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Top 10 Trends For Spring

March 27, 2013

I love springtime!

The cheerful colors, the fragrant scents and, of course, the warm weather…no wonder everyone’s got a sunny disposition.

It’s a great time for fashion too.

This spring/summer season is no exception.

The overall focus is a fresh take on classic patterns, prints and colors and less on new shapes.

The challenge for us becomes how to interpret new trends for our everyday life, especially work activities. Hint: the tried-and-true trick is to opt for a conservative take on the trend without omitting its very essence. But we’ll delve more into that in upcoming articles.

For now, I wanted to share with you a quick overview of my top ten trends list for this current spring/summer season:

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As you already know, I am a firm believer in using fashion as an effective business tool.

Your next networking event is a great opportunity for you to put my philosophy into practice.

Why?

Because I know you will instantly get results! Plus, whether you’re aware of it or not, you’ve probably already been putting it into practice.

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Job interviews can be super stressful!

After much practice, you’ve mastered your key selling points and pinpointed multiple ways your talents can add value to the company. Your salary negotiating skills are topnotch, you’ve got an impressive firm handshake, your eye contact is serious yet personable, your smile is genuine and, without a doubt, you understand the importance of career appropriate attire.

But once you’re in the interview room, are there any additional tools to keep the interviewers attention on you and what you are saying?

Yes!

It seems everyone suffers from a little bit of attention-deficit-disorder these days, so a great way to grab and maintain the interviewer’s attention on you is to use visuals to your best advantage.

Here’s where one of my interview style tricks-of-the-trade comes in handy…

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Move over cheesy holiday sweaters, this season we’re going for chic!

Normally, I would suggest staying steer clear of overzealous fashions, but this season, designers have come up with more refined versions of the traditional holiday sweater.

They’re casual, comfy and considered cool – ideal for days at the office during the season, holiday shopping excursions, a casual holiday party or even a holiday luncheon. I plan to wear mine on Christmas Day!

Pair with jeans, a pencil skirt or leggings.

We all know fashion is fickle, so I highly recommend not spending too much on this trendy trend (believe me, many are super expensive…so keep your eyes open), because who knows what next holiday season will bring!

But this season, they’re right on trend and they make it super easy to get in the holiday spirit! Here are five of my favorite chic, cost-effective holiday sweaters available in festive designs and fresh color palettes:

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