TREND REPORT: EXPRESS HOLIDAY 2010 MEN

EXPRESS Holiday 2010 Lookbook
THE LOOK: Simple layering, a play of greys on greys, washed out denim, and this season's must have red.  Top off any style with a military inspired jacket, a long-term investment that always polishes off any look.
MODIFY LOOK for AVERAGE GUY: See caption below pics                                                                                                                                                          

Remove Sweater or wear sweater over a basic tee & dark jeans

Wear with blue jeans no tie & basic tee underneath

Option 1: Update outwear with grey scarf

Option 2:  Wear Basic Peacoat

Option 3: Layer grey tee under any v-neck sweater

TREND ALERT! STAND OUT IN THE CROWD

 I have always been of fan of accenting a look with a complimentary color, however "Carrie Bradshaw" set the stage for "not matching" accessories with an outfit, especially shoes! A pop of color brings anything to life & celebrities are taking notice. 

Nicole Kidman CMA Awards 2010

Sarah Jessica Parker Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows Premier 2010

Eva Mendes "Other Guys" Premier L.A. 2010

TREND ALERT! PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART

Is God telling us something? A religious back drop served for many performances of the night at the 2010 American Music Awards with lyrics centered around love & forgivness.


DIDDY & DIRTY MONEY -COMING HOME  The performance opens on a dusk stage with what seems like light from the "Man" above illuminating 2 young ladies in nun inspired gowns as they sing acapella "Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday I know my kingdom awaits and they’ve forgiven my mistakes"

JUSTIN BIEBER -PRAY  "I know there's good times behind that pain, hey can you tell me how I can make a change, I close my eyes and I can see a better day, I close my eyes and pray"

MILEY CYRUS-FORGIVINESS & LOVE  "the only thing our hearts our made of are the acts of forgiveness & love"

And with the holidays around the corner I can't help but think of another catchy tune that seems appropiate at this moment..."Put a little love in your and the world will be a better place for you and me you just wait and see " Annie Lennox & Al  Greene

TREND ALERT! AIM "HIGH"

Baby bump and all Penelope Cruz can still pull off fashion. Seen here recently shopping in Madrid, off the red carpet P Cruz is known for her fashionable laid back style.  I don't what it is, but Europeans have a great knack for mixing casuals with tailored pieces and making it look effortless.  The attention getter of her overall outfit is the thick slouched knee-high socks coming out of her utilitarian boots...another big trend. Teenage girls aren't the only ones who can rock the knee highs! Reese Witherspoon & Jessica Alba have recently been seen in this trend as well.