Trend Magazine // Quick Update

Good morning, guys!

Last week I had finals at FIDM, but I'm finally back in Chicago for spring break! It's so great to see my family and friends, eat some homemade food, and relax a little bit- this break was seriously needed.

During my finals week, I had to make an online magazine predicting a trend that will be coming into style for my trend forecasting class. I worked on it for hours, and I'm so proud of the end product that I wanted to share it with you guys! You can check it out here. :)

I also got a new camera as a late birthday present from my parents and I can't waaait to get back to LA and expand my blog! There's so much more I want to show you guys and I finally can.

Hope you're all having a good week! :)

xo

Trend of the Month: Holographic

The holographic trend made it's start in the 90's, marking everything in it's path. Shoes, shirts, skirts, shorts, and just about any accessory you could think of, seen in the embarrassing flashback. Much like a lot of other 90's trends like crop tops and high waisted jeans, holographic print is making a new and modernized comeback.

I, personally, have fallen in love with this trend. It's fun and daring, and I'm dying to get my hands on something holographic. I've had my eye on a few things, like American Apparel's new Holographic Skater skirt. I got the chance to see it in person at the store on Melrose Avenue and I made it my next "treat yo' self" purchase since it's a killer $170. 

Another company taking on the hologram trend is one of my favorites, UNIF. They've come out with some radical stuff like The Shady's, the Edge Platforms, and the Neogram Sweatshirt, to name a few.

Unfortunately I don't have anything holographic yet, but I'm sure you guys will be the first to know when I do. I can't wait for that skater skirt...

xo

Retail Therapy: NASTYGAL.COM

As a fashion addict, I am constantly searching for new places to get the trendiest clothes, including online. I've come up with a huge list (that is still growing!) of online clothing shops that I've found over the past few years that I love and want to share with you guys.

In the summer of my sophomore year of high school, I was over at a friend's house. While we decided what to do with our day, she showed me a new online store she had found- Nastygal.com. It was my first introduction to two things- one, online shopping that wasn't either Forever 21 or Urban Outfitters, and two, trendy street wear. I was in awe. Trendy clothes I couldn't find at my local mall, stuff I had only seen my favorite fashion bloggers wear- it was heaven for me. Being 15 at the time, I couldn't afford much on the site, but as time went on, Nastygal grew into something bigger and better and it currently holds the title of my favorite online shop.

Nasty Gal started as an ebay store opened by Sophia Amoruso in 2006. Living in San Francisco, she'd hit up thrift stores, finding vintage gems that she'd sell on her site. By 2007 she had a following of over 60,000 on Myspace and in 2008 she made her own site, Nastygal.com. Sophia and her team moved to Los Angeles, California in 2010, where they still reside today.

Sophia Amoruso wrote a book #GIRLBOSS that is coming out May 6 about how she went from a self-proclaimed "dumpster diving and shoplifting anarchist" to the CEO of Nasty Gal, a $100 million dollar business.

A Nasty Gal is trendy, outgoing, and not afraid of what others think. She's self-confident and lives how she wants to.  

My first order two years ago at Nasty Gal consisted of two pairs of high waisted denim shorts and a coral skater dress. All of them are in perfect condition and I still wear them today. 

Not only are their clothes amazing, their shoe collection is out of this world. Daring and fun platforms, classy and simple heels, and some of the cutest boots I have ever seen. They carry a variety of cool shoes that deserve a spot in every trendy girl's closet. 

If you haven't checked out Nastygal.com already, I suggest you do so. Sorry in advance to your wallet!

xo