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Banana Prints: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 11:07am GMT

Fashion influences like Anna Wintour and Giovanna Battaglia are adding a touch of tropical to their everyday styles with banana-print skirts.

While Prada is responsible for sparking the trend (both skirts shown are from Prada's Spring 2011 RTW collection, which also features a peel-baring button-up), fast fashion brands have been quick to jump on the banana wagon (get the effect with Topshop's Banana Print Leggings).

Do these skirts belong on the runway or in the produce section? Weigh in below!

Photos (left to right): Uri Schanker/FilmMagic; Jacopo Raule/Getty Images

Posted in: anna wintour, banana prints, giovanna battaglia, trend or foe, trend to try
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Colored Denim: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 2:31pm GMT

Bold fashionistas like Kim Kardashian, Sarah Jessica Parker and Ashley Greene are taking the casual approach to the color-blocking trend by mixing their favorite tees with saturated shades of denim.

While I'm still a bit weary of pastels and neons, a primary-hued pair (as shown above) tends to add just enough punch without looking too juvenile.

Do these celebs' duds read more casual-cool or Crayola? Weigh in below!

Photos: Splash News

Posted in: ashley greene, colored denim, kim kardashian, sarah jessica parker, trend or foe, trend to try
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Literal Animal Prints: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 3:21pm GMT

Who let the dogs out?!

From soft swans to riley rottweilers, celebs like Katy Perry, Liv Tyler and Ginnifer Goodwin are reshaping the animal-print trend by incorporating full-form animals and animal features into their everyday styles.

While I'm all for animal advocacy, especially when it comes to fashion, I can't help but think these carnal creations belong in captivity.

Do these stars' styles ooze cool, or should they be caged? Weigh in below!

Photos (left to right): Splash News; Marc Ausset-Lacroix/WireImage; Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic

Posted in: animal prints, ginnifer goodwin, katy perry, liv tyler, trend or foe, trend to try
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Studded Trench Coats: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 2:02pm GMT

With a little help from Burberry, stars like Julie Ordon, Kim Kardashian and Emma Watson are taking a fresh (and fierce) approach to one of Spring's hottest style staples with heavy hardware (spikes included).

Do you think these embellishment-clad stars are on to something, or do you suspect they have a few screws loose? Weigh in below!

Photos (left to right): Richie Buxo/Splash News; James Devaney/WireImage; Ron Asadorian/Splash News

Posted in: emma watson, julie ordon, kim kardashian, studded trench coats, trend or foe, trend to try
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Wearing Teen Boys Clothing: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 4:49pm GMT

While I was ogling the girly goods (think gold lame skirts, floral prints and sweater tights) at the recent fall preview for Johnnie b, Boden's new teen line, my more senior producer (whose usual Boden purchase includes a purple cardigan or two) couldn't help but fall for the rugged knits and patterns from the Johnnie b Teen Boys offerings.

At the end of the day, the skinny-jeans clad mother of two walked away with both the Bomber Jacket (shown above) and the Hooded Cardigan, and was left pining for the faux-fur trimmed Trapper Hat (also shown above), all from the Teen Boys collection.

Do you think this take on the menswear trend is on the juvenile side or, like Melissa, do you adhere more to the rule "If the shoe (or son's soft, totally on-trend sweater) fits, wear it?" Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

Photo: Boden

Posted in: johnnie b, teen boys clothing, trend or foe, trend to try
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Color-Coordinating With Your Sis: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 2:08pm GMT

Every gal knows there are two things you don't steal from another woman: 1) her man and 2) her outfit.

But what if you don't wear the same outfit to an event, but rather the same color combo?!

Apparently, color-coordinating is fair game for Kim Kardashian and big sis Kourtney, both of whom coordinated khaki-green and black ensembles for the recent opening of their new store Kardashian Kaos.

Would YOU color-coordinate with your sister or one of your girlfriends for a big night out? Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): Victor TheSnakeMannn/Splash News

Posted in: kardashian kaos..., kim kardashian, kourtney kardashian, trend or foe, trend to try
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Peekaboo Dresses: Trend or Foe?

Posted by babu 4:55pm GMT

From the plush push-ups of stars like Lady Gaga, Kelly Osbourne and Amy Winehouse to the dainty demis sported as of late by Lea Michele (in Giambattista Valli) and Ashley Greene (in Antonio Berardi), it seems everywhere I look, I get flashed.

Call me crazy, but something inside me is itching to show a little lace too. The question becomes: how much and where?!

Have you picked up any peekaboo styles or lacy bralettes yet? Tell me how YOU plan on pulling them off in public in the comment section below.

Photos (left to right): Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images; Michael Bezjian/WireImage

Posted in: ashley greene, bralettes, lea michele, peekaboo dresses, trend or foe, trend to try
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With or Without Wings?

Posted by babu 5:38pm GMT

In recent weeks, wardrobe wings have been taking off among celebs like Amber Rose (in Christian Siriano), Rihanna (in Viktor & Rolf) and Leona Lewis (in Stella McCartney).

Photos (left to right): John Parra/Getty Images; Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Carlos R. Alvarez/WireImage

Posted in: amber rose, celebrity style, leona lewis, rihanna, trend or foe, trend to try
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Trend or Foe: Thigh-High Boots

Posted by babu 9:00am GMT

Are Jery Sandoval, Iman and Victoria Beckham ready for the catwalk, or the street-walk?! Long since the days of "Pretty Woman," thigh-high boots have exploded on and off the red carpet scene, but some (including myself) might argue that these city slickers belong on the corner.

See more celebrities wearing thigh-high boots, and find out how many werewolves were actually surrounding Iman, in this hilarious lookbook by Project Rungay bloggers Tom and Lorenzo.

Photos (left to right): Jason Merritt/Getty Images; Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images; Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Posted in: celebrities in boots, iman, jery sandoval, thigh-high boots, trend or foe, victoria beckham
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Trend or Foe: Cheetah Booties

Posted by babu 1:25pm GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen: fashion muse? Ever since the actor made his debut at this year's MTV Movie Awards as Australian fashion reporter alter-ego Bruno in a pair of mid-calf cheetah booties, more and more celebs have been wearing more sophisticated, yet equally ambitious, versions.

Among those celebs who've been "spotted" are Jessica Szohr, Rihanna and, most recently, Khloe Kardashian, who rocked a pair of Christian Louboutin Bridget Lace Ankle Boots (with cheetah-print heels and stems), $1,795, at the Famous Cupcakes Beverly Hills Grand Opening.

I did a little legwork and found similar, and more affordable, styles at DSW, Bakers and Zappos.

See more celebs in animal-print fashions now!

Photos (left to right): Bennett Raglin; Jean Baptiste Lacroix; Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage�

Posted in: cheetah booties, jessica szohr, khloe kardashian, rihanna, sacha baron cohen, trend or foe
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