Pretty Pretties and the Unfortunate Ones

There's only one day left in 2009, so lets ring out the old and bring in the new. I think this calls for another list! I love lists, and like to employ them as often as possible in my life (sometimes unnecessarily). Go organization! So, lets use this one to name all the trends from 2009 that we loved, and those we do wish would disappear in a poof of pink smoke.


Things to love, love, love!

1. Lace: Who doesn't love lace? Reminiscent of candlelit parlors and shaded strolls through manicured estates, lace is the textile of yesteryear. It is a delight to mix in with modern pieces, spreading a little softness wherever it goes.

2. Riding Boots: In the Pacific Northwest, rain is a constant part of life, and wet ankles are so unpleasant. I love my riding boots (though I have only ridden one horse in my life). They are cute and I can walk for miles in them.

3. Vampires: I love dramatic black clothing, I wear red lipstick, and I turn very pale in the winter. So, naturally, I am very excited to find a trend so suited to me. Plus, eternal youth, think of all the shoes I could collect!

4: Wide Belts: Yay for the return of the waist! Wide belts emphasize curves and add definition to any outfit. I particularly love belted dresses with swishy skirts.

5: Mad Men: Yes, men and women can both be fashionable! I am personally fond of curve hugging dresses and full skirts. However, give me a man in a well made, close-fitted suit and I'll be putty in your (strong yet manicured) hands.


Pretty please, go away!

1. Uggs: Unless you are spending lots of time in the Arctic Circle, where it is actually below freezing much of the time, there is no need to own this footwear. And, Uggs as fashion, puh-lease, please leave this place.



2. Hammer Pants: Really, I understand fashion is cyclical, but was it really necessary to try to bring these back? Oh, and styling them as an offshoot of the harem pant didn't fool anyone.

3. No Pants: Lady Gaga can pull off the look of an outfit without any substantial (or insubstantial) bottom half, but please don't be fooled, it will not look good on you or me.

4. Greenwashing: Looking and sounding like you care about the Earth is hip. There are too many companies that attempt to look eco-friendly, but don't actually make any attempts to change their impact on the environment. It's time to step up.

5. Blake Lively's Sternum: I love Gossip Girl, and I think Blake Lively is a very attractive women, and I'm sure she has lovely shoulders and clavicles, but I don't know, because she loves her sternum too much, and shows it off at every opportunity.


Now, it's time to look forward to all of the joy and agony fashion will bring us this year! Yay!