Blazers

Popularity:

Blazers became trendy starting in early 2010, I believe. These guys gave you an awesome business look with some feminine touches. Usually, it is worn with the sleeve rolled up to show the material underneath. It looks great with pretty much anything.

Off the shelves:

American Eagle: http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat4260032&productId=0383_1238&showId=0383_1238_001

Macy's: http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=520360&CategoryID=120

Vests

Popularity:

Whether it be vest cardigans or those drapery vests that I've been seeing everywhere, vests are very popular lately. They can add a little something something to a plain top and they come in so many styles.

Off the shelves:

Delia's: http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=54357

Wet Seal: http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=39484

Wet Seal: http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=36906

Wet Seal: http://www.wetseal.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=36789

How to wear 'em:

1. With a plain shirt inside, wear a vest with a bold, bright color or interesting design that'll grab attention. Finish the outfit with a pair of jeans or leggings.

2. Wear a belt outside of an open vest. You can wear a shirt inside too, with or without the belt.

Destroyed Jeans

Popularity:

Destroyed jeans has been in style since a very very long time. I'm only putting it in the 2009 file because 2009 is as early is I go. There's really no way to say how to wear these because there's just so many styles that these jeans go for. I'll just show some pictures.

Off the shelves:

Aeropostale: http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4322226&cid=1108539

Aeropostale: http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4313405

Abercrombie: http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&catalogId=10901&productId=645491&langId=-1&categoryId=50457

Charlotte Russe: http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4051725

Cowboy Boots

Popularity:

Cowboy boots are so in right now that I'm almost getting tired of seeing so many of them (but they're just too cute to be mad at). They come in regular full length or ankle length. Both of these can rock an outfit easily if worn right.

Off the Shelves:

Delia's: http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=54145&categoryID=556

Delia's: http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=53861&categoryID=556

Payless: http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10088&subCatId=cat10045&skuId=074801075&productId=66511&lotId=074801&category=&catdisplayName=Womens

How to wear 'em:

1. First up is the authentic, old west cowboy boots. They give such a good country feel to them and they go great with jeans tucked in or dresses. Tip: I sometimes like to wear a pair of jeans with a plain gray boot socks (which are loose under the knee socks) over it then under the regular length cowboy boots. This way, the boot socks peek out from the top of the boots and the overall look adds length to your body. The socks look something like this. I'll try to take a picture of me wearing them next time I have the chance.

2. Ankle boots are adorable. Same as the ones above, wear them with jeans or dresses.

Converse Sneakers

Popularity:

Converse sneakers are known to be ageless classics. But the difference is that now, guys aren't the only ones wearing 'em. Girls have found a way to bring out their girl-next-door and laid back comfortable aura with Converses. These shoes come in low and high tops. I usually recommend wearing low tops for jeans and high tops for everything else to show off the entire shoe. Also, it's sometimes awkward and bulky with extra stuff tucked under your jeans.

Off the shelves:

Converse (straight from the source): www.converse.com

Payless: http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10376&subCatId=&skuId=049375100&productId=54658&lotId=049375&category=&catdisplayName=Brands

Payless: http://www.payless.com/store/product/detail.jsp?catId=cat10376&subCatId=&skuId=048010120&productId=64059&lotId=048010&category=&catdisplayName=Brands

Wear them with a dress...if you dare ;)

Flats

Popularity:

Flats have been in for a while now. Maybe even since 2008 but it was definitely flaming in 2009. It's sorta cooling down in 2010 but it's still very nice to wear every now and then, obsessed or not. Flats come in so many varieties and styles, it's impossible to commonly characterize flats as anything other than the shoes with no heels. I personally never got into flats (probably because I'm short enough already) so I may be a total dud on this area but here goes anyways...

Off the shelves:

DSW: http://www.dsw.com/womens-shoes/collection/flats/page-1/

Kohl's: http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/shoes/juniors/flats.jsp

How to wear em:

1. wear them with ANYTHING :)

Moccasins

Popularity:

I'll be honest here and say I'm not too big of a fan of these. Moccasins became popular for a while now. I have no idea when its existence came about so I'll just put it in the 2009 file. Moccasins come in flats or boots. These can be worn with jeans tucked in or with a cute skirt.

Off the Shelves:

Delia's: http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=53716&categoryID=556

Delia's: http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=53715&categoryID=556

Delia's: http://store.delias.com/item.do?itemID=53904&categoryID=556