Opulent Modernity

(Cynthia Rowley, Rodarte, and Suno)

One of the spring trends to emerge from the runways in New York, that I'm most excited about is Modern Brocade.

This season designers are taking brocade, which is a material most commonly used in occasion dressing during the fall and holiday seasons, and putting it into daywear for summer.

Because the material is being used in a new way, the silhouettes are staying simple and easy to wear. 

The other thing about this brocade trend that's really fun, is that it really is seasonless. Take the Suno skirt in the last picture. You can wear it styled as pictured in the warmer months, or throw on a sweater and boots to keep wearing through winter.

It's a lovely trend, that doesn't feel like a trend.

Is there anything more perfect?

mint mint

So the saying goes, "..... is the new black (or pink)," this summer the new color of the season is quickly proving to be mint. 

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A color that in the past was strictly reserved for children's easter dresses and mother-of-the-bride evening separates, is quickly become the sophisticated new color trend for the season.

Initially, mint seemed a bit preppy, but as it becomes more popular, it is becoming more of a bohemian middle-ground color between bold blues and stark whites. I think it's safe to bet that mint will be around for at least another season or two. It will be interesting to see how it changes from a feature color to an accent color, as the trend grows into the fall/winter season.

images (upper left-clockwise): 1,2,3,4,5

Spring Spring Spring

I just got back from the loveliest romp around Scandinavia (more on that later). As hard as it can be to come home from an journey, it makes it all the easier now that it is finally spring. Before we know it, it will be the days of sunshine, late nights, and summer daydreams. I can't wait.

What better way to say spring has sprung than with some flowers.

Things That Are Awesome Thursday: Jackets

It's officially been Spring for two days. It's felt like Spring for two weeks.

Nothing gets you through the ups and downs of spring like a great jacket. 

 live in Jackets. I like the structure they give to flowy dresses, the slightly masculine feel, and the seemingly endless variety.

Clockwise: Mary Karantzhou/ Scotch and Soda/ Free People/ Topshop/ Madewell/ Marni for H&M/ Scotch and Soda/ Suno

This might be a bit of a dream assortment, but a little dreaming never hurts.