Warming Trends

Back when AW'10 fashion shows were going on, they predicted that comfortable, warm, bundled up, and oversize clothing would be in.  "Your boyfriend will not be a fan of these trends," said one magazine.  While I look around BSU campus, not much has changed from last year.  UGG boots, sweaters, and leggings are once again, the majority rule.  Here are a few simple changes that everyone can make to turn their last years rags into a comfortable trend. 

Hailing from Scotland, Fair Isle sweaters are very warm, add a bit of color to a wardrobe, and come in many different styles such as cape, cardigan, belted, and pull-over styles.  And for those of you who want to knit your own, its an easy art form!

BDG Reverse Fair Isle Sweater $58

Topshop Fair Isle Cape $65

Paul & Joe Sister Merino Wool Fair Isle Hooded Cardigan $355

To replace those old beanies, faux-fur hats are very warm, they come in different styles, and you aren't really hurting any animals in the process! 

Topshop faux fur horned crossack hat $40

Miss Selfridge Leopard faux-fur trapper hat $28

Zara Leopard Print Fur Hat $29.90

An easy update to leggings and UGG boots are cable-knit tights and socks.  These come in all different colors, can be layered with socks, and are a little thicker and warmer than tights while providing the same coverage.  

Simply Vera Vera Wang Cable-Knit Tights $12

Merona Cable Tights $7

Urban Outfitters Open Stitch Over-the-Knee with Rib Knit Cuff Sock $14

It's easy to make these simple changes to update your outfits and still remain warm and comfortable!

Festive Fashions

Music fest season has come and gone but the fashions still remain.

Whenever I relate fashion and music, I instantly think of festival fashion, and maybe all that crazy attire Lady Gaga pulls off.  But for the past two years I have been watching the trends come out of music festivals and it is all so thrilling.  For one, people dress to impress.  Its kind of hard to pull out your best outfit when you have to take into account for heat, rain, sunshine, mud, and the cool, crisp night.  Secondly, you can expect to see so many different subcultures of trends because the band set usually covers a wide array of genres.  Over at Coachella in California, many people, including celebrities, found just the thing to wear.

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Along with great fashion comes great parties.  Lacoste, Diesel, Sophomore, and Express all jumped in to the music scene by throwing after parties where fashion was less about beating the heat and more about looking sweet.

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It doesn't just stop there though.  Websites like Topshop promote their picks for festivals which included fringe, crop tops, and .  Topshop even threw their own festival last year to benefit Teenage Cancer Trust, but the outfits there stole the show.  More info and photos can be found on Topshops blog, Inside-Out.

Photos from festivals such as Coachella, Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, and Topshop's Bandstand Picnic are great ways to check out the latest street fashion and can prepare you for the next season.