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Spring
2009 Hottest Trends
Reasons To Buy...
Yes, the economy has been a
real downer this year, but Spring is a great time to break out and treat
yourself to some fresh and flirty new pieces, to lift your spirits and
lighten your look. You don't need to break the bank - or bail it out -
to spice up your wardrobe with exciting new accessories that will bring you
up to date.
And the Good News...
Think quantity, not quality. Well, not exactly.
But this season, Spring's newest accessories rely on fun and affordable
multi-colored baubles and beads, from crafty painted wood and hemp necklaces
to bright chunky bangles made of feather-light plastic. Go for broke
and layer your look, and thank the fashion gods that they haven't seen fit
to make 24K gold the style standard for Spring 2009!
Your Favorite Accessory...
is ALWAYS a great pair of shoes.
C'mon, you know how good it feels to look down at your sharply-shod feet.
This season, you'll want to be gazing down at sandals in all heel heights
with hot new ankle cuffs - the wider, the better. And the best new
colors for Spring shoes are metallics, from glowing bronze to mirror silver, no matter how colorful
your outfit. As if you didn't watch the red carpet this year and see
how hot the celebs looked in their shiny stilettos.
Give Peace a Chance
They're baaaack.....the 60's that is! From Spring into
Summer, you'll be revisiting the best of hippie chic, with a hefty dose of
politically correct global multi-culturalism tossed in for good
measure. Think floaty, sari-inspired dresses paired with fringed
vests, tie-dyed head scarves, oversized hemp totes, and woven wedge platform
sandals. And speaking of fringe, it's everywhere now - from bags to
shoes to bracelets and even bib-collar necklaces, it's not a fringe look.
Okay, that was cheesy. But the newest peace sign jewelry is anything
but. Look for brushed brass cuff bracelets with "Peace" cut-outs, and
dangling peace pendants embellished with bright enamel flowers.
After all, Spring is the season of hope.
Color Burst
Spring always gives us a chance to break out
the brights, and this year is certainly not for the faint of heart.
You'll be dazzled by all shades of orange - the season's freshest color -
and bold color prints from tribal to tropical. Stand out with a
brilliant new tote painted in glowing corals and lush greens, or invigorate
last year's whites with long, richly-dyed lightweight summer scarves worn as
wraps and belts. Don't forget an extra scarf to tie around the brim of
your floppy - and ultraviolet ray blocking - straw hat.
Short Takes -
What's Hot
Handbags: Think big, think bold,
think huge enough to carry the kitchen sink including the dirty dishes.
Oh, and you'll also want at least one tiny cross-body messenger bag to grab
and go - fashion is so schizoid sometimes.
Jewelry: Multi-strands of big, bright beads, leather flower
necklaces, chunky novelties rings, anything that makes you smile.
Belts: Who needs a belt? A-line silhouettes still rule.
Hats: Straw hats in all shapes. from fedoras to boaters.
Hosiery: Huh? It's warm out, for goodness sake.
Skip the hose. For that matter, skip it in winter, too.
Fashion Archives
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to see our Fashion Report on trends from last season. After
all, they'll be back.
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