I haven’t been shopping much this summer. The reason being that I’m around clothes and fashion too much these days, and I actually get sick of seeing clothes after my shifts at Smartset (Canadian retail chain) where I currently part-time. It is possible to get sick of clothes, and the idea that girls can’t stop shopping is not true. I am working hard, and I mean hard, to find pieces that move me, on trends that are fun and worth following and reporting on. A lot of the quality of clothing in the big chains have gone downhill. And the clothes of better quality and are better made are just very pricey. Good finds are hard to come by this summer, and with the months flying by, the summer will soon be over, and there will not be a reason to sport any cute, trendy piece at all.
Urban Outfitters has been serving my needs for a while now. Partly because they do follow the trends, their clothes on sale is actually pretty affordable, and they have a generous return/exchange policy. They also have a relaxed grunge-y street feel to them that I like, and as a former art college student, they appeal to me with pieces that are girly and bohemian inspired too. This summer however, UO are almost my enemy, with high prices, and uninspired designs and fabrics. However, after doing my homework, I was able to scout out a few things that I nabbed from them that are pretty fabulous.
1. The Kimono Trend
I saw this trend popping up in the spring, but wasn’t quite ready for it then. Now I am on board with it. It’s elegant, retro, and effortlessly pretty. The floral printed kimonos are jaw-droppingly pretty, but usually cost fifty or more. But for such dramatic silouhette as the kimono is, a less noisy print may prove more suitable. I adore my recent kimono jacket find, at UO. It was priced right, and cropped, so it doesn’t overwhelm a more petite frame!
2. Printed Leggings Trend
This trend took off in the spring of this year, faded away and is now coming back again. Who knew? Well, I kind of did because black and grey pants are sooooo boring.
3. Jelly shoes
Do you guys remember in the 90’s when jelly shoes were in? Well, I have an infinity for them this summer. they are comfortable, cute and stylish. A perfect addition to any summer wardrobe, because they scream effortless fun and functionality.
What are your fave finds this summer? Do you guys think that it is a an awesome summer in terms of finding great fashion and styles? Or is it difficult and lack-lustre?
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