Parental Advisory Graphics: Why Are They Popular?

We've all seen the warning sign before, on either music or videos. But a new craze started just as Alexander Wang sent look 15 and look 16 down the runway. Why all of a sudden have shirts and other articles of clothing emblazoned with this logo become so popular?

 Images via style.com

Cheaper versions of the shirt have been popping up everywhere from Urban Outfitters to Asos to Etsy.

Images via Asos (left) and Urban Outfitters (right)

Personally, I feel that the popularity of this graphic is a result of three things. Primarily, it is the result of the common person wanting to wearing the same styles and graphics that celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Kat Graham have worn. Secondly, it could be as a result of the fad occurring, and the person buying the shirt could purely want to be "on trend". Finally, this graphic would be popular to those who enjoy music and disapprove of the inane amount of censorship that certain genres of music are put through at this point in time.

Would you wear this top? Do you fit into one of those three reasons for getting or wanting clothes with this graphic design on it?

Ruffian Spring 2014 Runway Show

I went to the Ruffian Spring 2014 runway show, and let me tell you, it knocked my socks off. I went into the show knowing nothing about the brand or their designs, and I ended up absolutely loving it!
If you want to see the designs closer up, go to the Ruffian website here.

The colors, occasional floral patterns and the high necklines gave the collection a very preppy feel, while the mini skirts, occasional leather and interesting fabrics gave it all the edginess it needed. Personally, I thought the collection was very relatable to my own age group, when you feel you have to decide between being preppier or edgier, between covering up or showing more skin. This collection gave a very good balance of both, and I could see myself wearing practically every piece shown.

My favorite piece was the black and white checkered cotton boucle dress towards the end. I thought the boxier silhouette was in perfect proportion with the short length and the thickness of the sleeves.

Venexiana Spring 2014 Show

This September I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Venexiana Spring 2014 fashion show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. Unlike in February, I was able to get my own semi-decent photos this year of the gowns. I really loved the colors used this season, especially the mint and the fuchsia. The detailing and sequins on these gowns were exquisite, even though you can't see them well in my photos. That being said, I did think the show was a bit long, but I was also standing with my arms up trying to get good pictures so I might be biased on that topic. Overall, I really did love the gowns and I think at least a few will be showing up on the red carpets this season.