Fashion Forecast
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The Must Have Accessory for Spring 2020
Spring is fast approaching and this is typically the time of year when people choose to change up their look. As for me, I have a couple of ideas in mind that will help my style evolved for the 20’s. More about that next week. There are a couple of ways to switch things up without having to make major commitments like investing in an expensive clothing item that has a very “of the moment” twist. The best way to do that is with accessories! My favorite accessory for spring 2020 is the classic headband! Some of you may remember wearing these little head ornaments as a young child or…
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The Mittens Trend 2020
If you haven’t noticed, it is cold and snowy in most places (depending on where you live). This can only mean one thing, it is wintertime! Since I live in the Midwest, I like to think I have a special skill in noticing cute and super functional winter apparel. Therefore, I submit to you the trendiest winter accessory: mittens. This is a trendy item I have picked up on over the winter of 2019-2020, however, I fully expect to see it continue for the next several years. Why? Because mittens are so simple and timeless that the trend it can last up to ten years with a few variations along…
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A Must Have Item for Winter 2019-2020
Out with the old and in with the new is the song of the winter season it seems. Turtlenecks never really go out of style when it comes to a winter wardrobe, however, they do take on many different variations depending the current trends. This winter 2019-2020 season is seeing a resurgence in the mock turtleneck! I’m not the biggest fan of the traditionally tall turtleneck, but I love a good mock turtleneck. Matter of a fact, mock turtlenecks have been a small part of my layering wardrobe ever since I could remember! If you are looking to invest in some cute layering options, mock turtlenecks are the perfect go-to…
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The Trendy Glasses Shape of 2019 & 2020
The photos in this blog post are going to be a bit strange to my Faintly Familiar Family because they will be seeing me in an unusually form. Today I am wearing glasses. Yes, the frames are my prescription based frames and a style choice occasionally. I’m a bit of a free spirit so generally I like the freedom of wearing contacts, however, I do feel like a cute pair of glasses frames can really go a long way in making your outfit look cute. Even if they are not prescription based glasses, just a fashionable pair of frames can really be the perfect accessory! With the wide variety of…
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My Favorite Corduroy Jacket
Corduroy has made a surprising surge for the fall fashion trend of 2019! I am not only impressed by this highly underutilized fabric, but I am also pleased with the appreciation it is finally getting! This fall 2019, we are seeing corduroy being used in a number of new and exciting fashionable ways. Between pants, hats, and jackets like the one I am wearing, corduroy is making fall fashion a lot more interesting! It is so easy to mix and match a class sweater with corduroy pants or a white t-shirt with a corduroy jacket. The way I styled my look was with a classic white t-shirt and pair of…
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The Mixed Print Cardigan
There are so many ways to keep warm during the fall season. A denim, leather, or corduroy jacket are all popular and classic options you will see a lot this season. However, there is another way that is equally classic and on trend to stay warm this autumn. I’m talking about a cozy cardigan, of course! Cardigans are the perfect addition to any look and really can complete an outfit if worn correctly. There are a ton of cardigan styles to choose from, but there is one particular trend in this layering department — the mixed print cardigan. This particular trendy item is something that will be making a lot…
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80s Inspiration & Structured Sleeves
There’s a lot to love about the 80s, but the first thing to pop into your mind is probably not the clothing. When people think of this decade they usually categorize the clothing as neon, sweatbands, and a ton of shoulder pads. However, there are a lot of style cues that are being picked up bu the fashion industry in our modern era from the structure of 80s clothing. The first of many things have been the neon trend that has taken over fashion for quite some time now. If you have been reading Faintly Familiar over the past year of its existence, then you know I was way ahead…
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Mustard Yellow is the Autumn Shade of Fall 2019
Each season we have our go-to colors for whatever time of the year we are trying to dress for. Spring sees a slew of pastels (even if Miranda Priestly would roll her eyes), winter brings in holiday colors, and fall is the time for browns and burgundies. This limited color palette for each season may feel a little limiting, but there is always one break out star of the pack that ends up being THE shade of that particular season. For the fall of 2019, the “IT” color will be mustard yellow! Now, this may seem like another basic fall color to wear, but there are so many different shades…
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Leap Into Leopard Print
This is typically the time of year that I struggle to find the appropriate clothing to wear. Either the weather is acting weird, the summer wardrobe I have doesn’t fit the flavor of that day, or I am just too excited for fall that I end up not wanting to wear anything I have been wearing for the past three months. All of this may sound a little odd, but I am hoping I am not alone in this sentiment. For the folks who feel like me, there is hope! Today I am here to introduce you to the trend and subtle wardrobe delight that is leopard print. Animal prints…
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The Must Have Bag of Fall 2019
Bags are the kind of accessory that you can easily switch up depending on the outfit you are wearing and complete the overall look. They are also an accessory that can change the appearance of an outfit you are rewearing (because, let’s be honest, we all rewear outfits and there is nothing wrong with that) and just by choosing a different bag you can reinvent the entire feeling of that ensemble. Despite the chameleon-like effect bags have on an outfit, there are always those few silhouettes or sizes that you may prefer. These are the classic, go-to fashion items that create what you will be known for in your daily…
