Spring Style 2013

Hello Readers! I did some research on 2013's style for this year. I wanted to get you into the know about what's up here in Marin and all around the country.

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Let's start by talking about color, or to be more specific pastels. This means light shades of every color you can think of. Last year, we experimented heavily with bright colors but this year its all about them pastels. This color scheme applies for all sorts of clothing and accessories; pants/shorts, tops, dresses, shoes, jewelry, everything! In an unusual turn of events, bright yellows are also in style. Metallics are also coming back, however keep it light for the spring as it will get strong into next Fall. Although the true color of the year is Emerald, blue seems to be the buzz of this spring.

We can't write about color without writing about patterns. Pattern are big this spring! Especially when it comes to skinny jeans and leggings. Among these patterns floral is a major stand out. Classic denim is going beyond just jeans this year. This material look is appearing as shirts, jackets and cover ups.

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The pattern/denim hype contrasts with an edgy style that is appearing all across the teen fashion world. This edgy look is combining this years colors with skin and the color black. This includes open-back shirts and dresses, dresses with holes at the waistline, sheer tops and bustiers. This look ranges from blacks and skulls (skulls are in!) to music festival pastels or anything in between. When it comes to shorts, they fall directly into the "music festival" look with lacey shorts that appeared last summer.

Let's talk dresses. Aside from the open back and cut dresses, retro dresses are SO in for spring. These dresses button to the neck with a collar. These tend to be in patterns and/or pastel colors. The collar look was big last fall and is transferring to spring. Another spring style this year is
colored blazers.Colored blazers are the thing this year (as compared to dark and beige blazers last year)

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Last but not least I want to go over accessories. A new bag is coming on the scene that is see-through, it seems to be the most controversial accessory this year. Wedges are the shoe of this spring and range in numerous colors and patterns. Jewelry this year ranges within metallics and pastels and can be paired with anything.

In posts to come I will discuss how this season's style translates in each store and how you can shop your way into style!
Thanks for reading and keep checking back!


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