Trendy Tribes

Summer is now officially here! One of the hottest trends for this Summer is tribal prints; tribal prints are either ethnic-inspired or nature-inspired patterns. As I've mentioned in my blog post about polka dots, bold patterns are very much in style this year. So it comes as no surprise to see tribal prints taking over the runways, clothing stores, fashion magazines, etc. It may also possibly be branching off from last year's green trend (going green is still very much in style, by the way). Well in case you haven't stocked up on enough tribal patterns for the Summer, take a look at my finds below.

Rope Tribal Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Sateen Tribal Skirt, $24.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Dress, $26.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Halter Dress, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Knot Dress, $26.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Leggings, $12.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Maxi Dress, $29.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tank, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tiered Top, $21.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tie Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Top, $17.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tube Top, $18.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Tribal Tunic, $10.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Abby Low-Rise Square Short, $29.50, shown in teal; also available in navy, sizes 00-15/16, delias.com

Contrast Tribal Tunic, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Fluorescent Tribal Scarf, $9.80, forever21.com

H81 Tribal Abstract Top, $12.90, shown in fuchsia; also available in orange, sizes Medium and Large (orange not available in large), forever21.com

Studded Tribal Woven Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Drawstring Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Floral Shift Dress, $24.80, shown in mustard/grey; also available in navy/teal, sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Knit Dress, $27.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Tribal Painted Bangle, $5.80, shown in red; also available in blue, forever21.com

Tribal Print Knit Dress, $24.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Slub Top, $17.80, shown in black/red; also available in dark brown/purple, sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Surf Triangle Top, $12.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Surf Tie Side Bottom, $12.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Wooden Bangle, $4.80, forever21.com

Tribal Woven Dress, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Tribal Woven Halter Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Racerback Tribal, $16.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Sublime Cut Front Tribal, $26.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Wrap Around Tribal Screen, $5.00, mandee.com

Beaded O-Ring Halter Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Bead Necklace Halter Top, $19.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Embroidered Bib Tank, $15.00, available in sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Ombre Tribal Dress, $24.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

Tribal Babydoll Cami, $15.00, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tribal Halter Top, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tribal Print Top, $16.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal,com

Tribal Tube Halter Top, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Tribal Waterfall Halter, $15.00, available in sizes XS-Xl, wetseal.com

Hope you liked my little tribal finds. If you find any other ethnic-inspired or nature-inspired prints that you would like me to feature in my blog, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.

Going Au Natural

What color is perfect to wear while making the transition from Spring to Summer? Anything is a nude hue! Natural tones are just as in as neon colors are right now. What's also perfect is that these natural shades are neutrals, just like black, white, gray, etc. This means you can match a nude tone up with just about any color. Take a look below to get some ideas.

Cowboy Hat, $5.99, alloy.com

Sequin Chiffon Top, $9.99, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com

Straw Fedora, $29.50, anntaylorloft.com

Lace Ruffle Halter Top, $19.99, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Refuge, $10.99, charlotterusse.com

Striped Straw Fedora, $10.99, charlotterusse.com

Selma Espadrille Platform, $19.99, available in sizes 7 1/2 and 10, delias.com

Mesh Tiered Dress, $36.00, available in sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Saharan Sand Nail Lacquer, $2.80, forever21.com

Satin Tiered Tunic, $32.00, available in sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Valley Straw Hat, $10.80, forever21.com

2 Pocket Button Front Jacket, $24.00, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Converse Double Tongue Ox Plaid, $33.74, available in sizes 6 and 7, mandee.com

Crochet Long Vest, $10.00, available in sizes M and L, mandee.com

Pointy Toe Patent Pump, $10.99, available in sizes 6.5-7.5, mandee.com

Snake Thong, $39.99, available in sizes 5.5-10, mandee.com

O'Neill Love Street Bag, $32.50, pacsun.com

Organic Large Tote, $45.00, ralphlauren.com

Organic Mini Tote, $45.00, ralphlauren.com

Mia Amore Jasmine, $14.99, available in sizes 5.5-11, sears.com

Unionbay Aphrodite, $44.00, available in sizes 6-10, sears.com

Embroidered Skirt, $29.99, available in sizes 0-14, victoriassecret.com

Natural Skinny Jean, $24.50, available in sizes 0-15, wetseal.com

Rings & Shells Necklace, $8.00, wetseal.com

Try matching a nude colored dress, tunic, or skirt up with a pair of black leggings or tights. A natural toned top would look great paired with some colored jeans. Nude pants or skirts would look good paired with a shirt that has a fun print like polka dots, sublimation, ect. Pair some nude shoes with either a dress with a fun print or colored jeans. Carry a natural hued bag on the beach with a printed swimsuit. Wear a nude colored jacket or vest over a neon top. Pair one of the natural colored straw hats with a plaid shirt, some ripped jeans, and a braided belt for a western-inspired look; also, be sure to have fun with your make-up. Try some blue eyeshadow, red lips, purple nail polish, ect. Try mixing and matching some of my ideas, or even better come up with some of your own! Like I stated before, you really can't go wrong with this hue. The only thing I would suggest not doing is wearing a nude color from head to toe. Otherwise, you might end up looking like you're nude yourself. Tell me if you have any more suggestions on how to wear this shade. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.

Connect The Dots

Spring is almost over and Summer is just around the corner. Bold patterns and prints were very much in style for the Spring of 2009 and they will continue to be in for the Summer as well. What is the perfect pattern to wear while making the transition from Spring to Summer? Polka dots! Polka dots are very girly and fun. They are perfect for the carefree days of Spring and Summer. I'll show you some polka dotted prints I found online below.

Lucite Polka Dot Flower Studs, $28.00, betseyjohnson.com

Polka Dot Flower Earrings, $25.00, betseyjohnson.com

Polka Dot Heart Ring, $40.00, betseyjohnson.com

Long Polka Dot Spider Necklace, $28.00, betseyjohnson.com

Polka Dot Spider Pin, $26.60, betseyjohnson.com

Polka Dot Spider Ring, $26.60, betseyjohnson.com

Button Front Polka Dot Tunic, $22.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Chiffon Dot Bubble Dress, $24.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Contrast Dot Knit Leggings, $6.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Dotted Tie Front Sweater, $28.00, shown in black/white; also available in wine/cream, sizes X-Small-Large (wine/cream only available in x-small), forever21.com

Jackie Chiffon Dot Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Lizzy Polka Dot Top, $19.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Mesh Hem Polka Dot Dress, $24.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Mini Polka Dot Top, $24.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Polka Dot Cardigan, $29.00, available in sizes Small and Medium, forever21.com

Polka Dot Chiffon Dress, $22.80, available in sizes Medium and Large, forever21.com

Polka Dot Halter Top, $12.80, available in sizes Medium-X-Large, forever21.com

Polka Dot Bikini Bottom, $12.90, available in sizes Medium-X-Large, forever21.com

Polka Dot Knit Top, $13.80, shown in royal; also available in black, sizes X-Small-Large, forever21.com

Polka Dot Ruffle Shirt, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Polka Dot SS Top, $17.80, available in sizes Small-Large, forever21.com

Rainbow Dot Catseye Sunglasses, $6.80, forever21.com

Polka Dot Belted, $10.00, available in sizes S and M, mandee.com

Mitcham Puff-Sleeve Boatneck, $59.99, available in sizes medium-x-large, ralphlauren.com

Ruffle Front Chiffon Top, $19.50, shown in coral rose; also available in black/white, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Twin Print Sundress, $25.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com

I hope you enjoyed my polka dotted finds. If you see any other patterns or prints that would be fun for the Spring/Summer and would like me to write about it, let me know. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or contact me on myspace.

Celeb Style Challenge

Would you like to be a stylist for a big celebrity like Gwen Stefani one day? Well then, this is your chance to show what you can do! Wet Seal is having a contest where you can create an outfit inspired by a celebrity. The celebrities you will able to style outfits for include Rhianna, Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian, Keri Hilson, Jennifer Lopez, Lauren Conrad, Selena Gomez, and Angelina Jolie. To enter; sign up for or login to the fashion community, go to "My Boutique", create an outfit, tag your outfit with the name of one of the celebrities listed, and submit it to the runway! Each outfit you create can only be tagged with one celebrity name. Also, your outfit(s) must include at least three or more items. Read the contest rules for more details. The outfits I've created for the contest are posted below.

Rhianna

Gwen Stefani

Beyonce

Miley Cyrus

Kim Kardashian

Keri Hilson

Jennifer Lopez

Lauren Conrad

Selena Gomez

Angelina Jolie

The outfits with the most votes in the fashion community will win the contest. The winner will get a $150 gift card. The runner up will recieve a $100 gift card, and 3rd place will win a $50 gift card. The contest ends on June 21, 2009 at 11:59 PM. If you'd like, I'd be happy to help your chances of winning the contest by voting for your outfits. Just let me know by e-mailing me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or sending me a message on myspace. You may also contact me through the Wet Seal fashion community. My Wet Seal screen name is Charmed42787. Good luck to everyone who enters the contest and have fun styling!