Love It Or Leave It: Birkenstocks

Birkenstocks are making a comeback, and no, this is not a joke. Those chunky, strappy, and usually very comfortable sandals have been seen on runway models and fashionista's feet lately. But personally, I just think they're ugly, so I say leave it. 

I'm not a big fan, but I think this fad won't last too long. I'll give it a little more than a year, but I just don't see it sticking around for much longer than that, and I don't think it will catch on nearly as much as high-waisted shorts or fringe bikinis. They made a short appearance over the summer in 2013, but probably won't really catch on until this summer. 

Growing up in Florida, it's naturally a sin to wear socks with sandals, and that will immediately show a red flag for tourists, but that seems to go along as part of this trend with some Birkenstocks.

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen were spotted rocking their Birkenstock inspired leather sandals with socks.

1. Kate Spade New York Open Toe Flatbed Sandals - Attitude - $198 

2. MICHAEL Michael Kors Flat Sandals - Sawyer - $110

3. MICHAEL Michael Kors Flat Sandals - Sawyer - $135

4. Birkenstock Flatbed Sandals - Arizona 2 Brand - $130

5. Stuart Weitzman Flat Sandals - Freely Doublestrap - $325

6. Rebecca Minkoff Studded Flat Sandals - Talia Too - $250

7. Birkenstock Flat Sandals - Arizona - $130

8. Gentle Souls Open Toe Flatbed Sandals - Skip Rock Camo - $280

So what do you say about Birkenstock-inspired sandals? Love it or leave it?

Love it or Leave it: Wedge Sneakers

Sneakers aren't just for the gym anymore. Enter wedge sneakers. Lately, they've been given a lift and have become staples in some women's wardrobes. They can be added to both edgy outfits and girly outfits, and they're probably a bit more comfortable than your usual wedge or heel because of the padding.

It's a trend that's becoming popular around the world as you can see from the above pictures taken from Lookbook.nu. Celebrities are loving the trend too, especially Victoria's Secret model, Alessandra Ambrosio. Below, she was spotted three different times wearing these heightening sneakers.

In my opinion, I would like to leave them. They aren't exactly my favorite trend right now, and they definitely aren't a good look for me. I just can't seem to make myself wear boyish looking sneakers with a cute outfit, even if they do have a wedge in them. Maybe I'll come around to it eventually...but probably  not.

What do you think about wedge sneakers? Love it or Leave it?

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1. Sketchers PLS 3 - $80.00

2. Steve Madden Olympiaa - $99.95

3. Shopbop Ash - $195.00

4. Charlotte Russe Spike Back - $48.50

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Louis Vuitton Checkered Print: Love it or Leave it?

During Fashion Week this past Fall, Louis Vuitton showcased its Spring 2013 collection. The unforgettable cohesive style found throughout the collection: checks. Just like a checkerboard, the collection featured different pieces of checkered clothing in colors including black, white, bright yellow, gray, beige, brown, and light green. 

Photos from the Louis Vuitton Runway from October 3, 2012

And just this past week, we saw starlets trying out the new trend. But is this a trend that should stick to the runway, or can celebrities and every day people alike pull off this bold pattern?

1. Jessica Alba - InStyle and Warner Bros. Golden Globe After-Party

2. Kirsten Dunst - 2013 Art of Elysium Heaven Gala

3. Kerry Washington - Django Unchained premiere in Berlin

4. Kristen Stewart - The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II photo call

Love it or leave it? Do you love the checks? Who do you think wore it best?

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Most Popular Fashion Trends of 2012: Love it or Leave it?

The new year is finally here and as we say goodbye to 2012, should be also be saying goodbye to some of 2012's most popular trends? Their sales sky-rocketed this past year and we saw them from runways to the streets of our neighborhoods. But are these trends just fads? Keep reading and let me know if you love it, or want to leave these six fashion trends. 

Peplum Dress. At first, this trend seemed quite odd. Why would women want to make their hips look even wider than they already are? But if you find a peplum outfit that hits you in all the right places, this trend can do wonders. This trend is still on the uphill incline and I see it sticking around for the new year. Love it!

Sheer Tops & Bandeaus Bras. When we first started to see this trend emerge, it seemed a bit daring. Showing so much skin and showing your undergarments used to be a no-no, but my, how the tables have turned in 2012. Even though this was such a popular trend this past year, I forsee sheer tops becoming a slowly dying trend. Leave it!

Spikes and Studs. From shoes, to collars, to jewelry, it seemed like you could find anything and everything with studs or spikes on it. Fashionistas everywhere channeled their inner punk rock persona and took on this rebellious trend. It was a huge trend in 2012, but I think it will slowly decrease in popularity. Even though I love this trend in small increments, I don't think it will continue to flourish in the new year. Leave it!

Chevron Print. By far, the most popular print of 2012 was chevron. This zig-zag pattern could be seen in any color on a ton of different canvases from clothes, to wall paintings, to pillows. Although this trend sky-rocketed when it first appeared, I don't see chevron fading out anytime soon. Love it!

Blazers. Suddenly, the easiest way to make any outfit chic was the throw on some heels and blazer. Blazers definitely made their mark on 2012 by becoming available in every different color and pattern and being available at affordable prices. Although they just hit their peak, blazers are here to stay in 2013. Love it!

Crazy Colored Hair. From ombre hair to dyed tips, to pink highlights, we saw it all in 2012 when it came to hair trends. Everyone fell in love with the ombre trend and even I succumbed to the dyed tips trend for a week or two. I think most of us are done with the rainbow colored hair, but ombre is a trend that will be around for a while. Leave it!

So what do you think about these trends? Which ones were your favorite trends of 2012? Which trends should we leave in 2012 and which ones should we carry over to 2013?

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