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Spring Styles 2008

Spring Styles 2008

By Polly Bibb

If you are sipping on hot cocoa and counting down the days till Spring…we have some clothing inspirations and updates on the new season for you. 


Spring Update:

Colors for Spring 2008 include a pallet of beige-cremes, light blues with a hint of turquoise, some soft grayish- silver colors, olive green, red, a little navy and a slight purple-berry pop here and there.  Belts are still in this Spring, but rather than larger oversized belts, try a narrow belt with a crocodile or alligator skin in a bold color.  Pair this belt with a similar style purse and you will be rocking your outfit!  Start getting excited about shoes and jewelry.  Your feet will love you this Spring, because the wedge is back!  Finally, don’t be afraid to accent your outfits with large earrings and necklaces that have a pewter tone with turquoise.  This year is over the top with crocodile influences, big bags, popping colors, and large accessories! 

What the Designers are Creating:
Calvin Klein’s Spring collection for women focuses on a taupe, light green, powder blue, turquoise, soft beige with a hint of blush and a silver-grey color palette. 

Oscar de la Renta’s collection focuses on an olive green, red and crème combinations, black and white, navies, and beige tones, and some prints.  Many of Oscar de la Renta’s pieces are accented with beautiful belts.

Christian Dior has some amazing color pallets that include similar colors to CK and Oscar de la Renta, and Dior incorporates a purple-berry touch into some of his spring pieces.  Dior’s collection shots bold jewelry and encourages women that it is okay to wear oversized earrings and necklaces. 

Crocodiles and pythons are slipping their way into fashion accessories such as purses, belts and even shoes!  Dolce and Gabbana are releasing a special Spring/Summer 2008 hand bag collection of 10 purses made with crocodile and python skin. 

What to do before the sun comes back and the Spring lines are out:
Grab your stripes and fun pre-spring clothing! Spring is right around the corner…Before you know it you will find your wardrobe popping with fresh and vibrant colors.  Now is the time to make that transition and put on some fun garments.  It is nautical season, ladies, enjoy it for a few weeks…before the bold Spring colors take the main street runway.