May 1, 2013

Current Trend: Cutouts (in stores)

a good way to ease into this trend, if you're a little more reserved, is to keep the rest of the outfit simple; black in classic silhouettes.
(diane von furstenburg, saks fifth avenue $465; elizabeth and james, neiman marcus $395 stella mccartney, saks fifth avenue $1040)

If you're feeling a little bit more bold, these styles with clean lines and bold colors are a great way to go (and you can still up the ante with a great purse or shoes!)
(opening ceremony, saks fifth avenue $460; french connection, bloomingdale's $228; herve leger, neiman marcus $1490)

This last group is really the epitome of the trend, with strong prints
(rachel roy, bloomingdale's; parker, saks fifth avenue $253; mara hoffman, saks fifth avenue, $242)