Let's talk fashion

Fashionistas: here is a list of trends to watch for spring 2009

• Prints - Wonderful Parrot-like prints from Peter Pilotto, huge playful polka dots, and tropical exotic holiday prints.
• Motif - The butterfly takes over from the star as the motif du jour in 2009. Don't fall into the trap of glitzy blingy kitch though - the butterfly this summer is all about elegance.
• Colors - Tropical and zesty fruits and nutty flavors from pistachio, citrus lemons and limes to juicy papaya. An abundance of nudes offer a neutral (and transparent) palette. Metallic liquid silver and gold is everywhere, from jumpsuits to evening gowns. Black is out, nude is in, so is kingfisher-type blue, named as Palace Blue.
• Jackets - Rolled or pushed-up sleeves especially on jackets and baggy blazers, or kimono sleeves. The Vest jacket gets a new look, from cropped to tunic length.
• Jumpsuits and Playsuits - Figure hugging jumpsuits in slinky jersey and metallics and candy stripes and leopard prints.
• Short suits - Not the demure variety, but sexy hotpants styles with matching jackets. Stylish daywear or sporty versions.
• Trousers and Pants - The 7/8th crop length trouser (especially in florals) comes of age this season and cigarette pants are the look of the day. Add some floral printed pants from Henry Holland and DVF or slinky wet-look leggings.
• Dresses - From single-shouldered dresses to tops and bikinis, asymmetric shoulder-lines have made a huge return in 2009. There are plenty of peplum waists (not good news for those with a bulging tummy) and spring-like papaya shifts and caftans.
• Lovely in Lace - Last season’s black punk-goth-style lace has been given a softer romantic make-over with Edwardiana dresses from Erdem, in French lace.
• Fashion Accessories - Think sash-like scarf belts and bug-eyed glasses, huge chunky necklaces,almost chest pieces and long, chandelier earrings.

reference: Spring 2009 Trend Report

Top left : playsuit ; Bottom left : single-shouldered dresses; Middle: big chunky necklace; Top right : long, tasseled earrings; Bottom right : transparent, sheer fabrics

Time for a new wardrobe??
Honestly, I'm tempted to shop after browsing through the fashion sites but let's face it: I'm financially handicapped after coming back from Turkey and Bulgaria.
So, forget about spring shopping spree until next month.

*sob*