6 CHIC SPRING TRENDS TO FALL FOR

If you’re a fan of blogs, then you’re sure to have stumbled upon The Skinny a few times. We’re thrilled to have one of the talented contributers behind the blog, Dawn Ferguson, give us a few tips on Spring trends and fashion. If you’re wondering what to wear this Spring, look no further! Dawn gives us a fool proof recipe, check it out below.
xo, Kristine

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The key to striking a chic chord in Spring? Take on any of these six trends, for a look that’s pitch-perfect romance!

DREAMY FLORALS
Sun-drenched and washed like watercolors, florals blooming in muted, dreamy shades are ultra romantic, but equally dolled up and sexy when paired with a sultry, red lip or black lace.

Images, clockwise from left: Dolce & Gabbana SS10, Roberto Cavalli SS10, Christian Dior SS10, Oscar de la Renta SS10.

SHEER INTUITION
Keep it chic with a cutout body-con, or show off a lacey bra under a sheer top and skirt around an X-rating with an opaque bottom.

Images, clockwise from left: Christian Dior SS10, Fendi SS10, VPL SS10, BCBG Max Azria SS10.

BRAIDED BEAUTY
No matter if you wear them messy and side-swiped, intertwined with ribbon, color, or as a new, chic way to revamp your up-do, braids are just plain pretty.

Images, clockwise from left: Oscar de la Renta SS10, Rochas SS10, Zac Posen SS10, Alexander Wang SS10.

ALL RUFFLED UP
Undeniably feminine, ruffles get reworked this spring with zipper embellishments, lots of tiers and prints that fit into any wardrobe—from rock-infused to flirty-chic. Swap your heart on your sleeve with a ruffled neckline and you’re sure to make a statement.

Images, clockwise from left: Stella McCartney SS10, Burberry Prorsum SS10, Christian Dior SS10, Dolce & Gabbana SS10.

DARK LIPS
Dark glamour reigns even in the sunshine of spring this year. Vamp up your pout with deep-mulberry shades to tints as dark as black, for a look that has attitude while still maintaining major sex appeal.

Images, clockwise from left: Rodarte SS10, Betsy Johnson SS10, Bottega Veneta SS10, Jason Wu SS10.

CORAL-HUED
Toss the towel in on pink for its coral-hued counterpart, and a look that’s part sorbet, part seaside in appeal. Feminine, sweet and way more chic than cheesy pink.

Images, clockwise from left: Rochas SS10, Derek Lam SS10, J. Mendel SS10, Fendi SS10.