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Spring 2013 fashion trends: ankle strap mules

 in Shoes / Trends  tagged ankle straps / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

Ankle straps have been dominating the runways in Paris, New York, Milan and London over the past few seasons, and for spring 2013, the shoe style has found popularity on the ultimate heel height of the season; the mule.

Mules are traditionally slip on shoes with a 1-2” heel. For spring 2013, the mule takes on a new look with the addition of the ankle strap. This is actually a very practical addition to the mule; it is well known among Fashion-savvy shoe fans that mules are hard to walk in because they simply fall off!

The ankle strap is being shown in many ways on mules this spring 2013 season. There are Gladiator style ankle straps, simple ankle straps, ties and thick, bold ankle straps. Ankle strap shoes are being shown in many different trend styles including rocker chic, bright colors, classic fabrications, pastels and color blocking.

Anke strap mules for spring 2013 work perfectly with spring 2013’s A-line skirts, dresses and of course, cropped jeans! The ankle strap mule is a great way to sass up a pair of printed, colored or regular denim. For the right look, opt for cropped denim skinnies.

We found a few fabulous ankle strap mules around the web and assembled them in the shopping widget below. Hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

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The PVC trend for spring 2013

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged pvc / runway trends / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

PVC touches and clear fabrications are huge for spring 2013. It seems like only five years ago this trend was on the heel of every shoe on the runway; and on every handbag on the street! For spring 2013 the PVC or clear trend has not strayed too far from where it dazzled a few years ago; meaning, if you rocked this trend the last time around and kept your pieces, you are good to go this year! Love that!

The PVC or clear trend was subtle on the runways for spring 2013. A few designers showed a handful of PVC handbags and shoes during the four important fashion weeks in New York, London, Paris and Milan. Despite the fact that this trend came and went recently, store buyers locked onto it and stocked store shelves with PVC heels, handbags and even coats!

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Polyvore set above: Top row features snapshots from Valentino’s spring/summer 2013 runway. Bottom row: Givenchy spring 2013 runway-PVC shoes.

This is an easy trend to wear for spring 2013. PVC is clear in most cases and blends easily with the three big color trends of spring 2013; vivid pastels, neon hues and bright colors. PVC also has a “mod” vibe to it, making a PVC handbag and/or pair of shoes work perfectly with the current mod trend. Fabulous!

When shopping for PVC for spring 2013, look for clear accents. You do not want a handbag or pair of shoes which is 100% clear. Look for clear trim, heels and blocks. Although some designers and brands have tinted PVC with subtle colors, the ultimate way to rock this trend for spring 2013 is with clear, colorless PVC.

We found a few fabulous PVC items around the web and assembled them into this article. We hope you love them! To shop the PVC trend for spring 2013, please click on the items you love in the shopping widget below and you will be redirected to the online shop which carries that item. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 

Shades of blue for spring 2013

 in Color Trends / Trends  tagged blue / spring 2013 / summer 2013 by

Blue is a classic color which is well-loved by fashion-savvy men and women. Every season there is some form of blue on the runway. For spring 2013, there are no blue rules; every shade of blue is hot. Love that!

Since vivid pastels, bright colors and neon hues are of-the-moment for the spring 2013 season, there are three shades of blue which are instantly in the warm weather seasons’ color palettes. Baby blue, cobalt blue and neon blue are the natural blue hues for the season.
Of course, when it comes to blue for spring 2013, there are no rules. Blue fans are not limited to the three blue hues found most on the runways, there are more blues!

That’s right! Spring 2013 is not just about baby blue, cobalt blue and neon blue, this season is about sky blue, ice blue, light blue, dark blue. . .the list goes on! Every shade of blue visible to the eye is hot for spring 2013! 

Designers in New York, Paris, Milan and London loved the color blue and every designer chose his or her own shade to show for the season. Fashion-savvy men and women on the street have responded and shades of blue are turning up on everyone; and in every store. Shades of blue for spring 2013 can be worn together for an oceanic color palette or paired with other colors from the spring color palette. Anything goes when it comes to blue!

The blue trend is an easy trend to wear. Chances are, you have something blue in your closet! Of course, blue is a color with staying power, therefore, it is one hue you can invest in this season guilt-free. Love that!

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

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