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.

A Run In Your Stockings

Even though it's Summer now, are you finding it difficult to give up your leggings that you were wearing during the cold Winter days? Well, you may not have to. Leggings are definitely not going anywhere as far as trends go. However, the hot July weather might make it harder to wear them right now. But there is a solution to this dilemma. It seems that the shredded denim trend has spread over to leg wear. So now you can just rip up your leggings with a cheese grater or a pair of scissors and thus will be able to wear them no matter how hot it gets. The holes in your leg wear should keep you from sweating like crazy. Also, don't throw away any of your tights that have a run in them. Just add more! If you can't stand the thought of destroying your own leggings, then don't worry about it. You can wear pre-ripped leg wear this Summer instead. Take a look at some of these styles below.

Destroyed Ankle Legging, $28.00, ardenb.com

Cutout Seamless Legging, $39.00, available in sizes Small-Large, bebe.com

Ripped Seamless Legging, $24.00, shown in graphite; also availabe in black, sizes Petite/Small and Medium/Large, bebe.com

Slashed Side Leggings, $39.00, available in sizes Medium and Large, bebe.com

Black Hand Cut Pothole Thigh Highs, $8.00, hottopic.com

Allover Rips Tears Legging, $10.49, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Side Rips Legging, $14.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com

Silence & Noise Cutout Leggings, $34.00, available in sizes X-Small-Large, urbanoutfitters.com

Silence & Noise Shredded Leggings, $28.00, shown in black; also available in deepest black, sizes available in sizes Small-Large, urbanoutfitters.com

Seamless Holes Legging, $18.50, wetseal.com

Seamless Rip Legging, $14.50, available in sizes XS/S and M/L, wetseal.com

Free People Black Ripped Cropped Leggings, $48.00, available in sizes X Small-Large, bloomingdales.com

To look like a rock star, wear these leggings with a destroyed denim miniskirt, a Rock & Roll graphic t-shirt, a rhinestone belt, some hoop earrings, and a pair of studded shoes. For a grunge-inspired look, wear your ripped leggings with a plaid shirt dress and a pair of sneakers. To add a tough edge to a feminine look, pair these leggings with a shift dress or tunic top with girly details such as ruffles or butterfly prints, some ballet flats, and a flower hair accessory. For a fun Summer look, wear your destroyed leggings with shorts, a tank top, and a pair of flip flops. I hope my fashion finds and tips will make it easier for you to wear leggings throughout the Summer. If you know of any other Winter trends that can be carried over to these hotter days, tell me about it. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or contact me on myspace.