Spring Peek
Awesome Spring Extras
I'm about to whisk away to New York for the Fall collections. I hope I leave you feeling prepared for Spring. Spring shopping is right around the corner — have you started your wish list?
Spring Peek: 2009, The Year of the Jumpsuit
Amidst my favorite trends for Spring, there was one item of clothing that appeared on every other runway. Jumpsuits bloomed last year, but this year they have officially blossomed. Whether short, long, lean, boxy, printed, sporty, sexy, or cloudy, there is a jumper for everyone.
Spring Peek: Metallica
Metallics are nothing new. But blinding beading, luxe fabrics, sheer sheen, Lurex lovin', and sequin overload, were runway dominant. Think of it as an evolution; this season's offerings are far from shy, they are as heavy hitting as Metallica.
Spring Peek: High/Low Hemlines
What's the saying? When the economy is tight, hemlines go up? Yes.
Spring Peek: Geo Max
The opposing force of Luxotica is Geo Max. For the rare days I'm not feeling like an island girl and want to be serious, graphic prints, stripes, 3-D shapes, and polka dots will modernize my look. Most of these equations came in black and white, with the occasional blue, but one of my favorite Spring collections — Dries Van Noten — delivered it in marigold.
Spring Peek: All Ears
Just when I had my Fab necklace collection down, the Spring runways were all ears. I love jewelry, period, but I will be paying special attention to my ears come Spring. Really, costume jewelry is omnipresent, but statement necklaces had a good run last year, and bangles aren't typing-friendly.
Spring Peek: Disheveled Chic
I'd like to think the fashion world is always ahead of the game and, last Fall, knew the world was going to unravel. Yikes — am I being a killjoy? It's just that a throw of Spring runways sent wrinkled, undone, mismatched, crinkled, off-kilter clothes into the mix.
Spring Peek: Cropped Pants
If anything stood out on the Spring runways it was the new pant styles. Harem, bermuda, pedal pusher, leggings, rolled, tailored — we witnessed them all. As someone who has always been keen on cropped pants — what better way to show off your Fab shoes?
Spring Peek: Luxotica
Have I ever mentioned Spring is my favorite fashion season? Hey — California girl here. It's prime time to sit back and start assembling your Spring wish list.
Spring Peek! Styling Advice from Patrick Robinson
I already gave you a Spring peek; now get some vernal styling advice from Gap's head designer, Patrick Robinson. The former Paco Rabanne designer dishes about the specific pieces to buy, how to wear them, and offers tips and his design inspirations. He even practices what he preaches with his own Spring-inspired wardrobe!
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Instyle
Jul 03 2009
Diane Kruger
WHAT SHE WORE
A lace top worn with rolled-up shorts, platform sandals and a rugged leather bag
WHERE
The Anja Gockel show at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Berlin
WHY WE LOVE IT
Kruger made her cargo shorts front-row ready by unexpectedly pairing them with a crocheted lace top. Add contrast to your own slouchy shorts with a lace shirt with a structured silhouette.
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