18 February 2009

Jumpsuit takeover.

Spring Styles


Spring styles have hit the magazines for February/March and features similar/the same trends as all of the others. There is a movement from "trends" to finding and purchasing more wardrobe staple items while incorporating a few key, luxury items (like the girl in the green scarf :P).


Here are some styles that I've gathered from a couple monthlies. Inspiration comes from the spring shows of 2009. Check out [X] for runway shows.


· InStyle – March 2009

o Jumpsuit

o Asymmetric necklines

o Bright colors, yellow, blue

o Simple garment with minimal design ie. Ruffles, etc.

§ Material: silk

o Oversized necklaces/jewelry

o Shadowing adds figure flattery

o Safari

§ Prints, snakeskin/python, khaki, Bermuda shorts, earth tones, wooden beads,

o Texture

§ Ruffles, wrinkles, fringe

o Hourglass shape

§ Structured dresses adds curves

§ Stretched fabrics

§ Contrast seam lines

o Embellishment

§ Sequins, broken stones, beadings

o Black vs. white in same outfit

o Print blouse

§ Flowy

o Soft pants

§ Relaxed fit, high-waisted, cotton, cotton/linen

o Full mini

§ Tiered, pleated, silk, cotton, ruffles

o The Un-classic jacket

§ Tailcoats, waistcoat, neutrals, belted, buttoned, bright colors

o Sporty dress

§ Cotton, silk/satin, bright colors

o Soft shorts

§ Silk, polyester/cotton, relaxed fit

· Harpers Bazaar – February 2009

o Round sunglasses

o Fringe

o Cut out shoes

o Tuxedo jackets

o Beaded bangles

o Jade

o Mixed Pieces/embellished pieces

o Strappy sandals

o Jumpsuit

o Boyfriend blazer

· Teen Vogue – March 2009

o Boyfriend jeans

o Fringe + miniskirt

o Eco-friendly bags/totes

o Onesies (jumpsuits, etc.)

o Tees, tshirt dresses

o Layering sheer pieces

· Lucky – February 2009

o Lace blouses, dresses

o Navajo-inspired designs, Indian/indigenous

§ Sterling silver, turquoise

o Thick strapped stacked heels

o Braiding/roping belts paired with loose, flowy shirts

o Graffiti t-shirts

o Acid wash jeans

o Versatile scarf

o Wide trousers

o Big bangles

o Blazers + long dresses (maxis)

o Wedge pumps

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