2010: Hot or Not?

Every year is full of fashion flubs, flops, and fabulousness, and 2010 was no different. Today, I am going to share with you some of the hit or miss moments of the year plus a few trends that took some time for me to get used to.

Hated it:
This isn't even a real trend, but for the safety of your children and innocent bystanders, please burn your children's Heeleys! It's not even something new, but I really just wish they would go away.

Lady Gaga...really I have nothing else to say about that.

Minx nails. It's really just too much. How do people get anything done with all of that stuff on your nails?


Fuzzy things. I am Texas born and bred, so I adore a mink coat, or a fox stole. But please stop wearing these random dead animals. If the vest wasn't bad enough, now there is this horrid shoe that the usually chic Julianne Moore was seen in. If I'd seen it in person, I may would have tried to step on it.




It grew:
There were a few styles that I wasn't sure about at the start of the year, but much like Madam Moore's shoes, they have started to grow...on me.

Jeggings. Really it's just a fun word to say. And I sometimes refer to myself as a "wordsmith" not to be confused with "black smith" or Willow Smith, who is quite a stylish mini-diva! But a jegging paired with a velvet jacket and booties for the evening or a knit sweater and flats for the day is a wonderful winter ensemble.

Motorcycle boots. Yes, whowouldathunkit? But I like them. I've only worn flats to work for the last few months, which is completely new for me. This has forced me to look at other options. Now, I haven't broken down and purchased a pair yet, but they are on my shopping list.




Boyfriend EVERYTHING. I had the sweaters and the jackets, but I broke down a bought a pair of jeans. I like them. I have to be careful to pair them with slim fitting tops as to not make me look like an Oompa loompa (not a good look). But they are quickly becoming a wardrobe staple. Those along with my boyfriend watch my loving husband gave me for our first anniversary. Now, I am terribly attracted to the ceramic ones.

Loved it:
Now, I'm going to try to keep this section short, but I won't make any promises. There were so many things to love.


The jumpsuit. OMG! It doesn't matter weather it's pants or shorts, I just love them. They don't require a lot of extra and they make you look really long. Heck, I even have a lounging one that I sleep in. Yeah, I don't know that my husband is bananas about that one though.

Sequin...during the day. Yay! Who doesn't need a little glamour in their daily grind? Wear it on a sweater, under a blazer, as a blazer, or even as a skirt...this is a trend that I don't think is going anywhere. And I'm glad about it!!



Leopard-print EVERYWHERE. I have always been a fan of leopard-print shoes. Really, they go with almost everything. And while I probably have 5 pairs in my closet they all are on their way to the shoe hospital because they are the most worn and typically the most comfortable. This year the ladies of my church decided to wear leopard print, and it was right up my ally. I went bold and wore the booties and the dress!


50's Inspired fashion. This summer I started noticing the Chanel-like jackets returning to the stores and I was ecstatic. It is a return to feminine details and embracing what's luxe even in an upside down economy. I am most enamored with sweetheart sweaters and circle skirts...with long leather gloves. Fierceness at it's best! Thank you, Louis Vuitton!

So, I'll end with my favorite item of the entire year.

Dear Sam Edelman,
I think I'm in love with Lorissa! When I first saw them, I knew that we were destined to be together. I immediately pictured myself in a LBD, sporting these shoes posing on the red carpet. I think you should change the name to Starlet, because that is how they make me feel. I feel that every outfit can handle one statement piece...and these shoes will keep everyone else speechless!



Stylishly in love,
Tipper Diva

Have a Safe and Prosperous New Year!!