Cut It Out

The ripped denim and cutout legging trend has been everywhere. This trend has now spread over to other items such as tops, dresses, shoes, etc. as well. I personally love cutout details on everything. I already mentioned being excited about destroyed denim back in April, so I'm guessing it's not a surprise to anyone that this is another one of my favorite current trends. The rips make these items perfect to wear for the Summer and they looks sexy too. Cutout details will keep you cool no matter how hot it gets. That's what's so great about this trend and is probably the reason many celebrities have been sporting cutout details as well. This look has also been seen all over the runways and fashion magazines. Now you can rock items with cutout details as well! Check out my cool cutout finds:

Side-Circle One-Piece, $14.99, shown in fuchsia; also available brown, jade, and orange, sizes XS-XL, alloy.com

Color Block Side Cut Out Dress, $29.99, available in sizes Small-Xlarge, babyphat.com

Cut Out Draped Dress, $14.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Mesh Cut Out Bangle, $4.00, charlotterusse.com

Cut Out Band Ring, $4.00, available in sizes 7 and 8, charlotterusse.com

Python Rhinestone Platforms, $36.99, shown in red; also available in fuchsia, green, black, and silver, sizes 6-10, charlotterusse.com

Spectator Pumps, $29.99, shown in black; also available in brown, sizes 6-10, charlotterusse.com

Rhinestone Heart Ring, $4.00, available in sizes 7 and 8, charlotterusse.com

Slash Shoulder Top, $10.00, shown in red; also available in black, navy, and white, sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Teardrop Cutout Top, $17.80, shown in hot pink; also available in black, sizes X-Small, Medium, and Large, forever21.com

Open Slash Portrait Tank, $13.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Panel Slash Front Tank, $12.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Shimmy Shaker Dress, $39.95, available in sizes XS-L, freepeople.com

New Construction Dress, $39.99, available in sizes 0-10, frenchconnection.com

Cutout Rip Tears, $10.00, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Multi Print Top, $20.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Name Is Gangsta, $12.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

No Time Cut Halter Top, $13.90, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Razor Cut Stud Tee, $12.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Sublimated Rose Tank, $18.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

You Frontin' Tee, $12.90, available in sizes S and M, wetseal.com

Laser Cut Capri Pant, $9.99, available in sizes XS-M, wetseal.com

Seamless Laser Cut Top, $12.50, wetseal.com

Laser Cut Elephant Tank, $18.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Heart Scroll Sublimation Tank, $18.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Back Rose Tank, $18.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Guitar & Stones Tank, $18.50, available in sizes XS, S, and L, wetseal.com

Rock & Roll Top, $19.50, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Winged Heart Top, $19.50, available in sizes S and M, wetseal.com

Winged Rose Lace Up Tee, $19.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Neon Tattoo Slub Tee, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Diagonal Script Tee, $20.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Peep Toe Wedge Heel, $10.00, available sizes 6-10, wetseal.com

Strappy Heel, $24.50, available in sizes 6-10, wetseal.com

Side O Ring Bootie, $29.50, available in sizes 6-10, wetseal.com

Colorblock Vent Halter, $17.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Lace Back Guitar Tee, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Crowned Heart Tee, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Stone Heart Tattoo Tee, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

To get the look of a rock star, grab a cutout top and pair it with either a bleached denim mini-skirt or some jeans with exposed zippers, hoop earrings, and studded shoes. For a date, wear a cutout dress with a pair of high heels, some chandelier earrings, and a bow necklace. Cutout shoes would look good worn with a sundress, some bangles, and a floppy hat. For a cute Summer look wear some cutout jewelry with a tank top, a pair of shorts, and flip flops. If you feel some of the cutout tops or dresses show too much skin, layer them over a tank top or camisole. You can also layer them over a long-sleeved shirt or sweater during the cooler seasons. If you have any of your own styling tips for cutout details, e-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or write to me on myspace.

Keep Cool In Coral

In my last blog post, I wrote about how blue was a major color trend for the Summer of 2009. Well, coral is also a hot color this Summer. Coral can vary in shades of orange, pink, and red. It is a great Summer color since it is reminiscent of the sunset and radiates a feeling of warmth. One hot look on the runways and in fashion magazines has been mixing coral with shades of blue (particularly turquoise and teal). This actually looks very good and is a great way to combine both of this season's trendy colors. Take a look at some of my cute coral finds below.

Athera Wrap Sweater, $14.99, available in sizes S-L, alloy.com

Belted Halter Dress, $29.99, available in sizes XS and S, alloy.com

Bow-Back Bra Tank, $22.50, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com

Flutter-Sleeve Crochet Dress, $14.99, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com

Beaded Flower Ring, $4.00, available in sizes 7-9, charlotterusse.com

Enamel Cut Out Earrings, $4.00, charlotterusse.com

Filigree Chandelier Earrings, $4.00, charlotterusse.com

Gathered Racerback Top, $8.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Neon Coral Shorts, $11.49, available in sizes 3-13, charlotterusse.com

Plaid Flutter Top, $8.49, available in sizes M and L, charlotterusse.com

Rhinestone Flower Necklace, $6.99, charlotterusse.com

Rhinestone Flower Ring, $4.00, available in sizes 7-9, charlotterusse.com

Abstract Ikat Pocket Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Floral Flare Skirt, $22.80, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Anisa Studded Bracelet, $7.80, forever21.com

Assorted Ring Bead Necklace, $$8.80, forever21.com

Belted Linen Dress, $22.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Blazing Hot Nail Lacquer,$2.80, forever21.com

Pretty Luminous Brightening Cheek Color, $17.50, kohls.com

Croft and Barrow Logo Satchel, $22.00, kohls.com

Crinkle Knot Front Halter, $24.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Emblem Peasant, $28.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Floral Sublimation Top, $28.00, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Patent Ankle Sandal Strap, $13.99, available in sizes 6-9, mandee.com

2 Pocket Button Front Jacket, $24.00, available in sizes M-XL, mandee.com

Beaded Coral Necklace With Abstract Charm, $19.99, target.com

Beaded Flower Dangle Earrings, $19.99, target.com

Floral Stamp Drop Earrings, 7.99, target.com

Gypsy Girl Graphic Tee, $12.99, available in sizes X-Small-XX-Large, target.com

Mossimo Supply Co. Jacket Coral Stripe, $16.08, available in sizes X-Small-XX-Large, target.com

Xhilaration Cover-Up Dress Print Poncho, $17.99, available in sizes Medium and Large, target.com

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Pointelle Pullover Sweater, $19.99, available in sizes X-Small-X-Large, target.com

Merona Multi Asym Stretch Bracelet, $12.99, target.com

Juniors' Mossimo Supply Co. Long Sleeveless Dress, $20.00, available in sizes X-Small-XX-Large, target.com

Juniors' Xhilaration Strapless Cummerbund Dress, $19.58, available in sizes Small-X=Large, target.com

Mossimo Supply Athletic Short, $10.00, available in sizes X-Small, Large, X-Large, and XX-Large, target.com

Mossimo Striped Pocket Tote, $17.99, target.com

Mossimo Supply Co. Flap Front Double Pocket Bag, $17.48, target.com

OMG Scoop Tee, $9.90, available in sizes XS-M, wetseal.com

Scoop Script Tee, $9.90, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

As I stated before, pairing coral with shades of blue is a very popular look this season. My recomendation would be denim, of course, since denim goes with almost anything. Since it's Summer, I would suggest pairing a coral top with denim shorts or a denim mini-skirt. You can also wear a coral top with jeans on a cooler day. A coral jacket would also be nice with a pair of jeans. Grab a pair of faux denim leggings to wear with a coral dress or coral tunic (a look that's going to be very much in style for the Fall). Wear a pair of coral shorts with a denim vest. A coral skirt would look great paired with a denim jacket. Coral accessories such as jewelry, shoes, handbags, etc. can also be matched with denim or other variants of blue like teal or turquoise. If you're really feeling brave, try matching coral with other shades of orange, pink, or red; such as peach, salmon, fuschia, etc. If you would like to see me write an article about any other trendy colors, e-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or contact me on myspace.