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3TOP Fashion Trends of 2022

Local stylist extraordinaire shares her thoughts on the hottest fashion trends of the New Year.

By Marissa Burns, CEO and Stylist, The Cheap Chic Life

A new year. We made it! And nothing gives a new routine an ‘atta girl, quite like a wardrobe refresh. So what’s on the list of hottest trends you’ll see this season?

1Comfort. Comfort is undoubtedly the new queen in fashion. Athleisure is here to stay, team. So you can keep rockin’ those sweatpants. Your biker shorts and leggings can stick around as well. (Cue a sigh of relief from moms everywhere). This season, expect to see new shapes and hues that feel updated and super fresh.

2Y2K love. Your eyes are not deceiving you. Yes, you in fact did wear that very dress a solid two decades ago. You’ll continue to see nostalgic pieces from your youth dressed up and disguised as now. Think ribbed tops and relaxed jeans, skater dresses, trucker jackets and chunky boots. Basically all the things the cool girls wore when you were a teen are back again.

3Here comes the sun. Bold is back when it comes to color this year. We’re welcoming a new dawn by channeling all her very best shades. You’ll notice yellows, golds, ambers, rusts and oranges all find their place in the sun this new year. And what better way to breathe life back into a dreary winter than with a sunny style update?

And if you’re looking for inspo to update your workwear, incorporating these trends is easier than ever thanks to a more casual workplace dress code.

■ Your favorite pair of sweats have been reimagined for the office! Find sophisticated, slim-cut sweats from retailers like Spanx and Lululemon. Their workwear lines help you achieve the ultimate balance of comfort and style. Pair with a sleek shoe to give them the most polish. ■ You can proudly proclaim your Y2K fashion love through workwear separates. We are loving the knit suit which you can find in skirts, pants, tanks and cardis. Wear three pieces in monochromatic tones for no-hassle, easy chic. You can also top your ribbed dress with an oversized blazer. Try a double-breasted style in a fun, feminine color. ■ Brighten up your office wear by choosing more saturated versions of the sunshine color trend. Stick to deeper hues of mustard, rust and amber for the most appropriate professional looks.

To stay up-to-date with 2022 fashion, you’ll want to update those sweats, channel your inner 2000 fangirl and catch some color rays. But remember, choosing clothes that fit and flatter your unique tastes and shape will always inspire confidence no matter the trend. So have fun and be true to your individual style. Because after all, confidence is truly the most stylish thing you can wear this year!

BACK-To-School Anxiety?

It’s normal to experience some anxiety while getting back in the swing of school. New classes, new routines, new responsibilities, and new faces. It can be overwhelming at times! Here are a few tips for calming down when everything is a bit much.

Try the Breathing Triangle Try the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique

HExhale for 3 seconds Hold for 3 secondsBreathe in for 3 seconds

Start at the star and follow the lines around the triangle. Deep breathing exercises give your nervous system the “all clear” signal that the danger has passed and it’s okay to rest. Use your senses to ground you to the present and stop those racing thoughts!

Find 5 things you see around you

Find 4 things you can touch around you Find 3 things you hear around you

Find 2 things you can smell around you

Find 1 thing you can taste around you

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