Charming In Chambray

Back in the fall, I wrote about faux denim and jeggings. These trends are still in for the spring. Menswear-inspired styles such as shirt dresses are also still going strong, so it's no surprise that chambray is the next big thing. While the chambray trend has been most prevalent with shirts, it is also being spotted in pants, skirts, jackets, purses, etc. If you're wondering what chambray is, it is a cousin to denim. It's a lightweight fabric made of cotton or linen. It has a strong resemblance to denim, even though it's not. It's also lighter than denim typically is, so it's perfect to wear on a hot day in the spring/summer. Check out my little chambray finds below!

Energie Chambray Camisole, $24.00, shown in light chambray; also available in dark chambray, sizes Small-X large, kohls.com

Chambray Henley Shirt Dress, $62.00, shown in blue; also available in black, sizes XS-L, americanapparel.com

AE Crossback Vest, $29.95, available in sizes XXS-XXL, ae.com

Alison Bow in Chambray, $9.00, lulus.com

Chambray Bow Cabbie Hat, $10.50, charlotteerusse.com

Chambray Boyfriend Shirt, $22.00, available in sizes XS-XL, charlottrusse.com

Chambray Side Pocket Babydoll Dress, $24.00, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Crocheted Chambray Top, $22.00, available in sizes XS and L, charlotterusse.com

Embroidered Chambray Top, $22.00, available in sizes S-L, charlotterusse.com

Printed Chambray Babydoll Dress, $28.00, available in sizes M-XL, charlotterusse.com

Rolled Sleeve Chambray Shirt, $24.00, available in sizes XS-XL, charlotterusse.com

Pleated Chambray Peep Toe Pump, $22.90, shown in ltblue; also available in skygry and black, sizes 5.5-10, gojane.com

Snake Inset Chambray Wedge, $23.70, shown in blue; also avalable in skygry, sizes 6.5-10, gojane.com

Tie-Waist Chambray Pants, $34.50, shown in navy; also available in black, sizes SM and MED, gojane.com

American Rag Skort Pleated Chambray Shorts, $19.99, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

American Rag Top Chambray Zipper Bustier, $14.99, sizes S-L, macys.com

American Rag Top Chambray Pleat Boyfriend Shirt, $24.99, available in sizes XS-L, macys.com

Angie Top Chambray Lace Pleated, $24.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Angie Top Embroidered Chambray Peasant, $24.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Apple Bottoms Jumpsuit Chambray Halter Ruffle Tie, $69.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Baby Phat Romper Chambray Button Front, $39.99, available in sizes 7 and 9, macys.com

Baby Phat Romper Strapless Chambray Sweetheart, $69.00, available in sizes 3-11, macys.com

Kouture by Kimora Jumpsuit Cut Out Studded Chambray Romper, $29.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Kouture by Kimora Dress Sleeveless Rosette Chambray Beaded A Line, $29.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

One Clothing Dress Sleeveless Scoop Striped Chambray Ruffles, $29.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Rocawear Dress Southern Summer Strapless Chambray, $39.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Sequin Hearts Dress Chambray Exposed Zipper A-Line Jumper, $29.99, available in sizes M-XL, macys.com

6 Degrees Dress Sleeveless V-Neck Lace Chambray Babydoll, $24.99, available in sizes S-XL, macys.com

Jump Dress Chambray Cascade Ruffle, $19.99, available in sizes M and L, macys.com

Zac Posen for Target Chambray Bermuda Shorts, $27.99, available in sizes 3 and 5, target.com

Hurley Turn Table Reversible Handbag, $29.97, tillys.com

Cooperative Chambray Pintuck Tunic, $19.99, available in sizes XS-L, urbanoutfitters.com

Cooperative Chambray Trouser, $29.99, available in sizes 0-12, urbanoutfitters.com

Grey Antics by Grey Ant Piped Chambray Dolphin Short, $29.99, available in sizes 0-12, urbanoutfitters.com

Lucca Couture Trimmed Chambray Jacket, $58.00. available in sizes XS-L, urbanoutfitters.com

Urban Renewal Chambray Zipper Tunic, $29.99, available in sizes small-large, urbanoutfitters.com

Banded Short, $16.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chambray Pintuck Skirt, $16.50, available in sizes 1-15, wetseal.com

Chambray Ruffle Knit Dress, $24.50, shown in blue; also available in white and black, sizes S-L, wetseal.com

Chambray Ruffle Tube Top, $19.50, shown in blue; also available in black, sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chambray Skirt With Belt, $21.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Chambray Tier Mini Skirt, $21.50, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com

Like fake denim, chambray should not be paired with real denim. If you want to rock chambray pants, wear them with a striped top, some slingback shoes, a bib necklace and a cuff bracelet. Wear a chambray jacket with a bandage pencil skirt, a white button-down shirt, and some pumps. Pair a chambray vest with a plaid top, some corduroy pants, and sneakers. A chambray skirt would look great with a pair of over-the-knee socks, a rock & roll graphic t-shirt, hoop earrings, and some ballet flats. Wear a chambray dress with some ripped leggings, cutout shoes, and a shrug. For the office, pair a chambray button-down shirt with a pair of black dress pants, a blazer, and some pumps. Wear a regular chambray top with a tiered skirt, some paint splattered leggings, a pair of gladiator shoes, and a ditsy print handbag. Pair chambray shorts with a braided strap top, peep-toe booties, a straw hat, a tiered necklace, and some bangles. For the beach, throw a chambray romper on over your favorite swimsuit and pair them with flip flops. Wear some chambray shoes with a 2fer tank dress, a short sleeved cardigan, a pearl necklace, and a flower headband. Let me know if you have any other suggestions on how to wear chambray.

Knee Deep

Last winter, I blogged about how slouch boots were a big fashion trend. During the fall, I wrote about cowboy boots. The hot boots to wear for the winter of 2010 are the over-the-knee boots. You might remember me mentioning these stylish shoes a few times in previous blog posts. This trend has been spotted everywhere, so I thought it was time for me to blog about it as well. Take a look at some of the sexy over-the knee boots I found online.

Marlane Boot, $36.90, shown in taupe; also available in black, sizes 6-10, alloy.com

Wrap Boot, $19.99, available in sizes 5.5 and 6, alloy.com

Over-The-Knee Boots, $22.49, shown in charcoal; also available in black and brown, sizes 5 1/2-7, charlotterusse.com

Over-The-Knee Suede Boots, $44.99, shown in rust; also available in brown and charcoal, sizes 5 1/2-8, charlotterusse.com

Suede Over-The-Knee Boots, $21.49, shown in brown; also available in black, sizes 5 1/2-7 1/2, charlotterusse.com

Over The Knee with Back Tie in black, $29.99, sizes 6 and 6.5, mandee.com

Over The Knee Boot with Back Tie in silver, $19.99, available in sizes 5.5 and 6.5, mandee.com

Flat Over The Knee, $24.00, available in sizes 5.5 and 6, mandee.com

Bolaro Knockout, $39.99, available in sizes 5.5-8.5, kmart.com

Delicious Gram, $39.99, available in sizes 5.5-8.5, kmart.com

Go Max Jiera in black, $39.99, sizes 5.5-9, kmart.com

Go Max Jiera in brown, $39.99, sizes 5.5-10, kmart.com

Over Knee Stud Boot, $28.99, available in sizes 6.5 and 7, wetseal.com

Over Knee Suede Boot, $39.50, available in sizes 6-7.5, wetseal.com

Over Knee Heel Boot, $24.99, available in sizes 8 and 8.5, wetseal.com

When it starts to warm up for spring, you can wear a pair of over-the-knee boots with some ripped skinny jeans tucked in, a tunic top, and a military jacket. For now, you can wear the same look but with bleached skinny jeans and a bomber jacket instead. Another cute winter look to try out is wearing your over-the-knee boots with a sweater dress and a pair of thick tights. For a regular day at school, you can pair your over-the-knee boots with a velvet top, a tiered skirt, an eternity scarf, hoop earrings, and some black leggings. For a sexy look to wear out on a date, pair these boots with a one-shoulder dress, some chandelier earrings, and a cocktail ring. For hitting up the clubs, wear these boots with a cold shoulder top, a faux denim mini skirt, hoop earrings, and a newsboy hat. If you have any suggestions on how to wear over-the-knee boots, let me know.