Spring / Summer 2017 Fashion is going to be easy, breezy to wear, and you should be able to add something Trendy to your wardrobe this season without breaking the bank. Of course there ARE luxe additions and editions, but you will also be able to “try-a-trend” with affordable pieces from the fast-fashioneers like Zara and Target, as well as step it up with some adorable finds at our local upscale boutiques.
Here are the trends to look for, along with a few items we’ve already found in the Charlotte shops:
STRIPES will be everywhere
SHOULDERS SHOW OFF with Off the Shoulder, cut-outs, and one shoulders
SLEEVES MAKE A STATEMENT with bell, lantern and ruffles
RUFFLES TIERING ALL OVER blouses, pants, skirts
ATHLESIURE is huge
SHIRTING is crisp
BRAs on the outside
SCARF NECKLACES are a CLT thing
MAJOR STATEMENT EARRINGS are too
LONG PENDANT NECKLACES go big
BAGS go even bigger
OFF-THE-SHOULDER
DOLL – BEST WAY top $34.95DOLL – BOBI Off-the-shoulder dress $75LUXE ANGEL – Navy ruffle Off The Shoulder top by Veronica M $79 Buy Here LUXE ANGEL -Denim Off The Shoulder by GLAM $59 Buy Here LUXE ANGEL – Olive Green Off the Shoulder top $39 Buy Here LUXE ANGEL – Floral Off The Shoulder top from Veronica M $89 | choker $69KK BLOOM – MINKPINK – Wanderlust Blouse $89 SHOPKK BLOOM – Bella Dahl – Tiki Stripe Romper $198 SHOPKK BLOOM – THML – Taffy Twist Top $69 SHOPMONKEE’S Trina Turk- Aleja Top $188MONKEE’S Joy Joy- Off Shoulder Top $68MONKEE’S ASTR- Blair Dress $118 Joie- Socoa Sandal $145
CUT OUTS & COLD SHOULDER
DOLL – MINNIE ROSE Cold Shoulder sweater in Periwinkle $120 and MINNIE ROSE Cold Shoulder in Coral with flare sleeve $115MINNIE ROSEDOLL – PHILANTHROPY Cut Outs are an on trend spin on basics. Francis Rolled Muscle Tank $73 and Harrison Deconstructed in Cream $88 – Made in the USA and 10% of the proceeds go to Children’s Pediatric Cancer Research and Animal Welfare.Luxe Angel – White Open Shoulder top $89
STATEMENT SLEEVES
MONKEE’S Misa- Mika Top $205 AG Jeans- Legging Ankle Black Jean $225 Schutz- Zenna $240DOLL – JUDITH MARCH Crochet Top $97- Sizes S, M, LLUXE ANGEL – Maven West stripe bell arm top $109 Buy HereÂ
STRIPES
DOLL – MINNIE ROSE Twist front Stripe Slub Knit Top $107 NATION Harley Tie Tee $98 SEASIDE Voyage Wrap $54.95 (Wear now as a poncho or coverup and later hit the beach or poolside wearing it as a bathing suit cover up)LUXE ANGEL – Black and White stripe dress or cover up $79 |necklace $89KK BLOOM – Splendid – Chambray My Day Top $98 SHOPKK BLOOM – Splendid – Nantucket Sweater $155 SHOPMONKEE’S White and Warren- Essential Stripe Crewneck $242 AG Jeans- Ex Boyfriend Slim $225 Joie- Sandstone Huxley $195
ATHLEISURE
DOLL – Â Athleisure from NOLI, ALO, TEEKI, ONZIE, FREE FLY, & PRISM Sport – All Brands are made in the USA and can take you from the barre mat to running errands around town by switching up your shoes, tops, and accessories. Prices range from $30-$125 including sports bras, tops, and leggings. We also have new styles from NUX on the way and some of your all-time favorite Teeki prints are coming back, so stay tuned!
SCARF NECKLACES
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LONG PENDANT NECKLACES
MONKEE’S Nocturne Jewelry- Garrnet Pendant $170 Gery Pendant $124 Chally Necklace $144
STATEMENT EARRINGS
CHARLOTTE’S Coconut earrings (clip ons) $250CHARLOTTE’S Mignonne Gavigan Madeline earrings $225CHARLOTTE’S Gumball drop earrrings $220MONKEE’S Allie Beads Earrings- Range from $90-$96
RUFFLES
DOLL – SPELL Ruffle Mini Skirt $95
SHIRTING
KK BLOOM – Free People – Little Sway Mini Dress $148 SHOPKK BLOOM – Free People – Rainbow Rays Buttowndown $108 SHOP
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