In February of 2013, China started its New Year and named2013 the year of the snake. While in China the snake has deep connotations, in the United States the snake has darker meaning. In the United States the snake usually represents guile or evil, on the other hand, in China the snake represents elegance, beauty, grace, and wisdom. The snake also carries good fortune and is astrologically supposed to bring financial improvement to the people in China. Americans have a love for the snake that goes beyond its cunning representation especially in fashion. Since it is the year of the snake in China, will it be the year of the snake in America as well, fashionably?
Snakeskin was a huge trend during the autumn/winter fashion shows in 2011 and has come back as a trend for 2013 as well. It is now time to celebrate the year of the snake with snakeskin print accessories and clothing. Along with snakeskin prints, snake motif jewelry is also a great way to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Most of the time snakeskin is seen in more traditional tones. Black, cream, and brown have dominated the fashion world but lately have brighten up a bit being seen in red, teal green, orange and blue.
Go bold this year and grab a brightly colored snakeskin blouse or dress or pair a neutral snakeskin pant with a bright orange top. The options are limitless because it’s a print and most prints go with anything. To get this trend without spending a fortune, go to EXPRESS. The retailer is still having its Spring Sale and has many snakeskin items to choose from. Visit EXPRESS online at www.express.com or visit one of the Atlanta locations:
· Cumberland
1441 Cumberland Mall
Atlanta, GA 30339
· Atlantic Station
230 18th Street
Atlanta, GA 30363
· Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Road
Atlanta, GA 30326
Happy Shopping!!
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