer, no time for uncomfortably warm feet, Jelly sandals keep your feet very cool and looking very on trend. Even if it's too cold outside then Jelly sandals can always be paired with socks (patterned or plain) and still look super on trend. The only rules are; with socks (especially patterned) stick to pastel or light coloured jelly sandals. Also any colour jelly sandal works with bare feet but personally I tend to find that black looks the best especially paired with summery light coloured clothes.

Black jellies look best with bare feet

The leading brand for jelly sandals are 'JuJuJellies'. If you want the top quality, original jelly sandals then I definitely recommend ordering some shoes from that brand or finding them in a branded shoe
shop. If (like me) you find them a bit too pricy then lots of high street shops have also picked up on the trend. Popular shops such as Topshop and Newlook stock a lot of them and online shops like Boohoo and Asos also have them. I'm currently saving up too buy my own pair of Jelly Sandals for the summer and I hope that you find the perfect type for you and your style :)

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Biker Gilets- the no.1 jacket this summer

Love your biker jacket? Don't want to lose it to the sunny weather? Well that's ok because a new jacket has hit the shops and will be a big hit this season: Biker Gilets

Now, I love a biker jacket (hence the previous posts that include pastel biker jackets and patterned biker jackets) but if it's warm enough this summer I might have to give mine up which I why I love this new trend so much.

Variety of biker gilet styles

Don't know what a gilet is? It's a French word for a jacket with no sleeves, the perfect type for summer when it's too warm for a full on jacket but to cold to go without one. The best thing about gilets is they can still be quite warm but the get the cool of having bare arms; goodbye sweaty arms! Biker Gilets can go with almost any item of clothing, even one with sleeves, but I think in the summer they work best with a floaty/baggy top, a playsuit (no jumpsuits it's too warm!) or a dress (if you're feeling especially summery
.
They have been spotted everywhere in the fashion world from catwalks to various celebrities and are proving to be very popular. They come in a variety of different colours and patterns, from black leather, brown leather, cream leather, basic denim, bleached denim, distressed denim, denim with studs, bright white and a variety of pastel colours. No patterns as of yet but keep your eyes peeled as I predict they will be appearing in shops very soon.

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