Spring 2013 trends for women

Contrasting colors: Many designers featured black and white looks. These simple looks take fashion away from the colorful color blocking and embellished looks of past seasons.

Veiled looks: Designers created veiled looks using sheer fabrics in skirts and dresses.

Patchwork: Spring’s style is multi-layered. Designers featured patchworks of exotic skins and floral prints.

Ruffles: Designers reclaimed the ruffle this season. These frills adorned the necklines of many designers.

Power suits: A look taken straight from the boardroom is one of spring’s power players. The suits have bold shoulders and male inspired tailoring.

Far East: The interest in Asian inspired looks reemerges this spring. Designers are featuring origami detailed dresses and a new take on kimonos.

Stripes: Designers are featuring many striped frocks this season.

Lace: Lace elements in dresses, skirts, and blouses are a trend continuing from fall and winter.

Leather: Leather is another trend from fall and winter that will carry over into spring. Try looks in non-traditional colors like green or yellow.

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Jeff Benedek graduated with honors from a prestigious private university. He is a personal shopper, jewelry designer, and entrepreneur who works for Twink Enterprises. He has a fine eye for designer fashion cultivated over many years of retail experience in fine department stores and boutiques....

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