Spring '08 Trendwatch

Now that the holidays are over, fashionistas everywhere can start looking forward to a new season and new wardrobe updates! I always keep an eye on trends, even though I live in Nowhereville, and I have to say that this year's crop of Spring fashions is promising.

DRESSES
They're big for spring. I know, you're thinking, "How groundbreaking." But puffed sleeves, solid colors and jersey dresses are big for Spring, as are (as usual) khaki/white, florals, volume skirts and flowing excesses of fabric.



SHOES
Wedges are in, bigtime. High or low, whatever you're comfortable with. Pointy, spiky heels are on their way out, and cowboy boots? So last season, though equestrian boots continue to be popular.



ACCESSORIES
Think belts, again, for Spring. Whether high-set or hip-riding, wide or narrow, embellished or plain, belts are it. Also eye-catching this year were the re-emergence of grandma's kiss-lock style bags and framed satchels or doctor style bags (think Louis Vuitton's iconic Speedy) as well as totes and messengers-- think classic Prada. Oversize jewelry and chunky costume pieces, as well as anything lucite, are also big hits for Spring. And unfortunately, they're still pushing leopard print. I don't know why.



COLORS

-Silver Gray, a base color; you can pair it with almost anything and it's the basis of a lot of the Spring ready-to-wear looks we saw on the runway.

-Yellow, pink and lilac florals.

-Vibrant red & blue as well as khaki/white.

-Muted olive green and deep yellow.

To sum it all up, 50's-60's-70's throwbacks, again, with some much-needed updates and retouches, set the tone for Spring '08.



Looking for ideas? Check out the highlights of the Spring '08 shows; photos courtesy of style.com (check out their killer spread and Spring '08 RTW fashion show coverage!)

This is The Redneck Fashionista, coming to you from where overalls are haute couture.