The View from the Forest

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"The Inquisitive" necklace

Hunter Green Summer Dress

"The Evolution" tee

"A Bird's Slumber" tee

"The Corsage Dance" necklace

Anchor Watches

"Arrowhead" necklace

Most of the merchandise that was photographed was brand new, so it is not yet on the website. That being said, it's all over in the store, so if you happen to be down in South Street make sure to stop by. A lot of the jewelry and the dresses have been posted on Instagram as well, so check that out and follow Lee Lee's Forest if you like it (which I'm sure you do because all this stuff is AMAZING). Check out behind the scenes and extra photos on the Teen Fashion From Suburbia facebook page :)

Photography by Daniel Merat

Clothes and Jewelry by Lee Lee's Forest

What You Need to Know- Fall 2014 Trends

Fall 2014 is all about contrast. Opposites. Dichotomies. Call them what you will, but the meaning behind the words stays the same. Trends this upcoming fall land on both sides of the spectrum in practically every way, on every field. Which will you choose?

Structured vs. Unstructured

Fitted vs. Flowy

Bright vs. Dark

Patterned vs. Monochromatic

Sporty vs. Feminine

Organic vs. Manufactured

The possibilities are endless this season, and the choices are up to you. Take a look at some of the major trends displayed below for Fall 2014. 

Check It Out: Lee Lee's Forest

Just this past week, I was walking around South Street Seaport before my internship when I came across Lee Lee’s Forest, a cute little boutique. They have an incredibly stylish selection of comfy tees, casual and fancy dresses, shoes and jewelry. I was impressed by their ability to combine preppier pieces with more relaxed pieces, while still maintaining a cohesive aesthetic.

       

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Summer 2014 Bikini Trends

Summer Bikini Styles by emmathedesigner featuring a swim bikini

For bikini tops, we are consistently seeing bandeaus in the stores. That's not to say that the triangle top is out, but the trends have swayed towards the strapless varieties. The styles of strapless tops have been quite diverse, ranging from bustier-like tops to loose, flowy tops to true bandeaus. Any way you choose, it's sure to be right on trend.

Bottoms are a bit more diverse this year, and luckily for my mom, more covering than in years past. Of course, you have the basic bottom, either solid or patterned. Then, this season, we are seeing more ties and ruching on the sides of the typical bikini bottoms to add some more flair. In addition, the high waisted bikini bottom is at the height of it's popularity this year, and that is a trend I am most definitely on board with.

Finally, patterns and colors. In my personal opinion, I think the two biggest things this season are color blocking, and loud patterns. Either pick one color for you top and another for the bottom, or sgo all out with loud, colorful, possibly neon patterns.