Since last Summer, the Lacie and the Hanky Panky have been waging a full on panty war. After holding a pretty secure reign as the must-have panty, Hanky Panky’s pedestal began to waver when Victoria’s Secret entered the arena.


Both panties are one-size fits all, made of stretchy lace and available in a myriad of colors. So, what’s the difference? First of all, price. You can rarely find Hanky Pankys under $15 (even at sample sales). I’ve seen the Lacie as low as $8–a pretty big difference. Second, the texture of the lace is quite different. The Lacie is thinner. This may not make it stand up as long as the Hanky Panky.


There’s also, believe it or not, a huge difference in the way these two panties fit. Hanky Pankies are baggy on me. They sag and are definitely not no-show or invisible under clothing. The Lacie, however, fits perfectly. No panty line, no bunching, no uncomfortable pinching…pretty much perfect. But, I’ve heard different things from different people. How do these two panties fit you?


I’m a Lacie fan.
What are you?


Vote and then tell us why in the comments.

Which panty do you prefer?
The Lacie
Hanky Panky

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It makes me feel a little old when ‘classic’ refers to styles of the 1980’s. Alexander Wang is a mere babe, though. His Spring 2010 collection is an ode to the All-American girl, the Varsity girl, the college co-ed. Sportswear inspired, Wang took familiar pieces like chinos and tighty whities and reworked them into amazing pieces that look as though they were always meant to be worn in his vision. Surprising elements like classic (there we go again) gray sweatshirts, khakis, basic blue denim, knee high socks and basic sports bras were incorporated into amazing new styles.

Key Trends from the Alexander Wang Spring 2010 Collection

sportswear
leather
knee-high socks
khaki
underwear
sweats
sheer
sparkles
denim

To Take Away…

Sportswear, sleek lines and sheer fabrics are all trends we’ve seen different iterations of from other designers. Definitely trends for Spring 2010.

Thoughts

What I take from this collection more than anything else is the inspiration to rethink the pieces I have hanging in my closet. I feel challenged to stylize that gray sweatshirt I thought was only for lounging around the house or the well-worn khakis I was saving for house painting.
What do you think?

It’s that time again. Time to sort through all we’ve seen from our Fashion Distractions and compare that with the Spring collections popping up in stores. Time to compile a list of the top Spring 2010 fashion trends.


What follows is the Ssasy Chic forecast for the top fashion trends of Spring 2010.

Labeled the top color of 2010 by Pantone, turquoise was a top choice on the Spring 2010 runways (followed by red) and is popping up in store windows this Spring.

Skirts and shorts are short, short, short this Spring! To be ultra daring and on-trend, go for super short skirts with side slits or super short shorts that angle up and slit to the hipbone. Yikes!

Tie-dye and watercolor prints were popular on the runways. The styles these prints are being featured on are far from bohemian, though. Rather, they make sophisticated cocktail dresses look like wearable works of art.

Sequins, beads, glitter and shine were in almost every collection. Typically a Winter trend, sparkle has made its way to warmer pieces this Spring.

Jumpsuits were quite popular on the runways last Spring and Summer, but they didn’t quite make it to the street. This Spring, expect to see jumpsuits on an everyday kind of basis. They’ll be everywhere!

Draping seems to be the most featured design for cocktail dresses this Spring. Often done asymmetrically at the hip and the shoulder, draping helps to create lines that are flattering and more versatile for different body types.

Like the tie-dye trend, tribal prints are not being incorporated into tribal styles. Rather, they’re appearing on cocktail dresses, trendy blouses and draped skirts. It’s the unexpected uses of this print that will make it so popular and worn by so many.

Sheer, often nude fabrics were some of the most popular among designers. Because of the nude shades, the see-through sheer often goes unnoticed. Thus, the cuts, ruffles and other details were much more subtle and elegant. Not sure if sheer is right for you? Remember you don’t have to bare all!

Slim lines and sleek styles on pieces that almost look work-out ready were the main feature from some of our favorite designers. What does this mean for everyday wear? Go for a more industrial, fitted look…not a slouchy sweat pants one.

Ahh…they’re back for another season. The ultra-feminine, sweet and sexy ruffled hemlines, necklines and details. This season, ruffles are a bit more overdone than they have been before. So, go all out!

What do you think?

Which of these styles will you be wearing this Spring? What will your personal interpretations of these styles be?