Seeing Stripes for Spring

Christian Siriano resort 2014.

There are definitely no blurred lines when it comes to one of spring 2014's biggest trends- stripes.  This nautical look comes full swing for both resort and spring/summer season.  This time around the classic stripe has been taken to a whole new level.  Not just simple black and white, but combinations of color, various thickness and angles creating a refreshing look and feel.

Joseph Ribkoff spring 2014
(Photo: courtesy GPS Radar)

Christian Siriano featured a few smart pieces in his resort collection with bright stripes in pink, yellow and green.  Wearing interesting color combinations is the way to keep it modern and playful.




Of course, sticking with traditional black and white or navy stripes maintains a classic nautical vibe and makes for an easy look for the office or other corporate environments.  Despite Siriano using brighter shades in his resort collection, he chose to stick with the traditional palette in his spring 2014 collection.

If you want to break tradition mix it up with a bold color like how Josef Ribkoff adds red stripes to the classic black and white.  This makes it both interesting and keeps it simple.  Top a dress like his with a blazer in white or black and your look is fresh.

Left to Right: Narcisco Rodriguez, Louis Vuitton, Diane Von Furstenberg, Valentino (Photo: http://www.annexmagazine.com/)

STYLE | VERSACE SPRING 2014

Cruising into Spring in the Winter

Fashion lovers know that designers and retailers are always ahead of the game when it comes to style.  It's the middle of winter but designers have already shown us what's coming for spring 2013.  And if you visit retailers you'll see a sneak peek of spring in the form of what the industry often refers to as 'Cruise' wear.

In the past these were clothes targeted at people travelling to warmer, sunny destinations on vacation or cruises.  The elite would update their wardrobes with new fashions just for their travels.  But these days, it's also an opportunity for you to be one step ahead in fashion by mixing a little spring into your winter wardrobe.

Fashion insiders know that it's fun to be ahead of the game my adding a dash of the upcoming season into your wardrobe.  Adding a little spring is easy because it can be in the form of layering or just a dash of color.  Your winter coat will keep the cold at bay and you can show off your diggs when you arrive at your destination.

Chanel's cruise collection was upbeat, youth-inspired with hints of classic Chanel tailoring.