trend watch spring/summer 2008

What's Hot for Spring/Summer!                        Shop the Trends!

• Airy Pretty Dresses:     Whether in a mini or maxi, flowing looks with drapes, pleats and ruffles, and with a light and airy FEMININE attitude full of gauzy layers.  

• Assymetry:     Off-the-shoulder and ONE SHOULDER looks are hot now. 

• Silver Grey and Color:     Still hot is grey, now in a silvery DOVE grey hue so pretty with muted neutrals and flesh tones; and colors like PURPLE, lilac, raspberry, caribbean blue, lemon yellow, and kelly green. 

• Dip Dying and Ombre:     Not just your hippie tie-dye, but gorgeous OMBRE fabrics and fun dip dyed looks. 

• Prints:     From lavish FLORAL and tropical prints to globalization in the form of tribal SAFARI chic, all ethnic looks feel fresh this spring. 

• Jeans:     SKINNY, STRAIGHT LEG, BOOT CUT, FLARE, WIDE-LEG or TROUSERS.  And the bright colored denim skinny's are perfect for spring.

• Thin Belts:     No more pregnant looks, ACCENTUATE THE WAIST with a belt over a dress or sweater. 

• Leather jackets:     Leather jackets remain important, now in a lighter weight and color.  They continue to add that needed EDGE to a sweet look. 

• Scarves:     The SCARF came on strong in the winter, and will continue next season.  Worn around the neck for the perfect addition on a cool evening, or worn as a headscarf or hippie chick headband. 

• Oversized Bags:     For handbags, the OVERSIZED bag never really went away.  Now seen in the giant clutch and large totes and shoulder bags. 

• Sequins:     SEQUINS continue to be seen adding shine and shimmer to dresses and tops.