Fashion Closet - Portrait Magazine

FASHION CLOSET

BY EYE
  1. Hot for Summer What's on the runway
  2. Mind the Details The rest of the trends
  3. Cigarette, pipe drain, and Simply Skinny All about skinny jeans
  4. Swimsuit Woes A little help with finding a suit
  5. Celeb Style Would you wear this outfit?
  6. Press Play or Played Out? A poll on footless tights/leggings

HOT FOR SUMMER
Spring runway shows were hot with bold prints, whites & creams, billowy materials, and lots of legs! This summer, let Forever 21 guide you with their versions of designer duds -- for less (yes, Forever 21 does take international orders www.forever21.com)!

Phi: $1,550 Forever 21: $27.80


Michael Kors: $1,395 Forever 21: 19.80


Anna Sui: $350.00 Forever 21: $27.80


BCBG Maxazria: $490 Forever 21: $65.20
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MIND THE DETAILS
Don't forget the rest of summer's trends! Look for these styles in your local stores or online:
  • Walking shorts (like Bermuda shorts)
  • Short shorts w/cuffs/rolled legs
  • Long, loose and sheer like shirts
  • Skirts or dresses with pockets
  • Shirt dresses
  • Stripes

CIGARETTE, PIPELINE & SIMPLY SKINNY
All your fave celebs are sporting these slimming jeans, don’t you think it’s about time you snag yourself a pair for less? I scoured the net for affordable jeans that you can choose to buy online or at their respective stores. And for you hotties with curves, have no fear! Skinny jeans aren’t just for the slim, they’re for everybody!

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Notes:

  • Wet Seal has the best selection of skinny jeans for a bargin. Their prices range from $25 to $30 and come in a variety of styles. Sorry, no international orders.
  • JCPenny has the next best selection with varying prices. They come in sizes and styles for juniors and misses with brands such as Mixit and Arizona. Lucky for you, they do international orders!
  • American Eagle and Hot Topic both take international orders but have a limited selection of skinny jeans.
  • Levi’s has a large range of skinny jeans with prices from $25 to $200. The online store does not take international orders, but you can visit www.levis.com for store listings in your country.
SWIMSUIT WOES?
We all go through them, including celebrities. So how do you find the right swimsuit? I'm not an expert, but visit these sites and they'll give you an idea over what works with your body type!

CELEB STYLE: WOULD YOU WEAR IT?
Hilary Duff usually comes out on top like the rest of her celeb peers, but does she fall short this time with her mismatched ensemble? Black cap, black top w/sheer rouched sleeves, faded plaid pants w/silver vertical stripe? Thick silver hoops and huge gold claw ring? You be the judge!
   
   
Hilary Duff's Outfit
Would You Wear It?
   
Yes, I love her style!
It doesn't work for me, but looks great on her!
Yuck! She is totally not matching!



PRESS PLAY OR PLAYED OUT?
It's become the signature look of Lindsay Lohan and several "It" girls: footless tights. The rebirth of this 80's trend, contrary to belief, was started a couple of years ago by LA hipsters and trendy Japanese girls. Soon Mary-Kate Olsen was sporting the look, but even then celebs were still treking in their UGGs and mini skirts. Now, the look is out in full force and hoards of girls are taking the streets in tights and ballet flats.

The so-called look-of-the-moment is not for everyone and has recently been criticized by online bloggers, including Trent of Pink Is The New Blog. The question to you is, is this look still in or played out?

Footless Tights
Are footless tights in or played out?

       
Style is new to me, it's hot!
Style is new to me, but Lindsay killed it!
I love it in-style or out!
Psh, I set the trend in 2003!
80's style should stay in the 80's!