One of Bcat's talented designers, Black Heart Bunny, has just added a few new pieces to her collection. She has a girly punk feel to her clothing designs. One of her new pieces is a really cute boyfriend style cardigan. It is ash grey and on the back there is a dark maroon and black checkered skull ready to stare someone in the face. It says I'm cute but be afraid...be very afraid!! You could wear it with some jeans or dress it up a little with a cute skirt and a collared shirt underneath. Be sure to check out a few of Black Heart Bunny's new purses that she has also added to her portfolio. They are the perfect addition to any outfit that needs a little splash of color with a cute handbag!! Below is a picture of the boyfriends sweater. Check out Black Heart Bunny's other pieces as soon as you can!! Here is a link to the clothing: http://bcatthreads.com/b-612-blackheart-bunny.html and to the purses: http://bcatthreads.com/b-612-60069-blackheart-bunny.html
You are cordially invited to the Grand Re-Opening of Christie's Boutique this friday, February 6th starting at 6:30 pm. There is going to be appetizers, cocktails, and live music by DJ Max. There will also be an in store runway fashion show, which will include some of Brooke Catherine's own designs!! Christie's is a great boutique that showcases new and upcoming designers, as well as some more well-known brands. Please join Brooke and the owner Elizabeth this Friday and support some of San Diego's local designers!! The address for Christie's Boutique is: 928 Fort Stockton Dr., San Diego, CA 92103. Here is a link to the website so you can check out some of the other designers Elizabeth is carrying in her store as well as some pictures of the decor. http://www.christiesboutique.com/
Hope to see you there!!
Belts have always been in fashion, but the last couple seasons they have definitly been the accessory to have. And the next few seasons to come belts are still going to be a way to up your ante by taking your outfit from one level to the next. Wether it be a simple dress, a sweater, a knit blouse, or a high waisted skirt, belts are a way to emphasize your waist, big or small. The hourglass is always in style and a way to really accentuate your womanly curves, belts around the smallest part of your body is a great way to do that. They also add texture, which is also a trend that will not go away for a long time. The more texture the better!! For those of you who dont know.. it's more fashion forward to belt anything but your pants these days... although no one wants to see crack. Crack Kills!!!
Bcat has added a new line this week called Eclectic Couture. The designer is San Diego based and has a Southern California cute girly feel to her clothing. The designs are short mini-dresses and are perfect for the hot weather coming up this summer. Another plus to this new designer is the moderate prices, which make the dresses all the more appealing!! Check out the website (http://bcatthreads.com/b-733-eclectic-couture.html) ASAP and look at this up and coming designer!!
So now that everyone is broke from the economy.... recycling old clothes that you may have kept a little too long and making it new again is becoming the new trend. It is being reported in almost every magazine, and you can see it on the streets of your very own city/town. Men and women are mixing new things with vintage clothing or bringing in other decades styles with the now. Not only is it a way to feel like your wardrobe may not be as small as it is, but its a way to give your clothes new personality. You can cut up old T-shirts, mend an old sweater by adding different buttons, adding an old 80s belt to your new outfit.. there are endless things you can do to make your pieces feel new again!! Also in trend with the economic crisis, is the reoccurance of the fashion back from the depression in 1929. Designers are bringing back the flapper look, lots of fringes, 20's style hats, and lots of loose sack like fitting dresses and shirts. Be creative, dig into your old clothes and see what you can do. Make lemons into lemonade!!!
For those of you who like to wear comfy athletic wear, the sporty look is back!!! This spring look out for spandex, bright colors, running pants and hoodies. It may not be a look you can wear out to a club, but for running around town and doing errands it just might be perfect. Designers such as Michael Kors, Stella McCartney for Adidas, and Missoni are all showing these trends in thier latest fashion shows. Almost makes you want to work out huh!! Get out those sneakers girls and get moving..
Trying to give your night out on the town look a little extra glam?? Add a jeweled clutch or necklace to give that boring dress more of oopmh. A sparkling cuff or a chunky necklace will give color and glam to any outfit. Just make sure less is more!! Add too much and it will look like you walked right out of an 80s movie.
Geometric prints are everywhere!! Designers are getting inspiration from simple shapes that we have known and loved since we were babies.. they are on everything from dresses and accessories, to shoes! It is a great way to bring some color in your wardrobe, or disguise a problem area. This trend is being seen in high fashion (like this Diane von Furstenberg dress shown below) and even in your more budget friendly stores like H&M or Forever 21. By wearing these crazy and most often colorful prints, make sure to balance it out with something more neutral otherwise you will look like a walking disaster! Dont be overwhelmed with the thought of wearing a bold print. It can look chic without trying too hard. Try pairing a colorful dress with some strappy nude sandals and a colorful one toned purse!!
The classic style of wearing a jacket will complete an outfit and help you look more put together. This spring and summer, the preppy look has come back in style. Instead of going with the ultra short jackets, wear them as long as a tailcoat or short like a waistcoat. The jackets this season are great because brights as well as neutrals are in the color palette. Masculine yet feminine is this springs look: the shoulders are broad and the collars are bold, but the waist is fitted and feminine. These jackets should not look like half of a suit, they should look fun but tailored. The great thing about jackets is that you can wear them to work to look professional or you can pair with a cute pair of skinny jeans and bright heels for a a more fun outfit. For those of you who want to be a little more funky.. try putting a belt over the jacket at the skinniest part of your waist. Pictured below is an "unclassic" jacket by Brooke Catherine.
Try adding some texture into your wardrobe this season. It is a great way to make your outfits looked more polished as well as being more appealing to the eye. Every major designer has added texture into their collections this season. It is the new alternative to embroidery and embellishment. You can add texture by layering, folding, wrinkling, wearing different types of fabrics, wearing old upholstery-like fabrics, and so on. Brooke Catherine has added this texture twist into her new Summer 2009 Collection. She has blended her girly and funky style with texture by using one of a kind fabric and by uniquely combining fabrics to make fashionable pieces. Pictured below is a dress that will soon be added to bcatthreads and is designed by Brooke Catherine herself. The dress is a classic example of texture as it is made of three very different types of fabric. The top is a shift satin which gives the dress a romantic sheen, the collar and waistband is a luxurious gold dupioni silk, and the skirt is an emerald green jacquard fabric which has an upholstery-like textural pattern on it. If you decide to try this trend out, don’t add too many accessories or it will take away from the texture and make your outfit look cluttered. Keep your hair, shoes, and accessories classic and minimal and you will end up looking in style and FABULOUS!!
