No matter which way it's sliced, (slashed and or shredded for that matter), cutout garments are stealing the style spotlight. Perhaps it's the feeling of being slightly provocative without being overly risqué that makes cutouts a trend almost anyone can comfortably wear. Cutouts or often referred to as cutaway styles can be found in anything from tops, dresses, and even a few bottoms.
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DKNYCDKNYC has a great Cold Shoulder Top with split sleeves and cut-out shoulders for a sexy but still flirty look. Free People's Cutout Menswear Dress may be a menswear inspired dress but nothing about it is short of feminine. The dress features detailed cutout designs in a satin dress with front snap closure and ruching. BCBGeneration always offers trend-setting pieces like their Cutout Sleeve Dress, available in Galaxy Blue. This dress is constructed with cutout sleeves as well as a sexy v-neck--as if bearing arms wasn't sexy enough.

If you're willing to invest in a designer piece, Moschino has an elegant long sleeve silk dress with draping fabric and cutouts or "keyholes" circling the neck. Detailing each keyhole are faux pearls lined around the edges. The cutaway dress also has an empire waist and elasticized ends on each sleeve.

Should you feel extra daring, LnA's newest item, the Ripped Zipper Leggings in cotton jersey are just the thing for you. They feature ankle zippers and deep slashes on the front legs for the ultimate rock glam look.

It's fine to extend your cutout style down to your toes with cutout booties, this popular style continues to stay strong. However, make sure you keep your shredded apparel to a minimum and only wear one sliced item at a time, you want to look trendy but not like you just survived a cat fight.

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Hot summer days call for loose fitting clothing with minimal coverage, which is why one of this season's hottest trends is the "boyfriend short." Denim is often avoided when temperatures are hot and humidity is high, but thankfully this summer's must-have is comfortable enough to keep you feeling (and looking) cool.

Offered in a variety of different washes, boyfriend shorts have the same distinct look. The look is ripped, torn, and often vintage-washed and can be detailed with rolled cuffs (although they can be rolled down to your liking). And although the fit is slightly oversized and much looser than your typical pair of denim, these destroyed shorts have a casual laid back look that's still sexy and strangely appealing.

The Hurley 51 YC Boyfriend Denim Short is the perfect pair; they have a great wash and are cut to a great length while being reasonably priced at $60. However, if you're willing to spend a little more on a pair of shorts that look like they've been purchased in a consignment shop, then splurge on AG Adriano Goldschmied's Ex-Boyfriend Short for $187. They're the closest thing to vintage authenticity with a new wash process that guarantees no two pairs will be alike.

The greatest thing about boyfriend shorts is their versatility to dress down or dress up. On a lazy day, they're perfect bottoms to a t-shirt and a cute pair of gladiator sandals. Then take your shorts from day to night by throwing on some trendy accessories, a fitted jacket and a pair of sexy stilettos.

However you plan to wear your boyfriend shorts you can rest assure you'll feel stylish and fabulous. You can choose to purchase a pair that's already been distressed or get the creative urge to purchase denim shorts and freely rip, tear and bleach them yourself; just make sure your not borrowing your boyfriend's actual shorts!

This summer there are trends galore. One new fashion trend that has recently emerged amidst the jumpers and neon pieces of the Spring 2009 runway is beaded tops and dresses. Drew Barrymore, Mischa Barton and Iman all wore gowns with beading to recent red carpet events. Beading can provide a wonderful and personalized look for formal or casual occasions. Beading can be of any color, heavily or lightly interwoven into many types of fabric, in one place or in several different spots. In many cases, it also saves you the need to overload on accessories since the beading of the piece is an accessory in itself!

If you're looking to wear this trend in a more casual way, paired with denim capris or white summer pants, try a beautifully beaded top. A wide variety of beading styles can be found in beaded tops. Sometimes, if you're lucky, designers will combine trends. For instance, a bright coral shade is combined perfectly with defined "choker" style beading on the Ella Moss Caribbean Top in Flamingo ($183). Choker-style beading on a top or gown draws attention to the face and diminishes the need for other jewelry (although, in some cases, it may still be appropriate). A beaded halter with similar styling is the Type Z Kate's Halter in Mustard ($71.10). This top has smaller beads followed by larger wooden beads at the base of the neckline, creating the illusion that the top and accessory are fused.

Beaded gowns can also range from casual to formal, and everywhere in between. Dresses like the Roxy Famous Dress in White ($50.50) with beading at the straps and waist, can be worn to a barbeque, a beach party or even to the mall. A formal but exquisitely beautiful dress that combines the beaded and brilliantly colored trends is the Robert Rodriguez Twist Neck Embroidered Dress ($435). Bright pink in color, this dress has flowing floral beading down the front.

Beading has always been popular, but it has become more mainstream with its recent resurgence as a trend, allowing more and more women to enjoy its beauty and fashion benefits.

As spring officially gets underway, another hot 80's fashion statement is making a comeback. Starting this season, it's all about the neons. Expect to see neon in everything from pants and dresses to accessories. Shocking neon shades have been seen on the red carpet lately, on A-list celebs like Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen and singer Alicia Keys. So, what's the best (and most foolproof) way to wear neon this season?

Everyone remembers the scary neon overload of the 80's. Fortunately, it's not just neons that are hot right now, but neon shades paired with neutrals, in any number of combinations. The result is a look that is both eye-catching and stylish. For instance, a black pantsuit with neon pink heels or a bright green dress with black, white or gray accessories all work well into this trend.

Dresses are an easy warm-weather way to wear neon in comfort. There are plenty of great dresses available in neon shades, such as the Ginger Orange Nevaeh Dress designed by Ezekiel. Eye-popping tops like the French Connection Prom Ruffle Top ($80) and bottoms like the Apple Bottoms Skinny Leg Pocket Pant in Sunflower ($81) are great ways to get in on this trend; just don't over do it with more than one neon shade.

Are you looking for a really simple way to wear neon without spending a lot of cash? Wear accenting neons in the form of shoes, purses, jewelry, watches and hair accessories with the all black, white or gray outfits you probably already have. Take a monochromatic outfit and add some pizzazz to it with a brightly colored handbag like the Dooney & Bourke Sport Duck Purse ($48). Or, add flare in other ways, with a funky necklace, watch or pair of shoes.

The return of the retro neons makes staying in style this season easy, and most of all, fun. Use these easy-to-follow tips to make the most of this Spring 2009 trend.

When you're out and about, at the metro station or at the mall, do you notice (and silently critique) what the women around you are wearing? Some people obviously threw whatever they could find on, while others try to look fashionable and never quite get there. On the endless spectrum of wardrobe interpretations, there is one fashion trick that makes almost any outfit look trendy - matching colors or accents. It may seem totally obvious, but think about it. When I see a woman in a turquoise blouse, and then notice turquoise-accented espadrilles or a beaded turquoise headband, my first thought is 'wow, that looks sharp. I wish I had the time and money to pull that off'. Surprisingly, I've discovered it's not as pricey as it looks. Most women have the cash to pull it all together with matching shoes and accessories - you just have to know where to look.

If you're watching your budget, then know this: the matching shoes, headpieces, jewelry and purses don't need to be expensive at all. The overall "put together" effect of the outfit is what people will notice. For instance, orange can be a hard color to pull off. But pair a hot top like the Nic & Zoe Wave Sheer Print Cardigan with the affordable Romantic Soles Snuggles in orange for $59.00, and you've got an outfit that looks far more expensive than it is. Jewelry is an even less expensive way to match up an outfit, since costume jewelry is cheap and can be bought to match any shade. For example, check out the Juicy Couture Brushed Jersey Pant can be matched with the Goorin Brothers Ribeye Hat in pink for just $36.00.

So next time you're looking to make an impression, don't max out your credit card. Just match up the colors you love with affordable accessories for a look that outlasts the trends.