Spring 2011 Fashion Trend – Nautical Stripes

One of my favorite trends this season is the nautical – sailor – striped style. I love it for it's iconic beginnings, it's classic style and it's casual appeal. See below what you think…

Bold Prints- Stripes and Florals: Go bold or go home once Spring 2011 has sprung.
Mix and match floral and striped pieces to create an unified look. I had my doubts about this trend, but now… I’m a believer!

spring 2011 / Prada :

Nautical Fashion Inspiration The nautical look was made fashionable by Coco Chanel in the 20′s.
The fashion icon was having an affair with the Duke of Westminster, a huge yachting fan, and began to take on the attire of a sailor after observing fishermen on her holidays. She wore wide-legged sailor pants, striped boatneck sweaters and flat boating shoes. Her androgynous style appealed to other independent women of the time like Katharine Hepburn.

This summer's stripes are more daring than the classic Breton T-shirt :

I love how a simple Breton t-shirt can be paired with skinny jeans and sandals or glamoured up with a boyish blazer and heels :

The striped shirts were made part of the French seaman’s uniform in 1858 :

Stripe bathing suits:

  

Leaves and Flowers Miniskirts

Haute Hippie Lazer Cut Leaves Miniskirt :

A black knitted mini skirt with stretch. A braided band sits at the waist with a cut out detail on either side. Black folded leather circles are knitted onto the skirt with silver metal eyelets. Finishes at the top of the thighs. Fitted style with stretch. Bring ruffles up-to-date by teaming Mark Fast?s Knitted Mini Skirt with Leather Detail with a loose fitting tee and heels for summer :

Fall Blooms! A literal take on blossoms.By Malene Birger black flower embellished skirt. Side zip. Blossom detail is meant to be crumpled - it only adds to the design!

Grey cotton skirt from Red Valentino with tight pleating at the waist and a silk underlayer. There is a large silk black bow to the side.

Weddings - Stylish Sunday - The Aisle

Stylish Sunday - The Aisle A traditional wedding aisle runner is a long piece of material sometimes plastic, vinyl and even canvas that may serve several purposes at a wedding. Wedding aisle runners have always been used to protect the bride, bridesmaids and women guests attending the wedding from dirt. They are also a great place to tie in the wedding theme.

Rose petals are a beautiful way to add some color and interest to your event. Keep in mind that when used outdoors, they will blow away.

Floating candles and hundreds of rose petals : 

Rose petals not for you? Consider using elaborate decorations for the runner, including things like your names or monogram.Fabric choices can be custom-made to suit many different themes, and include very expensive materials like silk, lace and velvet :

Navy Style Mini Skirts

Navy and off-white striped cotton skirt with a navy canvas bow belt at waist. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel skirt has slant pockets with a polka-dot cotton and silk-blend patch detail at front, belt loops, white stitch detail and a concealed zip fastening at side.

Alexander Wang takes tailoring to hip new heights with this striped suiting skirt! Black and white striped cotton-blend high-waisted skirt with a black satin-jersey and canvas apron overlay. Alexander Wang skirt has cutouts at sides of overlay with side slit pockets beneath, a leather buckle-fastening belt tab at front, a concealed zip and hook fastening at front and is fully lined :

Lace Skirts

Lover Coppelia Lace Tutu Skirt :

Black sheer lace skirt with a gathered waist. Valentino skirt has softly folded pleats, a scalloped trim, a raw-edged elasticated waist, simply slips on and has a visible nude lining :

Milly is a New York Institution and go to label for chic, timeless pieces. Don't just take it from us, Victoria Beckham has been spotted in this top and she paired it with the matching skirt and signature killer heels. Navy and white layered lace top with scalloped hem and shoulder sleeves. Milly top has a boat neck and fastens with a side zip :

Polyester and lace asymmetrical skirt "Déjeuner sur l'herbe", new collection of the Parisian collective Andrea Crews which reveals several sources of inspiration these summer, the salesmen of corn at the exit of the subway, Chloé Sevigny... colette selects some white and blue pieces, mix of cotton, denim and lace and scarfs create in association with Leslie David artist. Spring / summer collection 2011 :

Black hand-embroidered hairpin lace skirt with nude silk-georgette underlay. 3.1 Phillip Lim skirt has a sheer panel at scalloped hem, a grosgrain waistband and a silver-tone hoop and concealed zip fastening at back.

Bow skirts

Bow Skirts | From Darling To Deadly
There's something wildly inherently feminine about bows, isn't there? A fashion trend handed down from fairytale times, that's a slightly alternative time line to normal human fashion, but a valid one none the less. A woman with a bow is a woman who is embracing all that it means to be traditionally feminine.

Of course, one could say that the above statement is rather an oversimplification of the role of the bow in modern fashion, but one could say a lot of things and the rest of us aren't necessarily obliged to listen to them. Bows are girly, period, and a bow on a skirt can add a touch of pretty innocence to an otherwise drab or perhaps, saucy, outfit.

I will show you bows and the role they play in numerous bow skirts. (And when I say numerous, I mean of course, two.) It will be an exciting journey, one that will leave you slightly breathless and ready to skip out the door and show Alice in Wonderland just who is the prettiest of them all. 

Gathered Gray Bow Skirt

Now this is what I was talking about when I said that a bow can transform a rather mundane, even frumpy garment into something special. Imagine this skirt for a moment without the trim and the bow. 

What kind of skirt would it be? I'll tell you what kind of skirt it would be, a drab, lonesome skirt, fit for wearing only by those who had given up on life as a source of joy. 

With the bow, this gray skirt is transformed into something whimsical, yet sophisticated. This skirt is available from New Look. They designed it, and they take full responsibility for it.

Deadly Curves Red Bow Skirt

And here, dear fashion friends, is the opposite end of the skirt and bow spectrum. Without the bow, this red skirt would be just another slinky, skin tight number worn by a woman advertising a possible set of dubious morals. As it is, the bow fails somewhat to impart a real innocence to the outfit, however it does create the charming illusion of making the wearer look like a shiny wrapped present. 

This skirt is made of non stretch satin, and comes with a skull motif at the center of the bow, just to let those around you know that whilst you may be tottering around in high heels and a skirt that barely lets you move, you will not hesitate to unleash the dogs of war upon them should they prove to be unpleasant to you. 

This skirt was made by Deadly Dames, a line of pin up inspired clothing that should quire rightly terrify those who happen to encounter a lady wearing it.

source: http://hubpages.com/hub/Bow-Skirts

Pleated silk-taffeta mini skirt with bow detail at front. Valentino skirt has asymmetric pleats, a concealed side zip fastening and is fully lined :

Fuchsia Cocktail - Prom Dress

Make a sensational entrance in Notte by Marchesa's plissé cocktail dress. Fuchsia strapless satin-twill dress with asymmetric tiered plissé pleating. Notte by Marchesa dress has a sweetheart neck, internal boning, silk-satin bow embellishment at waist, a concealed hook and zip fastening at back and is fully lined.

Gothic Prom Dresses

You just need to talk to ant teenage girl to find out how important a prom night is for anyone og them.
Choosing the perfect prom dress is therefore a big event for a young girl and the actual confusion comes
when it comes to choosing the right one.
Most girl try a traditional look, but what if you wanted something that would stand out in a crowd?
Something that is different?
The answer lies in choosing a Gothic style prom dress.
The term "Gothic" is used to denote the artistic style of the 19th cenntury and it is characterized by a
sense of dark, supernatural and one that was considered anti-classical.

Any teenage girl will tell you how important her prom night is. Choosing a prom dress is a major event in a young girl's life, but prom dresses don't have to be traditional. Gothic prom dresses are gaining popularity as more and more girls are branching out from conventional ways of dressing for their prom. Gothic apparel is usually very dark and mysterious, with a Victorian or Elizabethan look. Part of the appeal of the Gothic culture is the ability to express individuality and uniqueness, including clothing choices. Choosing a Gothic prom dress is a great way to have a unique look and to show the dark and romantic side of your personality.

Gothic prom dresses are typically black or dark in color, accentuated with rich reds, purples or blues, among other colors. Popular fabrics are lace, satin and crushed velvet, all of which look very romantic. There isn't one specific style when it comes to prom dresses, and the style you choose will depend on what you are comfortable with.

Some Gothic prom dresses have a corset-like top and a long full or straight skirt. Think lavish if you're trying to picture one of these dresses! Layers of fabric in the skirt, with beautiful detailing on the top including a laced up back make these dresses very glamorous. Add to that a very narrow waist and you have a very dramatic dress. The tops of these dresses are usually very tight and often strapless, so if you're comfortable with a sexier look, this could be the style for you!

Below are some of the best exemples of Gothic dresses: