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Spring 2012 Trends: From the Runway to Your Way

Spring 2012 Trends: From the Runway to Your Way

Ah, the ever so fabulous fashion show.  The theatrics of them are enough to draw you in, but then add the clothes and accessories and what’s not to love?!  Twice a year they come around in the form of Fashion Week and women fawn over them like men do March Madness games.  But each Fashion Week brings the same conundrum for many of us – we covet the designs, love the trends, but have no idea how in the world to translate these looks to our everyday lives (and not have others look at us like we walked off the set of Alice & Wonderland).

Spring is officially here, so it’s time to give some of those trends you’ve been coveting a try!  Here are my versions of a few of Spring’s hottest runway trends that you can wear everyday. [Click here to keep reading…]

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A Worthy Investment: Colorblock Handbags

A Worthy Investment: Colorblock Handbags

The color block trend is still going strong and was all over the Spring 2012 runways. This look is a timeless favorite for the sunnier seasons and is the perfect way to brighten up your look without looking like a Crayola box.

Creating a head-to-toe colorblock look can be a little tricky, though. In addition to taking time, it also requires resources, especially for those of us who live our lives in neutrals. A much easier and cost-effective way to bring this trend into your wardrobe is with a colorblock handbag. I’m sure you know that the right handbag has the power to transform an entire outfit which is why handbags are universally considered to be worthy investments.

A colorblock bag can add a burst of fun into your look without taking you into a direction you’re not fully comfortable with. It can be used to complement an already colorful look or to breath some life into a simpler style.

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Top Trends for Spring 2012

Top Trends for Spring 2012

Fashion will be light, bright and breezy this month as we gear up for the new season’s hottest trends. Spring typically sees colors shift from the dark tones of winter to soft hues and delicate prints, with March the ideal month to host this transition. As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, March is a pivotal point in any girl’s fashion calendar. To guide you into the season in all the latest styles, take a look at these top trends for spring 2012. [Click here to keep reading…]

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Trend to Try: Pretty Pleats

Trend to Try: Pretty Pleats

Pretty pleats made a major splash on the Spring 2012 runways, where we saw a plethora of pleated pieces in all shapes and shades. And these weren’t your average school-girl pleats. Instead, they took on a more grown-up form, radiating ladylike refinement with an unexpected touch of cool.

Pleats can also be quite practical. For day, keep it sleek with a crisp button up or casual knit with structured pumps or basic flats. For night, you can have a little more fun and add a bit of an edge to the look with daring platforms, statement jewelry and a cropped bomber or cool vest.

Being unexpected, yet cohesive, is the most fundamental aspect of being fashionable. So play around and mix it up. Have fun with the look and make sure you make it your own by throwing in a few signatures.

Check out my top 10 pretty pleated styles. [Click here to keep reading…]

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ANM Must-Have: Standout Statement Rings

ANM Must-Have: Standout Statement Rings

We convey just as much through our hands as we do with our faces (especially those of us who can’t speak without wild hand motions like yours truly!). As such, we should pay a bit more mind to how we adorn them.

I’m a big believer in big, oversized rings as signature staples. I have a gorgeous vintage cocktail ring that I wear every day and no matter what I’m wearing, that’s the piece that gets all the compliments and attention!

A standout statement ring is one of the worthiest investments you can make because you can wear it every single day, with every single item in your closet. Wear a few crazy cocktail rings for an avant-garde style, or be selective and choose just one for a minimally fashion-forward look.

Check out my top 10 crazy cocktail ring picks!

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ANM Must-Have: Transitional Knits Under $100

ANM Must-Have: Transitional Knits Under $100

Happy transitional season! During the coming sorta warm, kinda cold months, there is one essential item no closet should be without: the transitional sweater. A transitional sweater is one that can be layered over your winter ensembles to add some extra warmth, but still relaxed, and lightweight  enough to team with your spring pieces. It has neither the bulk of a winter knit nor the airy barely-there feel of a spring style. Instead, it strikes just the right balance.

A transitional knit is an obvious worthy investment since you get significantly more mileage out of it. To take it a step further, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite styles for under $100.

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