Women's Spring Style Guide

Spring fashion  is inspired by the beauty behind powerful women.  But, before you run out a put on your saffron pant suit,  know that some styles are better left to the politicians and others are more suited for Olympians.  Remember that the trends  are dainty and beautiful, while expressing a bright and sophisticated confidence.  

Spring Style 2009

Technicolour Citus colours and playful pinks come to us in the form of floor-sweeping skirts,  dresses,  and tailored suits.   Basso & Brooke  Nathan Jenden  Richard Nicoll  Sinha-Stanic	Graphic Art Spring's frocks display a variety of artsy patterns  in loud colours.  Aminaka Wilmot  Basso & Brooke  Duro Olowu  Issa  Vivienne Westwood Red Label	Blooming Lot Let's prepare for wedding season in spring's feminine and bright floral patterns.   Badgley Mischka   Eley Kishimoto  Luella  Nicole Farhi  Paul Smith	Shorts Story This summer essential took a more refined look with higher waists  and cuffed hems.   Amanda Wakeley  Luella  Nicole Farhi  Paul Smith  PPQ	The Shape of Things Curves are in.  Dresses,  skirts,  and blouses  with a curvy design emphasize your best physical features.  Armand Basi One  Christopher Kane  Giles  John Rocha  Louise Gold

Grey Area Many designers chose to present shades of grey.   Accent this colour with bright accessories  for spring.  Amanda Wakeley  Ashish  Christopher Kane  Giles  Peter Jensen	The White Thing Subtle elegance is present in sheer,  creamy fabrics over bare skin.  Aquascutum  Giles  Issa   Jasper Conran  Temperley London	Goddess Wear Leisurely silk dresses  that drape the shoulders will make you look and feel like a Greek goddess.  Donna Karan  Issa  Marios Schwab  Ossie Clark  Temperley London	Ruffled Up Miniature ruffles  make a comeback in dainty dresses and skirts.  Erdem  House of Holland  Jasper Conran  John Rocha  Luella	Top It Off Light fabrics,  playful prints,  and shots of colour make up the latest jackets  for spring.  Aquascutum  Issa  Luella  Nicole Farhi  Paul Smith

 Related Guides

With spring fashion in mind, browse these guides to complete your look. 

Figure-Flattering Clothes for Women	Women's Clothing Designers	Eco-Fashion	Accessories	Cosmetics and Beauty Tools

External Links

• AssociatedContent.com: Top make-up trends for Spring 2009.
• ElleUK.com: Fashion, fashion shows, shopping, beauty, and more. 
• GlamourUK: Hourly updates on fashion, beauty, and celebrity gossip. 
• InStyle.com: Articles on the trends of New York's Fashion Week.
• Time.com: Articles on the trends of London's Fashion Week.