Spring 2013 fashion trends: the A-line skirt

The A-line skirt is arguably the most flattering skirt silhouette available to women. This classic and flirty silhouette shows off a slim waist and hides the derriere, thighs; and is long enough to cover the knees in some cases. Over the past few seasons, pencil skirts, short skirts and long maxi skirts have been the hot skirt styles. Not for spring 2013! The hottest style to hit the skirt and dress world for spring 2013 is the classic and sassy, A-line.

There are so many reasons to love the A-line skirt for spring 2013. The style is flattering, easy to wear, and easy to dress up or down; love that! A-line skirts can also be worn during the day or for evening occasions, adding to the versatility of the silhouette.

The hemline for A-line skirts this spring 2013 season is a moving target. A-line skirts and dresses are being shown in any hem length between the top of the mid-thigh down to the bottom of the knee cap. This means there is an A-line skirt for everyone! Fabulous!

One of the beautiful things about the A-line skirt is that you can hem it to any length you want. If you love the fabric on an A-line skirt which hits below the knee, and you would prefer it to hit higher, it will be easy to hem to the length you desire and still be on-trend for the season. Love that!

A-line skirts for spring 2013 are being shown in every color, print and fabric imaginable. Look for pastels, bright colors and neon hues; both as solids or color blocked. Prints are also hot for spring 2013, so of course A-line skirts and dresses will reflect all of the season’s hot floral prints, lace prints, painterly prints, geometric patterns, space prints and more.

We found a few fabulous A-line skirts and dresses for spring 2013 around the web and assembled them into this article. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Kerry Washington sparkles in Jill Milan

Well-loved actress Kerry Washington has been spotted not once, but twice this week carrying handbags by Jill Milan on the red carpet. Her new movie, “Django Unchained” from Quentin Tarantino premiered this week and Kerry Washington stole the red carpet at every venue.

In Berlin, Kerry Washington dazzled in a floral, floor length gown paired with a beautiful “Holland Park” clutch by Jill Milan. For the “Django Unchained” premiere in the UK, Kerry Washington carried the “Art Deco” clutch by Jill Milan with her floor length, silver patterned gala style gown. In one word; marvelous!

Both of the handbags carried by Kerry Washington at the “Django Unchained” premiere’s are available online at JillMilan.com. In addition, if you use coupon code “January” now through January 22, 2013, you can save an additional 25% off your purchase! Love that! Now you can look a celebrity carrying a Jill Milan handbag too! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Kerry Washington arrives at the Berlin premiere of “Django Unchained” carrying a “Holland Park” clutch by Jill Milan.

Photo provided courtesy of Jill Milan


Chanel Accessoire nail polish for spring 2013 review

Chanel’s spring 2013 nail polish colors, Accessoire, Fracas and Emprise have arrived; and they are right on trend with the upcoming warm weather seasons’ nail trends. Autumn shades of burgundy and navy as well as spring colors including baby pink, white, beige and nude are hot for spring. In fact, classic red and funky shades of blue and green are also hot for spring! So many nail trends!

Chanel Accessoire nail polish from the Chanel’s spring 2013 collection is a deep, classic shade of burgundy with a little bit of brown. The hue is actually easy to wear right now since it is still winter and many of the ensembles we are putting together include fall’s color palette. Accessoire by Chanel works perfectly as a transitional color from winter into spring. Love that!

The burgundy or oxblood hue feels more like a fall nail color rather than a spring hue, but for those who are not ready to leap into spring just yet, Chanel Accessoire is the perfect nail polish to slowly transition from winter 2013 into spring 2013.

We tested Chanel Accessoire with one base coat and two coats of color; no top coat. The polish lasted six days without chipping. We also washed dishes without gloves and still, no chipping! Love that!

Chanel Accessoire nail polish for spring 2013 can be found at Chanel boutiques as well as Chanel counters. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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Chanel Accessoire nail polish.
One base coat, two coats of color. No top coat.

Photo: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©