A NOD TO MOD

A fresh spring look is all you need.  Try it in black & white.  This graphic pallete is about prints, stripes, and striking layers.  Think bold pieces and looks.  The look is modern by staying in the black and white family = no mixing colors!

These styles look crisp in the office or for a night on the town.  A classic look would be a long white pencil skirt with a black blouse.  Add bold black and white jewelry.  But don't reverse the look (white top with black bottoms) or you look like a waiter.  Play up the trend in mod heels or flats, or with your bags.

 

 

Zar Apparel Group Julia Jordan Dress

Sass & Bide Skirt, $350

Kamalikulture Side Draped Dress, $98

BCBG "Cyprien" Top, $178

Footwear:

French Connection "Nina", $120

French Sole "Indelible", $198

Zara Black and White Combination Heels, $79.90

Restricted "Power" Flat, $45

Bags:

Milly "Kiera" Multi Clutch, $335

Zara Leather Shopper with Pocket, $129

Here's to being Mod this spring!

XOXO,

Divine Style DC

LADIES SEXY SPRING TRENDS

New trends for Spring 2012 are here.  Some are new and some have been around awhile but these are styles to look for when out shopping for your spring wardrobe.  Most designers and retail chains carry these looks at different price points so shop around if you find a style you like.

Deep V Dress- a deep-V neckline turns an otherwise demure dress into a stunner.  This is great for small chested women.  

Riller & Fount Mariposa Halter Dress, $256   

 

ISSA Short Kimono Dress, $487

 

Ani Lee Taryn Dress, $299

Neon Pink- an eye-catching alternative to red.  This color works for all shapes, sizes, and skin tones.  Choose a dress in a silhouette that is flattering to you.  Most stores and designers are carrying this color for spring 2012.  It is a very distinct shade of pink so be careful when ordering something to ensure you are getting the correct shade.

Michael Kors Sheath Dress, $1,245

Naven Party Dress in Pop Pink, $374

Peplum- creates an instant hourglass to those with a more boyish figure.  Look for peplum on tops, which can be worn with pencil skirts, or on dresses.

Blaque Label Open Back Dress, $46

Off the Shoulder- dare to bare your shoulders in an off the shoulder top or dress.  This look differs from strapless which is nothing on the arms.  Off the shoulder has a scooped or straight neckline with sleeves.

T Bags Los Angeles (in mocha or mint green), $168

Sheer Print- can be seen in dresses and tops.  Layers or silk lining help give the coverage needed.  Try this in a bold hue or print. If not fully ready to try sheer, do a sheer neckline or sleeves.

Diane von Furstenberg Fleurette Dress, $345

Myne Sydney Sheer Short Sleeve Dress, $159

Diane von Furstenberg Kipling Dress, $269.50

Head-to-Toe Neutrals- go nude with a top and trousers in a flattering skin tone.  To enhance a tan, go with darker shades or to play up fair skin think ethereal.  Petal is a light pinkish nude tone that designers are using. "Nude on Nude" is very trendy.  Think Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City.

Asos Hybrid Dress $152.19                                                   Nightcap Clothing Deep Victorian Lace Dress, $341

  

High-Slit Skirt- show some but not all leg in a skirt or dress with a high-slit.  The leg should be your one accent piece so keep the neckline or silhouette of the dress simpler.  We don't need to see "the girls" too!  Maxi dresses are a great way to wear this look.  Flowiness with showing leg.  Or pair a maxi skirt with a tank top and show the leg.

Kivork Kiledjian, $750

Sass & Bide, $169.50