spring 2011

Spring Shoe Trends: Studs

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The Rocker Chic look was all over the runways for spring 2011 and studs made a move back onto handbags; reminding Fashionistas of the stud trend from roughly five to seven years ago. As we move towards spring and the resort trends are filling up store shelves alongside holiday wears, studs are appearing in full force on shoes.

The studs we are seeing for resort and spring are less hardcore than the ones that were in style several years back. Last time the studded shoe trend was big, the studs were in varying sizes and in some cases quite exaggerated. For spring 2011, and the current resort looks, the studs are smaller and more uniform. Although the stud patterns on handbags appear to be on the understated side, the studs appearing on shoes are more prominent. Instead of lining the seams or creating a small pattern as the studs are doing on handbags, the studs placed on shoes by designers are blanketing the leather and overpowering the fabrication beneath the hardware.

The open toe bootie, which is big for spring 2011, is being covered in small studs. Rock and Republic already has a style on store shelves for resort which is anything but understated.
As strappy sandals begin to fill store shelves for resort, there is a mix between platform soles and the flat sole. Regardless of how high the heel or low the sole, studs are dressing the straps. Valentino, who is known for classic, feminine and understated designs, has adorned a few strappy high heels with gold-tone studs. Burberry is also offering high heeled, studded sandals that are edgy and anything but conservative; a stark move away from the classic trench coat look-yet very London.

Flats are being rocked up with studs for spring as well. Rock and Republic is showing heavily studded ballet flats while Balenciaga offers classic studded flats in seasonal colors and classic colors with either covered hardware or giant silver hardware.

The studded shoe for resort and spring is going to be big. This is a great time to invest in at least one pair of fabulous, rocker chic studs for your toes. You may even try shopping your closet for a few studded soles from the last time this trend was hot. Perhaps there is a pair of studded Jimmy Choos in the back of your closet! Love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Spring 2011 trends that carry over from Resort

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Resort is a good season for getting a head start on the spring 2011 trends. As the stores put out the resort collections and a few spring items, now is the time to grab the key items you want for spring. Although some trends are resort-only, there are a few resort trends carrying into spring that need special attention.

The all-white trend which was all over the spring 2011 runways is also a large trend for resort. Dolce & Gabbana has a large array of white looks on their spring 2011 runway. Designers such as Roberto Cavalli and Derek Lam have all-white resort looks which can easily carry into spring 2011.

Pink, especially candy pink, is huge for resort 2011. Pink was also seen on the spring runways, although not as dominant as in resort. For Fashionistas who love pink, this is a good time to stock up on the candy color as the resort pink is bright and the spring pink is coming in varying shades.

Nude shoes are considered a resort trend, although nude shoes tend to be considered classic. This is one look where you can shop your closet and find nude shoes from last year or season’s past. The wedge is also big for resort and was seen in two or more colors on the spring 2011 runways. The solid colored wedge was hard to find during Fashion Week, therefore, the more colorful the wedge you can find, the better! Nude wedges are also a great option for combing the two trends.

This time of year is always fun for shopping since we are looking for resort looks, spring trends and still trying to stay in the now with Holiday shopping. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

Spring 2011 Fashion Trends: Classic Nautical

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The Nautical Trend is one which makes an appearance almost every spring season. Spring 2011 is no different as the nautical trend appeared on both the resort/cruise runways as well as the spring 2011 runways in New York, Paris and Milan. The nautical trend for spring 2011 encompasses the traditional horizontal stripes as well as sailor looks such as white caps and boating jackets.

Christian Dior showed boating jackets and sailor caps with tailored city shorts and slouchy tops along with colorful, strapy sandals. As bright colors appeared on the spring runways, the nautical look which is traditionally navy, shades of blue, white and some red, was intertwined with the all-white looks and brightly colored frocks.

Horizontal stripes also graced the runways of Miu Miu and Salvatore Ferragamo. Miu Miu and Brian Atwood also featured espadrille wedge sandals in sea-worthy shades of red, navy and white with think rope detail.

Although the nautical trend had more heft for spring 2010 than it does for spring 2011, it is still a relevant trend which features classic pieces such as the horizontal navy and white striped shirt. This is definitely a trend where you can shop your closet and find pieces from the nautical trend in seasons past. If you do not have a nautical item, invest in a thin striped, navy and white shirt. The shirt is classic and works well with jeans, white shorts and casual looks. It can even be paired with lightly colored trousers and a blazer; a great casual Friday look for work! Happy shopping and stay fabulous.