According to experts across the worldwide web, here’s what’s in style for the Spring and Summer season of 2008.

Style Magazine says transparency (“sheer layers and peekaboo insets”), hippie revival (with “a bit of seventies swing”), and abstract florals (“painterly flowers”) are *in* this season.

Examples:  transparency, hippie revival, abstract florals
  

The people at iVillage tell us that colors that pop (“from simple bright pieces to over-the-top neon accessories”), handbags that are big and/or metallic, and gladiator sandals (“bring out your inner Goddess”) are the *in* thing.  In makeup, orange-tinged hues on lips and cheeks are going to be big, we’re told.

Examples:  colors that pop, big handbag, …read more

Certain fashion trends emerge at any red-carpet event, and the 2008 Academy Awards were no exception.  A few of the trends this year were red, white, and strapless.  Following are some links to past posts of REAL clothes that YOU can buy  that incorporate these trends.

Ravishing Red

8 Red Dresses; 8 Stunning Looks: both long and short gowns

Wistful in White

Jeweled Neck Top 60% Off!: a great savings on designer wear

Strapless and Timeless

Look Like a Movie Star in These Formal Gowns: one fairy tale and one old glamour
Think Pink: 3 Formal Dresses: for anyone who loves pink!
Make A Memorable Entrance in One of These 4 Black and …read more