thneed: December 2010

Friday, December 31, 2010

Forget the Past and Fast Forward to the Future

Why dwell on the past when there is so much to look forward to in 2011? Instead of recapping the best looks from 2010, we're looking ahead to see what's in store for spring 2011.

Get ready for brights, prints, and short dresses. Citrus was a favorite on the runways for Missoni and Prabal Gurung who used block coloring. Go geometric and contrast this hue with a sea blue.

Prints are still in, but the florals are more exotic with an Asian feel. If you want to go printed, pick a simple style so it's not over the top or pair it with basics.

Whether they're solid and bright or sheer and lacey, you can always manage to look put together in a mini dress with its simple cut. Pair them with sparkly flats or chunky heels.

Try these looks. All items are less than $100.

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Block-color silk-crepe tank
$86 - theoutnet.com
Racerback tank tops »

Sam Edelman Gigi
$48 - lorisshoes.com
Flat shoes »

SCERVINO STREET Wallets - Item 46184552
$98 - yoox.com
Leather woven bags »

May28th 6:17am Watch
$25 - urbanoutfitters.com
Leaf jewelry »

ASOS Geometric Pyramid Necklace
$14 - asos.com
Pyramid pendant »

TRIPLE-LAYER SCARF
59 GBP - toast.co.uk
Paisley shawl »

BCBGMAXAZRIA - COLOR-BLOCKED T-SHIRT DRESS
$148 - bcbg.com

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Mini for Many Armadillo Dress
$88 - shopacrimony.com
V neck dresses »

Leopard Print Zip Tee
$70 - topshop.com
Zip tops »

REPLAY Denim shorts - Item 42179150
$98 - yoox.com
Replay shorts »

On Sale - Bensimon footwear - Womens Tennis Liberty Red Floral Print...
$50 - moxsie.com
Floral shoes »

Marc by Marc Jacobs - Pretty Printed Computer Sleeve (Black Multi) -...
$82 - zappos.com
Black clutches »

ASOS Leather Zebra Print Pony Skin Effect Purse
$31 - asos.com
Coin purse bag »

Kendra Scott - Razina Ring (Cirrus) - Jewelry
$48 - zappos.com
Kendra scott jewelry »

Buzz Word Ring
$13 - modcloth.com
Rings »

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UrbanOutfitters.com > Silence & Noise Architectural Dress
$69 - urbanoutfitters.com
Silence & Noise dresses »

White Lace Peter Pan Collar Sleeveless Shift Dress
$80 - topshop.com
Peter pan collar dress »

layered lace tank dress
$32 - gojane.com
Tank dresses »

Vanilla contrast crepe dress
$56 - theoutnet.com
Sleeveless dresses »

Tallina polka-dot crepe dress
$56 - theoutnet.com
Cape dresses »

Deena & Ozzy Toe Cap Oxford Shoe
$58 - urbanoutfitters.com
Toe cap shoes »

EDGEWOOD JS - Sandals - Bakers Footwear
$90 - bakersshoes.com
Sandals »

Chinese Laundry Goldilocks - Glitter Blush
$50 - heels.com
Rounded toe shoes »

Cultured Club Dress | Mod Retro Vintage Printed Dresses | ModCloth.com
$73 - modcloth.com

Ouch.

Designers like Burberry and Ruthie Davis have been spiking up their looks with extra hardware.

New York designer Pamela Love's spring/summer 2011 collection is edgy with a minimalist touch. Inspired by India and African tribes, she offers other pieces including an eagle claw necklace, sacred heart necklace, and triple finger rope ring.

Sam Edelman's Lorissa heel and Los Angeles designer Dafne Balatsos' Stud Ball handbag will have you armed for whatever gets in your way.

Rock these looks without carrying around a hanging ornament with "do not touch" written all over it. Here are some star-studded items all under $100.

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Cutie black stud shoulder dress
32 GBP - dorothyperkins.com
Short sleeve dresses »

Nala Stud Bead Flat
23 EUR - freepeople.com
Ballerina flats shoes »

Pieces Rush Elements Pearlised Party Clutch
$45 - asos.com
Party handbags »

Studded Necklace
$25 - yesstyle.com
Studded jewelry »

ASOS Studded Metal Double Finger Ring
$14 - asos.com
Chunky jewelry »

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ASOS TERROR Studded Wedge Shoe Boots
$62 - asos.com
Peep toe boots »

Penny Loves Kenny Tetra - Blue Grey
$90 - heels.com
Blue shoes »

Nude Multi Stud Platform
55 GBP - missselfridge.com
Nude shoes »

A Touch of Tough Boot
$45 - modcloth.com
Circle boots »

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

New Years Looks From Piperlime

For those of you snowed in this week, don't worry. Do your post-holiday shopping with Piperlime, an online store selling over 250 designers and brands. Get great deals with their ongoing 40% off sale and free shipping on every purchase. Piperlime helps you find what you need with picks from Rachel Zoe, girls on a budget, spring looks, best gifts, and bestselling denim categories. Check out these looks we picked out for New Years.