Here is a little look at my Top 10 Trends for 2010 brought to life by Polyvore.com. Before we start, let me say that these are not rules, in fact no one but you should dictate what you will wear this year. Wear whatever speaks to you! And, if you are inspired by any of the trends that play out this year make sure you take them and wear them in your own unique way. Fashion is not about all of us dressing exactly the same, it’s about being inspired and happy in what we’re wearing.
Also, check out the other Rimmel 10-er’s blogs for their own Top 10 Trends for 2010! Yep, this is actually a Rimmel 10 Girls mini-challenge, but don’t worry this isn’t the February challenge, it’s a just a snack before the Feb. challenge. And if you didn’t know/forgot, you can find out more about the Rimmel 10 girls by clicking on the Rimmel 10 icon on the right side of my blog.
Here we go!
1) Pale Lips – Nude or milky pink colors. You’ll notice I included a concealer in the set below, if worst comes to worst you can actually put concealer on your lips for a nude look. It just isn’t as nice looking as lipstick. And it tastes weird.
2) Big Bold Prints – I’m trying to keep all my examples within a reasonable person’s price range so I didn’t include the tie-dye Proenza shirt, but that is a great (and very expensive) example of what I mean. P.S. I Made This has a great D.I.Y. version of the Proenza shirt, take a look!
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3) Ombre Effect – Clothing, makeup and hair! All are great in ombre, but I’m particularly excited about hair, I love anything new and fun in hair. Though I think most people will go for a much more subtle ombre effect in hair, I LOVE this look on model Abbey Lee from Vogue Australia! Who What Wear did a whole article on ombre hair with loads of celeb pictures this past December if you need some natural looking ombre hair inspiration.
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4) Pastels and Sheers – Easter egg colors! I love pastels and am so pleased they seem to be creeping back into fashion. I’ll be honest, part of the reason I like pastels is that my ultra-”fair” skin (read: extremely white) is well suited for pastels. But besides that they’re just plain pretty. I think pale colored sheer items are coming back as well, especially soft nude colored sheers.
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5) Big Florals- I know, you’re thinking that this should be included in big bold prints. But I think it should have its own category because A. Last year “ditsy,” small print florals were in and this is a twist on that and thus should be noted, and, B. I think this is going to be a big trend on it’s own. But we could say this and big bold prints do overlap I guess. Hey, look how cute those glasses are!
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6) Crop Tops – The bane of normal girls like me’s existence. Luckily, you can just put a tanktop or another shirt underneath it and keep your tummy’s dignity intact while working a cool layered look. Also, not referring to it as “tummy” will help keep your dignity intact as well. This is clearly an homage to ’90s fashion, which has definitely made a comeback. I mean, the whole floral trend, acid wash jeans, and grunge looks are definitely pulling from the ’90s, and all of those are fairly in style right now. I won’t even dignify “harem pants,” commonly known as M.C. Hammer pants, with a mention (besides that one).
7) Light colored nails/ Multi-colored nails – Pastels and nudes have been leaking over from clothing to makeup, and I think they will also begin to show up in nail colors. We’ve been bingeing on dark colors recently and I think we’re all ready to lighten up. I also think people are more open to having fun with their nails by doing multi-colors and having variety from nail to nail, it’s cheap and an easy way to change-up looks. I’ve never tried this particular brand of nail polish, but their colors look adorable!
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8) Braids – Soft, loose side braids and soft milkmaid braids are going to be everywhere this year. If I had more hair I would so be in on this! I love the I’ve-just-rolled-around-in-the-woods-with-some-guy-but-I-still-made-this-premier-on-time look of it.
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9) Scalloped Details – Scallops are a very sweet and girly and I love them. I think they will become more prominent this year, detailing hem lines and edges of clothing and accessories. I also love this scalloped skirt, it’s darling and I think a style that will gain some traction this year. Though, since I am of the pear-shaped variety, I won’t be able to wear the skirt since I can tell it would only add volume in an area I’m trying to visually slim. *Sigh* I think I could rock those shorts though! Win!
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10) Ruffles- But you knew that, right? Ruffles are cool because they can add volume toplaces you need volume or simply call attention to an area and are feminine without being overtly so depending on how you style it. I personally like girly looking ruffles though, thus my overly girly collection of them below. Notice the hat has SCALLOPED looking edges because of the style of ruffle, sweet trend overlapping action!
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To sum this all up: It’s going to be a PRETTY, girly year. Think ballerinas, my favorite girly go-to look, full of soft colors and ruffles and femininity. I couldn’t be happier.
Bonus predictions: I think stripes and sailor inspired looks might be gaining a little this year as well, which I heartily welcome with open arms. I also hear army jackets (not marching band style military jackets that ruled the fashion world last year, I’m talking about green, Lindsay Weir of “Freaks and Geeks” style jackets) are coming back. Ugh, no me gusta.
