Editor's Picks by Jill from Trend de la Creme

[Smashing Darling]

As a die-hard trend sleuth, I try to resist getting too caught up in the patterns, the textures, and the glitz thrust upon me on a daily basis. My own personal style generally calls for clean, sharp lines and simple detailing. Right now, I’m really into shapes—circles, squares, hexagons—primary/secondary colors, and modern silhouettes, so finding things I loved at Smashing Darling was a breeze.

The large round buttons and sharp pleats of the Kangaroo Pocket Pencil Skirt caught my attention immediately. The deep circles and three dimensional effects of the Juneau Ring and Nerd Belt were so unique, they cried out, “You must own us!” The Lady Maria Bag, with it’s exotic modern detailing and round handle, was a must-have item the second I saw it. Similarly, the rugged exterior (offset by a smooth interior) of the recycled ‘Cactus Drop’ Conveyor Belt Earrings made them an instant favorite. (Who would’ve thought?)

Now, you might be wondering about the Socialist Shoulder Tee given my ‘clean, sharp, and simple’ ways. But it was such a kickback to the 80’s (one of the most awkward and fantastic times of my life) that I just couldn’t resist. The Necktie Hat, with it’s simplistic mod appeal, seemed to finish off the outfit nicely. And, who knows, maybe it would come in handy for those bad hair days (which I seem to suffer from on a regular basis these days). - Jill Trend De La Creme

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