In 2008,
designers are diving into colors for spring! According to the global
authority on color and provider of professional color standards for
the design industries, Pantone, Inc. released the PANTONE Fashion
Color Report for Spring 2008. You will see splashes of refreshingly
brights punctuate classic, chic design. Variations on popular colors
such as energizing red, cool, waterborne blue and eco-friendly greens
also play a key role this season. This will be a season of cheerfulness
and you will see colors that will definitely reflect that!
To View Color Report for Spring/Summer 2008 ::CLICK
HERE::
Bold
prints
Whether it’s an African prints or geometrical shape, Mixing
vivid oversized prints makes an eye catching statement
Left:
Daryl K - Ruched bell-sleeve belted dress, Price: $395
Middle: Roberto Cavalli - Silk chiffon minidress, www.robertocavalli.com
Right: Christian Lacroix - Silk shantung African-print dress
Price: $2,785,
www.neimanmarcus.com
The
Innocents
With their eyelet, lace and flowy feel, spring’s
white dresses are a sensational spring must-have
Left:
Vivienne Tam - White silk chiffon peony-appliqué dress, Price:
$485
Middle: Tsumori Chisato - White linen top, $1,700, Linen
bloomer, $1,020, www.birdla.com,
www.stevenalan.com
Right: Ivory embroidered organza tunic, $2,400
www.neimanmarcus.com
and www.barneys.com
, Eggshell organza skirt, $890, Available at Milk, L.A., (323) 951-0330.
The
Shirt-Dresses
A warm-weather favorite, shirt dresses come
in many shapes, forms and is perfect for any season
Left:
Vivienne Westwood - White silk button-down dress with white leather
Active Resistance belt, Price: $850, www.viviennewestwood.com
Middle: Stella McCartney - Striped cotton oversize shirtdress,
Price: $695, www.intermix.com
Right: United Bamboo - Striped broadcloth tuxedo dress, Price:
$420, www.unitedbamboo.com
The
New Sexy
Sexyis back and the new sexy is sultry, jaw
dropping and gorgeous glam, that I had to double the pics!
(1) Louis Vuitton - Rose viscose jersey draped dress with patent straps,
Price: $2,850
(2) Alexander McQueen - Gold bandage chain dress, made to order
(3) Christian Dior by John Galliano - Nude-and-white silk-chiffon-and-tulle
dress, Price: $5,665, www.dior.com
(4) Donna Karan - Jersey cross-back twist dress, Price: $2,695
(5) Versace - Beige sequined atelier dress, www.versace.com
Dresses
with Pockets
Form meets function. Plus, you can go out
without a purse
Left:
Dorothy Lee – V-Neck Silk Pocket Dress, On Sale $141, www.revolveclothing.com
Middle: Mara Hoffman – Quilted Pocket Dress, $462,
www.shopbop.com
Right: McQ, Alexander McQueen – Pocket Hem Shift Dress,
On Sale $266, www.shopbop.com
The
Oversized Collar
Provides a dramatic frame for your most important feature: your face.
An oversized collar turns a basic jacket or dress into a dramatic
piece. It flatters the neckline and draws attention upward, which
is great for petite women who want to create an illusion of height.
Look for oversized collars on white poplin shirts, light knit sweaters,
and car coats for the latest spring looks.
Zac Posen, Peter
Som, Max Azria
The
Skinny Belt
Skinny belts continue to be a popular trend this spring, except they're
now paired with dresses and cardigans in addition to the basic simple
shirt. Petite women can make the most of the look by wearing them
around the smallest part of their waistline. Avoid the wider styles
if you're petite, since these just cut your body in half and make
you look much shorter.
Armand Basi, Milly, Peter
Som
