Welcome to the 90s Mr.Banks

Remeber Alf?  He's back, in pog form!... I could go on all day making references to 90s pop culture. But I won't.  My point is, the 90s are back.  


It kinda makes you feel old doesn't it?  Were the 90s really that long ago that the fashion has already made it's way back into rotation?  The answer is yes.  Have y'all noticed the resurgence of combat boots?  Baby doll dresses?  I went to Feathers the other night for their birthday sale and noticed several 90s baby doll minis.  Personally I love the baby doll dress.  It's fun, girly, flirty, and comfortable.  Juxtaposed with the edginess of combat boots, this 90s trend it's on its way back.

You Look Like a Girl From Abercrombie and Fitch

"I like girls that wear Abercrombie and Fitch.
I'd take her if I had one wish."

Yes, I was just listening to "Summer Girls" by LFO.  When I put my iTunes on shuffle you really never know what is going to happen.  This morning it was actually being really lovely and consistent playing a string of 70s rock songs by musicians like Fleetwood Mac, Elton John, the Doobie Brothers, and Electric Light Orchestra.  But, playing somewhere in the middle of all this, was a song highly popular at the end of the millenium "Summer Girls."

The lyrics to this song brought up many questions.  How old was I when this song came out?  Did I ever own anything from Abercrombie and Fitch?  Is Abercrombie and Fitch still popular today?  Why have I not skipped to the next song yet?

Austin Digs the Tribal Trend

Back in Januray I wrote about the Tribal chic trend being a popular look on the runways for Spring 2010. Spring is in full force right now at the local boutiques and I found several tribal chic pieces while out and about.
necklace: luxe Apothetique, bracelets: SoLa, romper: Girl Next Door, shoes: gallery D


keep austin stylish

Oscar Fashion: Faves and Least Faves

The romantic look ruled the Red Carpet at the 2010 Academy Awards.

Overall the TRENDS of the night were:
-pastels such as light pinks and purples
-metallics
-ruffles

My Faves

It was Sandra Bullock's night in more ways than one. Besides, winning the Oscar for Best Actress, Sandra looked stunning in this glamorous metallic dress. The lipstick color brought interest to the dress and made the look my favorite of the night.

Rachel McAdams is just so cute! The print of this dress was so different, but in a good way. And I love the way the dress fits her on top. This was a very cool choice. Plus her earrings were fab.


Meryl Streep looked great in white. I'm giving Meryl one of the best dressed of the night because a lot of times the 50+ gals don't get it right, but she got it right. She looks appropriate for her age but still hot.


Maggie Gyllenhal stood out amongst the metallics and pastels that seemed to rule the night. I love a good bold print. This dress is fun and flirty, while still remaining elegant for the Oscars.

My Least Faves

Yes, I realize that Sarah Jessica Parker was wearing Chanel Couture, but I'm sorry. Some dresses are made for the runway and not real life. This dress did absolutely nothing for SJP's body, plus the hair was just way too much for me. I wanted to pop that gigantic bun off her head.

So I get that fashion isn't Tina Fey's thing, but couldn't her stylist for once at least make it look like she cared? The dress isn't horrible I guess, but it's not great. And the hair is a little too "business in the front, party in the back."

Charlize Theron is on the least Faves list for an obvious reason: Cinnabon Boobs.

There is something kind of pretty about Zoe Saldana's dress. I think the color and ruffles at the bottom are actually pleasing, but the slit in the dress is awkward. As you work your way up from the bottom of the dress, it looks like the dress turns into a completely different dress on top. I wish the top and the bottom had worked together more organically.

Jennifer Lopez's dress is just too stiff. It looks like it would be uncomfortable to touch, doesn't it? Maybe the fabric looked better in person, but on camera it just looks tacky. I actually don't like anything about this dress. And why is Jennifer Lopez at the Oscars anyway?