Photo Prints

Photo prints collaged together, and often embellished, are a new FUN trend for Spring. These prints lend a cheerfulness to garments that feels just right on Spring’s lightweight fabrics. If this look interests you, but you’re shy, the easiest way to wear this will be in dress form or a tee. Pair it with a fitted jacket and a metallic shoe and you’ll look right on point.

Michael Kors – Spring’13

Proenza Schouler – Spring’13

Leather

Leather has become a wide-spread wardrobe staple and now we are seeing it not just on jackets, skirts, and pants but on blouses and dresses. Even if you are not into leather, Spring’s interpretations might get you to change your mind because of the pieces are so easy to wear and blend with any style.  Leather and silk are sharing the same garment at BCBG Max Azria and at Alexander Wang leather is the paired with a cut-out knit.

BCBG Max Azria – Spring’13

Alexander Wang – Spring’13

Shorts

Shorts were a frequent sight on the runways this week and can a be a versatile piece in your Spring wardrobe. After a few seasons of short over-sexed shorts, designers are taking the hem down and this new length can go with you from day to night. This Spring’s short is more demure and classy. Both Tommy Hilfiger and Rachel Zoe showed short suits which is a young, relaxed way to look pulled together. We also saw shorts paired with a caplet for a softer, more feminine look. Adding a soft yellow, aqua blue or even a bright red, as we see on the Holmes and Yang look, will bring a little more fun to your ensemble .

Rachel Zoe – Spring’13

Holmes and Yang – Spring’13

Strong Lines

Strong lines are featured in almost every Spring Collection. The new silhouettes focus on elongating and emphasizing your assets, without showing too much skin. If you want to be sexy and elegant, the pencil silhouette is just the piece and goes well with a silk shirt or soft tee. If you’re looking for something a little more unexpected – just go with a structured shirt that shows off some skin like the look below from Calvin Klein. Hello shoulder!

Calvin Klein Collection – Spring’13

Osklen – Spring’13

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