Net-A-Porter: Spring Fashion from A-Z

♥hello readers,

A NOTES online magazine from Net-A-Porter made me incredibly eager for spring - west L.A.'s sunny skies are further intensifying my excitment! I loved this section of the NOTES magazine and really wanted to share it with everyone. Click on the images to enlarge them.

*thoughts

-Asymmetrical: Love it. Looks incredibly chic as a neckline or hemline, or both. And an asymmetrical row of buttons or zipper looks unqiue and possibly edgy.
-Bondage: Like it, but wouldn't wear it. However, I think the look is really creative - leather, chains, whips, straps, buckles, you name it. Also, one bondage piece is all one needs to spruce up an everyday outift.
-Cocktail bathing: Like it, but wouldn't wear it, as I don't normally lounge at the pool sipping cocktails. There are some very artistic and chic designs out there though.
-Denim: Of course!
-Easy chic: Love it. Oversized and menswear really appeal to me - it just so comfortable and stylish. I do think one can go too far with this look though, and end up looking like she bought clothes that were 5 sizes too big, and threw them all on randomly (yes, I have actually seen this). -Fringing: So-so. I like fringe, but some designers just overdo it. Or, some people don't know how to wear it and work it.
-Geometry: Like it. Some prints are a little too bold for me (DVF), since I'm am not really a big & bold print person, as I have mentioned before. I prefer geometric prints in a more subtle way.
-Hip-hop: Love it, but wouldn't wear it. I am a huge fan of this look, but I just don't have the wardrobe to pull it off. It's also not really my style, but I do think that it's a really edgy & chic look, and admire people who work it just right.
-Ink: Love it: Navy and black are colors that are hard to dislike - they're just so versatile. I would pair them with brighter colors to make a contrast, though, so my wardrobe isn't too drab during the sunny months.
-Jumpsuit: Like it. Unfortunatley, I just look terrible in long jumpsuits since I am very short. Rompers are more suited for me. Also, some long jumpsuits can look sloppy if not paired with the right things. I do like the look of pairing one with sky-high heels, though.
-Kaleidoscope prints: Not really liking it. A lot of the prints are just too much, or the colors used just are very appealing when put together.
-Lanvin: Can do no wrong. Everything is so elegant, sophisticated, and chic.

-Miami Vice: So-so. I do like the brightly colored tailored basics, but not sure if I would wear them, or pair them together.
-Nude: Love it. It's very minimalist and subtle, not to mention extremely versatile.
-Orange: Love, love, love. I really like citrus shades for the summer - they are just so bright and cheerful!
-Peplum: Like it, but wouldn't wear. I think it's very elegant and classy though. Luella's are so chic.
-Quilted: Love it. It is just so timeless.
-RingsEclectic: Like it. The desigs are very unique - I'm seeing some tribal elements, too.
-Scalloping: Like it. Very sophisticated. I especially love it on shoes or necklines/hemlines.
-Transparency: Like it. It's so feminine and elegant. I really like the look of a semi-sheer cami or blouse peeking out from underneath a jacket.
-Underpinnings: Like it, but wouldn't wear. One has to be careful with this sometimes a person ends up looking like she is really wearing lingerie - not a good look!
-Vertigo heels: Like them, but my feet just weren't made for them.:]
-Woodstock: So-so. It seems perfectly suited for the beach or a tropical location, but the prints aren't really my cup of tea.
-Xpose shoulders: Love it. After all, what could go wrong with this style? I think it looks fabulous on dresses and drapey off-shoulder tops.
-Yacht Club: Like it. I've always liked slightly nautical things, and am glad this trend is making a comeback.
-Zebra: Love it. However, I prefer it to be on accessories - I've seen way too many hideous jackets, tops, pants, etc. in zebra print. And, I also think zebra should be done subtley - decorating oneself with zebra jewlery, belts, and other accessories just looks tacky.

*What do you guys think? What is your favorite trend or trends featured in this issue of NOTES?

**Now, as for my input on the question of the moment (describe your wardrobe in three words or less). It's a mishmash of: classic, rocker, simplistic.

♥Tina

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