Like it or not? - PJ by Peter Jensen Bunny Sweater

PJ by Peter Jensen Bunny Sweater

Price: US$88.00

Some may find it adorable, some may think it a bit odd and infantile. I personally prefer my bunnies multiplied and scattered in pattern form rather than one gigantic rabbit mug on the front of my clothing. Also, there's a chance people won't even notice your own face if it's competing with this massive woven beast. Sure it looks warm and cozy, but is the large bunny head a bit too much of a good thing or is it just right?

Like it or not? - JAIRO Zip-Up Corset Halter Dress

Exposed zippers are one of the biggest fashion trends of the season and for good reason. They're hot!

Zippers are no longer just a functional piece of hardware, they also serve as a stylish embellishment for clothing. Exposed zippers were first seen on the 2007 runways of Lanvin, Derek Lam and Chloé and they are still as, or even more, popular a year later.

I came across this black halter dress with exposed zipper front and while I think the dress looks cool from far, closer inspection reveals a texture that reminds me a lot of a papier mache craft project and that turns me off. Aside from this negative, however, I think the dress is quite cute and sexy!

JAIRO Zip-Up Corset Halter Dress
Price: US$27.99

What do you think? Hot dress or cheap craft project?

Like it or not? - Urban Outfitters Laser Cutout Tees

One disturbing trend that seems to be springing up in Barbados is cheap, brightly-coloured shirts with random, horizontal rips worn usually with just a bra (in a different colour from the shirt) underneath. Most girls just look like awfully trashy in them, especially those with fuller figures who insist on wearing clothes that don't suit their bodies.

Anyway, I immediately thought of those horrible shirts when I saw these two from Urban Outfitters but surprisingly I don't despise these as much. Probably because the shirts look of a better quality, they're in more subdued colours and the cutouts actually form a shape . I prefer the top one because the shirt seems to look better fitted and the spider web design looks cool. However, if you have a little extra somethin' on your back and sides, chances are this type of shirt won't do a good job of flattering those areas so I suggest you steer clear.

Truly Madly Deeply Lazer Cut Spider Tee
Price: US$48.00
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=BC3C262E30B92E81483977E4C7981A98.app13-node4?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=14705966&parentid=W_APP_TEES_GRAPHIC&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=49&navAction=poppushpush&color=

Truly Madly Deeply Lazer Cut Skull Tee
Price: US$19.99
http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp;jsessionid=48F1850CECD6D72EBB25FB4B088EC332.app13-node4?itemdescription=true&itemCount=60&id=14525430&parentid=W_APP_TEES_GRAPHIC&sortProperties=+product.marketingPriority,-product.startDate&navCount=161&navAction=poppushpush&color=

I'm still on the fence about them though. What do you think? Cool cutouts or tacky tees?

Like it or not? - F21 Ombre Skirt

I'm not the biggest fan of the ombre trend but I think it can look nice when the transition from one colour to another is subtle.

That's why I kind of shuddered when I saw this skirt from Forever21. It looks as though they began to dye it black and then realized they didn't have as much fabric as they thought so they just threw the pink on at the end. I actually have to squint a little to look at it properly but maybe that's the effect they were going for.

Three-Tone Silk Skirt
Price: US$29.80
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=skirts&product%5Fid=2049793236&Page=all

It's a little too much for me but what do you think?

Like it or not? - Net Heel Boots

These boots give a different spin to the ubiquitous gladiator shoe trend and I must say, I quite like them. They'll certainly bring the same amount of edginess to an outfit as gladiators do and I'm sure you fashion mavens would have a fun time with these.

With Mocha Net Heel Boots

Price: US$70.00
http://www.yesstyle.com/en/Product.aspx?pid=1011016028&section=bags&

I could definitely see one of the Olsens or Gwyneth Paltrow (Hollywood's newest shoe aficionado) rocking a pair, probably with a higher heel though.

They come in black and tan and I personally prefer the black ones because they're bolder and if you're gonna wear these shoes, why not be as bold as possible?


What about you? Like 'em or not?


P.S I added a poll in the sidebar asking about your biggest fashion vice. I always seem to gravitate towards jackets and blazers even though I don't really need them where I live. I'd like to know what fashion item you just can't seem to get enough of.

Like it or not? - Jacket Skort

When I got my sewing machine for Christmas last year, I scoured many different websites and online communities for inspiration. Clothing reconstruction was one of the concepts I was introduced to and although I didn't like everything I saw, I was still incredibly amazed at the level of skill and creativity.

Yesterday I stumbled on this reconstructed skort made from two secondhand jackets from fashion designer from the Netherlands named Tineke Greijdanus.



I've seen this baggy pants style on quite a few street fashion blogs. Personally, this one is not for me but what do you think of this creation?

I found this on a website called DesignSpotter which is an online "design magazine dedicated to everything related to young modern contemporary design including: accessoires, books, design-contests, exhibitions, fashion, furniture, hotels, lighting, new materials, residential architecture, interior design and prototypes."

Visit the DesignSpotter website

Visit Tineke Greijdanus' website to see more of his work