Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Floral Arrangements

Last Spring, I wrote an article about floral prints. While floral prints are once again very much in style this Spring, another flowery trend has risen. Headbands with big flowers attached to them are what's hot right now. Hair clips with flowers attached to them are also popular, and even flower jewelry is in style this season. This is a trend that may have possibly been inspired by the Gossip Girl tv series. Since it's still Spring, flower accessories are the perfect items for right now. After all, what else says Spring like wearing a big flower in your hair? Take a look at some of the fabulous flowers below.
Flowered Headbands:


Chiffon & Mesh Rose Headband, $6.80, shown in hot pink; also available in black and white, forever21.com

Chiffon & Satin Floral Headband, $6.80, forever21.com

Chiffon Flower Headband, $2.80, shown in purple; also available in hot pink, black, and cream, forever21.com

Dotted Flower Headband, $3.80, forever21.com

Floris Satin Metal Headband, $6.80, shown in lime; also available in black and navy, forever21.com

Gathered Chiffon Rose Headband, $3.80, shown in ivory; also available in black, forever21.com

Metallic Speckled Headband, $4.80, shown in black; also available in taupe, forever21.com


Satin Floral Burst Headband, $3.80, shown in cream; also available in black and hot pink, forever21.com


Satin Mesh Flower Headband, $7.80, shown in purple; also available in taupe, fuchsia, and black, forever21.com

Twin Flower Headband, $2.99, forever21.com

Full Side Floral Headband, $4.80, shown in hot pink; also available in black and cream, forever21.com

Mesh Flower Headband, $5.80, forever21.com


Twin Floral Headband, $8.80, forever21.com

Floral Lace Headwrap, $3.80, shown in orange; also available in black, blue, hot pink, yellow, and lime, forever21.com

Large Side Flower Headband, $2.49, mandee.com

Skinny Floral W/ Side Flower, $5.00, mandee.com

Brown Flower Headband, $6.00, wetseal.com

Flower Head Wrap, $5.00, wetseal.com

Large Rose Knit Head Wrap, $6.00, shown in grey; also available in ivory and black, wetseal.com

Polka Dot Flower Headband, $4.00, shown in black; also available in white, wetseal.com

Side Flower Headband, $6.00, shown in yellow; also available in fuchsia, white and black, wetseal.com

Gauze Rose Head Wrap, $2.90, shown in pink; also available in white, black, and grey, wetseal.com


To get a look inspired by Blair Waldorf (played by Leighton Meester) on Gossip Girl, wear one of these adorable headbands with a white button-down blouse, a black pencil skirt, a pair of tights, some pumps, and a bright colored handbag. If you want to wear a flower headband to a wedding, prom, or dance, style your hair into a tight bun or ponytail and simply slide the headband on afterwards. You can also try wearing your hair down in soft waves or loose curls and then adding the headband. For a simple Spring look, pair this type of headband with a maxi dress and some gladiator sandals; to dress up a more casual look, wear your flower headband with a graphic t-shirt, some ripped jeans, and a pair of sneakers. If you're looking for a DIY project, grab a plain headband and a fake flower and glue the flower onto the headband with some fabric glue.

Flower Clips:

Two Tone Flower Anywhere Clip, $14.00, ardenb.com

Satin Flower Hairclip, $4.80, shown in purple; also available in black, hot pink, and grey, forever21.com

Satin Flower Hair Clip/Pin, $7.80, shown in purple; also available in fuchsia and black, forever21.com

Veiled Flower Hair Comb, $16.80, forever21.com

Chiffon Floral Hair Pin, $2.80, shown in royal; also available in black, cream, dark purple, and hot pink, forever21.com

Flower Hair Clip, $18.00, shown in mustard; also available in fuschia and black, freepeople.com

Black Flower Hair Clips 2 Pack, $8.00, hottopic.com

Red Plaid Skull Flower Hair Clip, $8.00, hottopic.com

SO Flower Clip, $6.00, kohls.com

Flower and Lace Hairclip, $14.99, urbanoutfitters.com

Flower Bobby Pin, $12.00, shown in white; also available in black, urbanoutfitters.com

Large Flower Hairclip, $18.00, shown in tan; also available in black and ivory, urbanoutfitters.com

Eyelit Flower Hair Clip, $4.50, wetseal.com


Heart Print Flower Pin, $3.00, wetseal.com

Lace Flower Hair Clip, $4.00, shown in pink; also available in white, wetseal.com

Rose Salon Clips, $3.00, shown in fuchsia; also available in white and black, wetseal.com

Salon Clip Flower, $3.00, shown in lavender; also available in blush, wetseal.com

Top Hat Calon Clip, $5.00, shown in turquoise; also available in pink, wetseal.com

2 Pair Rose Clips, $4.00, shown in blush; also available in white, wetseal.com

4 Pair Flower Clips, $5.00, wetseal.com

Leoprad Flower Clip, $4.00, wetseal.com


For a fun beach look, wear one of these flower clips in your hair with your favorite swimsuit and a romper; For a wedding, prom, or dance, wear your hair down in curls or waves and clip the flower into your hair. You can also style your hair into a bun and then clip the flower onto the side. You can even clip one of these flowers onto your dress. You can also add these flower clips to your everyday clothes or bags to give your style a little more oomph. To dress up a casual look, wear your flower hair clip in your hair with a tank top, a pair of distressed denim shorts, and some flip-flops. For the flowers that come in sets of two, clip one flower onto each side of your hair; for the flowers that come in sets of four, wear you hair in a messy bun and then add the clips in all around. For a DIY project, get a fake flower and a plain clip and glue the flower onto the clip.

Flowery Jewelry:

Rhinestone Flower Earrings, $4.00, charlotterusse.com

Rose Rhinestone Necklace, $4.99, charlotterusse.com

Stacked Flower Rings, $4.00, available in sizes 7 and 8, charlotterusse.com

Flower Ring, $6.50, shown in yellow; also available in pink and black, claires.com

Pearl Flower Ring, $7.50, claires.com

Sterling Silver Earrings, $8.50, claires.com

Elastic Flower Bracelet, $7.80, forever21.com

Jewel Trim Flower Ring, $4.80, shown in pink; also available in yellow, cream, and black, sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Juliette Rose Earrings, $3.80, forever21.com

Large Flower Ring, $4.80, shown in turquoise; also available in black, sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Lucite Flower Ring, $3.80, shown in turquoise/silver; also available in cream/gold and black/gold, sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Peyton Flower Ring, $4.80, available in sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Rose Bouquet Earrings, $4.80, shown in yellow; also available in cream and light blue, forever21.com

Rose Stud Earrings, $2.80, shown in gold; also available in silver, forever21.com

Triple Floral Necklace, $6.80, forever21.com

Triple Lacquered Flora Necklace, $10.80, forever21.com

Flower Cuff Bracelet, $8.00, shown in fuschia; also available in turquiose, mandee.com

Flower Necklace, $8.00, shown in burnished gold; also available in burnished silver, wetseal.com

Pearl & Flower Bracelet, $7.00, shown in burnished silver; also available in burnished gold, wetseal.com

Flower rings are perfect to wear to events such as the prom or a school dance. Flower necklaces look great when paired with tube tops or strapless dresses; a flower bracelet would look good when worn with a sleeveless shirt. If you wear flower earrings, make sure to wear your hair up or swept back so that people will be able to see them.


I hope you've enjoyed these beautiful flower accessories I posted. If you see any other types of accessories with flowers attached that I don't have here, let me know. Also tell me if you can think of any other way to wear this trend. I will also post your DIY projects for you if you want me to. E-mail all pictures, links, and ideas to me at Charmed42787@gmail.com.

Monday, May 4, 2009

Simply Sublime

One fashion trend that I've noticed recently and am extremely fascinated by is sublimation print. This is a dying process in which the dye is applied on to the garment with heat to create a beautiful, graphic image in a variety of colors. Sublimation prints resemble paintings and often include crinkles or creases to create the illusion of brushstrokes. Look at the pictures posted below if you want to check out these impressive designs yourself.


Sublimation Deep V-Neck Tee, $12.25, available in sizes xxsmall and xsmall, aeropostale.com


Hummingbird, $24.50, available in sizes XS-XL, alloy.com


Mixed Media Burnout, $26.50, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com


Necklace Sublimation V-Neck, $14.99, available in sizes S-XL, alloy.com


Crochet Back Sublimation Top, $38.00, available in sizes XS-L, ardenb.com


Leaf Sublimation Maxi Skirt, $44.00, available in sizes S and M, ardenb.com


Off The Shoulder Embellished Top, $38.00, shown in olive; also available in black, aqua pool, cobalt, and peridot, sizes XS-L, ardenb.com



Off The Shoulder Garden Sublimation Top, $38.00, available in sizes XS-L, adrenb.com


Sublimation Dolman Top, $38.00, available in sizes XS-L, ardenb.com


Tiered Sublimation Tank, $38.00, available in sizes XS-L, ardenb.com


Baby Phat Sublimation Tank Dress, $44.00, available in sizes M-XL, macys.com


Fleurish Sleeveless Ruffle-Neck Sublimation-Print Top, $28.50, available in sizes S-L, macys.com


Fleurish Sublimation Print Emma Body Dress, $36.00, available in sizes S-L, macys.com


One Clothing Peace-Sign Sublimation Tee, $28.00, available in sizes S-L, macys.com



Asian Sublimation Printed Maxi, $34.99, available in sizes M-XL, mandee.com


Braided Straps Printed Dress, $26.24, available in sizes M-XL, mandee.com


Burnout Heart Sublimation, $20.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com


Cinch V-Neck Sublimation, $24,00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com


Illusion Sublimation Sweetheart, $22.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com


Sublimation Knit Gauze, $20.00, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com


Sublimation Sharkbite, $19.49, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com


Tie Dye Sublimation Peace Sign, $16.00, available in sizes S-XL, mandee.com


Tie Dye Sublimation Smiley Face, $16.00, available in sizes S-XL, mandee.com


Tank Dress With Butterfly Sublimation, $34.99, available in sizes S-L, mandee.com


Ultra Flirt Sublimation Legging, $9.99, shown in mudd; also available in gold and gray, sizes S/M and L-XL, sears.com


Hot Tempered Sublimation Halter Maxi Dress, $24.99, sizes Small-Extra large, sears.com


Knit Sublimation Vintage Tee, $12.99, available in sizes X-Small-XX-Large, target.com


City Triangles Sublimation Maxi, $49.99, available in sizes Small-Large, jcpenney.com


Butterfly Seamless Tube Top, $18.50, shown in white; also available in fuchsia, one size fits all, wetseal.com


Peace Seamless Tube Top, $18.50, shown in yellow; also available in white, one size fits all, wetseal.com


Floral Seamless Halter Tunic, $21.50, shown in white; also availaalbe in yellow, one sizes fits all, wetseal.com


Heart Seamless Halter Tunic, $21.50, shown in fuchsia; also available in white, one size fits all, wetseal.com


Keyhole Sublimation Tunic Tube, $23.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com


Lace Back Tattoo Tank, $18.50, available in sizes S-XL, wetseal.com


Guitar Sublimation Tee, $14.50, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com

Slinky Sublimation Top, $20.50, available in sizes XS-L, wetseal.com


Sublimation Splatter Tee, $7.99, available in sizes XS-XL, wetseal.com


Sublimation Tube Dress, $23.50, available in sizes M and L, wetseal.com

Tell me what you think about my sublime fashion finds! You can also tell me if you spot any other unique fashion trends that you would like me to write about. E-mail me at Charmed42787@gmail.com or send me a message on myspace.