How to Wear Spring 2009 Trends
(3/4/2009 7:20:00 PM)
Depression-Chic styling ruled the runways this spring, but those looks
are far from wearable in your normal everyday life. Luckily, The
Clothes Gallery has a few key pieces that can bring the look to your
wardrobe in a subtle way. Nic & Zoe’s“flirt” skirt
captures the high-waisted and belted look of the depression-chic look
in a business-appropriate way. Wear it with an understated striped
button-down shirt and heels, a few delicate gold chains, and heels. For a more casual version of the look, try Tribal’scargo pants and matching vest in earth.
Layer a silky tank or satiny tee under the vest and wear it open and
belted to show off your hourglass figure. Add a pair of gladiator
sandals and a layered beaded necklace or floral brooch for a feminine
touch.
Check back Friday for some fun hair and makeup trends to
wear with these outfits, and check out the rest of our site for more
great spring looks.
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The Great Depression Redux: Spring 2009 Fashion
(3/4/2009 7:20:00 PM)
With the slumping economy and worsening global market, the words
“recession”, "crash", and “depression” are words we hear all too often.
Appropriately, style.com has coined the term “depression-chic” for the
1920’s-inspired looks we saw on the Fashion Week runways.
Sheath
dresses and sack dresses were adorned with utilitarian belts, fringe,
and lots of layered necklaces, while waists dropped to hip-level on
layered tops and jackets. Some designers even went the extra mile,
using crinkled, smudged, or ripped fabric to really play up the
depression-era feel.
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Jackets and Vests for Spring 2009
(2/18/2009 8:49:00 AM)
I
love layers, any time of year. Tanks, tees, cardigans, jackets, and
vests…they’re so easy to mix and match for a variety of easy looks. So,
I’m super-excited about suite101.com’s article that says that jackets
and vests are going to be huge for Spring 2009.
On the runways,
textures and silhouettes contrasted one another to show off the best of
them all. Tight cropped leather mixed with a long and loose satin vest
gives a sexy-but-sweet feeling (left). In the image on the right, a
loose ruffled and ruched vest is paired with a sleek cropped jacket for
a flirty look that’s still sporty. Bryan Reyes (center image) balances
a menswear-inspired textured jacket with a silky tank top with feminine
bead embellishments.
Wednesday’s article will show off a few
of the pieces Yaya’s carries that fit this trend, so be sure to stop
back then! Until then, browse the links above for some great spring
looks.
The images above are courtesy of style.com.
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Spring Color Palette
(2/10/2009 6:33:00 AM)
The warm weather this weekend (at least here in the upper Midwest) has
really gotten me excited for spring, so I am thrilled to start talking
about trends for the new season. What better inspiration for spring
than lush tropical colors and bright floral prints? Coral,
dusty pink, pistachio green, citron green, turquoise, lemon, and
fuchsia are on Pantone’s list of colors, and Style.com shows lots of
deep blue and grey combos, rose, beige, tangerine, and peach. Patterns
are either in-your-face tropical prints or soft and subdued florals.
Forget dainty prints or polka-dots, though. No matter how bold or soft,
the patterns are lush and large, but still look elegant when paired
with neutrals or metallics.
Check out the pictures above from
Fashion Week (courtesy of style.com) and stop back later this week to
see a few great pieces we carry at Yaya's that fit into
these trends.
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Glam it Up!
(12/16/2008 2:35:00 PM)
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December
is here and Christmas, with all its fuss and festivities, is on-deck.What better time to fantasize about
glamorous looks for holiday parties?Now is a great time to wear
something a little more glitzy, rich, or extravagant than you normally
wear.
Though
the little black dress is always a good look, especially for a company party or
a nice dinner, this is the time to add some sparkle!Stash your phone, lipgloss, and breath mints
in a black satin purse covered with large black stones for a low-key addition,
or toss on silver sandals with sequin accents and a silver shawl for a punch of
shine.Or try a copper and black combo
for an updated look.Lynn Ritchie makes
a great shift dress with a print metallic layer under a sheer black one.The overall effect is one of shimmer and
shine, rather than in-your-face metal.
If
you prefer pants for your gathering (very tempting when the winter winds are
whipping through), satin or wool are great winter-y options.I love a great satin wide-leg pant with
mile-high heels and a jewel-tone cashmere sweater or sequin tank.The richness of the two fabrics make an
otherwise-boring look fab and festive for your gathering.A few hot colors this year, aside from the
classic red (try Sisters’ cocoon-style sweater in wine), are royal blue or
purple (like Chaudry’s swing-style sweater).
Tired
of black as your wardrobe staple, or looking for a super-glam look?Try metallics!A slim grey sweater or cardigan-and-cami
combo looks great with a hematite-colored satin skirt and jeweled shoes, or with
pale silver pants and heels. Chaudry makes a great sequin tank in silver
or gold that adds a touch of sparkle to your look and is perfect with your
favorite black pants or skirt.
Whatever
you decide is the best holiday look for you, wear it well, and enjoy your
holidays!
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Heart Full of Joy
(12/3/2008 7:16:00 PM)
Just in time to
purchase a heartfelt gift for your favorite aunt, your best friend, or even
your mom or daughter, Yaya’s is offering a great promotion from Brighton.With
any $100 Brighton purchase you’ll get a free
heart chime engraved with the word “joy”.(picture)Not only is this a
great value, you’ll have a beautiful keepsake for years to come.
The Brighton company
prides itself on “the Brighton philosophy”, or
the belief that details make all the difference.Each piece, whether a bracelet, photo frame,
or handbag, is part of a coordinating line, and each piece has a defining
detail.A handbag might have a photo
frame attached or a ring might have a special engraving on the back.Brighton jewelry
is created by the traditional process where each item is sketched out by hand
and the designer follows the product through completion.This process allows for a level of quality
unmatched by other manufacturers.
Brighton’s line consists of hundreds of products, but
here are a few that I just love.The
silver ID bracelet with “mother”, “sister” or “friends” engraved would be a
great simple gift for the special ladies in your life.The heart to heart photo bracelet or necklace
is perfect for showing off a treasured photo of a child or grandchild.The Serendipity is a trendy yet classy style
of bag with a fun print and great red hue.
A key part of the Brighton philosophy is that all products are sold only in
small independent stores, and are not available online.Yaya’s is a Brighton Heart store, so please
stop by to see our selection.If you’d
like to see the entire line, check out http://www.brighton.com.
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Great Grey Days
(11/20/2008 10:43:00 AM)
There is one trend I keep coming across while shopping that I haven’t found mentioned in any runway recaps.Grey is still a hot, hot color, though it isn’t talked about much.I’m not sure why that is, though it may be that it’s become so popular it doesn’t need to be mentioned anymore.I was a little reluctant to put too much money into buying grey at first because I was afraid it would be a flash-in-the-pan.Turns out I was wrong.Grey is a great neutral, but it’s also a fun color all by itself.
Yaya’s just received a great collection of suiting pieces from Nicole Benisti in grey stripes.I’m loving them.They’re cut well, classy, and cute.The pants, vest, and jacket can be worn together as a suit, with printed shoes for a fun kick.Or mix the individual pieces with funkier items for a variety of looks.A
bright button-down under the vest would be great with jeans for a
weekend look, or with the pants for a put-together look that isn’t
quite as formal as the whole suit.Colored shoes and chunky jewelry would complete the look perfectly.
Also check out the suit with skirt from Nicole Benisti in brown plaid.Love those, too!
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Oh, Blustery Day
(11/7/2008 11:18:00 AM)
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November is here, and along with it, the icy cold whipping winds and dreary rainy days most of us dread. But, like most things, there is an up-side: you can dust the mothballs off those cute coats and jackets in your closet, or you can splurge on a fun new one for the season! Coats are fun because they can change your look so easily; a bright print or pattern can make an otherwise-classic look a little more festive, or a sleek, tailored fit can help you feel more polished before heading off to work.
The big bold plaid pattern on these trench coats by Compos’d is sure to bring a smile to your face on even the coldest of fall days. In either black and ivory or brown and green, the coat is a winner. A tie belt cinches your waist to keep you from looking bulky, and the hip-length hem makes the coat perfectly fitted no matter where your travels take you.
Looking for more cozy-soft look? MINS sweater coats in cocoa and oatmeal are home-runs. The long silhouette helps keep you toasty from your head to your knees, yet the swingy open front won’t let you look too stuffy. With 2 patch pockets to store your mittens, you won’t end up like those three little kittens we all have heard so much about.
Tricky Threads’ quilted “Brooke” jacket is more feminine in its styling, and more cheery in color. The bright red quilted fabric is sure to keep the wind from nipping, and the tie-front closure and over-sized collar lend softness and style to the silhouette.
Pick one of these and be prepared for the next blustery day that comes your way!
Just in time to
purchase a heartfelt gift for your favorite aunt, your best friend, or even
your mom or daughter, Yaya’s is offering a great promotion from 
