As I am certain you are aware, Fashionable Reader, the Spring 2013 fashions hit the runways many months ago. I, however, like to collect my thoughts on the subject in order to actually blog about it in the springtime. Crazy talk.
Well as I plan for Denver, where I understand it is glacial, I am pleased to report that here in NorCal Spring most certainly has arrived. Spring may be the prettiest season in my neck of the bay ~ there's actual greenery around and it's not too hot. I love it. I also loved a great many of the Spring fashions this year. I did keep the Rack in mind and tried to choose outfits with good coverage, with Spring/Summer in mind this can be difficult, curses upon you spaghetti strap!
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I adore these cool full skirts with an eye towards some mixing of patterns. This adds an edge of modern to a silhouette and companion separates that scream retro. Also, note the flats? I love seeing flats in high end outfits.
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I've only recently come around to pink, and light pink even less so. However, it works with my complexion, and a baby color in a body-conscious pencil cut is a fun contradiction. It's girly but not too girly because of the cut. I love all three of these options: an office dress, a flirty print with long sleeves, and a curvy suit.
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A number of designers put separates down the runway for sprint. I loved all of these and I can see them mixing and matching with each other well. There's some great use of texture and a touch of pattern. They all included a cream sandal, which seems the it shoe for Spring.
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I tend to think that no matter what your complexion there's a shade of blue out there for everyone ~ be it a dark steel, bright royal, or soft baby blue. Westwood even put a yellow blue down her runway. These four featured great necklines, good wide shoulder straps allowing for a supportive bra, and modest lady-like skirt lengths. All, except the trumpet skirt, would be great with flats as well as heels.
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I can hardly let a season pass without picking something red. I do love red so much. This year there were some great red prints, I seriously covet that Valentina, mmmm.
There are a couple of other trends you might notice in my picks above: ankle strap heels are big and structured bags are still around (only now in prints and pastel colors). Also there was a lot of retro style make up, and clean tidy hair pulled back off the face.
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Interested in other people's favorites? Here's some less Retro Rack minded thoughts on SS2013.
I also could not let Spring pass without posting this great picture from Mad Men's up coming season. Love the colors.
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Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
Well as I plan for Denver, where I understand it is glacial, I am pleased to report that here in NorCal Spring most certainly has arrived. Spring may be the prettiest season in my neck of the bay ~ there's actual greenery around and it's not too hot. I love it. I also loved a great many of the Spring fashions this year. I did keep the Rack in mind and tried to choose outfits with good coverage, with Spring/Summer in mind this can be difficult, curses upon you spaghetti strap!
Gail's Favorite Picks of Spring 2013
Full A-Line Print Skirt
Alice + Olivia and Kate Spade
I adore these cool full skirts with an eye towards some mixing of patterns. This adds an edge of modern to a silhouette and companion separates that scream retro. Also, note the flats? I love seeing flats in high end outfits.
Soft Pink Pencil Cut
Elie Saab; Borgia Valentina; Zac Poison (runway screen shots)
I've only recently come around to pink, and light pink even less so. However, it works with my complexion, and a baby color in a body-conscious pencil cut is a fun contradiction. It's girly but not too girly because of the cut. I love all three of these options: an office dress, a flirty print with long sleeves, and a curvy suit.
Smart Separates
Fendi; Kate Spade; Tory Birch (runway screen shots)
A number of designers put separates down the runway for sprint. I loved all of these and I can see them mixing and matching with each other well. There's some great use of texture and a touch of pattern. They all included a cream sandal, which seems the it shoe for Spring.
Shades of Blue
Elie Saab (runway screen cap); Lauren Moffat via nymag.com
Vivian Westwood ignore the crazy make up (runway screen cap)
I tend to think that no matter what your complexion there's a shade of blue out there for everyone ~ be it a dark steel, bright royal, or soft baby blue. Westwood even put a yellow blue down her runway. These four featured great necklines, good wide shoulder straps allowing for a supportive bra, and modest lady-like skirt lengths. All, except the trumpet skirt, would be great with flats as well as heels.
Red Print
Borgia Valentina; Zac Poison
I can hardly let a season pass without picking something red. I do love red so much. This year there were some great red prints, I seriously covet that Valentina, mmmm.
There are a couple of other trends you might notice in my picks above: ankle strap heels are big and structured bags are still around (only now in prints and pastel colors). Also there was a lot of retro style make up, and clean tidy hair pulled back off the face.
Interested in other people's favorites? Here's some less Retro Rack minded thoughts on SS2013.
I also could not let Spring pass without posting this great picture from Mad Men's up coming season. Love the colors.
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.