spring 2011 trend

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Spring 2011 – The Hardcore Tomboy

>> Spikes, studs, and zippers will have at least one more hurruh come Spring thanks to designers like Balenciaga, Balmain, and Burberry.


>> Spikes, studs, and zippers will have at least one more hurruh come Spring thanks to designers like Balenciaga, Balmain, and Burberry. If you're still jonesing for the punk'd look, add some tough touches to your wardrobe with our picks, ranging from leather biker jackets to denim vests from ALC, Twenty8Twelve, and See by Chloe.

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Spring 2011 — The Return of the Wide-Leg Trouser

>> Designers, like Dries Van Noten, Monique Lhuillier, Celine, and Derek Lam, have reverted back to the wide-leg pant for Spring, and there's no need to wait until warmer weather to try out the trend.

>> Designers, like Dries Van Noten, Monique Lhuillier, Celine, and Derek Lam, have reverted back to the wide-leg pant for Spring, and there's no need to wait until warmer weather to try out the trend. A crisp cotton version is ideal for a casual day at work, while silkier options add panache for a night out in the town. Shop our fantastic finds from Adam, Gap, Vince, and Marc Jacobs to get the look now.

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Spring 2011 — Pajama Dressing

>> The pajama-inspired trend, as seen on Michael Kors, Vena Cava, and Alexander Wang's Spring runway, offers a languid approach to both daytime and nighttime dressing.

>> The pajama-inspired trend, as seen on Michael Kors, Vena Cava, and Alexander Wang's Spring runway, offers a languid approach to both daytime and nighttime dressing. If you're looking to add a languid touch to your wardrobe, outside of your boudoir, try out these pieces from the designers above, plus more from Walter, Thakoon, ASOS, and Topshop.

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Spring 2011 — Into the Lace

>> Designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Erdem, and Valentino showed plenty of lace creations on their runways, which only means one thing: Spring will be blooming with fresh femininity.

>> Designers like Dolce & Gabbana, Erdem, and Valentino showed plenty of lace creations on their runways, which only means one thing: Spring will be blooming with fresh femininity. We suggest you get in gear and amp up your current Winter wardrobe now with cozier key picks, like a sharp lace and leather coat from Valentino, and then later, come warmer weather, with a perfect pair of shorts from Diane von Furstenberg.

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Spring 2011 — Denim Redux

>> Denim has always been an everyday staple, but Spring's upcoming edition will spotlight more than just jeans.

>> Denim has always been an everyday staple, but Spring's upcoming edition will spotlight more than just jeans. Designers like Celine, Derek Lam, and Stella McCartney brought attention to numerous denim pieces on their runways. Think structured denim tops and jackets, skirts, and vests dipped in medium to light washes. Don't wait for the sun to start shining to wear this trend: get a head start on it today with our picks from Chloe, Topshop, Stella McCartney, and APC.

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Spring 2011 Trend — White Wonderland

>> With designers like Rag & Bone, Derek Lam, and Calvin Klein highlighting white ensembles on their runways, we're convinced that the colorless hue is going to be a big thing come Spring.

>> With designers like Rag & Bone, Derek Lam, and Calvin Klein highlighting white ensembles on their runways, we're convinced that the colorless hue is going to be a big thing come Spring. Get a head start on the look now — and some white-hot inspiration — with our picks from Elizabeth and James, Opening Ceremony, and Jenni Kayne.

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Spring 2011 Trend — Full Skirts

>> There's something to be said about the saying "less is more," and Spring's fervor for full skirts has us on board.

>> There's something to be said about the saying "less is more," and Spring's fervor for full skirts has us on board. Designers like Vena Cava, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Proenza Schouler showed modest, lady-like hemlines for Spring, and we can't wait to start wearing the trend ourselves. We're especially into Vena Cava's pairing with chunky flatforms and a crop top, left, and Marc by Marc Jacobs's classic approach. Stock up on some full skirts now with our freshly culled picks from Jason Wu, Anthropologie, Carolina Herrera, and Urban Outfitters.

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Spring 2011 Trend — Sensational Flats

>> Flats will soon enjoy the footwear spotlight thanks to designers like Chloe, Giambattista Valli, Derek, and Michael Kors, who accompanied their Spring looks with low-heeled creations.

>> Flats will soon enjoy the footwear spotlight thanks to designers like Chloe, Giambattista Valli, Derek, and Michael Kors, who accompanied their Spring looks with low-heeled creations. After all, what's better — and comfier — than letting your feet relax in a pair of ballet flats or oxfords? Check out our picks below for pairs from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Marni, and Lanvin to pack for your sunny Winter escape, and there may even be some you can wear now, weather permitting, of course.

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Look '70s Chic Now and In the Spring

>> Designers like Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch showcased '70s inspired clothing for Spring.

>> Designers like Marc Jacobs and Tory Burch showcased '70s inspired clothing for Spring. Why not jump ahead of the trend and start mixing in some basic pieces now? Wide-leg jeans dipped in dark and light hues cast a flattering silhouette, and flowy tops lend a feminine touch. Check out our svelte picks from Stella McCartney, Topshop, Balenciaga, and Gap for more '70s cool.