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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Floral: the pattern of the season

So, patterns are pretty big right now but the guaranteed print to be seen in is definitely floral

Just pick up a magazine and you will see floral prints in almost all of the pages. There are many patterns to choose from; marble to butterflies to tie-dye to geometric, the list goes on. Last years style was definitely tie-dye, it could be seen all over the high street shops and I think the reason it was so popular was because it was cheap and you it’s a DIY style; if quite hard. You could also wear it with almost anything because of the variety or colours. Enough with the tie-dye, this season is all about the floral.

Some floral prints

There is such a variety of colours and patterns hitting the high street shops, for summer stick to bright colours that pop and draw attention to you. Hopefully matching the summery weather! Also for those who want that summer ready body stick to small print flowers with bright colours. It gives the illusion of a thinner body and draws attention to the detailing of the print. Floral print can be seen on a variety of clothes. To keep it simple stick to a t-shirt with denim shorts or a dress if you’re feeling summery but if you’re feeling brave and it’s not too warm then floral has overtaken trousers and legging the only rule: wear them with a white or block coloured t-shirt (has to be matching to one of the colours in the floral print). Some cat walk shows have also planted the idea of double prints into high street shops mind. This is two different floral patterns in one outfit. Surprisingly it looks very good as long as you keep the colours toned down and have the colours of both prints very similar so that they almost blend together. If you’re not so keen on this trend but still want to show that you are aware of it then try a head scarf, shoes or maybe a bag. Whatever you choose good luck J

The current eyeliner flick is here to stay this season

The current trend of a small flick of eyeliner is predicted to be here to stay!

Eyeliner shape has always changed in fashion over the years but now a particular popular trend seems to be sticking.
Just drawing one line on the top lid thickening as it


Eyeliner flick step by step (also note the eyebrow shape
which I talked about in my last post)

goes out and a sharp flick at the end is perfectly in style and adds to make the eye look more feminine and cat-like. It only has a line along the top because if not them the design looks too overwhelming. If you draw eyeliner
(preferably liquid) underneath the eye it can look a bit
too dark and maybe even emo like. The short flick is right on trend this summer and can be seem on lots of girls everywhere and on the faces of many models in popular magazines. The flick can vary in shape and length bit the most popular style is a short, sharp, thick flick.

I think this is so popular because it almost creates an illusion for a thick end eyelash instead of eyeliner and isn't as much as a statement as the cat-eyes eyeliner trend was. It is very subtle but makes a noticeable difference to the shape of the eye and looks perfect with any colour eye and face shape :)  
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The eyebrow shape is here to stay

The fashionable eyebrow shape always seems to be changing but this seasons style seems to be here to stay

Firstly I'm very sorry for not posting for a while as I have been busy but I will still post daily blogs normally again.

Eyebrow angles as directed from a makeup set

The fashion for the shape of eyebrows is said to change shape very often, which can be tricky for girls who like to get their eyebrows plucked. It's not so much so (but still annoying) for the girls that just like to fill theirs in.
Good news though is that this seasons eyebrow shape is here to stay. The shape starts with a sharp rectangular edge and a soft rise upwards before a small curve at the end. It's staying popular and can be seem on almost all teen girls. I'm not sure why this particular shape is so popular and staying around and why people like it so much they're willing to keep it. It is a really flattering shape for the face and it goes well with a flick of eyeliner.
If you have eyebrows naturally shaped like this then LUCKY YOU but if not then there's always plucking and many eyebrow pencils so good luck :).

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Printed biker jackets- another hit this summer

With printed biker jackets being spotted on celebs and appearing in high street shops they are predicted to be a hit this summer

Yeah, yeah, I know I just posted about pastel coloured biker jackets (http://elizaxfashion.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pastel-biker-jackets-predicted-to-be.html) but I new trend has been spotted to go along side the pastel bikers; printed biker jackets. Lots of funky designs are already being sold in high street shops so invest in one soon!

Floral and grungy printed bikers

So why are biker jackets so popular this season? I'm not sure the full answer to this question but it must be something to do with the fact we live in England (not much chance of sun) and also the shape of the biker jacket. I mean, I'm pretty sure we're not all just about to hop onto a motorbike. Am I right?
The biker jacket has a unique shape that's clipped in at the waist and has a fashionable collar. They are also very comfortable and can be worn with almost any outfit and with sunny weather not guaranteed it's the perfect backup jacket. If you don't already own one I strongly suggest going out to buy one as they look beautiful on any shape girl and can be worked into almost any outfit, they're also right on trend ;).

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Short Dungarees- here again this summer

Dungarees were pretty big on the high street last year but this year they're predicted to be even bigger!


I absolutely love the dungaree trend. When it's so warm out that you had to wear denim shorts you don't have to anymore because theirs the dungaree shorts. They'll keep you cool and make you look super cute. My favourite short dungarees variation is definitely the acid wash coloured ones I think they look really cool, summery and work really well with a bright coloured t-shirt on underneath!







In other dungaree news, the new dungarees dress is also
 out on the high street and predicted to be very popular this summer. It is the perfect twist on an already perfect item of  clothing that won't get you feeling too hot and will make you look really cute. Who needs a new dress for summer  when you have this?
                                                                                                I find that dungaree shorts or dresses look best paired with sandals which is a good way too show off your feet (which should be painted in bright summery colours) and also a good way to sneak heels into a day outfit. I also find dungarees also suit a with tee or at least a plain coloured one to draw the attention more to the dungarees. Rumours also suggest that pop coloured dungaree dresses are meant to be hitting high street shops very soon ;).




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Yellow- the colour this season

Yellow is said to be the colour to wear this season- matching the sunny weather (hopefully)

Right, forget the old trend of mint green (much as I loved it). This season yellow is the colour to be seen in. Wear the colour bright/pastel yellow as a mac coat, a biker jacket (check my last post), t-shirts, shoes, socks, long or short skirt, skinny jeans and shorts. Yes that is almost every item of clothing. What can I say? Yellow works well with everything.


Bright yellow jeans

If you want to have a toned down look then wear pastel yellow
with white or pale colours, a blouse works really well or you could even go for monochrome. Polka dots are definitely in, especially in black and white. Get two trends in one by wearing a polka dot blouse or t-shirt with yellow jeans or a yellow skirt, preferably a scuba skirt.
For a more upbeat look with the colour yellow, go for a bright shade a pair it with other bright, bold, block colours, This will make you look bright, cheerful, summery and most of all right on trend. I find the best colours to pair with yellow can go from everything from coral pink, turquoise, red, blue and bright purple. For an added hippie effect try a tee with tie-dye colours and use a blend of two bright colours.

Thanks for reading and don't be afraid to wear things bright a bold this spring :)


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Pastel biker jackets- predicted to be a hit this spring

Forget your old black biker, this season new pastel coloured versions of you favourite jacket are predicted to be a hit!

If you are anything like me then you love you biker jacket (I won't be seen without it most days!) but when the weather eventually gets warmer the black colour is just too much to cope with on sunny days. Looking for a new spring jacket? Look no further, investing in a pastel biker jacket makes you look 100% more summery and is perfectly on trend.

Pastel pink and yellow biker jackets

Lots of colours are predicted to hit the high street this season, including mint, yellow (both big colours this season), baby pink, baby blue and cream.
Another good thing is that you can through a biker jacket on over almost anything and with the new pastel colours, you won't look as depressing in the sunny months. Biker jackets can go on over the top of t-shirts, jumpers, crop tops and even work perfectly with a dress.

TOP TIPS: If you're going for a t-shirt and jeans then keep the t-shirt fairly plain and wear bright block coloured jeans it will be sure to make you stand out. If you're going for a dress, why not go for a lace theme with soft colours? Lace and pastel go perfectly together. For a night out try a dark/black dress and a brightly coloured belt to add a pop off colour.

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Backpacks - replacing handbags in teen fashion

A backpack is the new handbag when it comes to school and teen fashion

Maybe a couple of years ago handbags were the best type of bag for teen girls but now with top brands all coming out with their own styles backpacks are the new top thing.

Backpacks seemed a bit boyish for you? Not anymore over half of teenage girls you see about in public will probably have a backpack and pretty soon you'll notice some top brands.


So why have they become so popular? I think that girls always preferred backpacks due to the extra storage and practicality that a handbag just doesn't offer but brands are always launching backpacks for men. Nowadays backpacks for girls are everywhere, canvas backpacks are still around but they're more or less old news now.

Some of the 'Mipac' styles

More defined stereo-typical shaped backpacks are now the top fashion including many top brands from 'Mipac' the original backpack brand is known for unisex bags, 'Ratchet' another good brand; know for it's tie-dye style. Other top brands include: 'Jansport', 'Vans 'off the wall'' and 'Hype'. Many other brands and less expensive versions are available.

Some of the 'Jansport' styles

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