Rising Trend: Top Hats.

Tibi F/W 2014

Back in September 2013, I predicted top hats would come back in style, and here we are today; with them sprinkled all over the 2014 runway. Tibi's recent Fall 2014 collection is filled with structured top hats. They finished many of their monochromatic and layered looks with the simple, yet bold hat.

The masculine bones and structure of this hat are perfect for grounding an outfit and creating a lot of interest. Are you feeling this rising trend? 

Rising Trend: Quirky Statement Clutches.

Now that Paris Fashion Week is over, it's safe to say I noticed a few things: metallics, tennis shoes, and a new trend of quirky statement clutches. About 2 months ago, I decided that spray painting my clutch would create a bold, new look. Apparently I wasn't the only one, with Karen Walker, Kenzo, Chanel, and Kate Spade all featuring bold statement clutches with witty phrases on the 2014 runway.

Rising Trend: Temporary Hand Tattoos.

Remember when you were a kid and you were addicted to temporary tattoos? And you and all your siblings were running around the neighborhood looking like Lil Wayne's stepchildren? Well welcome to the past; temporary tattoos are back. In less of the corny impulsive way, and more of the I don't want to mark up my body, but I would like to be fly at the Flatbush Zombies concert kind of way.

Rising Trend: Full Feminine Skirts.

Hey readers! Tis Tuesday and I have a new rising trend.

My newest obsession would have to be these full bodied skirts. They are the ultimate in femininity and unlike the usual bodycon skirt, they're flattering for most body types. There are so many ways to wear this type of skirt. And trust, they'll be having you look like a true "it girl" come spring.

Don't Call it a Comeback: Timberland Boot Heels.

Do you guys remember the Manolo Blahnik Timberland boot heels that became popular like 9 years ago? I think it was around the same time people were wearing jersey dresses, which has also been revived with the jersey trend. Well I've noticed recently that they are making a come back. Whether you like it or not, it seems the Timberland heels are again relevant.

Rising Trend: Bucket Hats.

Schoolboy Q may have single handedly brought bucket hats back to life, because he is straight up committed. Ever since his musical inception, or at least Habits and Contradictions, I have known him as a bucket hat wearing visionary. He owned that shit, and was really the only person I saw wearing them. But I noticed at SXSW, bucket hats were sprinkled around the joint like big booty white girls....bad analogy, but they were around.

I feel like it's a symbol of real hip hop coming back again. The bucket hat was first popularized in the 80s with artists like LL Cool J and Run DMC, and it coming back is really just respect for the art. It's still in it's initial phases, but already artists like Joey Bada$$, Kid Cudi, A$AP Rocky, Earl Sweatshirt, Trinidad James, Drake, Mac Miller, and even Usher (oh Lord) have been spotted rocking the new trend. Taking it back to some true hip-hop type shit (minus Trin, lol).

Rising Trend: Oxblood

1. Alexander McQueen Clutch 2. RGB Nail Polish 3. Alexy Chelsea Boots 4. Alexander Wang Lizard Print Tote  5. Alexander McQueen Boyfriend Tee-Sold Out 6. F21 Over The Knee Socks 7. Fairisle Band Flippy Dress 8. H&M Leather Skirt

Oxblood you say? Why would I want to wear something called "oxblood"? Ok, I admit, the color oxblood does not sound flattering at all, but it can be quite elegant. A great color to accent oxblood with is blue, as you can see Miroslava Duma wearing above. It adds a feminine touch to oxblood and a certain richness.

Rising Trend: Socks and Sandals.

Don't put your sandals away so soon! Now that we're on the brink of Fall, why not try out a new trend instead? Wearing your sandals with socks is about to be really fabulous this year, and you should want to be a part of that fabulousness.

Doesn't take much effort. Pair up the patterns you like whether you want to be more subtle or really bold. I love the look because sometimes it gives the illusion that you're wearing some type of boot and it also has lots of texture.

Trend Alert: Gold! Gold! Gold!

Have you noticed that the new jewelry metal of choice is gold? It used to be silver and platinum, but the overly present gold fad of the 80s and 90s is back in action. Golds in the mouth, on chains and fingers, gold 'erywhere.

Trends are cyclical, so it was only a matter of time before silver was no longer the most fashion forward option, and gold sprung into action. Let's take a look at who's embracing this shift in jewelry trend by first looking at the Master:

Gold Pins are an easy way to upgrade your outfit.

Just place them somewhere you can show them off:  like on your chest or a hat.

Theophilus London 

Tyga loves gold and silk printed shirts. 

Tyga and Blac Chyna..

2 Chainz

Kendrick Lamar

Honey Cocaine

ASAP Rocky...duh.