Spring Trends 2007

Handbags

OUT:
black leather + studs/spikes/grommets

IN:
reflective
shiny
silver
mirrorlike
envelope clutches

If you want to compromise between Motorbike Chick and Barbarella Chic (neither look being too subtle) you’ll find a happy medium in white.
When accented with gold ties in perfectly with the tidal wave of nautical chic that is coming our way.

Skirts~

Trendy: A-line miniskirts
Conservative: high-waisted pencil skirts

Ubiquitous Shirt Styles for Spring~

(1) The Empire-Waisted Babydoll Tee
(2) Bib-Front Blouses
(3) Kimono-Sleeved Tunics

#1 Accessory Right Now:

Headbands

’60s schoolgirl headbands in 2-3″ thickness

get one of many 2007 spins:

*patent/shiny patent

*polka dots

*leopard

*plaid

Nail polish

The black and near-black hues that remind me of seventh grade are still going strong (Chanel is creating a black with blue marine tones that it plans to release this spring).

Best picks for black nail polish~

*OPI Lincoln Park After Dark

*OPI Black Onyx

If dark, vampy nails are too undertaker for your taste, try for subtle metallic colours.

Shimmery bronzes, coppers, and chromes take on the tone of neutrals….and not just on nails (metallic eyeshadow for evening is an emerging makeup trend).

Alternatives to black~

Still going strong:

Ballet Slipper pink

Always classic:

F*** Me reds

Decidedly Neutral:

Beiges, tans, flesh-tones

#1 Makeup Trend Right Now:

bright. red. lipstick.

Evocative of ’50s screen sirens.

Three Dress Trends For Spring:

(1) The Babydoll

(2) The 60s Shift (in B&W geometric/graphic prints and patterns OR in one bold, bright technicolour)

(3) The Little White Dress (LWD)