Shopping the Spring 2012 Collections

Published: Sun, 04/01/12



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The spring season is here with flirty florals, playful pleats and cropped pants to make us eager to step outside and display our new finds.
 
One of the things I love about spring wardrobe shopping is that each piece doesn't have to be extremely expensive, and therefore, you can have fun with trends that you may only wear one season. This year neon, fringe and art deco had their fun on the catwalks, but I wouldn't necessarily splurge on a purchase for any one of these trends.  
 
On the other side however, there are a handful of items that are worth investing in as they will carry you from year to year and some from season to season (the pencil skirt for example). Cropped pants are back in a big way which is wonderful because they are flattering on nearly all body types. Pair with a light cashmere sweater or a silk blouse, don some flats or elevated sandals and you will in no time look classically chic each spring.
 
I've pulled together a list of items found on the spring runways that are worth investing in, as I am confident they can be worn each year if properly taken care of, and I've also created a playful list to consider if you want to introduce a few of the season's trends into your closet.
 
Remember to always stick to your signature style, honestly assess what you need in your closet before going shopping and then let yourself have fun shopping, dreaming and being a model for a day.  After all, we all deserve to feel beautiful because each of us is - uniquely so.
 
Enjoy the season~ 
 
~Shannon
 
~Investment Pieces to Include~
  • Cropped Pants
  • Pencil Skirts
  • Feminine Shift Dress
  • Shorts
  • Maxi Dresses
  • Textured Trenches
 
~Trends to Have Fun With~
  • Florals
  • Neon
  • Art Deco
  • 20's-esque fringe
  • Jumpsuits
  • Pleats
 
~Investment Pieces to Include~
 
Cropped Pants
 
 
(Christian Dior)
 
Pencil Skirts
 
 
(Zac Posen)
 
A Feminine Shift Dress
 
 
(Oscar de la Renta)
 
Shorts
 

(Rachel Zoe)
 
Maxi Dresses
 
 
(Erin Featherstone)
 
Textured Trenches
 
 
(Burberry Prorsum)
 
~Trends to Have Fun With~
 
Florals
 
 
(Oscar de la Renta)
 
Neon
 
 
(Christian Siriano)
 
Art Deco
 
(Balmain)
 
20's esque Fringe
 

(Marchesa)
 
Jumpsuits
 
 
(Rachel Zoe)
 
Pleats
 
(Emilia Wickstead)
 
Time to Shop!

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    April 1, 2012

    Spring Fashion Issue #2


     
    Shopping the 2012 Spring Collections
     

    On the Runway

    Banana Republic

    see more of the collection here

    Balmain

    see more of the collection here


    Christian Dior

    see more of the collection here


    Collette Dinnigan

    see more of the collection here

    Emporio Armani

    see more of the collection here


     Elie Saab

    see more of the collection here

    Issa

    see more of the collection here

    J.Crew

    see more of the collection here

    Marchesa

    see more of the collection here

    Diane von Furstenberg

    see more of the collection here

    Monique Lhuillier

    see more of the collection here

    Rachel Zoe

    see more of the collection here

    Burberry Prorsum

    see more of the collection here

    Jenny Packham

    see more of the collection here

    Zac Posen

    see more of the collection here

    Oscar de la Renta

    see more of the collection here

    Carolina Herrera

    see more of the collection here