Looking back at the top fashion trends of 2008.
by Haley Cullingham


1. Lumberjack shirts
Blame grunge, blame the country, blame adorable woodland creatures: this year, we all wanted to cozy up in flannel


2. Neon Yellow
From shoes to shirts to bandannas, neon yellow was showing up everywhere, even in the most unexpected accesories


3. Patterns on crack
A nod to M.I.A and Cassete Playa for inspiring this return to neon street exhibitionism


4. Shorts over stockings
Best of both worlds


5. Lace and Leather
Axl Rose would be proud


6. High Waisted Pants
From classy to trashy, waistlines were sky-high


7. Geek Glasses
Nerds rule.


8. Ray Bans
Risky business


9. Fedoras
Dapper headwear from sun to street to shots at last call


10. Headbands
Whether couture-inspired feathers and flair, or Blair Waldorf-inspired school girl bows, delicate head adornments were the accesory of 2008


11. Gladiator Shoes
Still trying to fade the tan lines.


12. Katie Holmes Hair
The Rachel of ’08


13. Metallics
Flashing lights