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Rita Ora, Kreayshawn, And Porcelain Black Prove Phrase Beanies Are A Thing

Posted 9/4/12 2:31 pm EST by Chrissy Mahlmeister in Accessories, Trends

Rita Ora, Kreayshawn and Porcelain Black all wear word beanies.
Photo: Getty Images/i-D Magazine

Word up! On the heels of Rihanna's "Boy" snapback hat comes the next big thing in headwear—beanies with phrases on them. And, listen, we're not talking about hats with brand names plastered on the front, we're talking about expressing whatever sentiment you feel on your forehead for ALL to see. Rita Ora, Kreayshawn and Porcelain Black have been behind this trend of late, and we're LOVING it. Just over the weekend, Rita sported a black and pink cap while performing at the Made in America festival that had the phrase "I'm a Village Bicycle" embroidered on the front. We're guessing this is a vintage find because our Google searches come up empty , but we like how it adds a touch of kookiness to her ensemble. She paired it with a fringe leopard top, bright red lips and stacked plastic bead bracelets. Funnnn!

Tags Accessories, Beanies, Hats, Kreayshawn, Procelain Black, Rita Ora, Trends

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Miranda Cosgrove, Carly Rae Jepsen, And Iggy Azalea Love Juicy Couture's Plaid Top

Posted 8/27/12 12:11 pm EST by Liza Darwin in 'It' Girls, Trends

Miranda Cosgrave in Juicy Couture's Eton Plaid Top.
Photo: Getty Images/ Juicy Couture

Last week, we spotted iCarly star Miranda Cosgrove at the "Teachers Rock" Benefit in L.A. wearing, appropriately enough, an outfit that actually made us WISH we could go back to school. Yep, it was just that cute. With a rivet-encrusted collar and navy plaid motif, Miranda's Juicy Couture checkered top somehow managed to hopscotch the line between collegiate and trendy. With a tailored cut and tartan pattern, it's totally dresscode-friendly. But at the same time, the pointy collar, eye-grabbing embellishments, and back zipper make it the sleeveless blouse an after-class staple, too. Turns out we're not the only ones in love- Carly Rae Jepsen AND Iggy Azalea have also turned out in the top this week. And the cool part is, all three girls rock it in totally different ways.

Tags Carly Rae Jepsen, Get The Look, Iggy Azalea, Juicy Couture, Miranda Cosgrove

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Battle Of The Bike Bags: Which One Gets Your Vote?

Posted 8/23/12 1:46 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Shopping, Trends

New bike bags from Loeffler Randall (left) and Giles Deacon.
Photo: Courtesy of Loeffler Randall/Getty Images

Helmet? Check. Comfy shoes? Check. Um, bike? Check! If you've got all of these things already, then there's only one thing left on your list: an easy bicycle-friendly purse. And lucky for us, just this week two of our favorite labels, Loeffler Randall and Giles Deacon, have rolled out their very own bags made "officially" for bikes. Loeffler Randall's brand-new "Rider Bag" collection features variations on the classic leather attaché handbag- metal studs, gold locks, or even cherry red- take your pick! One thing these six different styles DO have in common, though, is two back straps that easily fasten to any bike. You can watch all the two-wheeling action yourself in the brand's adorable fashion movie here (warning: you'll be tempted to splurge on your own ASAP). However, Loeffler Randall's not the ONLY one hitting the road with a new purse. Not to be outdone, British designer Giles Deacon has also crafted his own edition of the bike bag, "The Giles for Sky Ride."

Tags ASOS, Bike Bags, Giles Deacon, Loeffler Randall, Madewell, Shopping

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Lea Michele, Nikki Reed And More Set Trends At Do Something Awards

Posted 8/20/12 1:25 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Awards Shows, Trends

Lea Michele, Haley Reinhart, Bella Thorne and Nikki Reed at the Do Something Awards.
Photo: Getty Images

The Do Something Awards definitely isn't your average awards show. Instead of music, movies, or fashion, this annual event is all about honoring the young people who are making awesome social changes in their communities. But even though the focus isn't on fashion, some of our favorite nominees and presenters turned out in outfits so great, we just HAD to talk about them. So here goes! Lea Michele lead the biggest trend of the night, kicking things off in a cream ruffled Georgio Armani dress with a symmetrical plunging V-neckline and hi-rise hem. But the dress details weren't the only matching part of her look, since the actress paired the frock with a shimmery Fendi clutch, Jenni Kayne metallic sandals, and delicate silver earrings. Haley Reinhart was also feeling the shine last night in a sleeveless minidress, complete with cutouts and snakeskin print inching up the front. Bella Thorne opted for a girlier take on the neutral trend, in a scalloped lace BGBG number coupled with snakeskin ankle boots (plus a new hair color!). Finally, there's Nikki Reed, who has been absolutely RULING on the red carpet lately. She continued her streak of style hits this weekend in a taupe Lela Rose gown. Just like Lea, Nikki also paired her neutral dress with metallic accessories, carrying a silver box clutch and rocking sparkly Jimmy Choo sandals. Sandy shades may have dominated the carpet, but it wasn't the only look- other stars swung in the opposite direction with sleeveless, traffic-stopping bright dresses.

Tags Aubrey Plaza, Bella Thorne, hayley reinhart, Lea Michele, Nikki Reed, Olivia Munn, Sophia Bush

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Nike, Adidas, And More Inject Sports Technology Into New Sneaker Wedges

Posted 8/9/12 1:13 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Shopping, Trends

Nike x Liberty's New Sky High Dunk Trainers.
Photo: Courtesy of Nike

We've already officially named the sneaker wedge the IT shoe of the season, and clearly we're not the only ones obsessed. Hot on the heels (heh) of high fashion favorites like Isabel Marant, Marc Jacobs, and Y-3, some major athletic brands are getting in on the trend as well. Enter Nike's third Liberty of London collab, which just hit the internet. The collection is replete with the signature ditsy florals and Swoosh that we're used to seeing, but these kicks ALSO come with an extra couple of inches of height. The company has revamped the classic Nike Dunk style into a heeled shoe that's sleeker and sportier than the Marant or Marc versions, but just as stylish. Plus, an added bonus: the so-called "remixed" edition keeps many of the sporty Nike Dunk qualities, like the comfy lightweight sole and easy fit. These Dunk Sky Highs might not work on the basketball court, but you can bet they'll get you from point A to point B in record time. Can your Louboutins do that?!

Tags Adidas, Nike, Sneaker Wedges, Sneakers

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First Aid Kit Talks Festival Essentials And More At Lollapalooza 2012

Posted 8/4/12 1:14 pm EST by Liza Darwin in Festivals, Performance Outfits, Trends

First Aid Kit at Lollapalooza on Friday
Photo: Jesse Lirola

The sounds from SXSW, Coachella, and Pitchfork might still be ringing in our ears, but hold up! Festival season isn't over quite yet. There’s still Lollapalooza, the three-day music extravaganza happening this weekend in Chicago. With too many bands to keep track of (including headliners like M83, The Black Keys, Jack White, and Florence and the Machine), the event is MASSIVE--from the ridiculously awesome lineup to the mile-long trek from one end of the grounds to the other. Luckily, this means there's ample opportunity to check out festival street style, so we're spending the weekend pounding the pavement (er, grass) to find some of the coolest-dressed people in Grant Park.

On day one, our first stop was backstage, where we peeped performers like Metric's Emily Haines, who told us she she loves vintage sunglasses, Die Antwoord, and Neon Indian. We also snagged sisters Johanna and Klara Söderberg, of the Swedish folk duo First Aid Kit, to talk festival must-haves fresh off their Lolla performance. "We always take the same things on the road with us," Johanna told us. "One pair of comfortable shoes, one pair of really nice shoes that we only wear onstage, earplugs, and dry shampoo! Dry shampoo is so important."

Tags FIrst Aid Kit, Lollapalooza, Music Festivals, Street Style

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Rachel Bilson, Katie Cassidy And Emmy Rossum Wear Variations Of Black And White At Summer TCA Party

Posted 7/30/12 10:45 am EST by Liza Darwin in Trends

Rachel Bilson, Katie Cassidy, Emmy Rossum

Rachel Bilson, Katie Cassidy And Emmy Rossum at CW, CBS And Showtime 2012 Summer TCA Party.
Photo: Getty Images

The kids of the CW, CBS, and Showtime had a major reason to celebrate over the weekend: they were feting their already highly successful shows, introducing new ones, and prepping for the upcoming television season. In other words, let the countdown begin! And while we have to wait until September to veg out to favorites like Hart of Dixie, Shameless, and the new CW series Arrow , at least we don't have to wait to obsess over the stars' fashion choices. Rachel Bilson, Katie Cassidy and Emmy Rossum all turned out to the event looking every bit the part of Hollywood PYTS in black and white ensembles. Although all three ingenues may have stuck to a similar color scheme, they each totally gave the monochromatic look their personal spin with menswear-inspired touches, fabrics like lace, and pops of cherry red.

Tags Emmy Rossum, Katie Cassidy, Rachel Bilson, Trends

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Frank Ocean's New Album Reminds Us To 'Channel Orange' This Fall

Posted 7/17/12 5:48 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Shopping, Trends

Frank Ocean's new album "Channel Orange" reminds us that orange is BIG for fall.
Photo: Getty Images/Courtesy of Free People/Sephora/Urban Outfitters/Need Supply

Okay, so this probably isn't exactly what Frank Ocean was going for when he titled his premier full-length album Channel Orange. In fact, we know it isn't since Ocean told KCRW’s Chris Douridas after the Orange listening party that the title referred to a neurological condition called "synesthesia" wherein the afflicted associates colors with letters and numbers. It's a reference to the color he saw the summer he first fell in love. And knowing Ocean's penchant for the poetic and his storied affinity for all things zen, we think there might also be a (perhaps subconscious) throw there to Buddhist monks' traditional orange robes and the religion's use of the color as a symbol of wisdom, strength and dignity. On the FASHION side of things, we can't help but twiddle our fingers with glee at how nicely this coincides with 2012's Pantone Color of the Year: Tangerine Tango. The citrus hue was EVERYWHERE on the Fall/Winter 2012 New York Fashion Week runways this past February, and Frank's prodigious debut album (along with being RIDICULOUSLY honest and hypnotic) reminds us of the color trend that will help carry over a little needed summertime into the colder months.

Tags Channel Orange, Frank Ocean, Orange, Pantone, Shopping, Trends

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Kat Graham Braves Bold Prints With Joyrich

Posted 7/13/12 1:04 pm EST by Gaby Wilson in Ladies, Performance Outfits, Trends

Kat Graham wears bold Joyrich prints at a charity event with Bing and DoSomething.org.
Photo: Getty Images

Our love of Kat Graham is not one we express too subtly here at MTV Style. Her sartorial acrobatics and unabashed wielding of all the hottest beauty trends are things we applaud on the DAILY around here, and this day is no exception. Kat was scheduled to appear and perform for a charity event with Bing and DoSomething.org this week, and for said event, Miss Graham skipped her trademark sleek ponytail for a short, sassy, curlicue 'do. She also wore not one, but TWO boldly printed ensembles that together make for a kind of work-to-weekend scenario.

Tags Joyrich, Kat Graham, Performance Outfits, Prints, Trends

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