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Bring the Fanny Pack Back?

And Other Throwback Fashions...

I’m sure we’ve all seen it happen—styles that you once thought would never return recycled and reinvented to fit in with modern trends. While some of them may make us cringe—like velvet pants for example—others have certainly become revamped enough to keep up with today’s styles. Take a gander at a couple of these 90s looks, and decide whether they deserve a new space back into your closet, or if they should stay locked away with all the other fashion fails!  

 

Gotta love the Spice Girls! 90s Rock Stars!

 

The Fanny Pack

 Fanny packs, also known as bum bags if you’re in the UK or moon bags in South Africa, hit their peak popularity in the late 80s and mid 90s. The convenience of the fanny pack is undeniable. Everything you need within reach, yet you can sightsee and shop hands free.  And come on, if Hulk Hogan thinks it’s cool enough to rock—can we really argue? Volcom has infused a modern twist into this old school trend with their Stone on a Rope Bum Bag. To bring the fanny pack back, check out Dogfunk.com, eBags.com, and Amazon. 

Windbreakers

Windbreakers are one of those 90s fashion trends that have found itself reinvented over and over again. The first, and probably the most familiar sighting, would be in the 80s with the popular Members Only jackets. Worn by so many different celebrities like Frank Sinatra, Justin Timberlake, Anderson Cooper and Mariah Carey, the Members Only jackets were one of the trendsetters to creating the windbreaker jacket. Today you can find the wind chill and rain resistant jacket just about anywhere for an affordable cost. Mostly worn by the skater kids today, windbreakers made a blast from the past to become a part of present day fashion and it doesn’t look like they’ll be departing anytime soon. See if you can snag a stylish windbreaker for your fashion repertoire at Tactics.com, DrJays.com, and Urban Outfitters!   

Tube Tops

One of the 90s styles that keeps being reinvented is the tube top. The tube top first made its debut in the 1960s from S&M Fringing Inc.; however it didn’t reach its popularity peak until the late 70s and again in the 90s. Today, the tube top is a trendy fashion staple that has been transformed into dresses, rompers, body suits and more! American Apparel and Pac Sun are great places to start looking for recycled 80s and 90s fashions, and to find a very stylish tube top. Celebs like Molly Sims, Zoe Deschanel and Rihanna have all been spotted rocking the famous tube top!

Butterfly Clips

While this style may be a little hard to incorporate with your closet favorites, it still deserves a mention on this list nonetheless. Butterfly clips were the hair accessory of the 90s worn by just about everyone teeny bopper you can think of. These adorable little clips were perfect for adding a bit of flair to your 90s ensemble, or to have a quick set of twists. Worn by everyone from Melissa Joan Hart, Sarah Michelle Gellar and the Olsen twins, butterfly clips have become a 90s essential that we’ve all become familiar with. For a restored version of this adorable hair accessory check out Claires.com or SallyBeauty.com, and see if you can get a matured version of your favorite 90s hair clips.

So, now that you’ve seen some of the salvaged fashions from the 90s, do you think they’ve survived time travel into 2012? Or should they be locked away for all of fashion eternity, never to be worn again? See if you can put a modern twist on some of your fashion favs, by resurrecting some of these adored 90s trends! Styles are constantly being reused and reinvented, so why not be the first of your friends to bring back some of the 90s styles?

 

 Kiara Brown, CouponWinner.com Contributor

How to Top Off Your Outfit

You've got your skinny jeans, colored leggings, and dress pants- but how do you add that extra "oomph" to your wardrobe? We've scouted out some of our favorite trendy blouses, sweaters, and tunics to help you top off your outfit! 

White House Black Market

Keep it classic with this Belted Mod Dot Top from White House Black Market. The geometric pattern paired with a fabulous red belt will show off your tiny little waistline. 

 

White House Black Market brings you a comfy casual staple piece with the Copper Knit Crochet Sweater. Rock the SoHo style with a pair of skinny denim, leggings, or a print maxi skirt. 

 

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Yumi Kim

Yumi Kim's Sarah Top is a silk blouse featuring a fold-over collar, flap bust pockets and shirttail hem. You'll be striking as you walk into any room with the effortless elegance of this top. 

 

 

Add a splash of color to your wardrobe with the Lizzie Top by Yumi Kim. This silk blouse features front pleats, 6 buttons and a V-neck. Balance out the combination of bold colors with dark skinnies. 

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Rachel Roy

Rachel Roy describes her style as "laid back- yet refined." The Wrap Tunic embodies easy-going and stylish. Bust out any color jeggings and enjoy the feeling of this 100% silk top. 

The Open Back Knit top by Rachel Roy will bring your work wardrobe to the next level. With a conservative class, the open back of this beauty will turn up the heat. Compliment this fashionable blouse with print dress pants. 

 

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Tops are the center of attention in any outfit, so be sure to invest in ones that trendy and classic. To find out what to look for this Fall, check out our article Fashion Fast Forward: Fall Trends!

Fashion Fast Forward: Fall Trends 2012

It may be hot today, but cooler weather and new trends are just around the corner. We want to help you  stay ahead of the curve so that you can continue looking chic, trendy, and up-to-date. After all, you can’t be a diva without the right duds. 

Turn Your Brown Upside Down

The color palette for the 2012/2013 season is taking a decidedly muted and understated turn. Bright, animated hues have been replaced in everyday wear by more subtle and unassuming shades. Browns, grays, blacks, and rich blues are in this season. Take full advantage of this trend with the Diane von Furstenberg Brooke Wool Sweater from Saks Fifth Avenue. 

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Whittle Your Waist

Frill and fuss have been overtaken by clean, controlled lines that emphasize the waist. So put away your full dresses and jackets. This season we’re focusing on a more pared down silhouette with emphasis on the midsection. The waistline is back and center stage. Outfit yours with a bomber that marries all of the runway trends seamlessly. These Rachel Zoe plaid pants from BlueFly.com accomplish this with their snug cut, fitted waist, and creamy brown finish.

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Hats Off To You, M’Lady

This season’s “it” accessory is the hat. Having long been a staple in men’s wardrobes across the worlds, this season hats are complementing women’s closets, too, and making daring proclamations along the way. Try out this hot trend with a fedora, whose broad rim and ribbon accent can be easily manipulated for a more feminine flair. Nine West’s Traditional Fedora available at Macy's combines classic tweed fabric with faux-croc for a wickedly womanly style.

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Mars and Venus Collide

A bold collaboration is happening on the runway this season: Classic structured menswear is pairing with feminine details to produce flirty, updated versions of old favorites. But just because male-inspired cuts and styles are in doesn’t mean you have to give up looking like the sultry siren that you are. Highlight your feminine assets with well-fitted—but not tight—pieces that hug the body like the Bernadine Peacoat by Tory Burch. This timeless piece easily transitions from the work to play and everywhere in between.

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You’re all prepared to rock the hottest fall fashions, but be sure to stop back often for updates and new trends. We’ll see you soon. Now go be fabulous. 

 

Kay Handy

CouponWinner.com Contributor

Vacation Attire

 

The time has come for trips that involve plenty of sand, surf, and sunshine, where everyone wants to look their best as they have fun in the sun. However, you don’t want to spend your whole vacation lugging around massive amounts of luggage. Take a peek at our suggestions for versatile items that will not only have you looking your best, but also guarantee that you have plenty of space on the flight back for those great finds that you just had to have.

Trendy Tunic: Slightly sheer tunics are all the rage this season for your go-to sexy swimsuit cover-up. Pack a black one, and it can easily go from day to night. Simply switch out your bikini for a black slip underneath the tunic, throw on a pair of black platform wedges, add some chunky gold bangles, and you have an outfit that can easily wow the crowds after dark as well.

Basic Button Down: Nothing is more classic than a long-sleeved button-down cotton shirt. Its neutral colors and crisp texture can make any outfit look pulled together. Pair with a casual denim mini, flats, and a strand of pearls for day, or dress it up with skinny jeans, sky-high heels, and a cocktail ring at night. There are countless different options at Thomas Pink, where you can get 20% off sale items until June 26 (code: FD200611). No matter whether you opt for sky blue, pale pink, or traditional white, you can’t go wrong with this key piece.

Grace Cahalan

Grace Cahalan is a frequent contributor to CouponWinner.com.

6 Trendy Fall Pieces

(Priorities Plaid Blouse)

1. Western Looks Western looks are totally in this year, and they're a pretty easy trend to pull off. Button-down shirts let you layer with tank tops and tees, and you can button it up or down to flatter your specific 'fit. Very stylish.

Try It With
*Wide-legged jeans
*Round-toe mary janes

(Marin Coat)

2. Cocoon Coats Wrap yourself in a coat in wool or thick nubbly mixed mixture. Pick one that's generous but at the same time to combine figure-flattering self ties with wide collars and overstated fashion buttons. Look for muted green, brown, or gray to match.

Try It With
*A simple wrap dress
*Substantial slacks with a wide silhouette

(Lauren Merkin Plaid Clutch)

3. Plaid If you're going to wear plaid as a trendy new item, you might want to try it out in a purse or shoe design instead. You can ease into the whole trend thing with a little zap of color and design, and choose from much more than just plain ol' red plaid.

Try It With
*A sweet shift
*Bright blue pumps

(Ann Taylor Bowneck Top)

4. Bow Blouses Bow blouses are one of our favorite fall trends, and they've been going strong for a few seasons. Choose a nice floral one in a funky combo to make it stand out well. This one has a great hold on being somehow bright and muted at the same time, which marks it as a successful budget choice.

Try It With
*A slim-line grey skirt
*A pair of dark jeans

(Parameter Shirt)

5. Rosettes I know that these are ruffles, but hear me out: they look quite similar and can give you the same effect. I've chosen silver to tone down the girliness for working women who would like to pair this with a jacket or blazer. All in all, it's a nice change of pace from a basic plain-front shirt, and a smart one at that.

Try It With
*Slacks in almost any color
*Feminine, pointy-toe heels

(Laundry Bubble Jacket with Fur)

6. Fun Furs Let's try to stay away from real fur. It should be easy with picks like this, which is as shapely as it is attractive. Now if only I wasn't in Miami, I could enjoy this. . .

Try It With
*Your entire winter wardrobe

Piperlime Spring Looks

I've been looking for new spring styles to flatter your hottest looks concocted for warm weather. I love the varied shapes available to all of us, from flats to pumps, not to mention some of the coolest colors I've seen in a while. Luxuriate in yellow suede, play twinkle-toes in beaded sandals, and enjoy the very best laced pumps this side of spring. Piperlime is an amazing resource for all of these, and more.

(Kenneth Cole Reaction Rich N Hitched, $79.00)
These beautiful yellow shoes feature a high, thick strap and chunky heel shapes that defy all of your stiletto collection. Balance on these confidently with a gorgeous, wide peasant skirt and a fitted top when you go all-out, or try a simple pair of black capris for a basic crowd-pleaser.

(Indigo by Clarks Pallino, $65.00) Flats are a must for any city dweller or hardcore commuter, but why are so many pairs so... not flattering? It's important to buy a pair that is trendy and that is a pleasing shape, just because they are noticed, even on the bus! This gray pair with a metallic twist blend in with pavement and grime, but are available in a pleasingly soft color to match with all of your spring florals.

(Vince Camuto Palmer, $125.00)
Jeweled sandals can be more than a cocktail-party must have. You can slip on a pair of these delicate sandals with any dress or skirt and take it to the next level right away. Now that's an investment. The adjustable back strap keeps them on tight. Forget those shoddy elastic-strapped shoes and find a pair that really fit.

(Vince Camuto Veronica, $132.00)
These are my favorite shoes so far! In fact, I just got a similar pair from Evans London today in brown and black. While these may seem very fashion-forward and therefore a little challenging, you can let them speak for themselves when you pair them with pencil skirts, classic dresses, and pegged capris. Enjoy all the complements you get while wearing them.

(Naturalizer Roberts, $65.00)
Another yellow pair of shoes for you. Can you tell my favorite spring color? This pair has moccasin details and a softer lemon color for the more delicate ones among us. Excellent craftsmanship and detailing will make these shoes stand out significantly near similar styles, and you'll relish the attention they bring you.

Spring Trends at Steve Madden

Steve Madden has been quite the exciting experience for me in this upcoming season. . . shoes galore are exciting enough, but when every pair you check out corresponds perfectly with spring trends, that's another story altoghether. Behold! Gorgeous sandals and pumps with plenty of style to spare-- thrillingly designed to work for every woman. Plus, many pairs look much more high-end than the actual price dictates. Yes-- bargains, too! Let's head on over to Steve Madden and find pairs that correspond with

Mini 2008 Trend Report

What has been called "dual anything" has found its way onto the runway and now into our closets. Gone are the times when we had plain soles and uppers-- now we are looking at striped heels, decorated toes, and lots of contrasting colors on the sandal straps themselves. White in all its forms was an interesting contrasting trend, seen on the feet of models at Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Caroline Herrera, and Calvin Klein. With lots of cool detailing like metallics and fringe, you'll be a happy girl indeed.

Jeweled Sandals
Jeweled sandals are gorgeously and glamorously flattering for Spring 2008. These multi-strapped sandals race across your feet and across your toe cleavage for a look thats lean and creative. Steve Madden's sandals have a very close similarity to some of the best brands available this spring for less.

(Baublez Sandles)

Detailed High-Heeled Sandals
Yes, these do look very challenging as a sandal, but I think that we can do it if we put our mind to it! These sandals are available in a rich brown leather that will bounce along as you strut. I'd wear my fringed sandals with a mini if I were going out, but if I were rocking these during the day, I would certainly go for something refined to show them off-- possibly pegged cigarette pants?

(Bijoux)

Patent Flats
Patent flats are a tame solution to this season's trends. While some of us are going to be wearing our sandals around with aplomb, there are plenty of us who can't wear sandals at work because of open-toe rules. So when some of the trends don't agree, remember that patent leather flats in plenty of different colors look and feel completely on-trend without being too much.

(Tammi)

Gladiators
As long as you stay away from gladiator sandals that wrap around your ankles and then around your jeans (a la Sienna Miller), you too can try this style. Gladiators that head all the way up to your knees probably aren't the best first step-- these ones delicately encircle your ankles and are perfect for those of us who want to show off our legs!

(Croww)

Style Dash's Spring 2008 Trend Alert Tells Us What to Do With Gladiator Sandals

I am a fan of the floor length tie-dye gowns, they give an easy-breezy sort of feel and are easy to throw on and walk out the door. Pair your tie-dyed garments with flat gladiator sandals and a hobo style bag for a complete look.

Pink Pumps
Bright, shocking pink was just another option this spring. If you need a pair of sandals that go great with dark jeans, I'd recommend checking out this style from Steve Madden. Gold and hot pink is so Vegas, and that's something we all need from time to time-- fun, fun, fun.

(Flipperr)

Still looking for shoes that work for you? Trust me, what I have found is just the tip of the iceberg. I had so many runners-up on my list that you should head over there when you can and have a good, long look at what they offer-- it's incredible how many pieces will work with your personal wardrobe.