What's Next? The Hot List for 2007

A Trend Expert Predicts What Will Be Big in the New Year

Dec. 28, 2006 — Jane Buckingham, trend expert, author and host of the Style network's "Modern Girl's Guide to Life," recently visited "Good Morning America" to predict what will be big in 2007.


FASHION: '06 Skinny Leg vs. '07 Wide Leg

Girls still stuck on skinny pants can pick up Diesel's $260 jeans and American Apparel's leggings and footless tights, $26 each. Those looking for wider legs will love the "Joplin Pallatzo" jean from J.Brand, $218, available March '07.


FASHION: '06 Dressy Shorts vs. '07 Short Dresses

Take dressy shorts into the new year with Diane Von Furstenberg's $220 white pair. Rock out in a new short dress from Thread Design, price upon request.


ACCESSORIES/JEWELRY: '06 Natural vs. '07 Plastic

Wear wooden bracelets from Cero Designs, $54 to $88, while they're still in. Live Glamorously or Die offers plastic and natural jewelry for $50 to $150. Pick up plastic watches from VaBene for $145 to $220.


BEAUTY: '06 Invasive Anti-Aging Procedures vs. '07 Topical Anti-Aging Skin Care

Sonya Dakar's UltraLuxe-Age Control products, $45 to $185, will always be in. In the new year, Z. Bigatti's "Rescue" Intensive Facial Serum, $135, will be the one to beat.

FOOD/BEVERAGE: '06 Pomegranate/Acari vs. '07 Ginger/Lemongrass

Pomegranate devotees will still be gulping down Pom Wonderful in the new year. Acai juice, smoothies and pills will do the body good throughout '07. Check out Whole Foods for a variety of ginger and lemongrass goods.

LIFESTYLE: '06 Organic/Eco-Consciousness vs. '07 Sustainability/ Waste-Consciousness

Soy and Bamboo fabric clothing from Carol Young's Undesigned line will keep fans of the environment warm and stylish in the new year. "Greenopia: An Urban Dwellers Guide to Green Living," $12.95, can help city-dwellers learn how to live with the earth. The L.A. edition is available now, the San Francisco edition will be available in February '07 and the New York and Chicago editions roll out Spring '07. Stay dry with bamboo fabric towels from Plank Designs, $165 for a set.


BACK TO BASICS: '06 Tech Mania vs. '07 Simplicity

Ditch the Blackberry and PDA for a $5 cell citation note pad and $8 checklist for leaving the house from Knock Knock. No matter what the year, manners are always in style — get a refresher from "How to Behave: A Guide to Modern Manners for the Socially Challenged,"$12.95.

Source: abcnews.com