Let's take a look back at the trends we loved, hated and can't get enough of...
So, as we begin a new journey into another decade, here’s looking back at ‘the’ fashion and beauty trends worthy enough to be tagged as the ‘storm-churners’ of the decade..
Lets start with one of my personal favourite;
Kurties:
A little longer than a top and a little shorter than a regular kameez , the hip-length kurties , came as a saviour for the fuller-bodied Indian women. Traditional yet chic, they were a perfect attire to hide the big backside that Indian women are usually blessed with but at the same time, were good enough for lean lasses. No wonder, the stylish kurti received a warm welcome only to find a place in every woman’s wardrobe in past few years.
Bangles:
Stack 'em and stack 'em high was the wrist rule of the beginning of the 21st century. Bangle sets were plentiful from plastic to gold .Accessory fiends rocked 'em (and are still rocking 'em, as a matter of fact) with both casual and dressy ensembles.
UGGs:
They show no signs of stopping production. In fact, they've produced new varities of the comfortable boot. Although there's nothing sexy about them (despite updated designs and styles), women stand behind their UGGs, professing their love for the sheepskin fleece that keep their toes so nice and warm.
Labels:
Recession aside, we were all over labels this decade. If you didn't have a fancy-schmancy handbag, some of us couldn't help but feel like we were missing out. As a result, sites like BagBorroworSteal.com made it affordable for fashion mavens to carry high-priced arm candy.
Leggings:
Trends—good and bad, depending on who you ask—always make a comeback. Many have a love-hate relationship with good ol' leggings but some can't deny their comfortable properties. People love 'em so much, companies have even started to manufacture theleggings-and-jeans hybrid, known as "jeggings."
Skinny Jeans:
Speaking of "jeggings," if you weren't quite that daring, you just stuck to skinny jeans . They were alive and well in the '80s in the acid-washed and stretchy form. But come 2003, they were given a chic makeover for fashionistas. From True Religions to Old Navy, they were available at various price points, which helped make them a wardrobe staple.
Ballet Flats:
It's the trend that fashionistas are most thankful for in the beginning of the 21st century. Step aside sky-high heels, we've been given the break of comfort with the lovely ballet flat. Once upon a time, sneakers were the only comfy footwear available, but thanks to Tory Burch and Cole Haan, fabulous flats have been made available to us that go with our ever-so-chic wardrobes.
Smokey Eyes:
They're not easy to achieve, but those envious of Kim Kardashian and the Olsen twins have learned the art of applying the smokey eye—it's a multiple-step process that requires several different colors of eye shadow, in fact. Thanks to Twilight and the new trend of "paleness," we might finally see what some beauty mavens look like with very little makeup in 2010.
Vests:
Vests came and went in the early '90s (grunge didn't call for 'em), but have reappeared this decade stronger than ever. From menswear-inspired to boyfriend knits, even furry ones have resurfaced, the sleeveless outerwear has become a wardrobe must.
Boho Chic:
I don't know who's responsible for the boho-chic blitz of the new millennium. Was it the doing of celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe? Or, was Nicole Richie behind it? Regardless, fashionistas and non-fashionistas alike have gotten be
hind hippie-esque garbs in the form of skirts, head scarves and maxi dresses.
Cinched Waists:
The start of the 21st century marked a lot of waist-cinching with thick black belts. From dresses to sweaters, this decade, we belted practically everything. And rightfully so, as many tunics and dresses were of the "balloon-y" persuasion that neglected to flatter figures.
Oversized Shades:
How can we forget that; We might not be movie stars, but we certainly acted like 'em this decade with oversized shades . As if the paparazzi would be snapping photos of us around town, like we’re Paris Hilton or Jennifer Lopez? As it turns out, stunna-shade fans just love the way they look.
Revival of the sensuous sari:
The sari that had almost lost its charm in the last decade was revived as the most sensual avatar, thanks to the leading ladies of the film industry who made it a staple costume at every red carpet event.
Reds and pinks:
These two colours gained quite a lot of followers in the last few years. While all shades of pink, from baby pink to fuchsia, became the corporate blue for men, red was a woman’s way to be sexy and hot. From long nails painted red, to red coloured streaks to that enchanting pout in the hue of rouge, red was every party hoppers way to sensuality.
