Springtime fashion

Well, ladies are entitled to be frivolous n interested in fashion :) N this pinkybeanie is no exception. Here're some interesting trends I read abt today.

Lilac — The New Neutral

There is a bit less bright color on the horizon this spring compared to recent past spring seasons. Pastels make a comeback with lilac being hailed the new neutral. Ground it with navy, brown and olive garments and accessories early in the season. Keep it demure and soft with whites and creams once warmer weather hits. No matter what you do, just wear it!

Asian Influences — East Meets West

With the release of the hit movie “Memoirs of a Geisha,” retailers at every price point have jumped on the Asian fashion bandwagon with renewed energy and vigor. Japanese-inspired style is a great way to ease into spring. Think of adding a wide, kimono-like sash around last year's tunic top or adding some bamboo embellished flip-flops or totes to your summer casual wardrobe. Mandarin-collared jackets and bright, floral accents on accessories and fabrics are two more ways to interpret this trend.

Lace Accents

Whether peeking out from under a business suit or worn head to toe on a bridal frock or evening gown, lace is everywhere this season. It goes hand in hand with three other strong spring trends — crocheted items, flirty skirts and tailored denim. Lace camisoles are the perfect layering piece under crocheted tops, and lace trim on skirts, eveningwear, shoes and bags easily allows you to celebrate the romantic mood of the moment.

Muted Metallics

Metallic shoes, bags and belts are a great way to lighten up your style for spring and summer. They are the perfect companion for your whites and brights and work as well in the day as they do at night. This season, metallic accessories are not quite as shiny as in years past, adding to their versatile and multi-faceted appeal.

Key Accessory Shapes

Hobo bags continue to be the most popular shape for bags. We love clutch bags, too, especially for evening. Wide, embellished leather belts add sophistication to many casual outfits and stand on their own as a signature accessory statement. Shoe styles range from ballet flats to wedge-heeled sandals to peep-toe stilettos and are most interesting when they combine one or two of the above-mentioned trends.