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Walk into Mr Price – picture it – you’ve seen at least three peasant tops. Peasant tops in all colours, patterns and even shapes in any “basic” store. You stand back and think – what’s happening? I thought we left this behind. (No? Well maybe I just think that…).

Peasant tops are cool. Let’s start this post by me saying that. I’m gonna showcase a set of collages showing you the variety of peasant tops there are. I’m just not sure how they came back that is all…

But I love it – there are such pretty flowy inspired blouses that have poured out since this style started becoming popular again. I am the queen of blouses (I am obsessed with them) and wear them practically every day.

So out of these photos – the white choker neck blouse and the middle light-blue one are my favourites. I love the white one because of its structured simplicity and design.

The blue one is much freer but it is also very refined. I’m not sure if that makes sense – but it also has a polished look and the lady wearing it looks so at ease. It’s like a feel-good sort of top you know. It can be dressed up and down.

I look terrible in yellow (or whatever shade this is) but this girl looks refreshing in it and I like that they’ve used a colour that isn’t as common with peasant tops. I also dig this black top because it is bulkier if you want to look bigger on top. The cut is also feminine so it is well balanced.

Let me know what you guys like the most in the comments below.

We’re all picturing it. Someone we knew, maybe a celeb or maybe our neighbour or sister wearing one of those tracksuit pants. They were everywhere and they were in.

I think Britney when I think Juicy Couture tracksuit pants. Somehow her fresh tan and  youthful vibrancy made her look good in these tracksuits.

I also loved the influence of these tracksuit pants in music videos and how every store in China Town would have these.

 

But why were these so iconic in the 2000s? Also why are the Kardashians trying to revive this trend? I think it’s because the 2000s were about being comfortable yet sexy. And the 2000s constantly was waging a fight between balancing these two. The result; these really kitsch designer tracksuits that people couldn’t get enough of.

I don’t hate this trend – but I reckon people can do a lot better than this.

I don’t know who doesn’t love Serena Van Der Woodsen. She is the face of the Gossip Girl show and she is so iconic. Blake Lively is beautiful in real life and she is super successful so it would make sense that she could start a trend.

Serena Van Der Woodsen is softer than Blair in some ways – being more warm and open to new things. For this reason,her style makes perfect sense. Which brings me to the topic of flowy maxi  – Serena Van Der Woodsen is a queen at wearing this style.

From the Red Carpet to the Upper East Side – Serena or Blake really pulls this look off. She looks airy and elegant and you just want to be around her to see how beautiful she is. She is such a fashion icon and she’s so effortless. That’s what makes her really shine to me is that she knows how to be comfortable in herself. Let me know your favourite Serena van Der Woodsen styles below!

 

 

 

So Jay-Jays was like a regular spot for me to go shopping. From their skinny jeans to their hoodies to their crazy t-shirts – I was always there. I had a few friends who loved this store to and when they eventually closed down (shame – RIP) no-one I knew really shopped there anymore.

So let’s revisit the best parts of the Jay-Jays era.

Coloured skinny jeans were like the biggest hit for high-school kids. They were everyone and black and denim jeans were not your main go to anymore. Move over boring jeans…

I had a red pair, a turquoise pair and I had a lumo yellow pair. I used to wear them with coloured converse sneakers and brightly coloured statement t-shirts and hoodies. My one friend at the time had a hoodie that said “This b**ch bites”. Mine said “dead but still cute”. I definitely did not have the confidence to wear anything like that. But I respected the hell out of her for wearing it.

My hoodie had a little dead owl on it if I remember correctly. I loved that red hoody so much. I feel like it encompassed my Grade 8 year.

If I look at the skinny jeans trend I remember that even Woolworths and other big retailers started getting on board with this. I don’t think Mr Price was as big as they are now but I have no idea if they had them yet.

It’s kind of sad to see them become less popular but also a relief. I prefer my basic colours when it comes to clothes and like to wear bright colours if I wear shoes, dresses, jackets or tops. For my legs I prefer to wear neutral or darker colours. It’s just a lot easier and it feels more mature to me.

What do you guys think? Do you still wear coloured skinny jeans?

 

 

For me, one of the most memorable parts of the 2000s was how extra the accessories were. Read more below if you want to see the hippest accessories from this period.

Key trends

Frosted Lip Gloss

Remember the little tubes we had with the thick sticky lip gloss that we used to wear ALL THE TIME? I remember I would put this on every few hours and be happy with the sticky sensation on my lips. I was too young to be dating but I would imagine this would be super weird to kiss someone and have all this sticky stuff on my mouth.

Butterfly clips

I thought this trend was so cute, to be honest. It was so innocent and sweet. When I went to junior school I remember lots of my friends used to wear these in their hair and looking back I think it was super adorable. Nowadays everyone is so sophisticated and chic so I don’t think there really is much of a place for these clips now. Maybe I’m wrong.

Rhinestones

Rhinestones were in – okay. They were popular for proms and everyday accessories and they were everywhere you went. I don’t think that I ever really indulged in this style as it’s a bit gaudy for my liking. I enjoy very simplistic, delicate jewellery and I don’t like brooches or anything of the sort. But… It definitely does have its place so just ignore me if you like this trend.

Trucker Hats

Trucker hats are super fun and they were hugely popular in the 2000s. Von Dutch hats were also very fun to wear. I have one or two myself and they can make any outfit cooler and edgier.

Livestrong Bracelets

By the time I wanted to start wearing these they started to stop being so readily available. I knew so many adults who wore these who were athletic and it was always something I wanted but never wanted it enough to get them.

Shutter Shades 

These shades made no sense to me at all. But Kanye West didn’t really care about that did he? As a trendsetter, you don’t really need to make sense at first but then after a while when more people to start following your trend then you sort of become the cool one. So I guess it balances itself out.

Fedoras

My queen Blair Waldorf loved her fedoras. She just had a timeless elegance to her that made her shine when everyone else sometimes looked kitsch. If I had to wear a fedora I would look very silly but Blair just looks like such a boss. This is why she is my fashion icon.

Unnecessary scarves

Come on – where did this trend even come from? Firstly, these are not practical! You cannot get warmer wearing this. What were you even thinking? This whole trend just makes me roll my eyes and go yeah this makes total sense… Not. If you have photos where you have followed this style and you think you look good – please, send them through – I really would love for you to change my mind about this.

Oversized hoops

I think there will always be a place for oversized trends. They demand attention and they can be elegant, extravagant or just hectic depending on the style you wear. I’ve never really tried to wear this style but as I said it’s because I like more soft, subtle jewellery. But if you like this style – go you!

Fishnet stockings

I adored this trend. Jenny Humphrey from Gossip Girl always wore fishnet stockings and she always looked freaking edgy as hell. I was so jealous of her style sometimes because only she could look that good being grunge in a show full of preppy people. These types of stockings are really cool because you get so many different variations and they can really make a normal outfit stand out a little bit more.

Neckties as belts

I thought I would end off this article by looking at this necktie trend that gorgeous Avril Lavinge started. She really is such a cool chick and I think everyone had a girl crush on her. I mean there is nothing complicated about that right??

I think this trend was just outrageous – but I feel like this was the 2000s summed up. Anything went and the odder the attire, the more likely it was to become a trend.

Let me know what your favourite trends were from this time in the comments below!

What was it about low-rise jeans that they became the hallmark of 2000s trends? They were absolutely horrific and not to mention that not very inclusive for everyone. Firstly, they’re uncomfortable. You can’t sit without worrying about what’s showing and really who has time to gym so much that their abs are rock hard 24/7? I definitely don’t.

Besides that, high-waisted jeans are in and so are crop tops. It would look ridiculous to wear low-rise jeans and a crop top now. I mean you would have your whole torso on display… Shakes head in horror.

I was too young to even be focused on fashion at this age, but if I had been I really hope I wouldn’t have followed this trend too closely.

Like I have no problem with you showing your stomach. You show whatever you want to show – but you’re doing clothes an injustice. There are so many beautiful blouses and tops out there for you to be just neglecting that part of your outfit “sobs in the corner.”

Maybe I’m being dramatic – I say this to myself multiple times a day. But if shops start selling high-waisted jeans and replacing them with low-rise jeans there is going to be an uprising. Let’s hope that day doesn’t ever happen.

Hope you guys enjoyed this!

 

 

Well it can’t just be me wondering. I mean… Are they coming back? Well… It’s a big yes from me! Of course their coming back. I mean have you even been shopping in 2018 if you haven’t noticed this?

Okay, okay I’m sorry – maybe you didn’t know. But then this is good that you’re here then because their back and you should 100% wear them.

 

Assymetrical skirts are cool. Their so sophisticated and trendy and they just scream awesome. Like I really want the pink and olive one like yesterday already. Anyways, you should know that these can be worn in summer and winter and their super versatile. If you get them in the darker colours then they can be your wardrobe essential all year round. #winning #savingmoney

Cause I’m all about that saving money life yo. You should check out stores like Forever 21, Forever New, Superbalist, ZANDO, H&M and Zara for skirts like these. Their also available at other retailers like Woolworths, Mr Price, Jet. Their everywhere really. You should really give this trend a try and as you can see there are so many cool ways to style this.

If you do try this please share your pics in the comments below!

Lucy
xoxo