Kelly Hughes

Who could forget the frilly white socks and the patent Mary Janes we all wore as little girls?  They were sweet, girly, and ever-so cute.  Well, judging by a trend that has grown over the last couple of years, it looks as if socks and heels have maintained some fans over the age of 8. [...]

Usually, we can look to the spring season for bright colors, beautiful florals, and light and flowing fabrics. While some designers maintained this seasonal stereotype this year, I noticed a strong trend among many designers of their tendency to stick with neutrals, namely black and white. Perhaps this change in color trend can [...]

An ahead-of-the-curve moto boot-clog hybrid

Monday, November 2, 2009
As you no doubt already know, one of the big surprises on the Spring runways was the resurgence of the clog. The wooden-soled staple of Scottish dancers and chefs and nurses the world over received a chic update from some unlikely sources, including Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel. [...]

Something I’ve been noticing on many style blogs and shopping sites (not so much around campus or on actual people in general) is the emergence of new and unique shapes in pants and trousers. For over a decade now it seems the bootcut has dominated mainstream fashion trends (at least for denim) and only [...]

This fall and spring will not be unlike the last couple of years in that belted and cinched waists will still be seen everywhere; from the couture runways all the way down to the streets of suburbia. Belts will range from huge statement pieces to barely-there skinny belts, but will all accentuate the natural [...]

Many of the looks coming off the runway for Spring
2010 RTW see a play on proportion and especially volume on either the top or bottom half. A trend I saw (and LOVE) is voluminous, high-waisted shorts. Great for showing off those long legs and emphasizing a small waist, I can definitely see these [...]