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Weekly fashion indicators: pearls and strapless dresses for Valentine's Day

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Monday 08 February 2010 20:00 EST
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Pearls replaced chains in necklaces, and strapless dresses -- the perfect Valentine's Day outfit -- gained popularity.

Pearls replaced chains in necklaces, and strapless dresses - the perfect Valentine's Day outfit - gained popularity.

Apart from dressing up for the most romantic day of the year, Polyvore users are getting into the mood for spring, with floral and shirt dresses re-entering the charts. Meanwhile, leather messenger bags promise to be the next big thing in accessories.

In brands, Givenchy rocketed to number one, but Alexander McQueen proved to be the most stable label right now with his third top-rank position in a row. American brands such as Proenza Schouler and Michael Kors are celebrating their top ten comebacks, most probably due to the imminent New York Fashion Week.

As for celebrities, Kim Kardashian is defending her top position due to some critically acclaimed red carpet outfit decisions. The Olsen twins are slowly but steadily making their way to the top, which could be caused by the publicity surrounding their first fashion week presentation and launch of the new label Olsenboye. And Taylor Momsen is still the favorite Gossip Girl.

Top Brands
1. Givenchy (+5)
2. Alexander McQueen (-1)
3. Miu Miu (-1)
4. Lanvin (no change)
5. Yves Saint Laurent (re-entry)
6. Proenza Schouler (re-entry)
7. Michael Kors (re-entry)
8. Balenciaga (re-entry)
9. Casadei (new)
10. Mulberry (re-entry)

Top Sites
1. journelle.com (+1)
2. heavenlytreasures.com (+3)
3. aspinaloflondon.com (+5)
4. lagarconne.com (-3)
5. greenwichjewelers.com (re-entry)
6. kirnazabete.com (-2)
7. michaelkors.com (new)
8. mulberry.com (new)
9. stevemadden.com (re-entry)
10. 25park.com (new)

Top Celebrities
1. Kim Kardashian (no change)
2. Jessica Stam (+2)
3. Audrey Hepburn (no change)
4. Anja Rubik (+1)
5. Natalia Vodianova (+1)
6. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (+1)
7. Kristen Stewart (+2)
8. Taylor Momsen (+2)
9. Chanel Iman (re-entry)
10. Leighton Meester (re-entry)

Top Trends
1. pearl necklaces (new)
2. strapless dresses (+8)
3. stacked bracelets (new)
4. shirt dresses (new)
5. vintage jewelry (-2)
6. studded gladiator sandals (-2)
7. statement necklaces (re-entry)
8. floral dresses (re-entry)
9. rocker chic (re-entry)
10. leather messenger bags (new)

Polyvore, which lets users express their current fashion preferences in the form of collages, receives five million individual visits a month.

http://www.polyvore.com

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