by Cate Landon
Designers have reworked our beloved denim into shoes, dresses and rompers for the season. In fact, they have reworked it into just about everything. What has always been a fashion “don’t”, head to toe denim, is now an edgy and brazen look. You can add, add, add to the look or go for a more reserved and simple look like a tunic with leggings. Try wearing your denim in new ways (as a jacket, a dress, a romper or a shirt instead of just jeans) to show off a new fresh look for spring/summer. Mix it up too! Put your denim with whites, brights or neutrals. Look for big bold jewelry and belts of nature, inspired wood or turquoise, to accompany your outfit. By all means, find a great pair of denim shoes, they will go with everything.
Yes, camo is still around, but the freshest add-in to your wardrobe is khakis and olives. The military trend is dominating, and including an army jacket or sharp cut military jacket is a great way to update what you already have. Keep these military looks feminine by choosing fitted shirts and jackets that give it more of a boy-meets-girl look rather than a sloppy army surplus look. Add one of these jackets to your boyfriend jeans and a striped tee or with a real girlie dress and you will be a runway girl.
You can work with a shade that is best with your skin, but plan on soft oranges, especially coral. These colors should be in your closet for the season. Shades in coral to peach usually work well on most women and the hues mix beautifully with this season’s popular khakis and white. You will even find many gold and silver metallics that work really well.
Another fashion tip that you can simply make happen is fringe. Fringe and tassels will add interest to handbags this season, and you will be able to incorporate it into your wardrobe quick and easy. These bags will bring a bit of western/boho feel to just about anything you wear, but the look is natural with the denim that is rocketing the fashion funways. Buy a little or buy a lot, these few add-ins will bloom your wardrobe!

