Spring Fashion Trends

Are you looking for a new look or to freshen up your wardrobe with some Spring trends?  Here are a few of the items to look for!!

• Tangerine
• Nautical or Navy
• Romantic lace
• floral prints
• kitten heels
• espadrilles
• bold prints
• polka dots

You can find some great items at Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor Loft and Nordstroms!!

Date Night??

Have you ever had a special event or perhaps date looming when you are just not feeling like you are at your best physically and dreading coming up with an outfit that makes you feel pretty and good about yourself?  Usually, when we feel good about the way we look, we are more confident, out-going and therefore more likely to enjoy the evening or event. That being said,  a good option, if you don’t already own one, is that great fitting, figure flattering LBD.

 If you already own one, you may be thinking “but I always wear that”.  Well, there is probably a good reason that you tend to return to this item,  i.e; it is a classic and probably flatters your figure!  Remember that there are countless ways to make this item look fresh and different from the previous times you’ve worn it.  Think about adding one of the great colorful pumps that are currently available most places.  ( DSW comes to mind as an inexpensive option for an update).  By adding a different shoe, and/or  perhaps some tights and maybe some jewelry that plays a little with the color of shoe, you can accomplish a fairly different look.  If you don’t like to play with color and would rather go all black, a patterned tight is a great way to go and really on-trend right now.

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Another option is adding a great blazer or sweater.  Try using a great colored blazer possibly in velvet or a tuxedo jacket. Personally though, I think matching blazer and shoes is a little much though, so if you choose that brightly colored topper, keep your shoes black so as to avoid that “matchy, matchy” look. As far  as sweaters go, there are some really great winter white and gold sparkly options out there right now and many of them are on sale now! 

Lastly, accessories are really helpful in making your outfit feel new again.  Consider purchasing some new pieces that are completely different from what you normally wear with this.  Black goes with so much that your options are plenty.  Take a look at some of the colored-gemstone options that are out right now.  This line (pictured at right) by Givenchy is currently on sale at Nordstrom, comes in different colors and I think is fabulous!

 For those of you who don’t yet own that great LBD, consider this your perfect  opportunity to invest in this all-important item! Here are a few rules to keep in mind when looking for one.  Dresses that hit right above the knee are flattering on most of us, however, if you happen to have killer legs, by all means show them off  a bit!  You can go a bit shorter, but not too short.  If you are pear shaped or hippy, look for one that has an a-line hem to balance your proportions. For a full bust, remember that totally trying to hide your shape by covering them completely, such as a boat-neck or turtleneck, can backfire and actually make you look more top-heavy .  V-necks that do not show too much cleavage are actually a better and more flattering way to go. Trying to conceal post-holiday tummy bulge?  Here is where that great jacket or sweater over that LBD really helps.  Keep it open in front to elongate your body as well. 

Finally, keep in mind that a second, honest opinion can be helpful.  I can of course assist you in finding one that will remain a wardrobe staple for years to come, but you can also enlist the help of a good friend.  Remember, shopping and fashion are fun!

   

Here are 3 great transitional looks from Fall to Spring!!

  

These are great new arrivals from Banana Republic and are available in stores now.  Price per outfit range from about $200 to $500 depending on the number of pieces to achieve the look.  Keep in mind that if you already own a great pair of wide-leg trousers or another of the basic pieces, adding a couple of the other pieces is a great way to freshen up your wardrobe.  At a minimum, we should all have a a great fitting pair of black wide-leg trousers or black skinny pants (Gap also carries a great wide-leg trouser at a reasonable price)