Beauty & Fashion

What is she Wearing? – Chic Spring/Summer Fashions

The fashion scene is exploding this year with many new hot trends that will leave you feeling cool and looking fabulous! Not only are this year’s spring fashions some of the most fantastic but they also come at prices that are very affordable! These fashions will have heads turning and everyone asking, “What is she wearing?”

Patterns

Patterns are all the rage this season when it comes to t-shirts, pants, and cute little dresses that are perfect for those lovely spring nights! The PetiteSophisticate.com spring summer collection has many of these dresses that have been splashed with color. One such dress, the  Brushstroke jeweled sheath is a real masterpiece and is available for $89. Another classy piece is the Henry New York Sleeveless Baby Doll Dress priced at $69.99.

Henry New York Sleeveless Baby Doll Dress – $69.99

Simple & Chic

But bold patterns are just one aspect of the newest trends this year. There are also very simple pieces including the Joe Fresh Style cotton knit dress that comes in many different solid and vibrant colors such as red, orange, yellow, and fuchsia. The wonderful scooped neck and short sleeves make it very playful while remaining sweetly simple. This dress is available for an astonishing $39!

Another simple and elegant dress is the multi-strap empire dress from Newport News. Priced at just $39, this dress has an overall shirred look that adds to the beautiful color of the dress. Pair it with high heels for the ‘wow’ factor.

And black and white continues to stay hot this season as well. Oscar De La Renta’s beautiful sleeveless dress is priced at $84 only.

Coldwater Creek also a good selection of black and white outfits. Check out their floral crops for a casual day outdoors. Great accessories like scarves, sunglasses and a wide range of shoes are also to be found in the classic b/w to match with your outfit.

Colder Climes

For those cooler spring nights, you might want to wrap something a little warmer around yourself such as the Rocky Mountain Trading Co. Artica Down Vest. This white vest will fit you snugly while keeping you warm but is light enough to wear indoors and out. Two side pockets with a completely waterproof shell, it’s hard to believe that this fabulous vest is only $35.

Pair the vest with a very smart-looking pair of wide-leg pants, also very big on the fashion scene right now! Famous NY Maker has brought to us a wonderful pair of this type of pants – the Anne Klein NY Maker Pants that feature a wide belt area and are crisp and clean and are available for only $60!

Playful & Flirty

If you’re looking for something a little more playful and flirty, pretty and sweet blouses are also making a big splash this year. With slightly puffed sleeves and square necklines, try a blouse that is trimmed in lace and in white to show off that tan that’s just beginning to appear! This piece by Jessica London is great for a beautiful day outdoors.

Another great piece, the Zinc Eyelet Blouse will complete any wardrobe and is available for only $32.50. Take the trend a bit further by wearing a fabric belt just above the waist. Belted waists are very hip this year as well!

Shoes

iconWhether you’re wearing a cute printed sundress or wide-legged pants, you can never go wrong with simple flats. Mules will make your feet shine with a patented leather upper and give them that extra “va va voom” with a heel that looks like a cork – another big step by fashion designers this year! Find these mules just about anywhere this year but don’t pay anymore than $39.99 for them!

But our find of the season are these Skipper Bowed Skimmers By Bijou™ available at ShoeTrader.com for just $19.99.

Handbags

And what outfit is complete without a handbag? Go bright and go bold with a Mexicala Tote from Alloy. This wonderful bag features every color in the rainbow so it’ll stand out in a crowd and can also be worn with just about anything! Get this tote from Alloy for only $24.50. Or check out more Handbag Trends 2008.

The spring/summer fashions this year let you take your creativity to a whole new level with your wardrobe! Not only can you get the looks that are on all the runways, you can also get them for cheap!