READER'S ROCK LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE VOL 2 ISSUE 4 NOVEMBER 2014 Vol. 1 Issue 9 March 2014 | Page 65

(BPT) - Spring is just around the corner time to start planning your warm-weather
wardrobe updates. To help you stay on
top of the trends for spring 2014, the
experts have plenty of advice to share.

printed across ready-to-wear garments,"
he adds. "We'll also see accessories with
metallic touches in gold and bronze this
year." -

Lynne Riding, who is the fashion
coordinator at The Art Institute of
Charleston, a branch of The Art Institute
of Atlanta, and Dr. Courtney A.
Hammonds, who has the same role at
The Art Institute of Atlanta-Decatur, a
branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta,
offer some pointers.

A: Both experts agree that lilac and other
pastels are the most important color story
for spring. Greens, especially mint green,
are also big. "Muted and sophisticated
tones predominate, although brights are
also seen, particularly when paired with
metallic touches," Hammonds says.

Q: What are this spring's top colors?

Q: What are the top five trends for spring
2014?

Q: What one piece should everyone
consider adding to her wardrobe to be on
trend for spring?

A: "Look for clean, simple lines," says
Riding. "You'll also see pleats, sheers and
lace, and prints - both floral and
graphic." Hammonds agrees that pleats,
especially knife pleats, will be big this
spring. "Graphic prints are a major trend,
using written words embroidered or

A: "A poplin dress shirt in white, lilac or
mint green is a great spring/summer
addition," says Riding. "It could either be
a long wrap shirt without buttons or a
long shirt worn on the hips with a belt."
Hammonds recommends adding a
modern accessory, such as a metallic bag

or clutch, statement eye frames, or even a
metallic shoe that can go from day to
night.
Some other ideas to give your wardrobe
the fashion edge this spring? Consider a
longer skirt (mid-calf or upper ankle
length), wearing a classic shirt untucked
with the bottom several buttons undone,
or an accessory with fringe. And be sure
to hang on to fashions with color
blocking. Riding says this trend is
continuing to be popular.
Whatever you do, Hammonds advises,
dare to be edgy and always be true to
yourself and your personal style. Riding
adds, "A trend only works if it works for
you. Does it fit your style, your lifestyle,
what's flattering? For instance, if lilac is
not your color, don't add a lilac dress to
your wardrobe. Instead, choose a flower
print that includes lilac or wear a print
skirt with lilac tones along with a crisp
white shirt."