SPRING 2008 TREND REPORT SILHOUETTES FOR GIRLS:
* Loose A-line dresses, smocks and skirts float from the body. For contrast, the bell shaped top is balanced with lean pants or leggings.
Example: Baby Sara "Bubble Gum" Chiffon Bubble Dress & Pink Leggings Set
* Flapper girls. What's better for dancing than a flapper style, tiered dress? Example: Sara Sara "The Collection" Stunning Pink Tiered Mesh Dress w/Sequins
COLOR:
*Seascape. Blues in pale sky to deep, inky navy have washed up in all segments of the market.
*Apple pie. A tart apple green makes a fresh accent when paired with blues. Example:Catimini "Spirit Ethnique" Beautiful Daliah Peasant Dress Green & Blue
STYLES:
Cool Charcters share the spotlight with lots of dots:
*Black, white and red make the biggest impact for simple styles and eye catching icons
*Skirts with tulle petticoats and bubble shorts keep their "pouf" with full cuts.? Examples: Ooh! La, La! Couture Boysenberry & White Zebra Twirly Skirt Dress and Lipstik Girls So Fun Girl's Face Tee & Denim Bubble Shorts Set
EASTERN EXOTICA
*Summer prints show asian influence, beads and bangles complete the look.
*Sun-softened artwork is inspired by travel to hot weather locales like Ecuador, Africa and Middle east. Examples: Little Mass "Turkish Delight" Stunning Silk Dress w/Jewells and: Catimini "Spirit Ethnique" Stunning Crochet Insert Cotton Summer Dress
FLIGHTS OF FANCY
*Allover patterns use flat color and no contrast outlines
*Stars and spiral dots are especially popular
*magic forest themes are blooming this spring, featuring trees, flowers and bird motifs.Example: Hannah Banana Turquoise Knit Dress w/Bird Applique
WILDFLOWERS IN BLOOM
Fresh floral prints stand out with bright colors, spaced layouts and white grounds - painterly poppies mix with yellow daisies as allover prints with matching bouquest screenprint. Example: Catimini Stunning Red & White Floral Sundres w/Gingham Trim
GLITTERATTI- This season, sequins shine as the best way to add bling
*Subtly scattered or full coverage fabric - sequins are a key trim trend seen in many collections. Example: Lipstik Girls "Pink Jungle Cream Embelished Top & Pink Sequined Skirt Set andHaven Girl "Punk Floral" Knit Strappy Tank Dress w/Sequins
*Other ways to glitterize - bands of rhinestones, around neckline or on applique; gold buttons or charms, metallic fabrics in gold, silver or bright colors like turquoise and pink. Example: Sara Sara "The Collection" 2pc Beaded Straps Pucci Tween Dress & Shawl
CHECKING IN - vichy checks are newly chic in ultra-simple styles with embroidery or patchwork trims. Example: The English Roses by Lipstik English Garden Gingham Sun-Dress CUTIE FRUITY *Sweet summer fruits make refreshing motifs: Strawberries and cherries are pretty when paired with oversized checks, stripes, ruffles and bows. Example: Zaza Couture "Cherry" 3pc Yum-Yum Capris Set w/Hat
FALL 2007 TRENDS BLACK, WHITE and RED
The dynamic contrast of black, white and red makes the color mix of the season.
* Black and white patterns include bold dots & crisp houndstooth checks
CURRANT EVENTS
Seasonal color palettes offer a rich melange of shimmering saturated shades: *currant, plum, ruby red and lilac Eggplant magenta, light-pink & tomato The trend towards shine and sparkle enhances the look. DENIM DIRECT Medium dark, washed, but not too distressed is the season's key denim direction. New ways to syle denim include: *Multi-colored stitching with thick thread * Trimmed with mini floral print inserts and ruffles
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