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Spring Minimalism: Fresh Air!

Fashion Emporium Editor — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:26:54 EDT

Now that the weather is getting warmer, I've opened all my windows and let the cool breeze flow through my once stuffy railroad apartment.

If you've been following you know that I've been slowly rolling out the spring trends. Sitting by an open window with the sun shining and the feeling the slight drift of air has inspired me to cover another hit on the runway for the season: Minimalism.

I'm a fan, myself. There are those of us that go all out, but then there are those of us that love a well cut down low beautiful silhouette. Designers featured muted pastels in pink and blue. Theses colors and flirty nudes and crisp whites in simple, flowing feminine shapes provide a wave of fresh air.

Jen Kao; Yigal Azrouel

Andy and Debb; A Detacher

Spring Trends 2010: Mixed Prints

Fashion Emporium Editor — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:15:01 EDT

I was running errands for my job the other day. On 57th street, I was stopped in my tracks when I saw Miu Miu's spring collection of bird and cat prints clashing in a cool, quirky style. I pressed my face against the window and drooled at the bird and daisy print shoes, so much so that the security guard came out with a water bottle and sprayed me, the way I do when my little fuzzy cat jumps on the kitchen table while yelling "get away!"

Okay, that last part was a lie. No one chased me away from the windows, but I did check it out for an uncomfortably long time. Why, because I love the way a once "no polka dots with plaid" taboo of fashion is now a trend for spring.

There is a certain skill needed to mix prints with out looking like a clown. As you can see above its about picking the right color combinations of colors that complement each other. Keep in mind that a bold print with a subtle small print works without turning you into Bozo.

This trend is full of personality and if done correctly, its as happy as the coming of spring!

printed dress

Spring Trends 2010: Menswear Inspired

Fashion Emporium Editor — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:29:06 EST

At work, its been all about spring trends for magazines, videos and advertisements. It's because of this that I proabably blurt out "minimal dressing" or "boho-chic" in my sleep. Since spring is on the brain (though it is not at all on mother nature's) I thought I'd start giving my readers a heads up of what to save up for this spring.

I love menswear, but with a slight feminine touch. I'm girly, but I also have a rough side which is why this trend works for me. Personally, I think these classic pieces that will work year after year.

1) Ralph Lauren Rugby, pincord jacket and trousers,http://www.rugby.com/

2) Mellow Yellow, canvas lace up booties,http://www.monshowroom.com

3) Opening Ceremony, ruffle front blouse, http://www.lagarconne.com/store/index.htm

4) Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair, floral fedora, http://shop.shoerepair.se/

5) 3.1 Phillip Lim, flat front trouser, http://www.lagarconne.com/store/index.htm

6) ASOS, waxed messenger bag, http://www.asos.com/

Denim - Part 2: Spring 2010 Cadet Style

Fashion Emporium Editor — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:19:55 EST

Burberry Trench

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010 collections showed muted colors with a few brights mixed in. Along with the hues, the basic training fatigues marched down the runways as well. I'm not even sure that we can call it a trend anymore, since it seems the military inspired jacket is always around in some form or another, but here, I paired them with jeans and tees in the most used colors by designers in their spring shows.

Whether you're loaded, have a little extra or low on cash, you can pull this casual look off.

military jacket