Fashion Forward: Spring Trends

Fashion Forward: Spring Trends with June Ambrose

June Ambrose Knows - June Ambrose has styled iconic legends like Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Sean Combs, but she’s definitely a fashion giant in her own right. Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time for you to prepare your closet for the sexy new items of the season. June outfitted us with the hottest upcoming trends in a new decade where femininity gets reinvented.

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June Ambrose Knows - June Ambrose has styled iconic legends like Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey and Sean Combs, but she’s definitely a fashion giant in her own right. Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time for you to prepare your closet for the sexy new items of the season. June outfitted us with the hottest upcoming trends in a new decade where femininity gets reinvented.

Play Dress Up - The utilitarian thing is coming back. It’s about bringing back femininity. High-end designers are doing a lot of angles and shapes. They’re giving more controlled silhouettes with belting and things of that nature. Along with the frilly and pretty pieces, there’s also a rocker edge.

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Dresses - The utilitarian thing is coming back for spring. It’s going to be about bringing back femininity. You’ll see volume overall. High-end designers are doing a lot of angles and shapes. They’re giving more controlled silhouettes with belting and things of that nature. Along with the frilly and pretty pieces, there’s also a rocker edge.

Fab Finds - A lot of high-end designers are launching at Target this season. It’s definitely for recessionistas. They’re really exciting, well-done pieces. Even if you’re traditionally a high-end girl, you will still want to own these pieces.

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Frugal Fab Finds - A lot of high-end designers are launching at Target this season. It’s definitely for recessionistas. They’re really exciting, well-done pieces. Even if you’re traditionally a high-end girl, you will still want to own these pieces.

Walking Tall - In terms of shoes, you may need a cane to walk in some of the platforms. I’m a petite woman, so I’m excited about the extra level of height that they offer. Platform anything is a must.

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Walking Tall - In terms of shoes, you may need a cane to walk in some of the platforms. I’m a petite woman, so I’m excited about the extra level of height that they offer. There are also some fun L.A. Gears that light up – definitely for that fun, edgy club girl. Fendi did a fusion goddess, satin fabric that wraps around the foot. It creates this amazing bandage on the stiletto.

One to Watch - Brian Atwood is totally coming for Yves Saint Laurent. He’s totally coming for Christian Louboutin. In terms of height, he has the 6 and 7 inches. He also has great summer suedes and florals.

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High Priestess - Brian Atwood is totally coming for Yves Saint Laurent. He’s totally coming Christian Louboutin. In terms of height, he has the 6 and 7 inches. He also has great summer suedes and florals.

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Accessories - Turban-style head wraps are going to be very prevalent. Pair the look with a clean face and eccentric earrings. It’s genius for the ‘bad hair day.’<BR><BR> The other must-have accessories are shoulder sacks. Those kinds of things you want to throw over soft fabrics.

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Accessories - You will see a lot of head wraps. Turban-style head wraps are going to be very prevalent. It kind of has a little utilitarian to it; a little Middle Eastern. Pair the look with a clean face and eccentric earrings. It’s genius for the ‘bad hair day.’ The accessories are shoulder sacks. It’s a little military, but it’s made out of canvas. Those kinds of things you want to throw over soft fabrics.

Get Noticed Neons - They’re all there; the oranges, the yellows, but not so much the greens. But you’ll still see hints of it in footwear.

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Neons for Spring - They’re all there; the oranges, the yellows, but not so much the greens. But you’ll still see hints of it in footwear.

Second Skin - It’s less about trends with denim and it’s more about fit because it’s second skin. The questions now become, ‘Do you look great in a skinny jean?’ ‘Can you pull off a wide leg?’ It’s more about what silhouette works. Denim is a staple that’s timeless.

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Second Skin - It’s less about trends with denim and it’s more about fit because it’s second skin. The questions now become, ‘Do you look great in a skinny jean?’ ‘Can you pull off a wide leg?’ It’s more about what silhouette works. You will see a lot more Capri-cut jeans. DSquared’s boyfriend jean will return. Denim has become a staple that’s timeless.

Ditch Trends - You shouldn’t follow denim trends unless it’s a fashion piece …like a jumper. If you’re talking about the basic denim, you don’t have to worry about that being a trend item. Just know that you should own it.

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Ditch Trends - You shouldn?t follow denim trends unless it?s a fashion piece ?like a jumper. If you?re talking about the basic denim, you don?t have to worry about that being a trend item. Just know that you should own it.

Global Goddess - Ethnic prints will be very prevalent. Tribal prints will also be prevalent and the way that they work into neons is very beautiful. It’s so bold.

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Global Goddess - Ethnic prints will be very prevalent. Valentino did a very beautiful collection of jewelry. Tribal prints will also be prevalent and the way that they work into neons is very beautiful. It’s so bold.