Playful Prints

   Thinking that plain is the new prints? Wrong! Impress your prints charming with dazzling details! They'll be showing up quite a lot this spring, so why not get a head start? You want to stand out in this cold, gloomy weather so take the first step by putting away that plain white tee and throwing on a trendy outfit with some color contrast. Stripes are in style so play them up and put them on! Remember, bold is beautiful, can you be bold?

   This spring is all about colors and mixing it up, but what about mixing it together?  Is it a fashion revolution? I guess we'll have to wait and see. V Magazine's latest issue includes many opinions on this upcoming spring's print fiesta and designers like Versace, Miu Miu, Christopher Kane, Balenciaga, Prada and Givenchy who will be contributing to the new look. Fashion experts say that a "schizophrenic" mix of patterns and colors is what awaits us this spring season. Navajo and Native American patterns will also be making an appearance in spring 2011 looks because of their interesting patterns. It's time for experimenting with trends, so we'll see what stays and what is quickly rejected.

   Will you be sporting this trend come springtime? I know I'll try to incorporate intricate patterns into my outfits with spring scarves, patchwork shirts, sweaters and accessories. If you use a base color such as white or black and add on accessories with brighter colors and patterns, that's an easy way to look trendy without risking a fashion disaster. You don't want to go all out with a trend like this because you could look like a total mess. Keep it simple, stylish and when in doubt, less is more. 

XOXO ZM