spring 2013

Bright clutches for spring 2013

 in Handbags / Trends  tagged bright colors / clutches / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

The daytime clutch has been a staple in almost every Fashionistas’ wardrobe over the past two years. This go-to handbag has earned popularity due to its simplicity and natural versatility. Daytime clutches, in many cases, can go from day into evening in a snap; making dressing for the office, then the evening, while on the go-easy! Love that!

The daytime clutch is still hot for the spring 2013 season, and this season, just like in spring 2012, the daytime clutch is bright, bright, brighter than bright! Spring 2013 is all about three types of colors; vivid pastels, bright colors and neon hues. That means, two-thirds of the daytime clutches for the spring 2013 are bright or neon hued! Put your sunglasses on, it is getting bright in here!

If you purchased a brightly hued daytime clutch in spring 2012, you are all set for the spring 2013 season; unless of course there are more colors you wish to purchase! Then by all means, go shopping! Otherwise, if you do not have at least one bright clutch in your closet for spring 2013, this is the perfect time to invest in a fabulous, bright daytime clutch!

New York designers continued to show bright colors for fall 2013, so buying a daytime clutch this spring will make a great investment for the year. When shopping for the perfect daytime clutch in a bright hue this season, look for colors which will continue from spring into fall.

The most versatile colors for the 2013 year include Emerald green, cobalt blue and red. These three colors can easily be purchased for spring 2013 and carry into fall 2013; possibly even through winter 2014! Love that!

Orange, yellow and bright pink are also fabulous colors for spring 2013, although they may not be as versatile when fall 2013 hits. Something to think about while shopping 

We found a few fabulous bright clutches around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Click on the photo for shopping information! Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

 

Spring 2013 fashion trends: mod style

 in Trends  tagged 1960s / classic style / mod / runway trends / spring 2013 / summer 2013 / vintage styles by

Ever since the television show “Mad Men” made its’ debut, Fashionistas everywhere have been influenced by the 1960’s styles worn on the show. For spring 2013, designers were equally influenced by this era; whether from the show or from other sources, the mod look of the 1960’s dominated the runways.

The Mod look was everywhere on the runways in the form of short, swinging hemlines to A-line skirts. The patterns were bold and geometric; taking color blocking into purposeful organization. There were cubes, wide stripes and dizzying prints which took onlookers back to the “Go-Go” days.

The bright color palate combined with the Mod prints has created a modern day 1960’s style which is hitting the streets as we speak. Consumers responded to this runway trend and Fashionistas on the street have been spotted not only wearing the clothing, structured satchels and kitten heels of the era, but wearing <gasp> beehive hairdos! Yes, that is correct! The beehive is making a bee-line for the street, and as shoes go down, hair is going up!

The Mod look is lighthearted and fun; making this a great trend for the uplifting season of spring. As blossoms bloom and flowers attract our eyes, the sun is shining; so why not shine in your wardrobe!

Look for bold stripes, bright colors blocked with white and structured small satchels. This look also does NOT work with platforms. For a true Mod look, seek out a heel height which is 3” or lower; kitten heels are perfect if you don’t mind the short heel. The Mod look can even be worn with flats! There will be some happy feet this season! Love that!

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Black and white for spring 2013

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged black and white / classic style / runway trends / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

Wearing black and white together is a traditional spring trend. Although this trend is common, for spring 2013 it takes on a different look when combined with the current, up-and-coming mod trend.

The mod trend is huge; and something we will discuss next week (teaser!). With black and white being timeless yet perfectly on-trend for spring 2013, this color combo not only plays well with the mod trend’s bold patterns, it plays well with everything! Love that!

Black and white can be found in spring 2013’s popular prints including florals, geometric, ikat, mod, stripes, plaid, checkerboard and more. Black and white can also be found together through color blocking and piping. Everything imaginable is being found in black and white including apparel, shoes, handbags and even jewelry! Fabulous!

Black and white is an easy trend to wear since many of us have this color combination in our closets! If not, this is a great trend to shop for this season since black and white together is a classic combination; and will still be relevant for fall 2013.

We found a few fabulous items around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. To shop this trend, please click on the photos in the widget. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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