Welcome May! I’ve looked forward to your arrival for quite a while now. I don’t miss the winter weather, but I do miss the fashion. Fall 2014 looks and trends analysis will be presented to my reader soon. For now let’s focus on the present, SUMMER TRENDS AND  LOOKS! 

I love summer, and this season my readers can look forward to some creative fashion styling by me along with industry reports, quirky bombshell trend analysis, and a couple of DIY! So what’s in store for my readers in reference to womens wear? Let’s see… tent dresses, printed circle skirts with 1950’s inspired patterns, BOYFRIEND JEANS, and lots more! The vibe of the season is bright, meaning moods will be just as high as the temperatures outside. After reviewing collections last year for summer 2014, I’ve noticed a few consistences. Here are a some of the most popular ones. Tangerine accessories like earrings, bags, and shoes are very popular and easy to style. Gold is definitely the new black, and mangled denim fabric is all the rage on the streets. Styling is easy, it’s all about loose fitted clothing and light weight fabric. Sunglasses are a definite for summer. That’s why cat-eye frames in different colors and patterns are going to be hot. The two strap high heeled open toe sandal is already selling out in stores, and that’s partially due to it’s versatility from casual to formal.

So what about work then? Interestingly enough, the work dress with a short collar in monochrome colors are trending for work and play. Nude shades are seen constantly in ready to wear collections. Shades like beige, tan, brown, sand, and white look great for formal wear, and gives any wearer a chic look. Subtle Pastels are popular for swimwear, and so are v-neck one piece swimsuits. Patterns with bright back drops and fruit prints are popular for fashion and home goods. It’s all about capturing the bright moods of summer.

The youth culture impacts the fashion industry heavily. For them fashion is all about sharing this summer. Once again we give tribute to the 1980’s by wearing matching graphic tee shirts with cartoons and slogans. BEST FRIEND shirts with phrases like “Friends Forever”, “Best Buds”, and “Best Girls” are the go to for this trend. Shirts inspired by social media are hot too. Tees with phrases like “Selfie”, “Like” and just any word with a hash tag in front is making it’s way to Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, and other quick fashion retailers. DIY fashion is popular with this market as well. The looks that I’ve seen created by using Bedazzle studs, buttons, and zippers will inspire any fashion enthusiast. Personalized style is always trending!

As you can see, there are many many options to explore in fashion for the month of May. Most of them I will be featuring on my site, but you know what? There is nothing better than transforming them to suit your taste! As for me, I keep it Quirky. QuirkyBombshell.com will always keep you inspired and up to date on fashion.