What would summer be without a bit of nautical inspiration? The magazine clipping below (right hand page) showed Junko Shimada’s easy flowing polka dots, anchors, bright color, oversized prints. WFM-fashionfromtheRunway-Nr.35Paris.NY.HKS/S2011 credits (left to right) Hair: Maitreya — Piper — Hazel Sweater: Milk Motion — my short cardigan … Read More →
Category Archives: Trend Forecasts
Summer 2011 inspired by Ralph Lauren
After looking at some of the fashions coming out for this summer, I was inspired to emulate some of my favorite looks with virtual fashions made available by the many, many fabulous designers within Second Life. This crisp, clean look was inspired by the below photographs … Read More →
Spring / Summer 2011 Preview 3: Diaphanous
Spring / Summer 2011 Preview 3: Diaphanous Diaphanous means fine and see-through. The third trend for this spring and summer is a very feminine look with lots of lingerie touches and fabrics that are a bit gauzy and playful. Pattern will range from allover crochet and lace … Read More →
Spring / Summer 2011 Preview 2: Wild at Heart
Spring / Summer 2011 preview number 2: Wild at heart. Everything is alive, and clothing for this spring is no exception. Think of a lush garden or tropical location where everything is blooming and flourishing. Silky fabrics will stand with crumpled linens and denim. Floral and animal … Read More →
Spring / Summer 2011 Preview 1: Eye Candy
This is the first of a series of spring/summer previews for 2011. I will be posting the trend ideas first then combining them together for the final post. Getting through the drab grey days of winter will pay off for what waits in color for spring. Bright, bright, … Read More →
Military Trend — I salute thee!
Military inspired details certainly are not new on the fashion scene, but this year, as in all years there are certain items that are hot! Hardware is key, but the look is more understated than in previous years. Bring on the big buttons, buckles, and … Read More →
Feeling Fall
credits: Skin: Curio — Sundust, Light, April Pure2 Hair: fri.day — Jasmine — Cranky Brown Jacket: DeLa — Shearling Jacket “Rosa” — Black Sweater: Pig — Lazy Sweater — Mold Tank: !Ohmai — Trash Tank — Blank
Autumn / Winter Preview 2011 Preview 3: Powder
Autumn & Winter 2011 shows a light, feminine, frosted forecast. Inspirations are powder, clouds, and gentle fabrics including lots of knits. Skin: Curio — Sundust — Light Pure2 Hair: Armidi — The Poynter — Smoked Pecan Dress: Elate! — Tuli Cream Tights: LeeZu! — Burleske Tights — … Read More →
Autumn / Winter 2011 Preview 2: High Contrast
The second look for Autumn and Winter 2011 takes classic categories of style but adds an element of the unexpected. It is about balancing opposites. Graying skies call for a unexpected punch of color and an element of menswear with soft feminine lines. Looks will include … Read More →
Autumn / Winter 2011 Preview 1: Reflection
I have been spending some time looking into the trends and forcasts for Autumn & Winter 2011, and I am going to post my own distilled versions. I am so happy to have the excuse to do this research again, so even if no one reads this, … Read More →
Summer 2011 inspired by Marc Jacobs
I know, I am sorry. It has been a long time. My masters degree is now over — so I am back. I have had this post “in draft” for over two months, but couldn’t give it up because I love how easy and comfortable this look is. Inspired by the … Read More →