The Heaven of All Stores!

         If you want to make all the boys stop and stare start wearing clothing from LF!  This clothing and accessory store is unique, funky, exciting and geared towards girls who dare to be different.  LF’s chaotic store has the most fashion forward trends for teens and young adults.  LF stores are scarce but once you find one you will never want to leave! 

Locations

Los Angeles, CA

New York, NY

South Beach, FL

Boston, MA

Dress to impress!

Ciao, Annie May

Firework Time!

       The 4^th of July is just around the corner and it is extremely important that you have a sparks flying outfit to wear.  Obviously, RED WHITE AND BLUE are totally necessary.  You can wear all solid colored clothing or you can mix it up a bit.  Go all out!

Don't forget your nails!

Wear your red, white and blue!

Ciao, Annie May

Cuffed!

        Armbands are totally cool this summer.  The great thing about this accessory is that you can wear it as a casual item or a dressy one.  For instance, if you are at the beach throw one on and complete the California girl look or if you are going out to dinner wear one that matches your maxi dress and side clipped curled hair.  Armbands come in many shapes, sizes and materials.  Below are just a few examples of in style armbands.

Don’t get caught!

Ciao, Annie May

Vintage Krash!

        Slip back into time and wear actual vintage clothing!  There is a little designer in everyone, I know it.  Go to your local thrift store and dig out some funky pieces of vintage clothing.  Let your inner creativity come out and revamp the clothing.  For example, take an athletic t-shirt, crop it, add some rhinestones and maybe even a bit of fringe on the sleeves.  Make it your own!  Below are some great articles of vintage clothing that Free People has for sale.

Enjoy the blast from the past!

Ciao, Annie May

Get Lacquered Up For Summer!

           Nail polish can really make or break an outfit and it’s important that you are wearing the right color with the right outfit.  I mean lets get real.  A brown and red dress with purple nail polish, not so much.  Oh and chipped nail polish.  Who looks nice with chipped nail polish? NO ONE! It’s a sin and Molly & Auntie Mary would make you remove it immediately.  So, take care of your nails!  Here are a few fun and trendy new colors for summer 2011.

1.  Natural Nudes

            Such as cream, almond, honey, sandstone, coffee, blonde, beige, khaki ect.

2.  Bumpin Blues

            Such as Tiffany blue, turquoise, robins egg, cerulean, sky, icy ect.

3.  Yippee Yellows

            Such as saffron, sunglow, golden, canary, flax, lemon ect.

4.  Poppy Pinks

            Such as peach, salmon, coral, geranium, Barbie, fuchsia ect.

5.  Pistol Purples

            Such as lavender, eggplant, amethyst, violet, lilac ect.

6.  Grassy Greens

            Such as Dartmouth, fern, jade, hunter, emerald, asparagus ect.

See everyone’s doing it!

Don’t forget topcoat!

Ciao, Annie May

Dive Into Summer and Make a Splash!

           What it the biggest stress of summer? And please don’t say trying to figure out what SPF to wear the first day out in the sun.  It’s nearly bathing suit season and you better be on top of your swimwear game!  Swimwear trends don’t move in the same cycle as other fashions, they tend to be slightly altered from season to season.  But that doesn’t stop avid bathing suit shoppers (Brianna Bickford)!  After all, we can only allow so many facebook tags of ourselves in the same bathing suits.  Here are four popular bathing suit trends for summer 2011!

1.  Vintage Inspired

            Think Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe!  Ruffled swimsuits are in, whether they line out the bikini in a distinct, feminine and girly way or they are taking over a bandeau top.  Bombshell pin-ups, not only are they steep in sex appeal but they also accent numerous curves in the body.  Things to look for; halter necks, sweetheart necklines, ruffled skirts and tops, high waist bottoms, belts, ruching, reveling once pieces and nautical themed suits.

2.  Crochet

            This neat and tidy look is quite skin flashing!  The intricate designs and stitching on these suits are what catches the eye of others, drawing them away from the less flattering parts of the body.  Crochet one-piece suits with a long open-weaved piece down the center give the elusion of a longer torso (and who wouldn’t want that?)!  Both crochet bikinis and one-pieces are elegant and super trendy for summer 2011.

3.  Statement Strapping

            My favorite!  If you are ever in need of attention, just throw on a strappy bathing suit and there ya go!  Statement strapping has taken the term string bikini to the next level.  Designers are now braiding, twisting, looping and stringing pieces of thick and thin fabric where ever they can.  They sometimes even add embellishments onto the straps just to cause a little more chaos!

4.  Digital Prints

            Digital prints are on the rise in the fashion world.  This shows how technology savvy designers are becoming.  Suits with digital prints are bold and extremely attention grabbing.  This season the prints are being inspired by street fashion.  What to look for: stripes, tribal/cultural, actual photo prints and paneling. These are all fashion forward in 2011.

                                                                                                                                         Float, don’t sink!

Ciao, Annie May