2009 Style Predictions

I am by no means psychic reader Miss Cleo, however this Style Spotter has a few style predictions for 2009. Style Spotter's Swarovski crystal ball tells us that women will dress with bold colors and assertive shapes. This year, self confidence and statement pieces will be the major accessory to any outfit.

Women Are From Venus - Futuristic Fashion

High shoulders, metallics, blacks, whites, leather, a mix of 80s style with a dominatrix sensibility, bring forth the future of dressing. Beyonce, Lady Gaga and Rihanna do this look well. Try a high shoulder dress, keep it simple, and may the fashion force be with you!

Chain Gang - Chunky Chains

Statement jewelry comes in all forms from cocktail rings to coconut-sized earrings. In 2009 the new statement jewelry is the necklace. Floss your magnificent, extensive, chunky chains with muted clothing -- let your necklace speak for you.

Pivka Necklace ($138, Anthropologie.com)

Obama Chic

O, what a year this will be. Certainly a year for change and great merchandise! With this year's selection of fabulous Obama clothing -- like this Rodarte-designed, Barack-inspired outfit that showed up on the catwalk at Sonya Rykiel's Spring '09 show.

Get a head start with some of the designer fashions on Barack Obama's Runway to Change page. Lucky for you, they're on sale. So support the cause and look fab-O!