Spring 2010 Fashion Preview

It is February and that means spring is near. For many of us, spring is an exciting time. Flowers bloom, the sun shines in between beautiful rain showers and fabulous fashions emerge, or re-emerge in many cases. Of course many of us may not have our new spring wardrobe completed yet, but we still have some time, so worry not. Here is a preview of what you can expect for Spring 2010 fashion trends .

Like many spring collections, Spring 2010 fashion will be filled with lots of color. Brights and pastels will both be in trend. Some trends will be inspired by cinematic pieces and others by nature. We will also see a lot of nature-influenced styles, including natural materials on purses and shoes. Naturals are going to be more popular than ever given our society's awareness of being ecologically and animal-friendly. In addition, expect to see lots of imaginative heels and dresses. We will see a lot of pieces with funky colors and unexpected combinations. White will also be on the fashion platter, but expect to see it with fun and colorful accessories. Spring fashion is all about having fun and putting the winter blues behind us. Bring on the sunny days and fabulous outfits.

As always, wear what makes you feel and look your best. Wear what fits and flatters your beautiful body and enjoy dressing each day. Have a fabulous day every day! :)

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Fearless Fashions

Fashion is a fabulous art form that serves to help us express ourselves. Following fashions is fun. But follow trends too closely and it can be expensive and risky considering that trends typically last for only one or two seasons until new trends are the focus.

Incorporating classic looks into each outfit helps to balance out the trendy pieces and keeps the trends grounded and everyday wearable. I recommend investing the majority of your wardrobe budget into your main staple wardrobe pieces. These main pieces should be the backbone of your style. Your accent pieces and any trendy pieces should be the less expensive pieces as you probably will not wear them as often as your staples.

In addition to evaluating the value and cost of trends, remember to evaluate how the trend looks on you. Is the trend flattering on you? How will you feel 1, 5 or 10 years from now when you look back on photos of you wearing this particular trend? Are you following this trend simply because you saw it on the runway or on a celebrity? Only wear what suits you and makes you feel and look fabulous. Don't let the clothes wear you.