spring awakening

In the fashion world it seems everyone is a step ahead, always looking forward to the next season. Christmas and New Years has barely come a gone and thoughts of spring already hang heavy in the air. With fashion weeks proceeding and Red Carpet season just jumping into gear, now is the time to start mentally preparing for the warmer weather... or if you live in BC... more rain!

Spring 2011 (following in fall 2010's footsteps) seems to be all about being yourself! The overall theme I tend to see is Cruise, pairing light weight whites with khaki capris, and bold colored sun-dresses you will be ready to set sail! With a variety of patterns and colors to work with, you can mix and match to be uniquely you, but in style! Here are a few popular runway looks to inspire your very own spring awakening:

SORBET

Here we have the Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. Marc used this years most popular color wheel with lots of deep pinks and oranges. Blood Orange and Hot pink are a good way to spice up a casual outfit to make it more bright and happy for spring.

                                            

Here is my favorite take on the Marc Jacobs look, H&M Spring 2011 collection.

BLUE HUE 

 At Diane Von Furstenbergs spring 2011 show, structured pieces and structured prints were an evident theme on the runway. Diane chose a range of Greens, Yellows, Blues, and Turquoise, and of course the favored Blood Orange. She took the bold colors and powered them with khaki and tan to complete the put together look.

I really enjoy Forever 21"s take on the style, they stick to prints and color but for those of you in high school they take away the khaki look for a fresh younger looking outfit, paired with a bold lip there is no way you won't be noticed!

FLOWER GIRL

The new collection from the infamous Stella Mccartney evoked all that spring is to a woman: Flowers and Femininity. With flowy dresses and white crisp blazers like these you can't help but have spring fever!

My Suggested take on this look is Banana Republic, they indulge in the feminine flower prints and mix it up with a cool khaki jacket.

COOL CASUAL

Now the biggest trend we see going from spring and even into summer is the crisp white and tan. If your a minimalist this look will definitely be your pick of the season! Here is two dresses from the CHLOE spring 2011 Collection.

My pick to copy this look is by the infamous Joe Fresh! Their clothes are always cute and the fact that you can buy it from Superstore will make any Mom happy!

 

So thats whats up for SPRING 2011, if you have any tips, suggestions or comments I'd love to hear them! Happy Styling!