Mainstream Overload

I wandered around St. Marks in NYC this past weekend and I found a plethora of plaid fringed scarves. BEWARE! I am no stranger to this fad, but I want to forewarn all of our readers that very soon this trend will breach the line in the sands of coolness, and become yet another victim of over indulgence. I recommend trying a tartan plaid or silk scarf to stand out a bit more, but honestly I would give this trend a rest for the fall.

The next fruit born out of the horn of plenty is not a specific style, but a brand, Ed Hardy. I know the tattoo trend seems irresistible, but once you take a gander at the Ed Hardy energy drink, I think you will feel differently.

To further help you with your impulses I want to reveal that Ed Hardy fanatics are all being duped. Ed Hardy clothing is designed by Christian Audigier, who was formally known as the head designer of Von Dutch, and just like Von Dutch this brand is getting old and stale. Both Von Dutch and Ed Hardy employed the tactic (which has sadly succeeded) of handing out freebie merchandise to celebs in order to infiltrate the masses. Don't become another pawn in their twisted copy cat game.

Lastly I want to discuss colored jeans, a trend I myself employ. I predict that colored jeans will become a one trick pony. I love colors that pop and stand out, however when everyone is wearing a pair (and they will) you simply look like everyone else. They will loose their appeal once they become overplayed, but I suppose the decision to wear or not to wear is all yours.

Good Luck Fashionistas xoxo