Best of 2008

Ruffled Blouses
Ruffles came back in a big way – in shoes, handbags, dresses and especially blouses. It was great to see feminine, romantic fashions at the forefront. With all the menswear-inspired designs early in the year, girls could be girls again in ruffles.

Patent Leather Bags
Well really, patent leather anything – shoes, belts and especially bags. Glossy patent leather adds luxury and shine to any outfit. Hopefully patent is big in 2009 as well.

Skinny Jeans
Skinny jeans look hot with everything from knee-high boots to platform sandals. These form-fitting pants aren’t for everyone but body hugging jeans are far better than their baggy counterparts.

Worst of 2008

Maxi Dresses
Blame Angelina Jolie for starting it. Blame the rest of the world for jumping on the bandwagon. These long dresses swallow your body with their flowing silhouettes. I don’t care what anyone says, these baggy, floor-length floral dresses don’t flatter any woman.

Gladiator Sandals
If you visited Shoe Blitz today (as you should everyday!) you probably know how I feel about gladiator sandals. Unfortunately this trend will be back for Spring 2009. Don’t buy them, ladies!

Boyfriend Jeans
I’m not sure why Katie Holmes (or anyone else) thought it was cool to put on a pair of oversized jeans, roll up the cuffs and head to the street. Boyfriend jeans are something you might wear on a camping trip paired with a flannel shirt – they aren’t something you should wear anywhere else.

Happy New Year, Shopaholics!

Photo credit: Bauer Griffin

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In the world of fashion, so many good things happened this year but alas, so many bad things did as well.

The editors at Lemondrop.com have come up with their Top 10 Worst Fashion Trends of 2008 – feel free to weigh in with your own thoughts on the worst of the looks, and how you feel these weigh in.

10. Bowler Hats
It takes a village (of blond starlets) to ruin a classic.

9. Uggs
The gateway boot. First, it’s the Uggs, then comes the jungle juice. Next thing you know, you’re knocked up with twins.

8. Celeb Perfumes
Because we’ve never once wondered what it would be like to smell like Paris or Mariah, and we’re not willing to pay them to find out.

7. Gladiator Sandals
Somehow, those weird Renaissance-festival people convinced trendy young things to sport their garb, it probably involved some sort of frog potion packaged as a delicate cream blush.

6. Fannypacks
Things we love: Fannypak, the “America’s Best Dance Crew” contestants.
Things we loathe: Fannypacks, the accessory. Since when is it cool to look like a foreign exchange student at Epcot Center?

5. Sunglasses at Night
Because the same guy that wear sunglasses to the club is the same guy that is pushing his demo in your face and hawking some new energy drink. Here, Diddy is spotted with another horrendous accessory: Brody Jenner.

4. Crop Tops
No one wants to see your belly. And Heidi Montag, no one wants to see your gross husband Spencer either.

3. Leggings
Cameltoe doesn’t look good on anyone. Trust us.

2. High-Waisted Jeans
How bad are these things? They make even gorgeous Mischa Barton look bad.

1. The Ubiquitous Scarf
Dear Lil Wayne, Kirsten and Pete, Please put the scarf down and walk away. And that goes for the rest of you, too.

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