This past fall, booties proved their presence in the fashion world. Everywhere I went I would see people wearing different colors and versions of a bootie, and finally decided I had to invest in a pair (or two). This season I am in the same boat again. Why? Because the bootie has a new look perfect for spring and summer: the peep-toe bootie! How fabulous are these? There is so much variety in the color, heel shape, and style. My personal favorite is the Vince Camuto Lavette Perforated Bootie below. I think the heel size is just right and the …
Spring 2016 Trend #8: A Sequined Star
Lanvin | Emilio Pucci | Nina Ricci . It’s no secret that we love sequins. In just the past few months, we’ve shown you how to wear sequin gowns and sequins for day. When we saw our favorite shiny stunners walking down the spring runway, we fell in love all over again. . If you love sequins like we do, your next step is to find yourself a pair of sequin pants. You’ll be ready for your next nighttime event with silky tops and fun hot-pink accessories. And yes, we are completely serious! Equipment Mitchell Washed-Silk Blazer, $430 DKNY Chiffon-Paneled …
Spring 2016 Trend #7: Romantic Ruffles
Giambatista Valli | Lanvin | Michael Kors . Yes, ruffles are girly and frilly and fun. But, ruffles are also dramatic and moody and sophisticated too. Don’t believe me? Watch Lanvin’s spring runway show, where ruffled sleeves and hems accompanied otherwise tailored pieces. Even though at the time of the show Designer Alber Elbaz did not know this would be his last collection before he was fired, the overall mood of the runway was the punctuation mark on his creation of Lanvin: dark and brooding, while romantic and feminine. . The best way to do dark and dramatic in the spring? …
Spring 2016 Trend #6: All Over Stripes
Giambatista Valli | Max Mara | Naeem Khan . Stripes never really go out of style. The iterations tend to change every season, but the print is a classic that everyone loves. For spring 2016, designers went bold with color and texture. Think bright summer shades going horizontally, vertically, and diagonally all on the same outfit. Not easy to pull off, huh? That’s where we come in, always ready to help! Here’s a few ways to wear more than one stripe without looking like you got dressed in the dark. . Striped pants are an intimidating look, but they can actually be …
Spring 2016 Trend #5: Take a Bow
Gucci, Chloe, Lanvin . Ahh, finally. The first spring trend that is applicable to a normal lifestyle. The dramatic looks shown on the runway took volume to the extreme, but bows are back no matter the size. Think shoulder ties, pussy bows, bow appliques, and tie-waists. As much as we love Gucci’s giant tulle bows, we think we owe you some solid but on-trend spring work looks too. Dying for more runway shots? Check out Vogue’s rundown on the bow’s presence at the spring shows. . If you’re planning on getting one update to your work wardrobe for spring, it …