"Stayin Alive": Summer Trends from the 70s

We all know that fashion trends are recycled and in general "the more things change the more they stay the same." As we enter the summer solstice, let's check out the 2011 spring/summer trends that extract hints from the disco decade.

                                                                                                                                      

Marc Jacobs was seriously channeling Jodie Foster in the 1976 hit movie "Taxi Driver". He combined the broad rimmed sunhat with bare-all shorts, strappy sandles and a few psychedelic patterns to make for an all out 70s inspired look.

Although we are in the summer season, that is no reason to shy away from long sleeves or pants. We have a Spring 2010 repeat and with light fabrics such as, silk and even cotton, you can tap into the flower child within with an array of 70s style jumpsuits.

Other major 70s trends you may notice this summer include, bold stipes, electric colors (often paired together) and highwaisted capris that may differ from the more familiar wide-leg or bell-bottom, but still maintains the 70s appeal.

(Pictures provided by, sweetfuzz.com, refinery29.com and polyvore.com)

Age Appropriate: Is 14 the new 40?

Many Sex in the City fans can recall the red carpet blunder that placed fifty something Samantha Jones in the same ensemble as Miley Cyrus, the teen queen. Although this scene was intended for comedic entertainment, several of us have witnessed similiar mishaps in a more everyday setting.

In our current realm of age obsession, how often do we see women of an advanced age or young girls trying to grab hold of the coveted twenties age range. Even Hollywood celebrities who are styled to a "T" illuminate this awful epidemic. So, let us take the time and observe just how this is displayed. Is the outfit too old or too young? Reference the ages and you decide!

Yes Miley, I too would feel uncomfortable in a dress I could not fill out.
(Miley Cyrus 2010 Oscars - Age: 17; stylefrizz.com)

Even young girls should not wear this one Mariah.
(Mariah Carey 2008 Candid Shot - Age: 38; thehoodtimes.com)

Like mother like daughter. Not inappropriate, but the similarities are outstanding.
(Madonna and Lourdes Macy's "Material Girl" clothing line launch - Madonna Age: 52; Lourdes Age: 13)