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Spring Style

By Lloyd Boston:
Style Expert/Author, Before You Put That On

Spring is hard to resist, especially when you have spent most of the winter covered up--and layered in dark clothing. You want your toes to break free, your arms to feel an evening breeze, and your skin to reflect the colors of the season. This coming Elle Fashion Week will celebrate 5 wearable trends that you can start creating right now! Take a peek:





Embellishments

Touches of jewels, metallic coated denim, studded leather, and Far Eastern-inspired tunics will celebrate this hot trend. Think of your embellished piece as your clothes and jewelry all in one. No need to add another accessory.

Garden Party
A true American classic style theme. Think soft colors. Floral patterns that read modern--no old fashioned. And sweet shapes that bring out the girl in any woman. With parties for Dads to Grads around the corner, this trend will be a go-to for sure.

1940's Hollywood Glamour
Take your cues from strong screen sirens that wore the pants--literally, and did it with femininity. Back seam stockings, peep-toe pumps, and chunky clutch bags can make any workplace feel like a runway.

Spring 2008 Colors
Candy colors from taffy pink and lemon yellow, to grass green and candy apple red--think hues that offer sweetness. They look more grown up when paired with black or white. This trend is an instant wake-up call after months of neutrals and wools. It is OK to have your dessert FIRST this season.

Color Block
Mondrian-inspired prints, patchwork bags in contrasting hues, and bright tights worn beneath muted dresses. Pair the unexpected, and enjoy the power of mixing colors that onlookers would never expect. This is an ageless trend that first popped up in the Mod 60's, making a triumphant return--right now!

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Here's what you need …
 
SCOOP BEACH Printed Long Tube Dress with Satin Rope Belt
HSN Price: $365.00
Sharif Couture Jeweled Leather Satchel
HSN Price: $300.00
A.B.S by Allen Schwartz Colorblock Dress
HSN Price: $149.90
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(8 comments for Spring Style)

granny, IL 03/12/2008
when will we be able to e-mail the host's again???they help us out so much when we have a question about the products as they work with them or the items...thank-you.
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lois, IL 03/04/2008
love-love this dress by js boutique,but it just comes in the black-sequins-could js please make this in the gold-sequins???item #258-077,with the cap-sleeves....he has got the right idea....i have this item,but want it in gold..this is year-round items,you can dress them-up or dress them down...thank-you so much....
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Teea, NJ 03/03/2008
I am in my 40's and I love the 1940's look, is that look to old for me. I've been wearing that look for over a year or more. I get plenty of compliments on the look. I just wish someone would make the straight skirts just a few inches longer, I have wide hips and I need the skirts to be just a little longer....
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devia, IL 02/29/2008
on sex and the city,this lady had on a gold-sequin tank-dress that was absolutely fabulious,please will someone come-up with this style/??i understand that david rodriguez,designs some clothes for this show so maybe he could design this also for hsn....i have seen him on hsn and love his clothes..thank-you.
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granny, IL 02/28/2008
love,love the spring and summer dresses with the cap-sleeves and the knot twist.they are so figure-flattering..make-more and color-color-not so much black-please...thank-you.
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lois, IL 02/27/2008
please,please,will someone listen to me?????we love the bling-bling-i wish someone would bring dresses in tank-style-short in gold sequins..with cap-sleeves,but i'm not picky.these dresses can be worn actually all year round..we have the sequin-shoes,now we need the dress...please-help...thank-you.
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Adriene, VA 02/23/2008
I have Lloyd's book and it is fantastic. It is a bible or those of us who remain true to our style while adding a few trends here and there. I love this time of year when all the great new fashion trends are blooming and ours for the picking......
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02/23/2008
When are the boards coming back?
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