Spring Trends

I complied a list of spring trends for an assignment (details on this coming shortly), and I thought that it might be interesting/useful to some of you:

• Metallics, especially silver, in all shapes and forms. Pick up some shiny shoes or a bag if you haven't already.
• Casual dresses are still big, particularly wrap dresses, kimono shapes, and shirt-dresses.
• Trapeze lines and empire waists
• Delicate, sheer ruffled blouses
• Cropped and a-line jackets
• Patent leather
• Colorful flats
• Lucite accessories (you know how I feel about this one)
• Eyelet lace, especially in white
• Huge cocktail rings
• Shorts, every style from ultra-short (wear with extreme caution) to bermudas. Wear them with the next two.
• Espadrilles and cork sandals
• Chunky wooden wedges and platforms
• Bubble hems are still around for skirts, dresses, and tops
• Lightweight chunky knits and crochet with a "home-made" feel
• Slouchy wide leg pants (this will continue into fall - thank god for relief from skinny pants)
• Draped, fluttery or voluminous sleeves
• Grecian style draping in general - especially for evening
• Minidresses and miniskirts (get thee to the gym to work on those legs!)
• Geometric and mod prints, especially in black and white
• Jewelry with a hand-made, one of kind look
• Colors: white, pale silvery gray, cobalt blue, yellow, and nude/blush tones

If I missed any, leave it in the comments!