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Awkward is the New Black I’m a fashion misfit. I follow trends but then I use my style choices to create my look. I don’t want to be a clone of everyone else when a certain fashion style is trending. I want to stand out, fitting in is too exhausting. I’ve learned over the years that fashion is cyclical — what’s old is new again. The trends of a particular decade become popular for a new generation. Designers are always looking to the past to define the present aesthetic. Rarely, do you see fashion that is original — it’s always redesign of something else. But what does it mean to be a fashion misfit? To be a fashion misfit means to dress or express yourself in ways that don’t align with mainstream fashion norms or trends. It’s not about lacking style — it’s about intentionally (or sometimes unintentionally) choosing clothing, accessories, or aesthetics that stand out, break rules, or reflect a deeply personal, unconventional taste. Key traits of a fashion misfit: Nonconformity:...

And I’m Not Talking About Your Sneakers Photo Source: Harper’s Bazaar I’ve never been a lacy aesthetic type of girl. I’m rough in my clothes and fabrics like lace, linen, satin, and silk rip too easily. But lace trim is trending and the looks are so pretty — I’m reconsidering giving lace another try. Lace has always been a design that conveys chic, sexy, and upscale. Lace was originally only for the aristocrats and the elites. It wasn’t something common folk would wear as they toiled in fields and factories. As the cost of lace decreased, lace became something to wear to church or social events. The common folk used lace to show their financial status had improved in the community. Today, lace is in everything. Lace is used in dresses, skirts, sleepwear, hats, and hair accessories. There are lace gloves and stockings. Lace trim can be found on shoes, suit jackets, capes, and sleeves. Lace always has a place in fashion. Let’s look at lace in the following article excerpts: Asymm...

S omething Neat for Your Feet! Spring is winding down. In less than a month, Summer will begin. And with Summer, there comes the shoes. But as we’ve seen in previous summers, sandals are no longer the go-to footwear of the Summer. This coming Summer continues the trend with summer shoes for every foot — from clogs to flatforms to heels. Summer is about fun. Why shouldn’t your feet have some fun as well. This season’s options make painting your toenails optional. And if you thinl your feet are sandal-worthy, there’s a shoe to make them summer-ready. It’s a win-win for everyone as we approach the season. Check out some options below: These Are Spring's Trendiest Shoes, Hands Down Our editors' favorite summer 2025 shoe trends have landed, fresh from Fashion Week runways and the streets. Shop clog… www.glamour.com REPOST 11 Summer 2025 Shoe Trends Our Editors Are Shopping Now Welcome home, boat shoes. By Jake Henry Smith May 7, 2025 Edward Berthelot/Getty Images All p...