Fashion Randomness

Fall 2009 Trend Alert: Grunge Goddess

You know how I can tell I am getting old? By the fact that 90s fashion is making a comeback. The 90s — didn’t we get just live those days? Well like it or not, they’re back.

I have some really clear 90s fashion memories, actually. I was in the 7th grade when grunge was at its best. For the first time, I really wanted to dress the part. I begged my mom to let me buy flannel shirts, Mary Janes, and baby doll dresses. Gees, I wore this one flannel vest like every damn week — until my Mom told me to give a rest already. I was so pissed at her for giving me fashion advice but looking back, I needed it. I did wear that vest a little too often. Anyways … I am starting to ramble.

D.Squared Fall 2009

D.Squared really brought the grunge to the runway for fall 2009 (it was actually one of my favorite fall 09 shows.) They of course infused it with some of today’s celebrity obsessed culture (with Starbucks cups, trucker hats, and all that jazz), but overall it reeked of the 90s.

So I going to call this look “Grunge Goddess.” To get this look you are gonna need the following:

– Plaid, plaid, plaid
– Combat boots
– Boyfriend cardigans
– Mary Janes
– Over the knee socks
– Baggy pants (jeans, cargo pants)
– Chunky knits scarves
– Baby doll dresses

Fall 2009 Fashion: Grunge Goddess

See more of my Fall 2009 Fashion: Grunge Goddess list at ThisNext.

Tracy Reese Fall 2009

D. Squared Fall 2009

90s Plaid Photo from V Magazine
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Dear Fashion Kitty, Advice on How to Wear Long Skirts

I was wondering if you could help me with these two long skirts I own. One is black and looks somewhat like the attached picture but with a little more volume. The other skirt is white with greenish-blue and dull gold polka dots. It is tiered like the black skirt but has even more volume.

I was wondering if you could help me put together some looks for both. Maybe one casual and one more dressed up look for each skirt. By the way, I am from India but I wouldn’t want that to restrict you. I would like something a little edgy/sexy. I think I have been playing it very safe when comes to fashion and I am ready to move up a notch.

Sure, of course I can help you! I love a long skirt on a summer day (even though I actually don’t own a long skirt.) Here are a couple of long skirt looks and tips to get you inspired …

Tips for wearing a long skirt:

– Wear flat sandals
– Wear a shirt that is cut close to the body
– Have fun with jewelry
– Go with natural makeup and hair (nothing too done up)

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Dear Fashion Kitty, Grey Ant Dress

I was wondering if you can help me find this dress. I can’t find it anywhere and I am in love with it! Any help would be appreciated!

Based on the photo, the dress was sold at ShopBop. Well … was that is. It appears that the dress is sold out. I would check ebay for it if I were you. Wish I could have been more of a help. You might also want to check back on Grey Ant’s site, they might make another dress like it next season.

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How to Dress up and Accessorize Express Denim


Lets get real here people, times are tough. In fact, I would go as far as to say that times freakin’ suck! I don’t know about you, but I certainly can’t afford to buy jeans like I used to. I remember the days when my income was completely disposable and I could just drop $300 on jeans on a regular basis. That crap doesn’t happen anymore.

Thank goodness I can still fit into all of my old jeans and thank goodness there are affordable denim options out there. Speaking of affordable … I picked up a few pairs of Express jeans on the cheap. With a little FashionKitty styling, these jeans can look like a million bucks!

My new jeans: EXPRESS: ZELDA SKINNY LEG JEAN – RAILROAD STRIPE and the EXPRESS: ZELDA SKINNY LEG CUFFED JEAN

FashionKitty's "express" picks

And here are the jeans styled and ready to go …

Look #1- Rock and Roll Railroad Chick

Look #2- Casual Chic

Fashion Randomness

Fall 2009 Trend Alert: Goth Glam

Black will always be in style but the way we wear black will always be different. There is that chic all black look (gallery girls or “fashion people”) and then there is that dangerous black. You know the black that the “scary” goth girl in high school wore. Or the black the kick ass spiked up punk rocker chick wore. Most people are scared off by that kind of fashion statement, but not me … I live for it. I mean, it wasn’t uncommon for me to wear spikes and fishnets with my cheerleading uniform in high school (yes I was a cheerleader.)

I have always been drawn to that edgy look. Heck, I am still wearing the same spiked bracelet and studded belt from high school. For fall 2009, the fashion world is really embracing the “edgy” look. We saw it a little bit in fall 2008 with ripped pants, leggings, and leather — more punk than goth though. So now for fall 2009 its time to head into the dark with even more black and more “danger.” Cue creepy laugh …

Jean Paul Gaultier (Style.com)


Givenchy (Style.com)

Christian Lacroix (Style.com)

Valentino (Style.com)

I am calling this look “Goth Glam” and here are my Goth Glam must-haves:

– Leather everything (jackets, pants, dresses)
– Studs, spikes, and exposed zippers
– Skulls
– Black lace
– Gloves
– Knuckle rings
– Boots and booties

Fall 2009 Fashion: Dark Knight/ Gothic Glamour

See more of my Fall 2009 Fashion: Dark Knight/ Gothic Glamour list at ThisNext.

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Dear Fashion Kitty, Jessica Simpson Shoes

I bought a pair of these heels from Jessica Simpson’s shoe line. I love them so much but I don’t know what to match them with because of the straps. Can you give me an affordable outfit or some tips on what to match them with? I really am dying to wear them!


I think you should pair them up with some cropped white skinny jeans, a black and white striped top, and a black blazer. For summer, skip the expected red accessories and go with a pop of pastel pink instead.

$$$ Look

The Look for Less

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Dear Fashion Kitty, Gossip Girl Color Palettes

I love Serena’s style from Gossip Girl but she never wears any colors. I love bright colors and I was wondering if it is possible to get Serena’s style with Blair’s color pallet.

Yes it’s totally possible. Serena does work with color sometimes (bright yellows and blues.) And if you really think about it, Blair doesn’t use that much color in her wardrobe. She usually adds punches of color with her tights and accessories.

So next time you are out shopping and you see something that is very “Serena” and the piece comes in two colorways … buy the brighter one. It’s as simple as that.

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