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Male leggings, or “meggings” are currently a big thing in Tokyo, according to InventorSpot, who originally posted this video. What do you guys think?

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Wasn’t it just last week that I was predicting trouser pants for fall? Well now Fab Unfunded, Nylon, and Victoria Beckham agree, trouser pants are in. 

Get the look that Nylon calls “mom jeans” with pleats and high waists, which is flattering on almost every figure. This style of jeans or pants are going to be, and already are, showing up in stores everywhere, but get yours first before everyone else! (The Elizabeth and James ones I featured last week are still my favorite, very Audrey Hepburn)

SOURCE: Fab Unfunded

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I just started watching Party Down, some Starz show no one seems to talk about. It’s got Jason Stackhouse’s dead girlfriend in it, that dude who played Will Farrel’s dick brother in Step Brothers, and the amazingly hilarious old chick who played the mole on Arrested Development. Overall, it’s an amazing cast and because of that fact, and the fact that it plays like a comedic version of Entourage if there’s a prophetic future where Vinnie Chase fails as an actor and ends up as a waiter,  I feel the need to demand the Trendsparking of Party Down. Basically, the look is a white button down with a pink bow tie, but I’m sure some of you more inventive ladies can figure out a way to sex up the basic look, kind of like what’s happening below…

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Not sure if she has no idea what is going on, or that she just doesn’t care. Can’t say I’ll be doing this anytime soon.

SOURCE: Fashionising

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There is something dynamic about mixing different styles. Shows the world that you’re confident enough to blur the lines and create your own look.

It’s cool to have one cohesive look but that’s easy. How bout mixing a little dazzle with your grunge. A little flow to your tailored. A little feminine to your masculine. A little tribal with your rock and roll. You follow?

That’s why I’m super excited to introduce Countess Vintage. The pieces might seem out of place but trust me when I tell you…..they make sense.

If you open your eyes to mixing and matching.

Clip on earrings were all the range in the 50s and they’re back if you ask Cocolah.com.

What better way to add some sparkle to tshirt and jeans but some standout sparkly earrings. Jean jackets have made a comeback….throw on a brooch for a little dirty class. Are you a scarf fanatic too!? What’s hotter than the hard to find vintage scarf clip!? A collection of them that’s what.

Start your collection with Countess Vintage. Stay tuned for a line of vintage bags from this designer to hit the web pronto.

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The latest Trendspark is straight from the runways of Rick Owens, Julius-Garden, Boris Bidjan Saberi and other  avant-garde mens designers.

The look is basically the equivalent of walking out of your house with a blanket on. It will totally make you look like a Dementor ready to plauge the world of Hogwarts. Why anyone one would want to look like one of the Taliban’s bitches is beyond me, but I wouldn’t be surprised if someone attempted this come September fashion week. Watch for it, this Trendspark is closer than you think. 

Reply in the comments if you would try this look or submit pictures of you rocking the drapes via Twitter, @fashionindie

GALLERY: Men In Drapes

SOURCE: I like boys in draped outfits

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Tom Ford recently spilled his 10 rules of style to Men’s Style, and they are worth taking a glance at. My personal favorite:

3. When mixing patterns, don’t think about it too much—just throw it together.

Here is the link to the Men’s Style article.

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At last week’s Dolce and Gabbana show the theme was ‘glamorous shut-in’. The Italian designing duo paraded model after model wearing updated old school, gentleman’s PJ’s. I couldn’t help but wonder if the collection wasn’t inspired by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner? Hear me out, nobody has done more to popularize the satin pajama as a normal evening attire than Mr. Hefner.

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Over the last couple of years designers have felt the need to jack up the heels on shoes. I remember a few years ago three-inch heels were the standard, today those are practically flats. Christian Louboutin average heel is about five inches.

Now designers are looking for ways to make it even more impossible for women to walk. Last year Marc Jacobs flipped his heel for his surrealism themed show. Now we have lighting bolt heels! Eva Mendes wore this look to the Women premiere. What do you think? Love it or Hate it?

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A big theme of the Fall 2008 Prada collection was doily patterned separates. On the runway they layered different colored lace shirts over skirts, to create a highly textured look. They also utilized this trend over solid shirts, to make the lace pop. The whole look speaks to Prada’s riche art girl aesthetic.

Prada also presented the trend in muted beige shirts mixed with neon skirts

Here is the trend as worn by Maggie Gyllenhaal promoting the Dark Knight in Tokyo

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Old Navy is desperate to seem hip. So much so that they would use a trend that’s on its last legs in their new ad campaign. Like J.Crew before them, Old Navy has their models wearing glasses in their new ads. Geek-chic?! Really? We’re over it!

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         Summer may be winding down but that’s no reason to get rid of those romantic beach waves! Maintain and put a spin on the waviness throughout Fall. This look is flattering on all types. Whether remaining casual with friends or spending a night out, waves are the perfect way to achieve a relaxed whimsical vibe.

          Wavy hair is attainable, even if you have not been born with romantic ringlets.  Simply use a curling iron of the size you desire; bigger iron for the curlier side and thinner for the straighter side. Then, break up the curls with your fingers, to create a definitive wavy look. Be sure to use hairspray! The luscious look is fantastically unique amongst the ubiquitous straight style. The trend is cute yet sultry. Which wavy look is for you?   

Thanks to Elle for the fantastic images! 

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Everything that is old is new again….

Just when bathing suits couldn’t get any tinier comes ‘new’ retro styled bathing suits

This new trend as shown in the New York Times

Here’s Grace Kelly in a sexy one piece lounging in the French Rivera

To get the look try a one piece, or a high-waisted two piece

To get this look Click Here to go Shop Indie and see our picks

[photo source: fashion spot, ny times]

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This season, jewelry designers, perhaps recalling the imaginative little girl whose surreal interactions with insects brought a dreamy beauty to “Pan’s Labyrinth,” have shone a spotlight on the Insecta class, finding glamour and chic in all manner of creepy-crawlies.

Insects have of course enjoyed vogues in eras past — notably for the curious Victorians and the macabre Surrealists — but today’s swarm has a more whimsical bent. They range, at least in price, from the lowly (but winsome) bug brooches at Miu Miu to the high-flying jeweled creations of Sharon Khazzam, Sevan and Vernissage.

Source: NY Times

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No longer just for men at work, the jumpsuit is back; and hugging feminine curves in all the right places. We once thought that it took a strongly fashion-forward woman to wear a jumpsuit, but upon further consideration, we think it just takes a smart one. Yes, some all-in-ones make a big statement, but there are so many subtle styles available that it’s possible to find a suit for any situation.

Source: WhoWhatWearDaily

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Fashionista has just spotted a new trend; gladiator sandals worn over skinny jeans.

“It can look clumsy if you don’t have the right proportions for it (hint: if your legs are quite short, turn away from the screen), but there’s something intriguing about turning gladiator straps into a kind of accessory themselves, and it also stretches the shoes past their summer use into Spring and Fall.”

I have to admit that I must agree. Personally, I’ve never been much for any type of shoe worn over jeans (not even boots) but this is pretty awful. If you really want to show off your new pair of sandals, why not just wear shorts or a skirt?

Let us know what you think indies. Newest trend? or Just plain ugly.

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In terms of experience, Christopher Kane is a design whippersnapper, but what he says goes. It isn’t as if he chooses easy trends either – you can blame him for last summer’s neon virus. And now he gives us pale denim, a trend that possesses the cruel ability to expand indiscriminately the look of one’s thighs is one that we never thought we’d want to explore. But we should think about ways to make it work, because worn against tanned skin and sparkles, pale denim is surprisingly becoming.

The pale tiered ruffle skirt, an early Madonna mainstay, has been given the Kane treatment. It is now almost demure, lengthwise, and the heavy ruffles look sumptuous. If you can’t afford the price tag, Topshop has a good copy. Wear the skirt with a loose T-shirt and interesting heels for maximum street cred.

There are four ways to wear pale denim and if Agyness Deyn is not your style benchmark, go glam. Jeans or a pale denim jacket aren’t obvious starting points for looking luxurious, but worn with the right pieces they give eveningwear a fresh look. Spring is the perfect time to start the mixing process. If you’re dying to wear that silky little number in the back of your wardrobe but can’t bear to show too much flesh, whack on the denim jacket. Wear it tight, a bit cropped and with the collar turned up.

The minimal trend has been quietly gaining strength over the past two seasons and pale denim is a good way to keep the ball rolling. The aim is to look slightly futuristic and effortless. This look is probably the hardest to pull off because of its inherently simple aesthetic, but done right, it has a cool, sharp edge that is hard to beat.

Content source: Timesonline.