Stripes for Spring

Stripes are charming, fresh and playful. They may not be a new fashion concept but they are back in popular demand and have been featured in multiple fashion shows this spring. Try an alternative approach to Stripes for Spring. 

Marc Jacobs Spring / Summer 2011

A truly charming outfit for spring captured outside fashion week.

Photo courtesy of Brigadeirochoc.blogspot.com

This Armani extravagance was shot for Korean Vogue

Prada Spring 2011 

Jason Wu

Photo courtesy of elle.com

Proenza Schouler is mixing prints for Spring / Summer 2011

Prada Spring / Summer 2011

Ruffle Me Up

I Love A Good Ruffle.

Romantic, sweet, and there is the right ruffle for every boy type.

Ruffle Front Dress from ASOS.com

The subtleness of the ruffles is what makes this dress a sensation. It's understated yet chic. In Winter wear it with nylons and ankle boots and pearls, in Summer try sandals or heels with layered bangles and bright coloured clutch.

Price $48.27

Ruffle Tee by Red Valentino

Available at Shopbop.com

Price $201.79

Ruffle-Tier Silk-Chiffon Gown

By Halston.

I am having a romantic love affair with this dress, or maybe the idea of a great love affair that I might have wearing this dress. I love this playful-girly colour (and I have to say looks fabulous on me) paired with the long, elegant, ruffles it's my garden party pick for spring.

Right now I am counting my pennies because Net-a-porter.com has it on SALE for $2,580

Photo courtesy of net-a-porter.com

Ruffles Sister - The Pleat

Pleated One Shoulder Bodycon Dress from ASOS

Sexy not Slutty

Price $55.17

1940's Candy Colour Couture

This Delicious mix of Tropical and 1940's inspirations came together splendidly at the hands of John Galliano for Christian Dior, shown at Paris Fashion Week. Here are my favorites. 

Pictures courtesy of WENN.com

For a Less Expensive option than Dior add these to your

Spring Wardrobe

Orange Strappy Platforms

From  StyleHive

Bird/Key/Leaf Bracelet from Topshop

This Pleated Halter Swing Dress from ASOS is now $48.27 and is a great start to a Dior inspired outfit.

Just add accessories like contrasting heels and one of these feather necklaces.

Golden Feather Amulet Necklace by Pagan Poetry

Photo courtesy of postgradhaircut.blogspot.com

Lanvin Feather Necklace
Photo courtesy of jewelsnob.com

Or for a bold statement collar try this. This tropical necklace can be purchased at sophisticatedstones.com

Photo courtesy of fashion-stylist.net

Springspiration

Bricolage by Emily Finkbinder

courtesy of Stylecaster.com

Organic by John Patrick shirtdress

Romantic Retro available at ASOS

Grandmother Chic 

on SALE for $48.27 at ASOS

Grandfather Chic

on SALE for $41.38 at ASOS