Florals? All year round? This seems to good to be true. Just Imagine having blooms year round, not the ones you can pick from the garden, but I’m talking the ones you can wear- FLORAL PRINTS. Fashion’s ongoing love affair with floral prints continues into 2014 with vengeance with a myriad of designers offering many different takes on the iconic pattern. The good news for you, there is enough Flower Power for all to go around, whether your style is edgy, classic, glamorous, retro, or down right chic! If you have been reading my blog, it’s evident from the pictures that I’m slightly addicted to this pattern, and practically every time I step foot in a store there’s a 50% chance it will be in bag! Knowing how to wear this print in an eye-catching way is lot like the creating a kick ass flower bouquet. Whether you’re heading to bloom, or just need a few on trend tips for 2014 , here are a few “Dress to Impress” prints for giving power to the flower!
RETRO FLORALS
Designers are having a “Blast from the Past” with florals. Be ready to embrace the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s with this print. This type of print is eternal in fashion, and is in huge demand based on the increasing popularity for vintage fashion.
HOW TO WEAR: When wearing the retro inspired floral motif, it’s important to keep the accessories simple and modern, along with your makeup too. When concentrating with your makeup focus on either your eyes or lips. Think of the concept “less is more” when styling your overall look.
DARK FLORALS
When one thinks of floral prints they automatically think of lively, bright, and romantic patterns. Designers have thrown a curve ball to this common association and have come out with darker floral prints. Like the black magic trend that was seen on runways this spring, designers have taken this similar concept and applied to florals by mixing the print with on sheer fabrics and using black as a primary backround color.
HOW TO WEAR: Go for cuts that have a unique neckline, cinched in the waist, have a slit, or are asymmetrical. Add a bit of brightness through the accessories and keep the focus of the makeup on a smokey eye and leave the lips in a light pink or nude gloss.
BRIGHT PRINTS
The bolder, the better, and designers and retailers seem to agree. Choosing vibrant florals to carefully redefine chic dresses, jumpsuits, and tops is a great way to incorporate color into your wardrobe.
HOW TO WEAR: Since brighter prints are eye-catching, it’s important that both the cut and color of the print complement your overall look. Pick a color floral print that complements your skin tone, and of course a cut that flatters your body.
TROPICAL PRINTS
Rather than producing typical floral prints, designers are taking their tropical weather vacations to their work! Tropical prints consists of colors that include bright blues, sunny yellows, lime greens, dazzling pinks, Valencia oranges, sunset reds, and parrot greens. Unlike the typical flower bouquet designs, tropical flower designs tend to be a bit less structured.
HOW TO WEAR: Whatever print you choose, make sure there is one key color within the print that pops out. You’re going to use this as the focal color to your entire look. Accessories and shoes should be used to either complement, match, or contrast this color. Similarly, if you pick a top or pair of pants in this print, pair another piece with the same idea.
Here are recommended links:
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=Jumpsuit_Romper&ProductID=2000123120&VariantID=
Floral Print Halter Romper at Forever 21 $19.80- All Star favorite pick of mine!
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/260129.uts
Tropical Print Strapless hi-low dress at Charlotte Russe $28.99
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/264989.uts
Floral Ruffle Cold Shoulder Shift Dress at Charlotte Russe $29.99
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/265180.uts
Strappy Back Floral Print Romper at Charlotte Russe $20.00
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2000087530&VariantID=
Floral Print Tee at Forever 21 $11.80
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=DRESS&ProductID=2000067173&VariantID=
Floral Print Swing Dress at Forever 21 $27.80
for more information go to www.frugalfashionite.com
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