White Hot

   As we approach Spring and the fashion begins to change, Winter whites are turning into Spring delights. Browsing through Haute Couture and Spring look books, many designers including Christian Dior, Giorgio Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander Wang and Chanel have incorporated many whites and light pastels into their collections. As if we don't have enough white with all this snow in New England, Spring fashion is sure to give us more.

   Step aside black, because white is the new sleek. Dolce & Gabbana included white in almost every Spring style in their Fashion Week show, with not only girly styles but silhouettes and structured suits too. While designer Alexander Wang was adding basic whites and white leather accessories to his collection, anything Haute Couture was over the top and outrageous (no shocker). Spring 2011 is a white out, so do your part and dress it up.

   So how can you wear whites? White and off white jeans have always been a trend so you can start with that. Add a white or pastel shirt and a couple of neutral colored accessories. The finished product will be style worthy and white helps bring out that small Spring tan that everyone's hoping for! It's not always easy to emulate models when you see the crazy runway styles, but in this trend, just do your best to wear fresh pastels and white.

   These colors are a lot more graceful than the Fall 2010 military styles. With those styles still trending, the world of fashion is diverse enough to have this pure white trend and that edgy trend on the rise. As far as footwear goes, go with a simple silver heel, ballet flats or a pair of flat sandals. This look is so easy to dress up and even easier to wear casually, it's so simple to get it right. So don't have a fashion wipe out, join the Spring 2011 white out.

xx ZM