After discussing the big seven trends, the colours and patterns, and the themes and silhouettes of the season, it’s on to footwear. There is a lot of happy tension between opposing trends right now, and this is especially apparent in footwear.
Recent Roundups
Spring & Summer 2020: The Big Seven
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Link Love: Fashion Week Time
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Weekly Roundup: Easy Additions
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Team Black or Team Non-Black Footwear
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Wardrobe Essentials for 2020
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Link Love: Ear Piercing Trends for 2020
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When an Item Looks Fab, But Doesn’t Feel Fab
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Link Love: Taking Good Care of Your Clothes
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My Shopping Strategy for 2020
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My Style Goals for 2020
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Be the Boss of Your Style
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Link Love: Some Trend Predictions for 2020
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