Women's Spring 2010 Style Guide

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One of the mysteries of the fashion world is that the spring and summer runway collections are actually presented the previous fall, when most people are thinking of what to serve for Thanksgiving dinner and how to avoid Aunt Hilda at the family Christmas party, and not what they'd like to be wearing on their spring vacation in St. Bart's. But that's just the way it works, so we're here to help you get a leg up on the trends and styles that will come to dominate your closet in 2010. 

Spring is all about refreshing, renewing and rejuvenating your wardrobe and experimenting with new shapes, styles and colors. Try to imagine how good it must feel for your poor, wilted flowers to bloom back to life, and incorporate that same energy and spirit into your clothes!

Style Trends

Neutrals

  • Neutral outfits beg for color on the face, so try a smoky eye  or bright red lip  for extra impact.

Metallics

  • Try a metallic trench  or handbag  for a daytime pop of shine.

Peek-A-Boo

  • A hint of skin is much sexier than a bared shoulder. Let their imagination fill in the blanks!

School Spirit

  • Remember how much you hated your school uniform? Designers like Anna Sui  and Rag and Bone  are re-inventing it into pieces you'll be itching to own.
  • Don't think too literally. A preppy oversized  shirt worn with dark denim  is sweet and sophisticated.

Feathers

  • Yes, you heard right. This spring is all fanciful dressing and nothing says that better than whimsical feathers.

Must Have Items

A voluminous miniskirt  pairs well with a blazer and jeweled flats for a breezy, chic look. 

A boyfriend blazer  is a wardrobe staple that no woman should be without. You can throw it over any kind of outfit for instant cool. 

Jumpsuits  may look intimidating but they're incredibly easy to wear. Just throw on sky high platforms and a cropped blazer  to keep it long and lean. 

A slashed top  with jeans is the perfect way to interpret the peek-a-boo trend for daytime. 

An elegant blouse  can take you from morning meetings to late lunches to after dinner drinks and beyond. 

Accessories

Patterned Tights

From leopard  spots to swirling  prints, patterned tights are an easy and fun way to make an outfit pop. 

Scarves

No keffiyehs  need apply. This spring it's all about the silk scarf knotted 'round the head or bunched around the neck. 

Waist Belts

In a sea of draped, Grecian style dresses, belts  are essential for reminding people that yes, you do have a waist. 

Silver Jewelry

The recent bohemian craze had everyone swapping their silver pieces for chunky  gold jewelry. This season's elegant dresses call for an armful of silver bangles 

Low Heels

Yes, Alexander McQueen may have debuted his sky high 10 inch crab shoes for spring, but low heels  are a comfier, less fall-inducing option. 

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