Shop the Spring trend - Ikat print

Ethnic inspired Ikat prints have been hot for some time and they are still going strong for Spring/Summer. They were featured on the runaways of Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Dries van Noten and DVF. Ikat prints are created by dying portions of thread and then weaving that thread into cloth. For more information about Ikat print's history, click here.

Ikat prints are really bright and eye-catching and very boho chic. Just adding a single piece like scarf can energize ur outfit. I am really looking forward to wearing Ikat in silk with accessories minimal so that the print is the focal point. You can also mix and match the prints - I would keep them in the same color palette and the print size small. Depending on the size/color, Ikat can also be paired with edgy rock accessories.... Go Ikat:-)

L to R: Nordstorm ($194), Asos ($76), Nordstorm( $98)

L to R : Delias ($34.50), shopbird ($158) , ArdenB ($34.50)

L to R: Free People ($79.99), Macys ($14.99), Rachel Roy for Macys ($101)

L to R : endless ($75.90), Rachel Roy($28), endless ($98)

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Shop the Spring trend - Florals

I am soo upset at Mother Nature.Its already April - where is Spring?? If I was this late at a work deadline, I would be in trouble!!Come rain or hail, I am going to wear my Spring clothes/open-toed shoes this week and shame Winter into leaving..And if I am missing in action for the next few days, it just means I am down with pneumonia:-)

Fun and flirty floral Prints were big on runways for Spring/Summer 2010. Few things to keep in mind while wearing florals:
1) Make sure the print doesn't overwhelm you. They should be in proportion to your frame - smaller prints on smaller frames, larger florals on larger frames.
2) If you are going for a head-to-toe floral, choose one color from the pattern for your accessories and keep ur shoes/bag in that solid color.
3)If mixing floral pattern with another floral pattern, keep both of them in the same color family. Do not mix florals with stripes/plaid unless you are SJP, Olsens or Lady Gaga:-)
4) If you are doing one piece in floral,then again pick one color from the pattern and wear the top/bottom in that color.
Floral is a girly-girl print and if you are not a girly person, you can tone it down with boyfriend blazer or add some toughness with some fierce shoes or leather jacket/studded vest or fingerless gloves..

L to R : H&M ($19.95), Forever21 ($24.9), Old Navy($34.50)

L to R : Asos ($128.21), Asos($47.86), Mango ($85.35)

L to R : Macys($54), BananaRepublic($110), Limited ($89.50)

L to R : NY and Company ($27.61), Forever21 ($9.50) , Forever21 ($15.80)