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On my Style by Karen Facebook page, I have been showing spring trends. If you haven’t had a chance to become a fan, make sure you do. Sometimes I ask a question and I often show 3-4 photos. It’s a great way to get a few tips and stay current just by scrolling through your feeds. Most of the time there is info NOT covered on the blog. There you go-even more tips for you on Facebook!
Check out Musings of a Housewife for more great spring looks. All of us in the NW can relate to what she is saying! Be sure and check out the other blogs listed at the end of the post.
Spring Trends for 2011. What is a must have? At this point in spring, I recommend transitioning into spring by layering bright colors. Most of the time it’s not quite warm enough to wear all the things we see in the stores and in photos. But we are tired of the dark, winter colors and need a change. Lightweight sweaters, jackets and scarves are a great way to add the color.
Honeysuckle was named the color of spring 2011. The true definition of Honeysuckle as named by Pantone is a deeper pink, yet some reports showed it more in the coral range. I chose two things that have a little of each color. Of course you will see all sorts of bright colors from turquoise (last year’s color) deep lavender and more. Neutrals are also very in and I showed those with the stripes below.
All selections from LOFT
Another trend: STRIPES! I’m not a big fan, because they do not flatter me personally, but I do love them on other people. I especially love the very narrow stripe.
Nordstrom
Banana Republic
I asked on Facebook…Blouses or Tops? Blouses have made a comeback this season. Some of you have wondered if they ever have gone out. Certainly tailored blouses haven’t. Blouses in general have been more difficult to find as of late. Tops were still the favorite because they are a better fit.
Macy’s
Denim Trends: It’s all in this season. You have choices. Trouser, Bootcut, Bell bottom, Straight Cut, Skinny and Boyfriend Capri!
Nordstrom
Of course this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the spring trends. What would be a MUST HAVE for you? Are you partial to stripes? Do you love a feminine blouse? Weigh in and let me know what you love.
Love the honeysuckle color! Last weekend I got a crochet sleeveless hoodie in that color at Macy’s. But then last night my fabulous hairstylist Kyla Buckley did my hair in tones of red, copper, and strawberry blond, so now I’m not sure if this corally color will go with my fierce hair!
Love light weight cardi’s – great this time of year when it’s still a little cooler but if it warms up during the day, pull the caridgan off. Stripes, if they would only design clothing with them going verticle, for someone like myself who is shorter and a little thicker than I’d like in the middle, we could wear them.
What do you think of the military trend? Olive green cargo pants a safe bet?
I like the military trend in some jackets. I like the Olive green cargos. I also like that gray has such a presence this spring in casual pants. What we would normally buy in khaki is now in gray.