Spring is finally here and all you ladies that have been stuffing their feet into heavy winter boots and sludge combating clogs are finally able to feel the spring breeze between their toes. For most of us, this usually translates into us dusting off the boxes of sandals that we hid at the back of our closets in late autumn last year. Even though these better weather shoe unpacking sessions are supposed to make us feel terrific and sunny, most of us end up feeling bad because the very shoes that we spent a mini fortune on just a few short months ago don’t seem like they would fit in too well with shoe trends set to be in vogue for the current season.
In the league of accomplished footwear designers, Nicholas Kirkwood is undoubtedly an overachiever. The man who has been known to produce some of the most iconic shoes in the modern era is now looking to reinvent everything that future generations would remember about the shoes of the second decade of the new millennium. In the latest Fall 2013 Collection, Nicholas Kirkwood debuted more than 50 styles of shoes that are in keeping with contemporary fashion and in vogue colors while being completely different at the same time.
If we look at jewelry trends in Asian cultures, we find that the women in this region simply love bi, boisterous earrings. Jewelry trends in this region are almost never inclined towards minimalism which means that even women from the most underprivileged of backgrounds wear a lot of jewelry even if its in metals like steel and aluminum. In these cultures, ear cuffs or oversized earrings that cover the entire length of the ear are relatively commonplace though women in the west only discovered these in the 1980s. Even at that time, it was the bolder of women that dared to sport the kitschy accessory.
Alistair Carr has only ever produced just two lines for McQ Alexander McQueen though is second attempt really has the designer going from strength to strength for sure. For his second collection with the label, Carr brought inspiration as diverse and eclectic as the tiger stripes that were screen-printed on the suits as well as motorcycle jackets infused rather liberally with the classic McQueen aesthetic as well. Carr also got a trend spot-on with the use of the Prince of Wales check pattern which actually spoke for the classicist in the man.
Maxi dresses are set to be huge through spring and summer 2013 and most fashionistas are looking forward to filling their wardrobes with these sensual and feminine items in multiple colors and prints. However, there are quite a few of us that are wondering if the fair weather fashion could also be worn through fall. Well, the good news is that maxi dresses are predicted to be trendy right through fall 2013 as well and we tell you how you can continue to wear them when the weather begins to cool again later in the year.
Scarves used to be big in the 1950s and women used to use them to adorn day dresses, Sunday church dresses and even their hair at the pool or at the beach. The trend went out of vogue during the flower power era where women preferred to leave their locks as god intended them to be and floral prints began appearing on clothing and no one needed dainty printed scarves to accessorize.
UK retail brand Opening Ceremony has been known to “borrow” inspiration for its collections from the lines shown by some of the most well known designers in the world. The label that is completely unabashed in its “inspirations” has now taken a liking to the Alexander Wang’s Balenciaga debut and the Fall 2013 line he showed there as well as the Fall 2012 offerings from Christopher Kane. Despite the fact that the similarities between these two collections and the “new” Fall 2013 collection from OC are way too stark, the latest collection from the brand does take luxury to the next level for its faithful followers.
Spring is a transitional climate and most of us wait till summer finally begin before we finally pack away our lug-soled heels and heavy boots. However, if you’re a little sick and tired of your foot covering shoes but aren’t too keen on getting your peds all cold with summery sandals, cutout booties and open-toe shoes could be the perfect kind of footwear for you for spring. The footwear hybrid is aimed at the style-conscious woman who doesn’t want to switch to sandals just yet but wants to ditch the foot warming footwear too.
Trench coats are something of a staple for spring. Most women use these lightweight coats to keep cozy when stepping out of the house and continue to wear them right till the beginning of summer when their sweaters and cardigans are all ready to box up. If you have been wearing a trench coat right through the winter, you might not find the prospect of wearing one for a few months more too appealing. However, trench coats have evolved from the basic khaki, taupe and deep olive colors in vogue in the past few decades and for spring 2013, these would be seen in a variety of bright colors to suit every fashionista’s need.
The black trousers and white button down shirt look may be a style classic, but unfortunately it has been preferred a bit too much by restaurant servers for it to be considered chic for anyone else. However, with a little clever accessorizing, you can turn the uniform-like look into one worthy of the red carpet.
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