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The forecast for this summer?  NEON with a chance of 80s!  InStyle.com is calling this trend “Techno Beach.”  I call it the most fun spandex has ever been!

It seems like southwestern and tribal fusion, bright color gradients, and even scuba gear have all taken their turn influencing the trends for Summer 2012 style.  This eclectic combination is sure to make you stand out!  Lucky for us, our spandex fabrics were ahead of the game.  We are no stranger to highlighter neons and bold prints! 

Click the image above to view our bright Twister fabric.  Ask your sales person to view Neon Native in our Open Screen Print Library!

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Model Irina Shayk heats up a 2 page spread in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2012 in our very own Zeon print spandex fabric! 

This neon zebra print is a Pine Crest Fabrics Exclusive, and it has never looked hotter!  Also in this issue, find our Welcome to the Jungle print!  Click the image below to buy your yardage today!

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My Big Fat American Gypsy Wedding on TLC has me seeing stretch fabric in a whole new light.  Spandex fabric is a staple for gymnastics, dance and costume wear.  But according to the Gypsies on the TLC show, it is also used to attract a husband.

In Gypsy culture, girls are forbidden to flirt with boys or have any physical contact with them before marriage.  So, the way to get a guy’s attention is through fancy dress.  Each party or special occasion is a competition for the girls to look the best, sparkle the most, and wear the sexiest outfit.

As seen above, 14-year-old Priscilla’s dance outfit for her Halloween party gives even our Sparkly Jewels fabric some competition.  Every square inch of this skin-tight spandex get up is loaded with more crystals than a “gorger,” or non-gypsy, girl will wear in her entire life.  If you want to experience the sparkle of Priscilla’s outfit, try our Shattered Glass fabric we call Kaleidoscope (below).

Click the Image Above to See All Kaleidoscope!

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Today is May Day and we are celebrating by announcing our special of the month!

Discounted Price on Tricot 260 for our Pick-A-Print Collection!

 This 80% nylon 20% spandex blend is great for any active wear apparel market.  With a luxurious hand and excellent stretch at 5.5oz/sq. yd, you will be pleased with any design you choose to print on it! 

Choose from the prints above or from thousands of prints on our Pick-A-Print website!  Click the image above to see what’s new!

     Some of the popular trends we have been seeing for the 2012 swimsuit season include ruffles, snakeskin, and lots of sparkle! You can even hang on to your animal print bikinis because that trend is staying put this season! Some of the newest trends this season have already been spotted on your favorite (and not-so-favorite) celebrities.

     One trend I can’t get enough of is fringe. As seen on Rihanna below, this trend takes a classic silhouette from simple to sassy!

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  Maria Menounos shows off her toned body in the flirty trend I call “tied-up.”  The more strings and straps, the sexier!

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     Ruffles seem to be everywhere this season, and it’s no surprise why.  Ruffles add girly sweetness to any swimsuit.  Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s ruffled and printed bikini adds feminine curves to her super model frame. 

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This guy loves spandex ALMOST as much as we do!

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As you know, we are fans of all things spandex at Pine Crest Fabrics.  We especially love seeing spandex take over prime time with shows like Dancing with the Stars and Dance Moms.  This is why I was pleasantly surprised to find that former DWTS costume designer Randall Christensen has created a line of swimwear for Miraclesuit!

After 5 years of designing eye-catching dance costumes for the hit show, Christensen knows how to get our attention.   By adding trendy dance-inspired sparkle and structural details like ruching to simple one-pieces, Christensen has created sophisticated swimwear styles for the everyday woman. 

Not to worry, you will still get all the figure-flattering benefits of your favorite Miraclesuit.  Their famous 2-layer spandex will cinch you in all the right places while Christensen’s designs will satisfy your craving for bling!

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Last night, season 14 of Dancing with the Stars hit its fifth week on the air.  This week, the show celebrated Latin Week with the salsa and, to my delight, performances by Carlos Santana. 

The favorite this week was Telenovela star William Levy dancing with partner Cheryl Burke.  Even after an ankle injury he scored 29 of 30 points! 

As for the costumes, Green Bay Packer Donald Driver and partner Peta Murgatroyd stood out in their bold red and black coordinating outfits.    Murgatroyd’s extremely scanty red dress was enhanced with strategic placement of cutouts and so much sparkle, you can’t look straight at it!  The judges did not like their performance as much as last week- but Driver didn’t wear a shirt last week… Coincidence?

BemBem Red Hologram Sequin Fabric (click the image for details!)

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The first season of Dance Moms Miami is off to a crazy start!  Last night the second episode of the season aired, revealing outrageous behavior that I thought could only be displayed by infamous Abby Lee Miller of the original Dance Moms.  If you like mom on mom showdowns, you have found your program!

Through all the chaos, the one thing I count on to hold fast after being stretched to its limits is the spandex!  The unusual costume choice for one group number (shown above) reminds me of adult content I dare not speak of… However, the judges seem to like the nylon spandex blends that made it all possible! 

While I prefer the slightly more conservative costumes of the original Lifetime hit Dance Moms, Dance Moms Miami is certainly setting trends for young dancers everywhere!  And the guy behind the scenes in charge of censoring?  He needs a raise for all the extra blurring this year!

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Lifetime aired a new episode of its hit show ‘Dance Moms’ last night.  Crazed dance instructor Abby has me questioning current child labor laws as she works her students to bone.  In this episode, we get to see the girls of the Abby Lee Miller studio audition for the Joffrey Ballet in NYC.  ”But not in those outfits!” Abby screams at the girls…

These young dancers have been setting trends for performers everywhere.  Even during rehearsal they dress in adorable outfits with ruffles, sequins, and sparkle!  I was pleased to see dancer Maddie Ziegler wearing our very own “Welcome to the Jungle” print in the form of a cute two-piece ensemble (shown above).  Click the swatch below to learn more about our fabric! 

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