3 Trends I Hate...and How to Wear Them

Head Chains
If anyone is into a good statement piece it's me. I love a good oversized watch or giant chunky necklace. These just go too far for me. I feel like they're just too over the top, and I know for a fact I'd probably whip my head around too fast and it would smack me in the eye or fly off and smack someone ELSE in the eye. Recipe for disaster. There's a more subtle (and secure) way to wear jewelry on your head, and I really love the jeweled and beaded headbands. Most of the ones I found were for bridal, but who says you can't wear them every day?!

Sneakers
I'm starting this one off with a disclaimer- I actually like the wedge sneaker. I know, I know, so many people hate it, but I think it's the tacky ones that give everything else a bad rap. I found some pretty bad ones for this picture. One of the easy ways to avoid worrying about if you're wearing a good pair of not is to just avoid the wedge and go for the slip on! It's supposed to be huge this spring and summer (I'm all for it), and snagging a cheetah print or leather pair will keep you from looking like a 2002 Skater Boi a la Avril Lavigne.

Military Inspired
And last but not least, the creme de la creme of hated trends- camo. I'm not sure if it's because I live in the Midwest where camo has been around all my life (and in the worst possible ways) or if I just have a natural aversion, but I hated this from day one. Instead of opting for the hunter-chic look, find a pair of olive pants. This skinny pair has spring ready ankle zips AND slim cargo pockets. Need I say more?

What trends from this past season or coming seasons do you absolutely hate? Have you found any good alternatives? Share in the comments!

Blurred Lines

Though I said I would never do it, I had to cave after I saw these during a retail therapy session. Thanks right...wedge sneakers. These aren't too tall on my ankle, they don't have any god-awful velcro, and they don't make me TOO tall. Plus they had silver studs on the side; how could I say no?! I snatched them up from Macy's and they're by a Macy's exclusive brand by Madona. This is the first time I've really taken notice of "Material Girl", but I wouldn't hesitate to look into the brand the next time I'm in the store. Have you worn any "Material Girl" items?

 I would have been absolutely in love with this photo had the sun not been in my eyes the entire time we were trying to get these done. Darn you, Mother Nature!

 Ignore my terribly undone nails please!

Top- Old Navy

Shorts- Target

Watch, Bracelet, and Necklace- Thrifted

Ring- H&M

Wedge Sneakers- Macy's

Lipstick- MAC "Ruby Woo"

I just felt so casually put together yet cool with my trouser shorts, basic t, and sneakers. It's definitely a new direction for me, but I have to say that I like it. Have you ever gone a new direction with your style that you didn't expect? Did you end up loving it, or was it a complete disaster?