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

Perfect Prepster

Get ready boys and girls, cardigans are heading our way. A recent influx of the traditional button down two pocket cardigan has hit almost every major mall in America. Often times I suggest ebay and other thrift stores for searching and this is no exception. But if you tend to a bit more reserved with your clothing you might want to go for a vintage Lacoste, or a fitted new cardigan. However, in this glamour girl's opinion the best thing about this old favorite are the D.I.Y. options.

Anyone can wear one of these trendy sweaters, but I recommend that you add your own bit of flare (and not like the Nazis). Try searching through your grandma's closet and asking to grab the buttons off an old dress. Funky lace, studs, and even patches can enable you to create your own look amongst the cardigans which will be hitting school halls this fall. Try it out. All you need to do is go to your local craft store and pick up the necessary items. Send us your best creations and we will post em up. Everyone needs a little fashion cred before the new semester begins.



*Keep in mind that if you are buying a vintage cardigan, it doesn't need to fit perfectly. Even if the sleeves are short (shown above right) it still gets the job done right, and may even allow you to be the first one to wear this winter trend.

Lets Do The Time Warp Again

A month ago or so I predicted that buffalo plaid and babydoll dresses would soon return to the fashion scene. Check out these images:


Photos couresty of Nordstroms and Urban Outfitters

Delias has also followed suit and added Dr. Martins to their website and current catalogue:
http://store.delias.com/item.do?categoryID=556&itemID=50154&sizeFilter=&colorFilter=&brandFilter=

Now Onto New News:

I come bearing good fashion tidings for all of the rejects. Geek and punk stylings are hitting the streets and adding to the influx of grunge attire. Large horn rimmed glasses, studded bags, and motorcycle jackets have all been featured for this fall.

Photos courtesy of Betsey Johnson and Urban Outfitters

Nevertheless, I firmly believe that the biggest of these three trends will be eye wear. For although many have sported the 1970's style sunglasses, I think that the 1980's glasses (being a bit smaller) will reign supreme when it comes to fall/winter eye wear. I will even go as far as to predict that people who currently sport the 20/20 will attempt to get in on this glasses trend.

The images below are from ebay, and once again, Treasure Chest Vintage wins the race for forecasting. Check out their website: http://stores.ebay.com/Treasure-Chest-Vintage.



Even American Apparel has jumped on board: http://store.americanapparel.net/vintage-eyewear-glasses.html

Not only are the above trends "in," but so are graphic prints. Whoo Hoo isosceles triangles! Pick out shirts this fall with abstract prints and designs and you will sure to be in check with the coolest trends. Check out ebay for this look because mainstreams buyers have yet to catch on to this trend.

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Many of us loved Stone Temple Pilots, Silverchair, Sonic Youth, and Pearl Jam, but who knew that Seattle's rock sound could transcend the angst of the 1990's. However lately it's not only the sounds of this mosh culture which have continued to thrive, for fashion has picked up on the resonance of the grunge era.

As a vintage shopper, I often proclaim to spot up-and-coming trends within the vogue reading community. Recently I have noticed that babydoll dresses, flannel shirts, Dr Martins, and other punk/metal hyrbrid items have slowly been making their return to high fashion. Although such items may seem a far cry from couture, it appears as though this nostalgic period of my life has been reintroduced.

After surfing ebay for hours on end, I can assure you that there is a statistical rise in the seattle scene attire. Nevertheless many of you trend seekers will still be buying day glow leggings, and 1980's prom dresses, until you begin to realize you are mimicking the wrong decade. Just giving you the heads up...

Check it out: http://stores.ebay.com/Treasure-Chest-Vintage

1...2...Freddy Krueger Nike SB Dunks Not Yet For You

This is pretty much what passing the pulse is all about, letting everyone who graces our blog be in on the "in and in". Not that we proclaim to know all that is cool, but what we know to be cool we will pass along. Without further pause..... The Freddy Krueger Nike SB Dunks!!!!!!!!

I'm a huge Nightmare on Elm Street fan and moderately enlightened fan of the culture revolving around the custom and rare Nike Dunks. I'm not cool enough to rock highs or mids, so I keep with the lows; another reason I love these babies.

Unfortunately, because of a legal hijinx between New Line Cinema (parent company of all A Nightmare on Elm Street merchandise) and Nike there can be no way to procure these ripping bad boys as of yet. It has become my opinion that all personally invested in making these Dunks available should send emails to New Line as well as Nike to perpetuate a legal resolve. There is no reason these should be kept from our grasp. All horror cinephiles need this. I personally need this to complete my Freddy memorabilia. I got the entire DVD series, original poster, beach towel, pewter belt buckle, sweater, fedora, and glove.... I just need these damn shoes. It's not gravy enough to have the Halo dunks as a fan of both game and sneaker when there is a shoe with a design so near and dear to my heart. I grew up off an Elm Street and remember the first time I watched the original at my buddy Brandon's house a block over. I was 8 years old and that movie put the fear in me like no other. Walking, hell, running home that day through the wooded backyards is one of my most invigorating memories. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has a childhood ear-marked with such an icon. And because of this I urge you guys to send shout outs to New Line and Nike. In the meanwhile, feel free to oggle. It's all that can be none.

If I don't wake up with these dunks on the market, I may not wake up at all.....

the IT girl

Dubbed the premier fashionista by Nylon Magazine and LA Weekly's Mark Hunter, Cory Kennedy has become a star. Her chaotic yet fluid wardrobe is a testament to her innovation and forward moving intuition, and there is little doubt to her artistic brilliance. However, while Mr. Deville may be snapping away along with the rest of the indie population, this twenty-something is left craving a bit more intellectualism.

Ms. Kennedy may be young, but even her elders seem to be turning their heads to this up and coming hipster beauty. And although I may be guilty of the above, I still can't help but wonder what she is teaching her impressionable teenage followers. She stands on a podium to speak to the world's youth and says nothing. Los Angeles, parties, fashion, New York, it seems her life is a puff pastry.

She may be able to design the hell out of an outfit, but is Cory Kennedy a home sewn pattern of fluff without substance?