Summer Trend Runway Inspiration: Mod/60's

Mod fashion has been creeping back into style for the past few seasons, but really goes full blown for late summer/ early fall of 2014.

Swim Trend: Rash Guards

Rash guards have always been a staple for surfers, but in recent years, top-name designers have noticed a resurgence of women in the sport and gotten in on the act as well. As casual surfers in high school with hand-me-down [men's!] rash guards, we would've had major envy of anyone with these tops (or that retro-chic one piece from Seea!)

Check out more uber-stylish guards after the jump, as well as the rest of our swim trends and endless summer coverage. We'll see you next week for our flower power trend picks!

Memorial Day Weekend Means Surfing Season in the Rockaways

Surfer guys, micheladas and tan lines from your backpack only mean one thing... you're biking down to the Rockaways this weekend—and almost every weekend after—to soak up the rays and support our amazing business owners rallying hard after Hurricane Sandy nearly eight months ago.

One way to get you ready to beach it is some lo-fi surfer rock, preferably of the Australian persuasion. Well, we've got you covered with Dune Rats.

After two well-received EPs released in 2011 and a single in 2012, the feel-good, high times surfer rock group performed shows at SXSW, only making their next release even more anticipated. 

Danny Beusa and BC Michaels released a new EP called Smile on their home turf in Brisbane a couple weeks ago and will hopefully be performing it sometime soon stateside.

In the meantime, kick back, chill out and finish that Michelada!

Punk's Not Dead: In Stores Now

Historically, the punk lifestyle was never associated with wealth or high price tags. Keeping in this spirit, we sifted through the goods at some of the most affordable clothing stores, to find the best offerings for the cheapest prices.

Old-Timey Music for an Old-Timey Week

Sometimes we feel nostalgic for past eras, even though they are far away and probably not as romantic as we think they were. Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris beautifully captured that melancholy and made a point that every generation pines for a period of time that ended before their time.

With the Great Gatsby opening this week, 1920s nostalgia is heavy, with food, booze and clothes trends harkening back to that great Jazz Age. And although Prohibition perhaps aided in the alcoholism and debauchery of that decade, and women's rights was just starting with a very long road to travel, the carefree, decadent perception we have of Fitzgerald's world is what we remember.

Music is a strong memory aid and can change the mood and environment of the listener faster than almost any other sensory experience.

In homage to the nostalgia of yesterday, we recommend listening to Sean Nicholas Savage this week.


A talented singer and songwriter under the Montreal-based Arbutus Records, Savage has been performing in his native Canada for years. In 2011, he released three full albums and is known for his unique solo performances at parties and clubs in Montreal.

His songs are comfortable, layered and thoughtful. The lyrics can sometimes be close to Andrew Bird-esque mystique, but still accessible.

Take a listen to Savage's newest release and listen to our favorite album, Flamingo, below.

Make Fitzgerald Proud With These Daisy-Inspired Looks

The Great Gatsby opens in theaters this week across the country, and although flapper-inspired dresses have floated in and out of fashion since that most decadent of decades, the release of Baz Luhrmann's newest film is kicking the 1920's-inspiried look into high gear.

From drop waist dresses to intricate beading and sheer panels, everyone from brides to your brunch friends are picking up Daisy Buchanan-inspired shift dresses and art deco prints.

And check out the NPR free stream of the Great Gatsby soundtrack while you Baltimore your way through the day:

Since we are all on a budget these days, here is a list of some of our favorite Gatsby-approved outfits:

ASOS; $58.19

ModCloth; $35.00

Free People; $78.00

Current Trend: Cutouts (runway inspiration)

(kenzo, rachel comey, carven)

Current Trend: Cutouts (in stores)

a good way to ease into this trend, if you're a little more reserved, is to keep the rest of the outfit simple; black in classic silhouettes.

(diane von furstenburg, saks fifth avenue $465; elizabeth and james, neiman marcus $395;  stella mccartney, saks fifth avenue $1040)

If you're feeling a little bit more bold, these styles with clean lines and bold colors are a great way to go (and you can still up the ante with a great purse or shoes!)

(opening ceremony, saks fifth avenue $460; french connection, bloomingdale's $228; herve leger, neiman marcus $1490)

This last group is really the epitome of the trend, with strong prints

(rachel roy, bloomingdale's; parker, saks fifth avenue $253; mara hoffman, saks fifth avenue, $242)