When I got home today this sweet little thing was waiting for me in the mailbox...
Nordstrom's Spring 2012 preview mag!
I have been under the weather this week and laying eyes on this cheered me right up!
As we know I love pretty things, and Nordsies is the epitome of prettiness.
Right down this magazine.
The pages are shiny and glossy and the layouts are just so lavish.
So here it is...
Top 5 Spring's "it" list:
#1.) PREP CLUB
Say hello to all things preppy, pushed to a new level of cool.
Think old-classics amped up brilliant color.
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Most wanted in Preppy:
1.) Varied Stripes
Uneven rules right now and so does a bit of transparency.
2.) Colorful Denim
Favorite skinny pumped up in your favorite bright color.
3.) Bright Oxfords
A classic stepped-up in a witty color.
4.) The new bold school bag.
Sleek and practical this bag gets an "A" for fun.
5.) The high-wattage belt.
#2.) STREAMLINED
Spring lines up with sculpted shapes and a graphic use of color.
This is statement dressing.
A play of chic control and engineered drama.
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Most wanted in streamlined.
1.) Sculptural Jewelry
Keep accents understated yet avaunt-garde.
2.) Sleek watches.
A numberless watch is ultra mod and super sleek.
3.) Bold Strokes.
The next evolution of color blocking: a cute dress with acute angles and pop-art contrast.
4.) Organic Forms
For a subtler impact, explore graceful shapes in the cubist mode.
5.) Contrast or complement.
Some shoes and bags play a supporting role, in bold blends of
neutrals—while others take a cue from this trend's technicolor dresses.
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#3.) NEW HORIZONS
If you prefer a more sensual take on neutrals, get back to nature with sun baked shades, earthy textures, and lighter-then-air fabrics.
If you prefer a more sensual take on neutrals, get back to nature with sun baked shades, earthy textures, and lighter-then-air fabrics.
You'll love the easy freedom of this trend, as well as it's rich sophistication.
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Most wanted in new horizons:
Most wanted in new horizons:
1.) Artisan Inspired Jewelry
Play rugged metals against something simple: a crisp white shirt, or tanned skin and a tank.
2.) The Craft Shoe.
Natural textures don't have to be casual. The more intricate the weave, the more elegant the shoe.
3.) Open weaved knits.
Breezy macramé in a laid-back shape balances beautifully with tailored pants and sleek sandals.
4.) Exotic skins
Serpent scales add life at the office—and a sense of danger for an evening out.
5.) Shades of sand.
Go muted in sun bleached beige tones.
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#4.) GRAPHIC PRINTS
When it comes to pattern, bold is best.
For spring; everything from exploded florals and geometrics kitschy motifs and scarfs.
Think high contrast, high drama.
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Most wanted in graphic prints:
1.) Abstract Florals.
A splash of mid-century modernism makes familiar things—tulips, shirtdresses—alluringly unrecognizable.
2.) Modern Geometry
Mixing patterns makes a statement. Matching them head to toe makes an art-deco declaration.
3.) Pattern Bags.
Add dimension to neutrals—or play against another pattern to heighten the optical effect.
4) Strong Shades
Use one or to strong tones like black and white to anchor your pairing.
5.) Eye Popping Extras
Amped-up lashes are a necessary companion to powerful prints. Don't
dream of hiding them...unless it's with a new twist on classic shades.
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#5.) FRENCH CHARM
Channel that French girl aesthetic with a flirty mix of demure and allure.
Vintage femininity looks new paired with button-up pieces.
The glam gamine is here.
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Most wanted in French charm:
1.) Vintage Florals
What could be more subversively fun than an 18th-century sofa repurposed into a 21st-century ensemble?
2.) Dark Romance
3.) Prim and Proper Bows
Au courant bows sweeten everything they land on. Keep the look from
going twee by incorporating just one bow-detailed item at a time.
4.) Chic Melange
Pair boudoir textures with refined French dots for an elegantly eclectic mix.
5.) Boudoir to Beach
Make a case for lace via lingerie.
So Let's Celebrate!
Occasion: Hot Fashion. Cool Spring Collections.
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