Angela Velasquez • Oct 3, 2013

On Trend: October 2013

Sea Worthy Move over unicorns—mermaids are the season’s mythical “It” creature. From the 100th anniversary of Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s legendary fairytale to Disney releasing The Little Mermaid on Blu-Ray, the aquatic goddess is capturing the imaginations of a whole new generation. Just take a look at the fin-tastic, […]

Sea Worthy

Move over unicorns—mermaids are the season’s mythical “It” creature. From the 100th anniversary of Copenhagen’s famous Little Mermaid statue inspired by Hans Christian
Andersen’s legendary fairytale to Disney releasing The Little Mermaid on Blu-Ray, the
aquatic goddess is capturing the imaginations of a whole new generation. Just take a look at the fin-tastic, ocean-hued fashions making a splash for Spring ’14. Ariel and her ocean friends never looked so fashionable. — Angela Velasquez

Quis Quis & From the World

Couture Clips mermaid hair accessory

Le Top cutout swimsuit

Sea Urchin Studio notebook

Milk and Honey whale tank

Coral & Reef ruffle-accented swimsuit

Electrik Kidz mermaid gown

Coccoli wave print one-piece

Tiny Tinkers beach scene T-shirt

City Threads glittery T-shirt

Fiveloaves Twofish fish print dress

KicKee Pants snap suit

Lemon Loves Lime ruffle tank dress

Lunacy shark T-shirt

Tulle Time

In addition to creating a college fund, parents of grade schoolers may want to start one for prom. The average prom attendee spent an average of $1,139 on gowns, limos and all the pre-promenade rituals such as updos and glittery manicures in 2013, reports Visa. That’s a five percent increase from the year before (nail art doesn’t come cheap). In the meantime, as piggy banks collect pennies, girls can hone their prom queen wave in this spring’s confection of frothy tulle and over-the-top Fifties-inspired prom frocks. — A.V.

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