Food trends much like fashion - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Media outlets are saturated with predictions for 2014 trends, many food-related.</p><br /><p>The trend forecasts always baffle me — are folks guessing? Do they create the trends by putting them on a list?</p><br /><p>It turns out foodie trends follow the same trajectory as fashion. Food experts who spend time in high-end restaurants across the country identify categories or techniques that they think are likely to trickle down to more accessible restaurants and home kitchens.</p><br /><p>Here are a few "trends" I saw predicted in multiple online foodie prophecies:</p><br /><p><strong>Beans:</strong> If you read my column regularly, you'll know I'm ahead of the curve on this one. The lowly bean, if well-sourced and fresh, is a delicious and economical way to add nutrition at every meal.</p><br /><p><strong>Locally sourced vegetables, meat and sustainable food production:</strong> I think we're on target here in southern Wisconsin. CSAs, farmers markets, food hubs and a proud list of farmer suppliers at restaurants are becoming the norm, and this is wonderful. Dialogue and education need to continue in order for people to feel comfortable with higher prices when compared with conventional, mass-produced counterparts.</p><br /><p><strong>Children's nutrition:</strong> I think this is already on the minds of many parents. I'd love to see it continue in school lunchrooms and on restaurant menus . (Ditch the kid menus and just offer smaller-sized portions from the regular menu, pretty please?)</p><br /><p><strong>Breakfast for dinner:</strong> If this is trendy, then lots of time and cash-strapped parents are at the height of dinner fashion, and have been for years.</p><br /><p><strong>More vegetables</strong> and lots of house-made pickles: Hooray!</p><br /><h3>My 2014 predictions</h3><br /><p><strong>Pasture-grazed:</strong> This trend is only going up as more scientific <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0082429" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">evidence</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a> backs up common sense. What animals eat matters, and their bodies are designed to forage for grass. A grass-based diet leads to more beneficial nutrients in milk, eggs and meat.</p><br /><p><strong>Socially responsible companies:</strong> More and more small companies are including a donation to a nonprofit as a standard part of their mission. One local example is Madison-based <a href="http://yumbutter.com/" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Yumbutter</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a>; each sale helps feed a malnourished child in the developing world.</p><br /><p><strong>Local, but with international flair:</strong> Local food start-ups are sprouting up everywhere, but more are using local Wisconsin bounty in interesting, ethnic ways. Check out <a href="http://afrofusionbrands.com/" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Afro Fusion Cuisine's</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a> spices and sauces and <a href="http://www.wiscotropical.com/" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Wisco Tropicál</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a> hot sauce.</p><br /><p><strong>Everyday farms:</strong> Households growing at least some of their own food are up 24% since 2007. And if people don't have a garden, chicken coop or beehive in their backyard, they are making more efforts to find local sources. NPR recently did a <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/12/17/251713829/forget-golf-courses-subdivisions-draw-residents-with-farms" id="readabilityLink-5" name="readabilityLink-5" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">story</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-5" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[5] </small> </a> on new suburban developments incorporating a local farm into plans in lieu of other amenities, like golf courses.</p><br /><p>And finally, here are ideas that are not yet trends but that I think should be. They sound commonplace, but if each became a movement in its own right, it would have a positive impact on our food system.</p><br /><p><strong>More cooking at home:</strong> As more people choose a pot and spoon over take-out containers, health improves and people may turn to fresher, locally sourced produce and meat.</p><br /><p><strong>Kids in the kitchen:</strong> If we really want to bring children's nutrition to the forefront, then our children need to be at our elbow when we menu plan, shop and cook.</p><br /><p><strong>Rethinking our food dollar:</strong> Americans spend less than any other country on food as a percentage of household income. <a href="http://www.gatesfoundation.org/who-we-are/resources-and-media/annual-letters-list/annual-letter-2012" id="readabilityLink-6" name="readabilityLink-6" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Compare</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-6" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[6] </small> </a> our 6% to France's 14%. If we spend more on good food, we may all see savings in health care.</p><br /><p><strong>Less food waste:</strong> A National Institute of Health study shows that we waste 40% of the food we produce. Not all of that is post-consumer, but I'm resolving to plan my meals in order to throw out less food this year.</p><br /><p>And finally, my 5-year-old wanted to get in on the 2014 trend analysis action. For him, it's all about getting back to the classics, in an updated and delicious way. He said that this year, everyone is going to be eating "Birthday cakes, broccoli, mac and cheese, and hot dogs made with good meat, ketchup, mustard and pickles from the garden."</p><br /><p>Perfect.</p><br /><p><em>Anna Thomas Bates is a mother and writer living in southern Wisconsin. Find more recipes and stories on her blog, <a href="http://www.tallgrasskitchen.com/" id="readabilityLink-7" name="readabilityLink-7" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">tallgrasskitchen.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-7" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[7] </small> </a>. Email her at <a href="mailto:tallgrasskitchen@gmail.com" id="readabilityLink-8" name="readabilityLink-8" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">tallgrasskitchen@gmail.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-8" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[8] </small> </a>.</em> </p><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0082429" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">evidence</a> <small>(www.plosone.org)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://yumbutter.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2">Yumbutter</a> <small>(yumbutter.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://afrofusionbrands.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3">Afro Fusion Cuisine's</a> <small>(afrofusionbrands.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.wiscotropical.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4">Wisco Tropicál</a> <small>(www.wiscotropical.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-5" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/12/17/251713829/forget-golf-courses-subdivisions-draw-residents-with-farms" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-5">story</a> <small>(www.npr.org)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-6" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.gatesfoundation.org/who-we-are/resources-and-media/annual-letters-list/annual-letter-2012" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-6" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-6">Compare</a> <small>(www.gatesfoundation.org)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-7" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.tallgrasskitchen.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-7" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-7">tallgrasskitchen.com</a> <small>(www.tallgrasskitchen.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-8" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="mailto:tallgrasskitchen@gmail.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-8" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-8">tallgrasskitchen@gmail.com</a> <small>(www.jsonline.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

Food trends much like fashion - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

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2 fashion trends for the tech-savvy - Newsday

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div readability='27.3962264151' id='blogHead'><br /><p>Style and sample sales, fashion and fun.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='53.0930656934' data-blog-url='http://long-island.newsday.com//shopping/shop-talk-1.811931' id='posts'><br /><p class='byline'>7:00 AM By <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/shopping/shop-talk-1.811931?author=Joseph+V.+Amodio" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Joseph V. Amodio</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a> </p><br /><div readability='7' class='vert'><img alt="The Le Tote rental service is like Netflix" class="" height="272" src="http://cdn.newsday.com/polopoly_fs/1.6740440.1389021667!/httpImage/image.JPG_gen/derivatives/mugshot_231/image.JPG" title="The Le Tote rental service is like Netflix..." width="231"/><br /><p class='caption'>Photo credit: Handout | The Le Tote rental service is like Netflix for fashion.</p><br /></div><br /><p>Now that the holidays are over, why not treat yourself?</p><br /><p><strong>STYLE</strong> <strong>SERVICE</strong> </p><br /><p>The <strong>Le Tote</strong> rental service is like Netflix for fashion. Fill out a style profile, and Le Tote sends you three garments and two accessories -- wear 'em as long as you like, then return in a prepaid bag and another tote comes your way. It's $49 a month (and they handle cleaning). A new "Jewelry Box" option delivers three baubles ($19 a month). For info, visit <a href="http://letote.com" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">letote.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a>.</p><br /><p><strong>STAY CUTE, STAY CHARGED</strong> </p><br /><p>It's chic. It's slim. And it's mega-useful. The from myCharge is a handy protective case and backup battery charger in one, doubling the battery life of an iPhone 5 without adding bulk (unlike other chargers). The brand has chargers for other types of phones, too. Look for this one in bright shades, basic black or sleek silver, $79.99; at select Best Buy, Target, InMotion Entertainment stores (at JFK and LaGuardia airports) and <a href="http://mycharge.com" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">mycharge.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a>.</p><br /><div class='rate' id='myRating'><strong>Be the first to rate:</strong><br /><p><span class='rating user star0' id='averageRating'>0</span> </p><br /><span>Click to rate</span> </div><br /></div><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://long-island.newsday.com/shopping/shop-talk-1.811931?author=Joseph+V.+Amodio" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">Joseph V. Amodio</a> <small>(long-island.newsday.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://letote.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" target="_blank">letote.com</a> <small>(letote.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://mycharge.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" target="_blank">mycharge.com</a> <small>(mycharge.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

2 fashion trends for the tech-savvy - Newsday

Style and sample sales, fashion and fun. 7:00 AM By Joseph V. Amodio [1] Photo credit: Handout | The Le Tote rental service is like Netfl...

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What's In and What's Out for 2014 - TotalBeauty.com

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><img class="close_x" src="http://images.totalbeauty.com/img/optin/optin_close.gif"/><br /><p>Welcome to TotalBeauty.com!</p><br /><p>Ready to unleash your inner beauty junkie? Enter your email and check the boxes below to get free samples, exclusive deals, discounts at Total Beauty Shops, and expert beauty tips delivered straight to your inbox!</p><br /><form name='popup_email_form' readability='3' id='popup_email_form'><input id='popup_email' name='popup_email' value='enter email address' type='text'/><br /><p><input checked='checked' name='scoop' id='scoop' value='Scoop' type='checkbox'/><label for='scoop'>Expert Beauty Tips and Advice</label> </p><br /><p><input checked='checked' name='samples' id='samples' value='Samples' type='checkbox'/><label for='samples'>Free Product Samples</label> </p><br /><p><input checked='checked' name='dedicated' id='dedicated' value='Dedicated' type='checkbox'/><label for='dedicated'>Special Discounts & Select Offers</label> </p><br /><p><input checked='checked' name='shops_optin' id='shops_optin' value='13150' type='checkbox'/><label for='shops_optin'>Deluxe Beauty Samples & Exclusive Total Beauty Deals</label> </p><br /><input value='SUBMIT' type='submit'/><input class='news_source' name='source' value='OPTINLARGE' type='hidden'/> </form><br /></div>

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Spring 2014 Fashion Trends: Fresh Stylish Color Combinations to Test-Drive Now! - Glamour (blog)

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div readability='28.8378378378'><br /><p>Friday, 1/3/2014 at 3:20PM</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='53.8146233383'><br /><p>Sick of your winter wardrobe? Ready to try some new <a href="http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2013/10/glamour-s-dos-and-donts-for-wearing-spring-2014-fashion-week-trends#slide=1" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Spring 2014 fashion trends</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a>? Us to! Which is why I've gone ahead and sussed out four fresh color combinations I think we should inject in our outfits as soon as possible.</p><br /><p><img alt="spring-color-combinations-pastel-pink-silver" data-dam-id="2000000002554176" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/01/spring-color-combinations-pastel-pink-silver-h724.jpg"/><br/><br /><strong>Pastel pink and silver</strong>: Spotted at runway shows such as Prabal Gurung and Jason Wu, pastels are going to be major for Spring 2014. Look to <a href="http://www.brooklynblonde.com" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Helena of Brooklyn Blonde</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a> for some style inspiration on how to wear the trend now. Style a pink jacket with relaxed denim and silver pumps that take the saccharine sweet vibe out of the color.</p><br /><p><img alt="spring-color-combinations-camel-forest-green" data-dam-id="2000000002554238" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/01/spring-color-combinations-camel-forest-green-h724.jpg"/><br/><br /><strong>Camel and forest green</strong>: Camel is a color that works through out seasons. Whether it's a neutral car coat or pair of trousers, try this hue with forest green like <a href="http://www.9to5chic.com" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Anh of 9 to 5 Chic</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a> for a beautiful work-to-happy-hour outfit.</p><br /><p><img alt="spring-color-combinations-periwinkle-navy-royal-blue" data-dam-id="2000000002554240" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/01/spring-color-combinations-periwinkle-navy-royal-blue-w724.jpg"/><br/><br /><strong>Navy, periwinkle, and royal blue</strong>: Once January hits I am officially over black. If you're anything like me, let <a href="http://www.joujouvilleroy.com" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Eleonora of Jou Jou Villeroy</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a> be your outfit spirit guide and try mixing three different shades of blues. So refreshing!</p><br /><p><img alt="spring-color-combinations-peach-gray" data-dam-id="2000000002554105" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2014/01/spring-color-combinations-peach-gray-h724.png"/><br/><br /><strong>Peach and gray</strong>: If your first inclination is to pair peach with brown, give your looks a city makeover by teaming it with gray instead. Check out <a href="http://mattieologie.com" id="readabilityLink-5" name="readabilityLink-5" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Mattie of Mattieologie</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-5" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[5] </small> </a>'s color play for inspiration.</p><br /><p><strong>Which color combination will you try first? Any other mixes you're excited to sport this Spring? Dish!</strong> </p><br /><h6>Photos: Courtesy of bloggers</h6><br /></div><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2013/10/glamour-s-dos-and-donts-for-wearing-spring-2014-fashion-week-trends#slide=1" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">Spring 2014 fashion trends</a> <small>(www.glamour.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.brooklynblonde.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2">Helena of Brooklyn Blonde</a> <small>(www.brooklynblonde.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.9to5chic.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3">Anh of 9 to 5 Chic</a> <small>(www.9to5chic.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.joujouvilleroy.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4">Eleonora of Jou Jou Villeroy</a> <small>(www.joujouvilleroy.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-5" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://mattieologie.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-5">Mattie of Mattieologie</a> <small>(mattieologie.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

Spring 2014 Fashion Trends: Fresh Stylish Color Combinations to Test-Drive Now! - Glamour (blog)

Friday, 1/3/2014 at 3:20PM Sick of your winter wardrobe? Ready to try some new Spring 2014 fashion trends [1] ? Us to! Which is why I'...

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Trends 2014: Samy Gicherman lights up collections with Flamenco fashion fever - Examiner.com

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Venezuelan designer, Samy Gicherman has become renowned for his long career in the field of fashion designing and his extravagant collections of Haute Couture line and Prêt -à-Porter. Gicherman has delighted important personalities and celebrities of our city with his creations.</p><br /><p>His amazing collections have been featured in magazines, TV shows, beauty pageants and some of the most important fashion shows in South Florida.</p><br /><p>The designer also has been recognized for his delicate works in wedding gowns, inspiring the expansion of his name and new brand <a href="http://samy-gicherman.com/" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Samy Gicherman Couture,</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a> making Gicherman a Miami top designer.</p><br /><p><strong><em>Lissette Rondon: In this “Melting Pot” that is Miami, is there any culture that has influenced your fashion trends of 2014?</em> </strong><br/><br />“Yes, even though I am Venezuelan and I live in Miami, I have always been greatly influenced by Spain because it’s a country that shines in the textile industry and is also the birthplace of great fashion designers like ‘Balenciaga,’ ‘Paco Rabanne’ and ‘Fortuny,’ in addition the Spanish style has been inspiration of many outstanding designers as ‘Oscar de la Renta’ and ‘Christian Lacroix,’ among others,” added Gicherman.</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- What do you like most about the Spain Influence?</strong> </em><br/><br />"Spain has created unique and very expressive trends that have influenced art, music and dance and will continue in the future; it is a very attractive culture,” added Gicherman. "It's wonderful to see collections of ‘Yves Saint Laurent,’ celebrating bullfighting with lush velvet ‘boleros’ with colors while “Lacroix” has led us on a tour to Cordoba’s landscapes with the use of the hat."</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- Is there any exclusive collection that you will name after the Spanish influence?</strong> </em><br/><br />“Yes, my <em><strong>Summer Collection 2014 "Con Aroma de Flor, te Senti Pasar”</strong> </em> (with the scent of flower I felt you passing by) has been designed with extreme delicacy inspired by the drama of flamenco dance, the intensity of those prints that dresses a majestic lady, giving simplicity and elegance - fundamental pieces of art and glamor that I reflected in my designs as a result of singing castanets,” added Gicherman.</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR -Tell us a little more about the strongest trends for 2014?</strong> </em><br/><br />"In my collections you will find many designs with styles characterized as ruffles, layers upon layers, flowing, lace, polka dots and patterned brocade fabrics. Red, black and gold – colors strengthened with Bullfighter style, in addition to Seville and Flamenco influences,” said Gicherman.</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- Outside the fashion trends, could you make any prediction for 2014?</strong> </em><br/><br />“Yes, that our city will say “Olé, Olé, Olé” to Flamenco Style in 2014!” added Gicherman laughing.</p><br /><p>More information about Samy Gicherman, please visit: <a href="http://samy-gicherman.com/" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">http://samy-gicherman.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a> </p><br /><p>Contact: <a href="mailto:samygicherman@hotmail.com" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">samygicherman@hotmail.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a> </p><br /><p><strong><em>Special Thanks to:</em> </strong> </p><br /><p><strong><em>Image: <a href="http://humbertovidal.500px.com/" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Humberto Vidal</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a><br/><br />Make- up artist: Patricia Zrihem<br/><br />Assistant behind the scenes: Ronald Solano<br/><br />Photographer- behind the scenes: David Nieto<br/><br />Location: Chef on Waters.</em> </strong> </p><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://samy-gicherman.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" rel="nofollow">Samy Gicherman Couture,</a> <small>(samy-gicherman.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://samy-gicherman.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" rel="nofollow">http://samy-gicherman.com</a> <small>(samy-gicherman.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="mailto:samygicherman@hotmail.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3">samygicherman@hotmail.com</a> <small>(www.examiner.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://humbertovidal.500px.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" rel="nofollow">Humberto Vidal</a> <small>(humbertovidal.500px.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

Trends 2014: Samy Gicherman lights up collections with Flamenco fashion fever - Examiner.com

Venezuelan designer, Samy Gicherman has become renowned for his long career in the field of fashion designing and his extravagant collection...

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Trends 2014: The fashion revolution of Viviana G - Examiner.com

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Viviana Gabeiras is a Venezuelan designer who has become a Miami icon in the past few years.<br/><br />Renowned for her handiwork with luxury knit and mesh fabrics, Gabeiras has been celebrated as a leader in the mesh contemporary market for more than 12 years with her brand <a href="http://www.mypetitpois.com" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">“Petit Pois by Viviana G”</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a> (made in USA) marketing a new “Boom- Boom Real Women,” with collections that professed a marriage between fashion and functionality.</p><br /><p><em><strong>Lissette Rondon:- In this “melting pot” that is Miami, is there any city or culture that influenced your 2014 fashion trends?</strong> </em><br/><br />“Yes, it was Berlin, said Gabeiras. “When I finally visited Berlin in 2013, the first thing that fascinated me was its architecture and the clean modern contemporary look but yet "fuse in time with so much past history,” and enjoying both past present in one look. Berlin has become one of the most fashionable and upcoming cultures with contemporary designs, music, museums and celebrities due to its historical legacy that has made Berlin “The It” City and now is also popular for international films.”</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- What did you like the most about Berlin?</strong> </em><br/><br />“Its fashion, of course. The City has transformed into a cosmopolitan of old and modern place and one of the most trendy to visit. The first Berlin Fashion Week took place in 2007, and now is the place to be for the European Fashion Industry,” added Gabeiras. “Since German reunification in 1990, and once again as the capital of all Germany, Berlin has been enjoying a big dose of global wealth, style and a growing economy on high tech; leading to be known as a fashion city adding the contemporary and hip people.”</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- Tell us a little more about the strongest trends for 2014?</strong> </em><br/><br />“It will be leather like fabrics and textures that feel and move as leather, furs, art inspired prints, athletic influence, metallic fabrics and colors, sheers, spicy and exotic prints due to the influence of Globalization from Morocco and India. A new grim grunge style but more sophisticated with a classic edgy, printed suits either soft or structured,” said Gabeiras.</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- Is there any exclusive collection that will be named after your experience in Berlin?</strong> </em><br/><br />“Berlin is clean and edgy, and hard core and yet the traces of such past, where its people have managed to live together as one but feel both at the same time. These feelings and surroundings inspired me into a new vision for my new <strong>Fall 2014/15 Revolution Collection</strong> that I will launch in Vegas under my new label “Viviana VG Gabeiras”-- I can’t tell you more,” added Gabeiras smiling.</p><br /><p><em><strong>LR- Outside the fashion trends, could you make any prediction for 2014?</strong> </em><br/><br />“It will be on traveling, the new mobile concierge, and a new incredible target market, "The Panks" (professional aunts, no kids) traveling with their nieces and nephews and spending on them,” added Gabeiras.</p><br /><p>More information about Viviana G, please visit: <a href="http://www.mypetitpois.com" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">www.mypetitpois.com</a> & contacts: <a href="mailto:info@mypetitpois.com" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">info@mypetitpois.com</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a> </p><br /><p><em><strong>Special Thanks to:</strong> </em> </p><br /><p><em><strong>Photographer, <a href="http://humbertovidal.500px.com/" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Humberto Vidal.</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a> </strong> </em> </p><br /><p><em><strong>Make-up Artists & Stylists of <a href="http://www.armandeus.com/usa/" id="readabilityLink-5" name="readabilityLink-5" rel="nofollow" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Armandeus Salon.</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-5" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[5] </small> </a> </strong> </em> </p><br /><p><em><strong>Chef Benny Diaz : Chef on Waters.</strong> </em> </p><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.mypetitpois.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" rel="nofollow">“Petit Pois by Viviana G”</a> <small>(www.mypetitpois.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.mypetitpois.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" rel="nofollow">www.mypetitpois.com</a> <small>(www.mypetitpois.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="mailto:info@mypetitpois.com" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3">info@mypetitpois.com</a> <small>(www.examiner.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://humbertovidal.500px.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" rel="nofollow">Humberto Vidal.</a> <small>(humbertovidal.500px.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-5" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.armandeus.com/usa/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" rel="nofollow">Armandeus Salon.</a> <small>(www.armandeus.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

Trends 2014: The fashion revolution of Viviana G - Examiner.com

Viviana Gabeiras is a Venezuelan designer who has become a Miami icon in the past few years. Renowned for her handiwork with luxury knit and...

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Fashion trends can be oppressive, according to Erdem - FemaleFirst.co.uk

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10 Trends We Hope Won't Make It to 2014 - The Fashion Spot

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>TheFashionSpot's Style Editor, Sharon Feiereisen, is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York City. Her work has been published in Newsday, The Knot, AM New York, WHERE New York, Dan's Papers, and Hamptons Magazine, among many other print and online outlets. Check out her tumblr blog, <a href="http://sharonfeiereisen.tumblr.com/" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Random Happenings</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a>.</p><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://sharonfeiereisen.tumblr.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">Random Happenings</a> <small>(sharonfeiereisen.tumblr.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

10 Trends We Hope Won't Make It to 2014 - The Fashion Spot

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Fashion trends to look out for this year - Times of India

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><span class='c66'>The year 2013 saw a host of <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/fashion" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">fashion</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/trends" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">trends</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a>, with women wearing sheer dresses and men sporting <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/bling" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">bling</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a> pants.</span><br /><p>While some of these were hits, others were clear misses. With Bollywood continuing to revolutionize the fashion industry, fashionistas Deepika Govind, Gouri Kapur, Lokessh Ahuja and Eina Ahulwalia give Bangaloreans a heads-up on what to try out and what to stay away from in 2014.</p><br /><p><span class='c67'>For women</span><br/><br />It's time to say goodbye to blacks and reds, and welcome blue, white, green and shades of pink like fuchsia and rosegold. Delicate lace work and radical prints will be all the rage in 2014, and jumpsuits and non-structured, asymmetrical dresses are likely to make it big. There will also be a huge revival of saris, with detailed weaving over patch work. Zipper kurtas with high/Chinese collars are also something to look out for.</p><br /><p><span class='c67'>Stay away from:</span> Bling dresses are on their way out, as are body con dresses like the <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/LBD" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">LBD</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a> and LRD. When it comes to Indian wear, anarkalis have been done to death. With fitted kurtas and salwar suits making waves, do away with anarkalis as they don't do much for your figure.</p><br /><p><span class='c67'>For men</span><br/><br />When it comes to suits, 2014 isn't a year to go too bold with colours, with shades of blue and black are set to rule. Denims continue to rock this year, and printed shirts and jackets will also make it big. Men can even experiment by pairing waistcoats with casual wear. While skinny fitting pants were a hit in 2013, you may want to wear lose trousers and go casual this year. Also, pick jackets and trousers that are slightly shorter in length. Dump bling desi wear, opt for well-fitted kurtas and bandgalas in simple designs instead.</p><br /><p><span class='c67'>Stay away from:</span> Coloured trousers are a hit with youngsters, but sporting bright red and yellow pants is a fashion faux pas. Stylistas warn that bright coloured trousers only suit women.</p><br /><p><span class='c67'><a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Makeup" id="readabilityLink-5" name="readabilityLink-5" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Makeup</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-5" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[5] </small> </a> goes colourful</span><br/><br />Talking about the makeup forecasts for the year 2014, makeup expert Gouri Kapur says, "When it comes to makeup, colour is here to stay. People are not only using more makeup, but are also getting adventurous with it. Colour can be seen everywhere, whether it is on the lips, eyes or nails. A lot of brands are also releasing more products that offer variety."</p><br /><p><span class='c67'>Nature continues to inspire jewellery</span><br/><br />"Jewellery inspired by nature, history, machinery and abstract elements are here to stay," says Kolkata-based jewellery designer <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Eina-Ahluwalia" id="readabilityLink-6" name="readabilityLink-6" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Eina Ahluwalia</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-6" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[6] </small> </a>, adding, "Delicate jewellery will be in this year, and detailing with fine workmanship is what people will go for rather than flashy pieces. Silver will be more popular than gold."</p><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/fashion" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">fashion</a> <small>(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/trends" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2">trends</a> <small>(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/bling" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3">bling</a> <small>(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/LBD" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4">LBD</a> <small>(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-5" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Makeup" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-5">Makeup</a> <small>(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-6" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Eina-Ahluwalia" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-6" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-6">Eina Ahluwalia</a> <small>(timesofindia.indiatimes.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

Fashion trends to look out for this year - Times of India

The year 2013 saw a host of fashion [1] trends [2] , with women wearing sheer dresses and men sporting bling [3] pants. While some o...

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The fashion trends that will keep you ahead of the posse in 2014? - Irish Examiner

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p class='byline'>Sunday, December 29, 2013</p><br /><p>From thigh gaps to wet-look hair, we have all the trends on the radar for 2014. Some are downright ridiculous — but others might just come in handy for the year ahead...</p><br /><div readability='7' class='image-with-caption'><a href="http://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/fashionandbeauty/features/the-fashion-trends-that-will-keep-you-ahead-of-the-posse-in-2014-253539.html#"><img alt="Cara Delevingne on the catwalk at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City." class=" addthis_shareable" itemprop="image" src="http://www.irishexaminer.com/media/images/c/CaraDelevingneNov2013_large.jpg" width="520"/> </a><br /><p>Cara Delevingne on the catwalk at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City.</p><br /></div><br /><p><span class='name'>By Louise O'Neill</span> </p><br /><strong>DIET: THE THIGH GAP</strong><br /><p>Good news ladies, here’s another thing to hate about our bodies! Yes, I’m afraid if you didn’t know already, your thighs are not supposed to meet at the top when you stand. Instead, you should sport a desirable ‘thigh gap’ (defined as a space between your upper inner thighs that demonstrates how thin, and therefore acceptable to society you are). Thighs that meet at the top (mine don’t just meet, they resemble two large seal cubs sleeping side by side) just won’t do.</p><br /><p>I know what you are thinking — why have I been wasting all my time striving for greatness in my chosen field, raising my family or seeking happiness, when all along I should have been devoting my time to cultivating a pelvic bone deformity so I too can have thigh gap?</p><br /><p>Good question, but sarcasm aside, the popularity of yet another unattainable and quite frankly ridiculous body obsession for women to strive after is quite depressing. For arguments sake, let’s add touching thighs to the existing list of our body parts we are supposed to loathe. Off the top of my head, there are ‘muffin tops’ (which sounds like a delightful Mary Berry creation, but actually refer to any inch of flesh visible above your waistline), bingo wings (or ‘any arms that don’t belong to Madonna’ as I like to call them), cankles (the meeting of a woman’s calves and ankles in a way that is displeasing to God knows who), double chins, imperfect breasts and so on. In fact, now that we are honing in on small areas of flesh dangerously close to our private parts (which by the way have not escaped judgment either — labiaplasty anyone?) it does make you wonder what part of our bodies are up next for scrutiny. This time next year will we be asking our partners ‘Does my temporal lobe look big in this?’ or considering having our esophagus nipped and tucked before we go on holidays?</p><br /><p>Thigh gap has hit the headlines in recent weeks, partly due to a controversy sparked by the ridiculously beautiful model Robyn Lawley, who has been criticised online for not displaying adequate thigh gap. The Australian model retaliated labeling thigh gap as “another tool of manipulation that other people are trying to use to keep me from loving my body”. Lawley, who has fronted campaigns for Ralph Lauren and posed on the cover of Vogue Italia, has railed against suggestions she should change her whole frame to achieve something so trivial as thigh gap.</p><br /><p>Trivial indeed, but it is hard to ignore the serious side. Search for ‘thigh gap’ on Tumblr or Pinterest and you’ll see a series of pictures of frighteningly thin girls proudly showing off their thigh gaps often alongside pro-anorexia messages such as “Look at your thighs. Now put the food down”. Thigh gap, like jutting hip and collar bones, ribs visible through your back and Lollipop Head that came before it, is yet another extreme and dangerous body fad that unfortunately has become part of our vocabularies.</p><br /><p>While Lawley is lambasted for lack of thigh gap, celebrities, like model of the moment, Cara Delevingne, whose thigh gap has its own Twitter account (but just to put this into context, so do her eyebrows and fingers) are lauded as exponents of the trend. Of course Delevingne can’t be blamed for a spoof Twitter account, but it is disheartening to see others, like Kristina Rihanoff, the Russian pocket rocket from Strictly Come Dancing, splattered all over a national newspaper announcing she underwent a fat freezing procedure to remove two inches off each inner thigh in preparation for a calendar shoot.</p><br /><p>Thigh gap may be the current body issue talking point, but it’s nothing new. I had the misfortune of hearing about it many years ago (blame my student days spent ‘studying’ in front of America’s Next Top Model). During one episode I recall supermodel Tyra Banks, she who devised the ‘smize’ (that’s smiling with your eyes), demonstrating how to create the illusion of thigh gap by standing pigeon-toed and leaning forward, hands on hips as if she was trying to pass a kidney stone.</p><br /><p>If that’s anyone’s vision of beauty, then I think I might just crawl under my duvet with a pack of Digestives and never come out.</p><br /><p>Thankfully it seems most women are far too sensible, grounded, busy or bored to waste a second’s thought on thigh gap.</p><br /><p>I asked some colleagues, friends and family to weigh in and while they all knew what it was, most responded with laughter at the ridiculousness of it all.</p><br /><p>One friend replied that horse riding in your formative years might help develop a natural John Wayne-style thigh gap.</p><br /><p>Another helpfully suggested lead weights on the outsides of our shoes. Encouragingly, not one seemed concerned about it whatsoever.</p><br /><p>So amongst the madness, let’s let sense prevail and leave thigh gap to the swimwear models to worry about.</p><br /><p>In fact, we should probably file this thoroughly distasteful expression under ‘absurdities never to be mentioned again’, and move on to more (non-thigh) pressing issues.</p><br /><p>— Katy Harrington</p><br /><p><strong>THE PARISIAN DIET</strong> </p><br /><p>So we’ve done Dukan, Atkins and South Beach. Next up: The Parisian Diet.</p><br /><p>This is the latest to join the canon of diet books advising how to lose weight.</p><br /><p>Authored by DrJean-Michel Cohen, a leading French nutrition expert, it could be considered an anti-diet diet book as it’s strongly critical of yo-yo dieting and advocates an enjoyment of food, even when eating restricted portions.</p><br /><p>The core of The Parisian Diet is that you should eat smaller portions of foods you like, while setting a time and place for meals and cooking fresh food from scratch.</p><br /><p>If you don’t like salad you don’t have to suffer it and you are even allowed a Big Mac (500 calories) as long as you forfeit the fries and soda. Dr Cohen believes it’s better to eat a smaller portion of something full of flavour than a salad that gives no pleasure.</p><br /><p>He proposes the regime as a guide to developing a new attitude to food and credits his interest in helping the overweight with his own experiences: “As a Frenchman it is in my nature to love food, and I wanted to reconcile this with my experience and studies as a nutritionist.</p><br /><p>“For a weight loss plan to work, it must not feel like a diet. To turn it into a real lifestyle it must be enjoyable, sustainable and flexible.”</p><br /><p>The age old French paradox of how the French manage to stay slim while consuming cheese, wine and pastries is demystified in this readable rational book.</p><br /><p>The truth is that restraint follows indulgence, with Parisian vanity ensuring the desire to look their best, tempers their love of good food and wine.</p><br /><p>Dr Cohen explains why French women are thinner than American women and why obesity rates are three times lower in France than stateside.</p><br /><p>It’s all down to a combination of issues: social, cultural and culinary.</p><br /><p>With French food, quality is more important than quantity — smaller portions of lovingly prepared fresh food contain less calories, compared to mammoth US servings that can be three times larger than their Gallic counterpart. The French also cook more at home while Americans eat more processed and fast food, possibly because they work a 10% longer working week.</p><br /><p>He strongly believes that people should savour their food, eating slowly, not mindlessly, and ideally as a family unit: food should be a source of pleasure, not just the vehicle for calories and nutrition.</p><br /><p>He advises lingering over your food and enjoying it — rushing is not only bad for digestion it confuses your appetite.</p><br /><p>It takes 10 minutes to register that you are full — failure to recognise when you are sated leads to overeating and a loss of ability to gauge natural appetite.</p><br /><p>He also advocates making food as flavourful as possible, using fresh herbs, spices, vinegars and fruit zest to stimulate the palate rather than sugar, fats and salt.</p><br /><p>A defining element of the book is his emphasis on staying slim once the target weight has been achieved. The book’s subtitle “How to Reach your Right Weight and Stay There” is an alluring promise for serial dieters who have fasted zealously only to repeatedly regain girth.</p><br /><p>His secrets to staying slim are common sense: savour and enjoy your food, take time to eat (at least 20 to 30 minutes per meal), size matters — so put a premium on flavour, texture and presentation in lieu of quantity, don’t watch TV, surf the internet or read while eating (if focused on something else you can mindlessly over-eat), be active — even small bursts of activity add up, use fresh, local ingredients and avoid processed foods, drink lots of water rather than juice or soft drinks, if you blow out then practice restraint afterwards, enjoy cooking — simple meals with fresh ingredients trump processed meals with excessive salt and saturated fats and re-discover fruit by poaching/baking/stewing it or creating fruit salads.</p><br /><p>There are three phases to the Parisian Diet.</p><br /><p>The first, the Café Phase, lasts 8/10 days (with daily loss of a pound) focusing on liquids including smoothies, purées, soups and beverages. A typical meal plan is a fruit smoothie for breakfast, a small portion of protein with vegetables or salad for lunch and a portion of soup and fruit for dinner.</p><br /><p>The second, the Bistro Phase, lasts 2/3 weeks with a loss of 8 to 11 pounds with nutrient, fibre and protein-rich meals.</p><br /><p>Breakfast is a small portion of non-fat yoghurt with tea or coffee, lunch is unlimited raw salad or vegetables with 3 ounces of lean meat, fish or 2 medium eggs (all cooked without fat), 6 ounces of non-fat yoghurt and a small piece of fruit. Dinner replicates lunch.</p><br /><p>Finally the Gourmet Phase is followed until the desired weight is reached, with a weight loss of 8 to 11 pounds the first month and six to 9 pounds a month thereafter. Here there is greater flexibility as long as basic portions are adhered to: 4 ounces of meat or fish, 6 ounces of plain yoghurt, 5 ounces of cottage cheese, 1 ounce of hard cheese and 1 piece of fruit. Lunch is as per the Bistro phase except that 1 teaspoon of oil is permitted on vegetables or salad and the protein portion is more generous.</p><br /><p>The challenge arises because, for all Dr Cohen’s talk of enjoying food and flavours, there is a very disciplined approach to portion control throughout all phases of the diet.</p><br /><p>Quantities are specified precisely and it will take time to adjust to the exacting nature of the portion sizes.</p><br /><p>His aim is “a realistic diet that is based on a healthy balance of eating enough so you’re not hungry yet reducing your calorie intake so you slim down, all while relishing each meal.”</p><br /><p>He cautions that dieters should only weigh themselves weekly.</p><br /><p>Traditionally taboo foods — pasta, potatoes, bread, even wine are allowed in moderation in the final phase because, as Dr Cohen admits: “Standard diets where everything is imposed are never effective over the long term.”</p><br /><p>There is advice to counteract common dietary hurdles. To fight hunger pangs, he encourages drinking lots of water, tea, coffee and diet sodas.</p><br /><p>If this fails then try non-fat yoghurt, fruit or cruditées. Wine, chocolate and bread can be indulged in moderation, eg a 125 ml glass of wine can replace a portion of fruit, as can three squares of chocolate.</p><br /><p>Similarly a slice of bread can replace a portion of cheese or yoghurt.</p><br /><p>He also advises re-stocking your fridge/larder with non-fat dairy products, canned vegetables, portions of puréed fruit and a selection of spices, herbs and vinegars.</p><br /><p>A multi-vitamin to combat fatigue is vital and if you slip, don’t dwell on it, but go lighter the next day.</p><br /><p>The diet is about the individual and dieters can set their own pace — it’s not a race or a competition.</p><br /><p>He cautions against negativity — be patient and affirm your motivations for losing weight. Understand why you have struggled with weight and ignore unrealistic media messages and imagery.</p><br /><p>Take a sensible healthy approach to weight loss and re-assert control of your life and wellbeing.</p><br /><p>If at the end of The Parisian Diet you have rediscovered your joie de vivre for life and for food, then you’ll have perfected the art of being “bien dans votre peau”, and that sounds good in any language.</p><br /><p>— Rose Mary Roche</p><br /><p><strong>BEAUTY</strong> </p><br /><p>Tina Liu, marketing coordinator at Oribe haircare, says the 90s are back — “think messy waves, grungy buns and wet look hair”.</p><br /><p>Models at Rag & Bone, Balenciaga, Marni and MaxMara were styled with severe centre partings and slick roots, resulting in a mixed texture that “gave the natural grunge look a modern element,” says Guido Palau, the hairstylist responsible for many of the looks at Fashion week.</p><br /><p>Both ponytails and plaits remain popular but have been updated for Spring/Summer ’14.</p><br /><p>Plaits are much less avante garde this season, and more romantic, giving the wearer a Renaissance vibe.</p><br /><p>At Alberta Ferretti, Giles and Rachel Zoe, the texture was fuzzy and ‘undone’, while at Naeem Khan, Rebecca Minkoff and Nicole Miller, plaits were coiled around the head in a regal, Games of Throne style. Ponytails have received a hyper-makeover and were shown in every guise imaginable, from austere low ponytails at Valentino and faux-Mohawks at Issey Miyake, to three-section rolls at Haider Ackerman.</p><br /><p>In beauty, Gabriella Fratangelo, the media manager with Wonderland Beauty Parlour, one of New York’s favourite salons, says she is, “seeing the return of the ‘no-makeup’ more than anything else.</p><br /><p>“It’s almost as if your hair/makeup is an afterthought to your outfit — but it’s completely intentional.”</p><br /><p>Only a touch of concealer was used to create the looks at Balmain and Alexander Wang, with Isabel Marant and Valentino also showing the ‘raw beauty’ trend.</p><br /><p>That’s not to say that the bold lip has disappeared. Fratangelo says, “I see a lot of New York girls rocking a scarlet, oxblood or burgundy lip with a glossy eyelid and no mascara.”</p><br /><p>Bright lips were prominent at New York Fashion Week, with models at Prabal Gurung and Altuzurra wearing a bold, matte lipstick, a look that was replicated at London Fashion Week by the makeup artists at Antonio Beradi, House of Holland and Mary Katrantzou. Of these, neon orange or a more traditional scarlet red proved most popular.</p><br /><p>And for those who are addicted to their eyeliner, don’t lose heart.</p><br /><p>Full on, kohl rimmed and heavily mascara-ed eyes appeared on the catwalk at Saint Laurent, Versace, Stella McCartney and Jill Stuart.</p><br /><p>As Kate Moss’s makeup artist, Charlotte Tilbury, says, “The purpose of a feline eye is to elongate the eye and add intensity, giving the effect of an instant eye lift — and who wouldn’t want that?”</p><br /><p>— Louise O’Neill</p><br /><p><strong>FITNESS</strong> </p><br /><p>“It’s the same every year,” says Karl Henry, fitness expert and author of The Slim Solution , “all these extreme fitness gimmicks appear. They’re really only a short term solution.”</p><br /><p>He doesn’t believe that crazes like SoulCycle and Studio57 fitness would translate well in Ireland, citing their prohibitive cost.</p><br /><p>“Classes that do well here tend to be cheap to run and cheap to attend,” he says.</p><br /><p>“But it’s important for people to check the instructor to person ratio. Personal attention is essential to ensure you get the maximum benefit from your class.”</p><br /><p>If you do allow your exercise routine to slide during the festive season and are willing to try something a little more extreme to kick start your new year, some of the following might suit you.</p><br /><p>Virgin Active have launched “24”, an intense 24 minute class with 24 different types of exercises.</p><br /><p>The class is based around six simple movements, push, pull, lunge, twist, squat and bend. It also incorporates cardio at a high-intensity level to give you a great workout in a short period of time.</p><br /><p>Psycho Circuits is popular at London’s Gymbox and has been described by Men’s Fitness as the ‘UK’s hardest circuit class’. It’s a 90-minute combination of cardio and weight exercises. There is a 30-minute warm up consisting of ab-work, squatting, skipping, star jumps, burpees before an hour long session of circuits.</p><br /><p>One client said it “felt a bit like prison-camp torture run by a malevolent Garage DJ but you’d be hard pressed to find another class as fitness-boosting as this”.</p><br /><p>Tabata training is an accelerated version of high interval training which uses 20 seconds of ultra-intense exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest, repeated continuously for four minutes (eight cycles).</p><br /><p>This is going to be a huge trend, with studies showing increased fat burning and a boost to the metabolism.</p><br /><p>Metafit was created by a former Royal Marine Commando and is a 30 minute workout that combines interval training techniques, tabata training and bodyweight exercises which target the largest muscle groups in your body without using any specialised gym equipment.</p><br /><p>— Louise O’Neill</p><br /><p><em>© Irish Examiner Ltd. 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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div class='float_left'><br /><div class='ad_share_box hidden'><br /><div class='ad_wrapper' id='ad_sharebox_260x60'> </div><br /></div><br /></div><br /><div itemprop='articleBody' class='articleBody'><br /><p>Dearly beloved, we are gathered today to say good riddance to several fashion trends from 2013 that made us scratch our heads, shake our heads and bow our heads in shame. From super sheer frocks, wedge sneakers and overly embellished nails -- we're thrilled to put those hideous styles and MORE to rest.</p><br /><p>Here's our top 10 style and beauty trends we gladly bid farewell to this year. Let us know if we missed any in the comments section below!</p><br /><p><strong>Damn-near-naked dresses</strong><br/><br /><img alt="erica mena" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/927098/thumbs/o-ERICA-MENA-570.jpg?13"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Doobie wraps</strong><br/><br /><img alt="doobie wrap" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1536791/thumbs/o-DOOBIE-WRAP-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Booty shorts</strong><br/><br /><img alt="booty shorts" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1536807/thumbs/o-BOOTY-SHORTS-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Leather jogging pants</strong><br/><br /><img alt="leather jogging pants" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1537072/thumbs/o-LEATHER-JOGGING-PANTS-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Over-the-top nail at AND stiletto nails</strong><br/><br /><img alt="nail art" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1536838/thumbs/o-NAIL-ART-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Body chains</strong><br/><br /><img alt="body chain" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1536847/thumbs/o-BODY-CHAIN-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Wedge sneakers</strong><br/><br /><img alt="wedge sneakers" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1537237/thumbs/o-WEDGE-SNEAKERS-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Hi-low dresses</strong><br/><br /><img alt="hilow dress" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1537175/thumbs/o-HILOW-DRESS-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Overly ripped jeans</strong><br/><br /><img alt="ripped jeans" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1536862/thumbs/o-RIPPED-JEANS-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Crayola Crayon box hair colors</strong><br/><br /><img alt="crazy colored hair" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1536818/thumbs/o-CRAZY-COLORED-HAIR-570.jpg"/> </p><br /><p><em><strong>But we wouldn't mind seeing more of this...</strong> </em><br/> </p><br /><div class='promo_holder clearfix'><br /><div style='' class='hp-slideshow-wrapper-loading' id='hp-slideshow-wrapper-329852'><br /><div class='hp-slideshow-wrapper-loading-div'><em>Loading Slideshow</em><img alt="..." src="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/images/ajax-loader.gif"/> </div><br /><ul id='hp-slideshow-329852' class='hp-slideshow'><br /><li><br /><h4>Naomie Harris at the BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards</h4><br /><p>BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Actress Naomie Harris with Stylebop.com attends the 2013 BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards presented by BBC America at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for BAFTA LA)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Kerry Washington at the 85th Annual Academy Awards</h4><br /><p>HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 24: Actress Kerry Washington arrive at the Oscars at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 24, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by George Pimentel/Getty Images)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Beyoncé at premiere of "Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream"</h4><br /><p>NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 12: Singer Beyonce attends 'Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream' New York Premiere at Ziegfeld Theater on February 12, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Lupita Nyong'o at the BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards</h4><br /><p>BEVERLY HILLS, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Actress Lupita Nyong'o attends the 2013 BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards presented by BBC America at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on November 9, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Michelle Obama and Barack Obama arrive at the "Let Freedom Ring" ceremony</h4><br /><p>WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 28: U.S. President Barack Obama (R) and first lady Michelle Obama arrive at the Let Freedom Ring ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial August 28, 2013 in Washington, DC. The event was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech and the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Jennifer Hudson at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event</h4><br /><p>BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 04: Actress-singer Jennifer Hudson arrives at Variety's 5th Annual Power of Women event presented by Lifetime at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel on October 4, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Gabrielle Union attends the ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards luncheon</h4><br /><p>BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 21: Actress Gabrielle Union attends the 6th annual ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood awards luncheon at Beverly Hills Hotel on February 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Solange Knowles attends 'The Great Gatsby' Premiere at the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival</h4><br /><p>CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 15: US singer Solange Knowles attends the Opening Ceremony and 'The Great Gatsby' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at the Theatre Lumiere on May 15, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Iman at the Golden Heart Awards Celebration</h4><br /><p>NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Iman attends God's Love We Deliver 2013 Golden Heart Awards Celebration at Spring Studios on October 16, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Michael Kors)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Viola Davis attends the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards</h4><br /><p>BEVERLY HILLS, CA - OCTOBER 21: Actress Viola Davis attends the 17th annual Hollywood Film Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Chanel Iman attends the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival</h4><br /><p>CANNES, FRANCE - MAY 21: Chanel Iman attends the 'Behind The Candelabra' Premiere during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Grand Theatre Lumiere on May 21, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Ian Gavan/WireImage for Electrolux)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Rihanna at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards</h4><br /><p>LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Singer Rihanna attends the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Ciara at Victoria's Secret Fashion Show</h4><br /><p>NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 13: Singer Ciara attends the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Lexington Avenue Armory on November 13, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>June Ambrose attends Spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week</h4><br /><p>NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 08: June Ambrose seen around Lincoln Center during Spring 2014 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on September 8, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by John Parra/WireImage)</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Alicia Keys at the 27th Annual ARIA Awards</h4><br /><p>SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Alicia Keys arrives at the 27th Annual ARIA Awards 2013 at the Star on December 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. 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<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div readability='30.833976834'><br /><p>Friday, 12/27/2013 at 10:55AM</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='63.0361445783'><br /><p>What’s New Year’s Eve for, if not to have fun with fashion trends? Ok, maybe that’s not the ONLY thing that comes to mind when you think of the evening, but it’s definitely a night that invites clothing representative of true celebration.</p><br /><p>Festive trends tend to teeter on a little scary, if taken too far. In moderation, though, almost anything works…ALMOST. Though I don’t suggest you hit the town in a skin-tight sequin mini dress, be spontaneous and have a little more fun with your look as 2013 comes to a close.</p><br /><p>Channel the below designers and try a little bit of sheer, embellishment, or feathers to ring in the new year. Start 2014 off with some fun—you have nothing to lose!</p><br /><div readability='22.1618075802' class='c5'><img alt="Burberry-11" data-dam-id="2000000002550658" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2013/12/Burberry-11-w352.gif"/><br /><p><a href="http://www.glamour.com/about/burberry" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Burberry’s</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a> sheer look is beautiful, fun, and festive, but the longer hemline balances out the sheer slit and low neckline, keeping the look appropriate for whatever company you’re spending New Year’s Eve with.</p><br /><p><br/><br /><img alt="Sachin-Babi-13" data-dam-id="2000000002550675" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2013/12/Sachin-Babi-13-w352.gif"/> </p><br /><p>When wearing embellishment, you don’t want to wind up looking like you spilled a can of glitter on your dress. Sachin + Babi’s subtle embellished neckline allows a classic black top to hold it’s own (but not outshine!) this awesome printed party skirt.</p><br /><p><img alt="DSquared-24" data-dam-id="2000000002550643" src="http://www.glamour.com/images/fashion/2013/12/DSquared-24-w352.gif"/> </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.glamour.com/about/dsquared2" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">DSquared2’s</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a> simple black mini dress has turned into a completely memorable and special piece with the feather detail on each sleeve, without going overboard and making you look like you’re going to fly away.</p><br /></div><br /><p><br/><br />Last minute shopping? Try watching the ball drop in some of the pieces below!</p><br /><p><br/><br /><strong>Let us know what you plan to wear on NYE! Staying home in your PJs? Or planning to pull out all the stops and paint the town red? We want to hear!</strong> </p><br /><h6>Photos: runway, courtesy of designers</h6><br /></div><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.glamour.com/about/burberry" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">Burberry’s</a> <small>(www.glamour.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.glamour.com/about/dsquared2" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2">DSquared2’s</a> <small>(www.glamour.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

3 Easy Fashion Trends Your Should Try For New Year's 2014 (Disco Ball Not ... - Glamour (blog)

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10 Awful Fashion Trends That Should Fade Away For 2014 - The Smoking Section

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div readability='50.1239592969' class='ug_page current even'><br /><p><img alt="bad fashion trends 2013" class="aligncenter size-full" height="527" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/bad-fashion-trends-20131.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p>"Best of" lists are mandatory and important at the end of each year for the sake of posterity and to highlight those people and things moving the culture forward. "Worst of" lists serve a similar purpose for almost the exact same reasons: so we and our children won't continue making the same mistakes.</p><br /><p>More than ever, people have been grossly consumed by fashion and the concept of style. Media outlets chronicle stars sartorial choices while we track and share our own via social media. Brands and companies sprout like weeds now that wannabe trendsetters can print up their cheaply wares and place them on Shopify for the world to (not) buy. Frankly, store shelves are littered with retreads, retros and copycats who don't deserve the space.</p><br /><p>That said, we called on <a href="http://h1gherlearning.com/" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">H1HGER LEARNINGS's KJ Kearney</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a>, a man whose life's work centers around fashion and streetwear, to pinpoint the lows in trends committed by brands and the people who wear them. If any of readers are offenders of these, please stop now and don't carry bad habits into the new year.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='57' class='ug_page odd'><br /><p><img alt="russell-westbrook-kevin-durant-nick-young-tie-shirt-around-the-waist-trend" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="600" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/russell-westbrook-kevin-durant-nick-young-tie-shirt-around-the-waist-trend-600x600.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Men Tying Shirts Around Their Waists</strong> </p><br /><p>This is something a drunken young lady does to hide the pee stains incurred while laughing uncontrollably at a house party, preceding the walk of shame she takes back to the car in before anyone sees her soggy bottom calamity. So, how in the heck has this become an acceptable form of dress for “stylish men?” Apparently wearing a jacket, shirt, jeans, shoes, socks, watch, chains, hat, coin pouch, survivor and/or silicone bracelets, carabiner key ring, iPod, cell phone, wallet, buttons, lapel pins, and stunner shades is not enough. One must also tie a flannel shirt around their ass for extra accessory swag points.</p><br /><p><small>Photo: Crunktastical/Instagram</small> </p><br /></div><br /><div readability='42.9545454545' class='ug_page even'><br /><p><img alt="supreme bitch" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="387" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/supreme-bitch-600x387.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Think Outside The Box Logo</strong> </p><br /><p>Conceptual artist Barbara Kruger created the now infamous red box with white Futura Bold Oblique or Helvetica Ultra Condensed font images that most people recognize from the logo of legendary NY based brand, Supreme. Unfortunately, the images have now infected the rest of streetwear culture like a friggin’ plague. When Supreme did it, it was original in the “remixing someone else’s work way” that was once a subversive, fresh, and wholly accepted part of doing business in the streetwear world. When Married To The Mob's Leah McSweeney made noise by flipping Supreme’s flip on Barbara’s work, it was still cute.</p><br /><p>But now, especially with t<a href="http://mttmnyc.com/blogs/mob-blog/7790365-supreme-bitchiness-a-statement-from-leah-mcsweeney-about-being-sued" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">he legal haranguing between both of the aforementioned brands</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a> about something that DOESN’T EVEN BELONG TO EITHER OF THEM (<a href="http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/05/barbara-kruger-responds-to-supremes-lawsuit-a-ridiculous-clusterfk-of-totally-uncool-jokers" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">something Barbara herself spoke on in classic fashion</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a>), it’s time to retire this clichéd artistic form of expression.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='41' class='ug_page odd'><br /><p><img alt="black-scale" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="208" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/black-scale-600x208.jpeg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>The Lck Of Vwls In Brnd Nms</strong> </p><br /><p>I’ve written about this before, but it certainly deserves to be repeated. Read the commentary I posted on why I wish the “red box & white text of death” would go away and replace the name “Barbara Kruger” with “Mega from Black Scale” and subtract all the litigation proceedings. In my humble opinion, this practice is becoming passé as well. It allows people to believe that they can bypass good design and clever art concepts by sticking to some “tried and true” cookie cutter format that’s supposed to do what, bring credibility to said brand? There has to be a better way, bruh.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='37.9223300971' class='ug_page even'><br /><p><img alt="jay z barneys new york-leather-boxing-shorts" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="399" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/jay-z-barneys-new-york-leather-boxing-shorts-600x399.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Leather Sweatpants/Tank Tops/T-Shirts/Shorts</strong> </p><br /><p>No one in the history of jogging or going to the gym has ever reached for a leather tank top or basketball shorts to work out in. I know that this is more of a status symbol purchase, like iced out Jesus pieces and <a href="http://blogs.sohh.com/official/2007/12/e40_pimps_diamondencrusted_too.html" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">iced out toothpick covers</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a> (‘member those!?!) but this kinda borders on insanity, right? Unless you’re trying to look like Master P in the “Make ‘Em Say Uhh” video, this belongs in 2013. Although, with <a href="http://hypebeast.com/2013/11/en-noir-embroidered-leather-boxing-shorts-for-barneys-jay-zs-a-new-york-holiday" id="readabilityLink-5" name="readabilityLink-5" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Jay Z giving these items his sign of approval</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-5" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[5] </small> </a>, I fear we won’t actually see the end of this trend for a while. Leather sweatpants: luxury loungewear for the non-athlete with a ton of disposable income who can't find a better way to spend his money.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='40' class='ug_page odd'><br /><p><img alt="been trill" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="464" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/been-trill-600x464.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>The Misappropriation Of The Word "Trill"</strong> </p><br /><p>What on Earth gives someone based or born outside of the great state of Texas the right to profit from such a beautiful word? NOTHING, THAT’S WHAT! To most people, this word is less associated with the Lone Star State or Southern colloquialism and more a symbol of the overall culture of hip-hop. To paraphrase Steve Stoute, the rampant use of “TRILL” is just one of many examples of the “Southern-ning” of global Hip-Hop culture. You’re all becoming Southern and there’s nothing you can do about it!</p><br /><p><small>Photo: Instagram</small> </p><br /></div><br /><div readability='40.508411215' class='ug_page even'><br /><p><img alt="religious trill shirt" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="327" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/religious-trill-shirt-600x327.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Religious Iconography</strong> </p><br /><p>I’m all for pushing the envelope, but sometimes I think brands are so interested in doing something shocking that they get downright insane (see: leather sweatpants). Simply put: Is nothing sacred anymore? Upside down crosses on bandanas, pentagrams on tee shirts, lookbooks shot in churches serve what purpose again?</p><br /><p>To each his own and maybe growing up in the Bible Belt makes me sensitive to this stuff (in fact, my town’s nickname is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston,_South_Carolina#Religion" id="readabilityLink-6" name="readabilityLink-6" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">the “Holy City”</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-6" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[6] </small> </a>) but I’d prefer if this trend would stay in 2013.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='37.4224376731' class='ug_page odd'><br /><p><img alt="kanye confederate flag tee" class="aligncenter size-full" height="501" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/kanye-confederate-flag-tee.png" width="500"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Confederate Flags</strong> </p><br /><p>As an admitted fan boy of all things Yeezy, even I was shocked by him <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/10/kanye-confederate-flag-shirt-tou" id="readabilityLink-7" name="readabilityLink-7" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">putting Confederate flag imagery</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-7" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[7] </small> </a> on something as <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/10/kanye-confederate-flag-shirt-tou" id="readabilityLink-8" name="readabilityLink-8" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">meaningless as tour merchandise</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-8" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[8] </small> </a>. Kanye West's a master at evoking (or provoking, depending what side of the Kanye narrative you subscribe to) emotion but this was tasteless because it lacked meaning. He seeks to take “ownership” of something that those of us who grew up in the South would rather just go away. I see that flag being waved around like some badge of honor. I see cars with VANITY LICENSE PLATES that give shout outs to those that fought for their “way of life” to prevail.</p><br /><p>So yeah, needless to say, I hope he is the first and last to do this shit.</p><br /><p><small>Photo: Twitter</small> </p><br /></div><br /><div readability='54.4109772423' class='ug_page even'><br /><p><img alt="outfit grid" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="600" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/outfit-grid-600x600.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Outfit Grids</strong> </p><br /><p>If grown men talking pictures of themselves and having the audacity to label them as <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/11/selfie-2013-word-of-the-year" id="readabilityLink-9" name="readabilityLink-9" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">#Selfies</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-9" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[9] </small> </a> wasn’t enough, now I’m forced to examine their narcissism via the almighty outfit grid as well. Seriously, how much time does this take out of your day to do? One must first select, fold, then place the clothing, get the lighting right, get in an elevated position, take the picture, review the picture, re-arrange the clothing, get in an elevated position AGAIN, take another picture, review THAT picture, upload to Instagram, select the right filter, write a description, add the appropriate hashtags, then click finish.</p><br /><p>I’m 99% sure your grandfather would punch you in the face if he knew you were spending your mornings like this.</p><br /></div><br /><div readability='37.0675675676' class='ug_page odd'><br /><p><img alt="make believe" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="600" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/make-believe-600x600.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Stop Visiting the Land Of Make Believe Fashion</strong> </p><br /><p>Allow me to bring you YRNs down a peg as I've taken it upon myself the audacious task of letting you know that buying luxury accessories (or Versace shirts) every once in a while does not make you a card-carrying member of high society, thus nullifying your decision to act like a friggin' jerk when in the club. Your Givenchy sweatshirt (that cost <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/361219" id="readabilityLink-10" name="readabilityLink-10" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">a month's rent</a>) doesn't tell me you're balling; it says you're willing to make <a href="http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i53/5/9/9/frabz-Shirtless-mirror-pic-with-diamond-belt-buckle-TFM-c9b9ea.jpg" id="readabilityLink-11" name="readabilityLink-11" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">poor fiscal choices</a> to impress people you don't know. Expensive belts holding up Levis has NEVER been in style. That's like putting rims on your Honda Accord--oh, you do that too!?! <em>#FacePalm</em><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-10" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[10] </small> </a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-11" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[11] </small> </a> </p><br /></div><br /><div readability='46.9798657718' class='ug_page even'><br /><p><img alt="jordan-IV-bred-2012-10a" class="aligncenter size-medium" height="342" src="http://cdn.tss.uproxx.com/TSS/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/jordan-IV-bred-2012-10a-600x342.jpg" width="600"/> </p><br /><p><strong>Dependency on Retros</strong> </p><br /><p>Over the last five years, many have lamented on the lack of innovation in sneaker culture. While the claim isn't without merit, it should be pointed out that the lack of "innovation" (in this case, I'm referring to new silhouettes) is a direct reflection on consumers buying habits. Something new comes out and it's met with mix reviews (see: Nike's <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/tag/nike-cj81" id="readabilityLink-12" name="readabilityLink-12" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">CJ81 Trainer</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-12" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[12] </small> </a>, <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/tag/nike-zoom-revis" id="readabilityLink-13" name="readabilityLink-13" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">the Zoom Revis</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-13" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[13] </small> </a>, DRose's adidas & Kevin Durant's entire signature lines) while something old comes out (see <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/12/air-jordan-12-retro-taxi-pics-release-date" id="readabilityLink-14" name="readabilityLink-14" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">Jordan 'Taxis,'</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-14" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[14] </small> </a> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/tag/air-jordan-11-retro" id="readabilityLink-15" name="readabilityLink-15" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;">any Jordan 11</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-15" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[15] </small> </a>) and people lose their collective minds.</p><br /><p>While the process to creating new models can be a long one (8-18 months from conception, prototyping, wear-testing, etc.), the decision to compel brands to release new stuff depends on the consumer. In 2014 speak with your money--if you want new classics to be created - just say NO to Retros or at least cut down your consumption.</p><br /></div><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://h1gherlearning.com/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1">H1HGER LEARNINGS's KJ Kearney</a> <small>(h1gherlearning.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://mttmnyc.com/blogs/mob-blog/7790365-supreme-bitchiness-a-statement-from-leah-mcsweeney-about-being-sued" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2">he legal haranguing between both of the aforementioned brands</a> <small>(mttmnyc.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.complex.com/art-design/2013/05/barbara-kruger-responds-to-supremes-lawsuit-a-ridiculous-clusterfk-of-totally-uncool-jokers" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3">something Barbara herself spoke on in classic fashion</a> <small>(www.complex.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://blogs.sohh.com/official/2007/12/e40_pimps_diamondencrusted_too.html" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4">iced out toothpick covers</a> <small>(blogs.sohh.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-5" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://hypebeast.com/2013/11/en-noir-embroidered-leather-boxing-shorts-for-barneys-jay-zs-a-new-york-holiday" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-5">Jay Z giving these items his sign of approval</a> <small>(hypebeast.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-6" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston,_South_Carolina#Religion" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-6" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-6">the “Holy City”</a> <small>(en.wikipedia.org)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-7" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/10/kanye-confederate-flag-shirt-tou" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-7" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-7">putting Confederate flag imagery</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-8" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/10/kanye-confederate-flag-shirt-tou" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-8" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-8">meaningless as tour merchandise</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-9" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/11/selfie-2013-word-of-the-year" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-9" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-9">#Selfies</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-10" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/product/361219" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-10" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-10">a month's rent</a> <small>(www.mrporter.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-11" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i53/5/9/9/frabz-Shirtless-mirror-pic-with-diamond-belt-buckle-TFM-c9b9ea.jpg" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-11" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-11">poor fiscal choices</a> <small>(ct.fra.bz)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-12" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/tag/nike-cj81" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-12" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-12">CJ81 Trainer</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-13" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/tag/nike-zoom-revis" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-13" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-13">the Zoom Revis</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-14" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/2013/12/air-jordan-12-retro-taxi-pics-release-date" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-14" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-14">Jordan 'Taxis,'</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-15" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://smokingsection.uproxx.com/TSS/tag/air-jordan-11-retro" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-15" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-15">any Jordan 11</a> <small>(smokingsection.uproxx.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

10 Awful Fashion Trends That Should Fade Away For 2014 - The Smoking Section

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New Fashion Trends 2014: What Celebrities Will Be Wearing Next Year (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post Canada

<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><p>Now that almost all of us are done looking back on 2013 (no one will <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/12/13/beyonce-fabulous-moments_n_4439810.html" id="readabilityLink-1" name="readabilityLink-1" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">top Beyoncé</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-1" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[1] </small> </a>, so why even try), it’s time to look towards the future.</p><br /><p>2014 is literally days away, and while the first few months will be defined by exactly what we’re wearing now, spring will be bright, printed, and distressed.</p><br /><p>Here are the biggest looks of spring and summer, and the celebrities we assume will be wearing them. (So maybe start saving up for versions of them now – there’s so much room for interpretation it’s not even funny.)</p><br /><p><strong>Story continues below slideshow:</strong> </p><br /><div class='hp-slideshow-wrapper-loading' id='hp-slideshow-wrapper-329911'><br /><div class='hp-slideshow-wrapper-loading-div'><em>Loading Slideshow</em><img alt="..." src="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/images/ajax-loader.gif"/> </div><br /><ul readability='4.5' id='hp-slideshow-329911' class='hp-slideshow'><br /><li readability='2'><br /><h4>Quirky Prints</h4><br /><p>A model presents a creation for Miu Miu during the 2014 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show, on October 2, 2013 in Paris. AFP PHOTO / PATRICK KOVARIK</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Quirky Prints</h4><br /></li><br /><li readability='2'><br /><h4>Quirky Prints</h4><br /><p>A model presents a creation for Miu Miu during the 2014 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show, on October 2, 2013 in Paris.</p><br /></li><br /><li readability='2'><br /><h4>Quirky Prints</h4><br /><p>A model presents a creation for Miu Miu during the 2014 Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collection fashion show, on October 2, 2013 in Paris.</p><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bold Florals</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bold Florals</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bold Florals</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pastels</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pastels</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pastels</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pastels</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pastels</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pastels</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>FASHION-FRANCE-MIU MIU</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Logos</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Logos</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Logos</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Crop Tops</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Crop Tops</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Crop Tops</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Crop Tops</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Crop Tops</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Crop Tops</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bermuda Shorts</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bermuda Shorts</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bermuda Shorts</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Bermuda Shorts</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Distressed Fabrics</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Sheer</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Sheer</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Sheer</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Sheer</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Sheer</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Sheer</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pleats</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pleats</h4><br /></li><br /><li><br /><h4>Pleats</h4><br /></li><br /></ul><br /></div><br /><p><strong>1) Quirky Prints</strong> </p><br /><p>We’ve seen dainty prints, feminine prints, and polka dots, but prints this year are a little bolder, bigger, louder, and actually exciting. <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2014RTW-MIUMIU" id="readabilityLink-2" name="readabilityLink-2" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Miu Miu’s prints range from flowers to cats</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-2" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[2] </small> </a>, so here’s hoping "Downton Abbey" star Michelle Dockery (<a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/10/02/dianna-agron-michelle-dockery-miu-miu-paris-fashion-show/" id="readabilityLink-3" name="readabilityLink-3" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">who was seen at their Spring 2014 show</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-3" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[3] </small> </a>) will come clad in felines to dinner at Downton.</p><br /><p><strong>2) Bold Florals</strong> </p><br /><p><a href="http://www.channinginthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/devil-wears-prada-florals-for-spring-groundbreaking.gif" id="readabilityLink-4" name="readabilityLink-4" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Miranda Priestly’s thoughts on florals in spring</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-4" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[4] </small> </a> are shared by all of us, obviously (“groundbreaking”), but like the rest of 2014’s prints, florals are bright, bold, and in contrast to the traditional style of seasons past. (Cue: collective cry of joy.) <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2014RTW-CKANE/#50" id="readabilityLink-5" name="readabilityLink-5" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Christopher Kane’s looks are the perfect example</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-5" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[5] </small> </a>: Not only does his collection include the anatomy of a flower but the print itself is on the more graphic side. Perfect for actress <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/celebrity-fashion-trends/the-a-list-loves-christopher-kane#image=2" id="readabilityLink-6" name="readabilityLink-6" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Kate Bosworth, who’s been seen in the brand before</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-6" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[6] </small> </a>.</p><br /><p><strong>3) Pastels</strong> </p><br /><p>Pastels are a part of our spring heritage, so let’s just embrace their contrast to the darker fall and winter colours. Light and frosting-toned, the colour scheme found its way into <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-week/spring-2014-rtw/mjsaunders/review/#/collection/runway/spring-2014-rtw/mjsaunders/30" id="readabilityLink-7" name="readabilityLink-7" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">collections by the likes of Jonathan Saunders</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-7" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[7] </small> </a>, who had <a href="http://www.oliviapalermo.com/runway-report-jonathan-saunders/" id="readabilityLink-8" name="readabilityLink-8" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">socialite Olivia Palermo sitting front row</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-8" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[8] </small> </a> (so expect her to pay tribute in some way come spring).</p><br /><p><strong>4) Metallics And Iridescent Fabrics</strong> </p><br /><p>Meanwhile, to keep pastels from floating away, metallic and iridescent fabrics were showcased in equal measure, offering a texture not usually seen in spring. (Could this be the season of – gasp! – variety? Yes. God, yes.) <a href="http://www.fashionologie.com/Lanvin-Spring-2014-Runway-Show-Paris-Fashion-Week-31911090" id="readabilityLink-9" name="readabilityLink-9" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Lanvin capitalized on this look with cocktail dresses</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-9" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[9] </small> </a>, making us think this could be a great look for <a href="http://tomandlorenzo.com/2013/02/jennifer-lawrence-in-lanvin.html" id="readabilityLink-10" name="readabilityLink-10" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Jennifer Lawrence, who was seen in the brand earlier this year</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-10" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[10] </small> </a>.</p><br /><p><strong>5) Logos</strong> </p><br /><p>Logo shirts are in the house (please shout this, and also thank goodness because some of us just started wearing them). However, it’s not just shirts: <a href="http://living.msn.com/style-beauty/fashion/10-spring-2014-trends-we-spotted-at-nyfw" id="readabilityLink-11" name="readabilityLink-11" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Logos on skirts, dresses, and even a glove were seen on the runway</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-11" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[11] </small> </a>, so you can make like DKNY and <a href="http://www.wwd.com/runway/spring-ready-to-wear-2014/fashion-scoops/dkny/slideshow#/slideshow/article/7127170/7127172" id="readabilityLink-12" name="readabilityLink-12" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Kelly Osbourne (who was seen at the show,</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-12" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[12] </small> </a> and who could pull off a logo-clad anything, honestly), and cover yourself in a name that’s not yours.</p><br /><p><strong>6) Crop Tops</strong> </p><br /><p>They were big for 2013, they were big in the ‘90s, and now they’re big for spring 2014: Crop tops – yes, crop tops (the enemy of those of us who can’t wear crop tops) – were <a href="http://www.eonline.com/photos/9779/spring-2014-trends-from-new-york-fashion-week" id="readabilityLink-13" name="readabilityLink-13" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">seen in shows by 3.1 Phillip Lim and Tracy Reese</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-13" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[13] </small> </a>, and look to stick around until autumn. As for who we can bank on wearing them? <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/20/miley-cyrus-underboob-crop-top_n_3629015.html" id="readabilityLink-14" name="readabilityLink-14" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Miley Cyrus certainly made them her trademark this past year</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-14" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[14] </small> </a>, and considering she can wear them well, they’ll likely keep circulating in her wardrobe.</p><br /><p><strong>7) Bermuda Shorts</strong> </p><br /><p>Spring 2014’s Bermuda shorts follow 2013’s business-oriented lead thanks to the prints and crisp fabrics <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-week/spring-2014-rtw/mulberry/review/" id="readabilityLink-15" name="readabilityLink-15" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">seen in collections by the likes of Mulberry</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-15" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[15] </small> </a>. Paired with a button-up and knee-length matching jacket (<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2421062/London-Fashion-Week-2013-Cara-Delevingne-ditches-ladylike-catwalk-style-leather-trousers-crop-Mulberry-show.html" id="readabilityLink-16" name="readabilityLink-16" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">worn on the runway by Cara Delevingne</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-16" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[16] </small> </a>), they’re a far cry from the denim styles we saw in the early 2000s (and thank all of the gods). So who can we see wearing them? <a href="http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/15/london-fashion-week-stars-turn-out-for-triumphant-mulberry-show-4015182/" id="readabilityLink-17" name="readabilityLink-17" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Alexa Chung absolutely, who’s already a Mulberry brand darling</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-17" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[17] </small> </a>, and who’s defined the polished tomboy aesthetic.</p><br /><p><strong>8) Distressed Fabrics</strong> </p><br /><p>Meanwhile, in the world of less-than-formal wear, distressed styles return from their brief hiatus in collections by <a href="http://news.pinstyle.com/8427-three-spring-2014-trends-to-try" id="readabilityLink-18" name="readabilityLink-18" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">designers like Ashish</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-18" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[18] </small> </a>, who defied the polished, groomed looks of the last few seasons and combined distressed denim and metallics. Could Rihanna wear something like this? Trick question, you guys, because of course: <a href="http://www.destinyconnect.com/2013/10/24/how-to-rock-distressed-denim-for-every-occasion/" id="readabilityLink-19" name="readabilityLink-19" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">The woman not only has a history with distressed denim</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-19" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[19] </small> </a>, she <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09/04/rihanna-jersey-dress_n_3865902.html" id="readabilityLink-20" name="readabilityLink-20" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">made wearing only a jersey look doable</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-20" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[20] </small> </a>. (It’s not for all of us.)</p><br /><p><strong>9) Sheer</strong> </p><br /><p>Spring 2014 marks the third year sheer fabrics show up, and whether they’re in iridescent form or as lace <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2014/ready-to-wear/burberry-prorsum" id="readabilityLink-21" name="readabilityLink-21" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">a la Burberry Prorsum’s Spring/Summer collection</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-21" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[21] </small> </a>, you can't get away from a sheer blouse, dress, or tank top. Celebrity wise, last year both <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2013/03/28/who-wore-simone-rocha-better-alexa-chung-or-chloe-moretz/" id="readabilityLink-22" name="readabilityLink-22" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">Alexa Chung and Chloe Moretz showed up in Simone Rocha on the red carpet</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-22" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[22] </small> </a>, so perhaps we can expect one of them to adopt her sheer stylings of Spring 2014 as well.</p><br /><p><strong>10) Pleats</strong> </p><br /><p>But don’t lose face, A-line skirt and peplum lovers: Pleats make a triumphant return this spring, with <a href="http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/337785-christian-dior-spring-2014/#/slide/65" id="readabilityLink-23" name="readabilityLink-23" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">collections by Christian Dior returning to the classic silhouette for a clean, strong-lined season</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-23" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[23] </small> </a>. As for who will adopt the look, we can safely assume anybody (it’s easily one of the most flattering styles available), but based on the front row, our money’s also on <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2013/09/27/front-row-dior-spring-2014/" id="readabilityLink-24" name="readabilityLink-24" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: none;" target="_hplink">supermodel Natalia Vodianova and of course, Olivia Palermo</a><a class="readability-DoNotFootnote" href="#readabilityFootnoteLink-24" style="color: inherit;"><small>^[24] </small> </a>.</p><br /><p class='video_box_title'>Also on HuffPost:</p><br /><div id='readability-footnotes'><br /><h3>References</h3><br /><ol id='readability-footnotes-list'><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-1" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/12/13/beyonce-fabulous-moments_n_4439810.html" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-1" target="_hplink">top Beyoncé</a> <small>(www.huffingtonpost.ca)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-2" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/S2014RTW-MIUMIU" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-2" target="_hplink">Miu Miu’s prints range from flowers to cats</a> <small>(www.style.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-3" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.justjared.com/2013/10/02/dianna-agron-michelle-dockery-miu-miu-paris-fashion-show/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-3" target="_hplink">who was seen at their Spring 2014 show</a> <small>(www.justjared.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-4" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.channinginthecity.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/devil-wears-prada-florals-for-spring-groundbreaking.gif" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-4" target="_hplink">Miranda Priestly’s thoughts on florals in spring</a> <small>(www.channinginthecity.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-5" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.style.com/fashionshows/complete/slideshow/S2014RTW-CKANE/#50" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-5" target="_hplink">Christopher Kane’s looks are the perfect example</a> <small>(www.style.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-6" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.elleuk.com/star-style/celebrity-fashion-trends/the-a-list-loves-christopher-kane#image=2" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-6" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-6" target="_hplink">Kate Bosworth, who’s been seen in the brand before</a> <small>(www.elleuk.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-7" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-week/spring-2014-rtw/mjsaunders/review/#/collection/runway/spring-2014-rtw/mjsaunders/30" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-7" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-7" target="_hplink">collections by the likes of Jonathan Saunders</a> <small>(www.vogue.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-8" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.oliviapalermo.com/runway-report-jonathan-saunders/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-8" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-8" target="_hplink">socialite Olivia Palermo sitting front row</a> <small>(www.oliviapalermo.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-9" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.fashionologie.com/Lanvin-Spring-2014-Runway-Show-Paris-Fashion-Week-31911090" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-9" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-9" target="_hplink">Lanvin capitalized on this look with cocktail dresses</a> <small>(www.fashionologie.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-10" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://tomandlorenzo.com/2013/02/jennifer-lawrence-in-lanvin.html" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-10" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-10" target="_hplink">Jennifer Lawrence, who was seen in the brand earlier this year</a> <small>(tomandlorenzo.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-11" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://living.msn.com/style-beauty/fashion/10-spring-2014-trends-we-spotted-at-nyfw" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-11" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-11" target="_hplink">Logos on skirts, dresses, and even a glove were seen on the runway</a> <small>(living.msn.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-12" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.wwd.com/runway/spring-ready-to-wear-2014/fashion-scoops/dkny/slideshow#/slideshow/article/7127170/7127172" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-12" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-12" target="_hplink">Kelly Osbourne (who was seen at the show,</a> <small>(www.wwd.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-13" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.eonline.com/photos/9779/spring-2014-trends-from-new-york-fashion-week" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-13" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-13" target="_hplink">seen in shows by 3.1 Phillip Lim and Tracy Reese</a> <small>(www.eonline.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-14" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/20/miley-cyrus-underboob-crop-top_n_3629015.html" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-14" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-14" target="_hplink">Miley Cyrus certainly made them her trademark this past year</a> <small>(www.huffingtonpost.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-15" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.vogue.com/fashion-week/spring-2014-rtw/mulberry/review/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-15" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-15" target="_hplink">seen in collections by the likes of Mulberry</a> <small>(www.vogue.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-16" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2421062/London-Fashion-Week-2013-Cara-Delevingne-ditches-ladylike-catwalk-style-leather-trousers-crop-Mulberry-show.html" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-16" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-16" target="_hplink">worn on the runway by Cara Delevingne</a> <small>(www.dailymail.co.uk)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-17" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://metro.co.uk/2013/09/15/london-fashion-week-stars-turn-out-for-triumphant-mulberry-show-4015182/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-17" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-17" target="_hplink">Alexa Chung absolutely, who’s already a Mulberry brand darling</a> <small>(metro.co.uk)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-18" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://news.pinstyle.com/8427-three-spring-2014-trends-to-try" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-18" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-18" target="_hplink">designers like Ashish</a> <small>(news.pinstyle.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-19" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.destinyconnect.com/2013/10/24/how-to-rock-distressed-denim-for-every-occasion/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-19" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-19" target="_hplink">The woman not only has a history with distressed denim</a> <small>(www.destinyconnect.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-20" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/09/04/rihanna-jersey-dress_n_3865902.html" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-20" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-20" target="_hplink">made wearing only a jersey look doable</a> <small>(www.huffingtonpost.ca)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-21" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/spring-summer-2014/ready-to-wear/burberry-prorsum" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-21" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-21" target="_hplink">a la Burberry Prorsum’s Spring/Summer collection</a> <small>(www.vogue.co.uk)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-22" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2013/03/28/who-wore-simone-rocha-better-alexa-chung-or-chloe-moretz/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-22" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-22" target="_hplink">Alexa Chung and Chloe Moretz showed up in Simone Rocha on the red carpet</a> <small>(www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-23" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.thefashionspot.com/runway-news/337785-christian-dior-spring-2014/#/slide/65" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-23" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-23" target="_hplink">collections by Christian Dior returning to the classic silhouette for a clean, strong-lined season</a> <small>(www.thefashionspot.com)</small> </li><br /><li><small>^{<a href="#readabilityLink-24" title="Jump to Link in Article">^</a>} </small> <a href="http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2013/09/27/front-row-dior-spring-2014/" id="readabilityFootnoteLink-24" name="readabilityFootnoteLink-24" target="_hplink">supermodel Natalia Vodianova and of course, Olivia Palermo</a> <small>(www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com)</small> </li><br /></ol><br /></div><br /></div>

New Fashion Trends 2014: What Celebrities Will Be Wearing Next Year (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post Canada

Now that almost all of us are done looking back on 2013 (no one will top Beyoncé [1] , so why even try), it’s time to look towards the fut...

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