JELLY'S HOT PICKS!

This month's issue of JELLY featured the current items their style team and readers are trying to get their hands on. Fancy a peek?

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What? 

1. Chiffon Tunics
2. Border Tops
3. Crochet Tops

Where?

1. Laguna Moon, Duras, LOVE BOAT
2. Barak, Cecil McBee, Titty&Co
3. Cecil McBee, BACKS, Lip Service

Which Trends?

1. French Mix, Casual
2. Retro Marine, Resort Casual
3. Ethnic, Blogger

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What? 

1. American Flag Print Tops
2. Lace Tops
3. Loose Knits

Where?

1. Barak, muse muse by Royal Party, Gimlet
2. Laguna Moon, Duras, Dazzlin
3. LOVE BOAT, BACKS, Dazzlin

Which Trends?

1. American Casual, Rock
2. Mexican Mix, Mode
3. Simple Casual, Vintage

Cropped Tops  

Something which is popular every Summer, with all trends. JELLY show how to coordinate it with a simple black maxi, but the options are endless.

Cinched waist tops & dresses

A cute coordinate for most casual Summer looks. JELLY suggest mini-rompers but you'll find plenty of dresses and tops in most stores sporting the same look.

- Mitsu mentions the crochet trend in one of her latest posts.

- Hana of Hanalovely tells us about Barak and her reasons for loving the brand.

Get the 'Retro' look!!

Everyone knows 'Retro Girly' is one of the biggest trends in Gal this Spring/Summer...

So how do you get the look? For those who don't have access to gal brands or are thinking of trying out this kind of style for the first time (it's not just for girly-girls or people in their teens!), it might seem difficult. Therefore I thought I would compile a list of the key items for this trend [image heavy]

• Blouses - Airy, lace, chiffon, frills and pale colours.

Dazzlin' & Rojita

• High Waist Bottoms - tuck in tops/blouses

Ank Rouge

• Small Polka Dots

Min Plume & Titty&Co

• Apron & Denim Onepieces

Rojita & Dazzlin'

• Collared Tops - onepieces & tops (cardigans too), plain and lace, with ribbons and accents

Miel Crishunant & Pinky Girls

• Red Gingham Check - think pin-up girl style

Ank Rouge & BACKS

• Flower Print - bright florals, great for an 'otona' retro look

Spiral Girl & Cecil McBee

• Scarves - neck, head or on bags

Rose Fan Fan & Duras

• Ribbon/thin belts - red being very popular
• Small Socks - think; lace, frills, floral and ribbons, wear with pumps or boots

Pinky Girls & tutuanna

• 'Vintage' style accessories & shoes - vintage-looking, brown & camel (colours) are big

MILSQUR, Liz Lisa & R&E

• Marine styles can also be worked in, but be careful not to go ott.
• Bell bottom jeans are also great for the 'retro' trend, although they tend to suit a more 'adult' style - but they can still work!
• The Gal brands really representing 'retro girly' right now?! Liz Lisa, Rojita, Dazzlin', Ank Rouge, Minir Dees, Titty & Co and Pinky Girls.

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