Vintage is the hottest trend in fashion right now. From furry jackets to satchels and colorful fashion throwbacks, it is all in the mixing and matching. No matter how tired or bored to death you may seem by your wardrobe, throw in some fun colors that are spring-ready and vintage-hot.
The latest trend driving the fashion world gaga are the jazz feet shoes which have been spotted on celebrities like Taylor Swift, Whitney Port, Madonna and Alexa Chung. Those shoes are quiet, yet flaming, and come in layers of rhinestone studs, floral prints and solid colors for your everyday look. Another must-have are the distressed boots that everyone is rocking. Sometimes called construction boots, they are rough, edgy and military-looking, but so in style Students on this campus have been spotted wearing them and it is totally ferocious!
Rene Talbot, a History major here at NEIU describes her distressed boots are her life partners. “They have been all over places! They were in the war with me and have gone rock climbing, river swimming and lake -couting with me. They are my only pair of shoes.”
Not to forget, these shoes are unisex and can be paired with anything from skinny jeans to short floral dresses. They can be found for as low as $50 at mothcloth.com and Nine West.
What is vintage fashion without the right hand carrier? Satchels, logo bags and hobo bags are the “it” thing for this year’s spring collection. Steve Madden recently announced its launching of the bags and they have wonderful colors that keep the eye itching. If you love wearing your bag across the shoulder, these bags are the right pick for you. To top it off, they have satchels and hobo bags for men too. Finally, it’s all about where to shop and how to shop for your vintage-ready look. Once in a while, visit the thrift or vintage stores around you. You might just be surprised at the wonderful deals they have. Most of these stores carry brand-name items like old fashioned Calvin Klein blazers for as little as one dollar. It’s all about the mixing and matching and the spring-ready colors. Always add a little bit of you in everything you wear. Remember, the final presentation always matters.