Monday, September 3, 2012

Science, Vampires, & Sexy Leather

When thinking about science, fashion is not the first thing we picture in our minds. What does the color red represent to you? Love? Passion? Blood? And would you be willing to dress in leather from head to toes?

Red is going to be everywhere. Hair will not be the only place we find different hues of the color red. Handbags, shoes, hats, lipstick, nail polish. Everything goes. I think we are all loving red so much in part due to our fascination with vampires lately. Who hasn’t seen Twilight or the Vampire Diaries? I mean even real people are biting other people. But that’s a whole different topic… If you feel brave enough you can wear different shades of red from head to toes and make a statement.

Leather is making a comeback. And it is not just your typical leather jacket. We are going to see leather handbags, leather pants, leather corsets, leather lingerie, leather dresses. Punks, bikers, cowboys, and James Dean are no longer the only ones allowed to wear leather. Anyone, male or female, can wear leather and look good in it. And prices range from really expensive to affordable and styles range from classic to very out there. Although black leather is what will be popular, other colors will not be off limits. So, again, if you can pull it off, anything goes. However, if you are really against wearing animal skin, there are other options for you like synthetic leather or vinyl that pretty much contain the same features.

Star Trek, the Fifth Element, Resident Evil. What do these Sci-fi movies have to do with fashion you say? Futuristic prints, colors, and shapes are taking over. Think of the movie “The Hunger Games.” One of the reasons the movie was so popular was due in part to the one of a kind fashion portrayed in it, like the red dress on fire that Katniss wore for her interview. An important part of this futuristic trend is the use of color. Neon highlighter colors were really popular back in the 80’s and we are going to see them again. Sort of the “80’s Meets Science.” Simple geometric shapes in very bright colors and different textures; what Nicki Minaj and Lady Gaga’s cyber fashion would be in their music videos. We can even see some of this futuristic trend taking over hairstyles and haircolors already.

All three of these trends can be worn together. It’s important to know, that you decide how you want to wear these colors, prints, or textures. What’s good about these trends is that you can dress them up and wear them to an elegant occasion or keep it plain and just wear it as an everyday look. You can look sexy or trendy, whatever you choose. They’re perfect for day or night. So which do you think will be your favorite trend this fall?

 

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