Love or Loathe? Special Edition: Trend Watch Wednesday

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Before the post, don’t forget to enter the first evah Facebook contest for A Blonde Ambition, appropriately titled “Your Summer Style”. (I am obviously original and witty when it comes to contest titles.)

But seriously, y’all should enter. Otherwise, I’ll never do another contest again, shut down this blog and disappear into obscurity forever.

Except not really. At all.

Sew…today we’re talking about trends that we love and trends that we loathe. Because this is an upbeat blog and we always look for the silver lining first, let’s start with a LOVE.

Love: Statement Bracelets

Moooove over statement necklaces – bracelets are staking their claim this season, too. I mean, the world is big enough for both statement necklaces and statement bracelets. I just wouldn’t recommend wearing them at the same time.

Gorjana Two Tone Wrap Bracelet, Hive & Honey Curvy Stripe Bracelet

 Statement Necklace  + Statement Bracelet = Accessories Overload.

And if you’re petite, you might just fall over from all that extra weight.

Loathe: Floral Denim

I’m sorry, but it is my divine right as a citizen of this great nation to express my feelings on pants featuring a floral print.

Heavens to Brenda, y’all.

I just can’t get on this bandwagon of flowery britches.

It just doesn’t seem like something wearable for most, average women. And I have issues with plastering a bundle of roses on my rear end. It needs no help in pointing itself out.

However, if you’re a fan of flowery pants, please proceed. Far be it of me to rain on your pants parade.

Love: Railroad Denim

Now this, I can get on “board” with…. ha! (Did you see how I did that just there with the play on trains and getting on board?) Simple, vertical stripes on denim can look so chic for summer. 

Free People Railroad Denim Cut-Off Shorts, Free People Railroad Bustier Dress

Pair a railroad denim skirt with a melon-colored tank, gladiator sandals in dark brown and an arm full of statement bracelets and you’ll have one heck of a cute outfit.

Loathe: Midi Skirt

Let me preface this by saying, I loath the midi skirt on MYSELF. I have seen various 5’10”; 82-pound supermodels pull it off beautifully. But honestly, never ever have I seen a person in real life on which a midi was flattering.

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I say go mini or maxi or pencil length and skip midi.

Again though, if you like to rock a midi, then please continue to wear it to your heart’s content. Besides, who am I do intervene in your fashion decisions?

(And more than likely, just like with the maxi dress last year, I’m sure to be singing the praises of the midi next year. I’m fickle and my tastes change often.)

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What trends do you love and loathe for Spring/Summer ’12?

P.S.- If you are entering the 'Your Summer Style' FB contest, PLEASE remember that you must include the photo waiver in your submission. Otherwise, I'll have to DQ you...and I don't mean take you to Dairy Queen for a Blizzard ; )

...although that does sound mighty tasty...

Be blessed, lovelies-