2009: A look back at the year in fashion

Fashionally speaking (yes, I just made up a word)  2009 was filled with many fun surprises.  Embellishments were huge as were bold, architectural, statement pieces.  The 90′s made an appearance (cursing the fact that I ditched all of my Doc Martens a few years back) but the 80′s still held strong with leggings galore, pleated pants and lots of structured shoulders – minus the “Working Girl” vibe.  

Trends that will carry over into 2010 –   exposed zippers, sequins, studs, lace, leather and faux fur.  

Trends that should say goodbye with 09′  – paisley, fringe (in large doses anyway) anything Ed Hardy related (gross!) and Lady Gaga.  Okay so she’s not so much a trend as a pet peeve.  I”m sorry but put some damn pants on already!  

Below are some of my favorite looks from 09′.  

Photo courtesy of Fabsugar.com

Photo courtesy of Fabsugar.com

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Sequins

Punch up any outfit and add in some serious wow factor with a bit of sequins.  These tiny relective disks are embellishing everything these days from barrettes (I’m wearing some today!) to jeans and handbags to shoes.

Cassio Fuchsia Sequin Flat

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