Summer 2009

What Do You Think About Celebrity Fashion Lines?

June 14, 2009 07:00 AM | Comments (11) | Posted in celebrity fashion, community knowledge project, summer 2009

Question: What do you think about Celebrity Fashion Lines?

Celeb fashion lines seem to come and go with the seasons. We keep thinking that they’re on their way out for good, but some new pop singer or reality TV star always comes around ready to clothe us, all the while ensuring they’re property overexposed. Most of the time, a fashion line with a famous name behind it is just that… it has little more purpose than to rip off shoppers. In the past year, some celebs bowed out before it got too embarrassing - like Mandy Moore - while others managed to churn out some crappy albeit creative ideas, like Katherine Heigl’s hospital scrub line.

Are there celebrity fashion lines out there that inspire, rather than sicken? Have you bought something from Averil Lavigne’s line at Kohl’s, or tried on one of Taylor Swift’s sundresses at Wal-Mart (assuming you’re petite and can wear stuff in the Juniors section)? What do you think of Celebrity Fashion Lines?

Ikat Print: Trend for Less

May 27, 2009 07:00 AM | Comments (2) | Posted in look for less, accessories, dresses, skirts, ikat print, summer 2009, trend for less

Ikat print continues to be a major trend with pieces featuring the print popping up at every store from Forever21 to Macys to Saks. Ikat print isn’t to be confused with “African Print” - Ikat print involves the weaving of thread into a patterns, while African print usually involves the stamping/painting of a pattern on a piece of fabric. When wearing an Ikat printed item, keep the rest of your outfit simple, as the print IS your signature piece.

Here’s Our Picks for Getting the Ikat Print Trend for Less

Accessories
ikat accessories

1. Global Ikat Scarf, $3.99 at UrbanOutfitters.com
2. Ikat Head Wrap, $2.99 at Charlotte Russe.
3. Astar Ikat Print Pareo, $8.80 at Forever21.com
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Dresses
ikat dress