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Freshy Spring Trend 2012: Bold Pattern

kate spade’s spring collection of florence broadhurst prints
Color blocking is still firmly entrenched in the retail barracks, but prints are waging a counter attack for closets this Spring 2012. At the avante garde is led by bold, brave prints in strong contrasts and large scale.
anna sui’s twenties inspired prints

reachel bagley supporting pattern play.  tippi sweater (j.crew) / daughters of the liberation go-getter pants  (anthropologie, similar), kate spade pink dotz necklace (amazon)  / leopard print shoes (banana republic, similar)
While the boldest of the bold may wear a single print from crown to heel, others can test the trend by adopting a fresh uniform of patterned trousers and solid blouse.
more ways to support the print-surrection.


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Freshy Spring Trend 2012: Pastels

, see the show complete with models riding on white carousel horses
With easter season warming the eastern horizon, a sunrise of delicate hues have streaked their way across spring 2012 runways and unto merchandise racks.  While the strict interpretation found in a bag of jordan almonds is available,  I adored alice + olivia’s parisian macaroom take, delicate pastel crusts with bold creamy fillings.  It included tonal blends, mixing tints (colors mixed with white) with fully hued shades (colors mixed with black).  
alice + olivia, see the show with models prancing along artificial grass under trees of shoes


levi and i channeling alice + olivia
reachel : clean ponte pencil dress (topshop) / anthropologie felted lei cardigan (ebay) / kate spade pink dotz necklace (amazon)  / daniblack jacky peeptoe pumps  (endless) /

unexpected color combinations abound this spring from violet and rust to baby blue and flame red.  
cirro blouse (anthropologie) / no. 2 pencil skirt (jcrew) / leopard print skinny belt (asos) /  pearl necklace (old-similar here) / waving grain pumps (anthropologie old)
if pastels don’t suit your complexion, try pale tints on the bottom half as a trouser or skirt. 

Or if your southern half has enough presence without a spotlight, try a handbag or shoe.


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