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    Let Stylehive's Stylescopes Predict Your Perfect Print!

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    Ida Hsiang on Aug 24, 2009 4:26 PM PDT
    Color blocking and tried and true solids are great for numerous occasions, but cosmic powers have stated that prints are the way to go! Prints add interest to an outfit and are a good way to show your personal taste and style. An all-over tribal print dress really makes a statement while a printed scarf is a subtle nod to the trend. Prints and patterns are all over the place from runways to retail stores and are offered in a wide array of looks that either add a sweetly feminine spin or show trendy hipster style. Florals, ethnic prints, polka dots... they're all cute, but not every print works for everyone! So while that floral print skirt looks great on your best friend, you may be more suited for a funky tribal pattern. With all the options out there, how do you find the time to try them all on? Let the stars guide you to the perfect print that flatters and shows your own unique fashion sense. Check out the slideshow and see what prints you should try this week!

    Good Girl Gone Bad: 10 Floral Looks That Aren't Quite So Nice

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    Lisanne Silverman on Jul 13, 2009 10:21 AM PDT
    If you don't pay much attention to fashion, certain trends can appear confusing. That floral dress/leather jacket combo? Cute, but misleading. Sure, floral dresses are feminine and dainty, but leather jackets send forth an entirely different message, and so the untrained eye is left wondering just what was going through your head when you got dressed, which could be any of the following:


    a) You feel the need to wear elements that together create juxtaposition.
    b) You don't want to look too sweet or too tough, so you combine the two and look confused.
    c) You were cold.


    Or maybe it's none of the above and I just completely over-analyzed the entire scenario (oops). But given that unexpected pairings are what make fashion so captivating, there's nothing wrong with sending a totally confusing, what-on-earth-is-she-wearing message from time to time, and with all of these embellished floral pieces I've been seeing, sending that message is easier and more stylish than ever-- think studs, zippers, chains, and buckles wreaking all sorts of havoc on the sweetest of florals. Rag & Bone's Spring/Summer 2009 collection said it best with a black leather/silk floral sheath dress that was equal parts feminine and fierce. Click on the slideshow for 10 more floral pieces that aren't interested in playing nice.

    thumbnail photo credit: Rag & Bone

    Fantastic Florals for Summer!

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    Karmaloop Goodkarma on Jun 2, 2009 2:16 PM PDT
    Summer has finally hit, which can only mean one thing: less is more. With the warm sun beaming down, layers of clothes peel off and you are left with lightweight, functional threads. This summer, I am filling up my closet with floral prints. From dresses to tops to bottoms, floral prints bring a feminine and flirty edge to your style. Brands are producing all cuts and designs to cater to every woman's personal taste. Vintage, bohemian, retro, street, contemporary - you name it! - Karmaloop.com has it all. One of my favorite designers, Brian Lichtenberg, has just released his Stripe Legging in Floral, a smooth stretch legging with contrast diagonal panel stripes on one leg. Rojas's summer collection features pretty vintage floral pieces such as The Linen Vintage Floral Sweetheart Bustier, The Linen Vintage Floral Angle Hi Mini Skirt and The Linen Vintage Floral Sweetheart Dress. BB Dakota has also produced the cutest summer dresses like The Garner Silk Habotai Maxi Dress, The Smith Roses Silk Dress and The Bridgit Dress. For more collections and styles, check out Karmaloop.com and our new look book!
    Tags : vintage , trend , summer , style , florals

    Graduation Dresses That Are Too Cute To Be Covered By Your ...

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    Alex Gambardella on May 28, 2009 4:32 PM PDT
    If I had to pick one of the most unfashionable inventions ever, it's the graduation gown. Forcing kids to wear them on their big special day just seems like a cruel and unusual tradition that will never die. Sure, it makes your entire class look uniform like a big army of ants or a school of fish (depending on what horrendous color of the rainbow you're forced to don for the sake of school spirit), but it's just not the cutest way to embark upon the next chapter of your life. The only way to somewhat make up for this tragically dowdy damper of Grad Day joy is to ensure that what you're wearing underneath your gown is cute and festive enough to have you ready for the post-ceremony celebrations in one second flat (because that's how quickly you'll be disposing of that frumpy sheath)! Whether your style is fun and floral for a summery morning commencement and brunch to follow, done-up and dramatic for a momentous evening occasion and post-party, or casual-cool for your small artsy school, I've found plenty of graduation dresses that will help you start your summer right, diploma in hand (and won't make you look even bulkier under that gown)! Check out the slideshow for some of my favorite commencement day frocks!

    Runway To Real Life: Ultra-Femme Spring Florals

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    Lisanne Silverman on May 22, 2009 5:24 AM PDT
    This month, a little floral accent is just the thing to spruce up your wardrobe during this economic downpour of gloom and doom. Whether you're wearing a casual day dress or a more dramatic evening gown, make sure to keep the accessories to a minimum when sporting a floral print. Marc Jacobs, Badgley Mischka, DVF, and Missoni are just a few designers who redefined flower power and incorporated beautiful floral prints into their spring '09 ready-to-wear collections. The questions is: are you ready to rock these ultra feminine prints and sexy summer hues? Before you decide, check out a few of our favorite floral frocks and you be the judge on whether this trend is here to stay!


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    Easter Dresses In Pretty Pastels And Springtime Florals ...

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    Alex Gambardella on Apr 6, 2009 10:24 AM PDT
    One would think that growing up Catholic would automatically give me a fierce aversion to all Easter occasion clothing, given all my unpleasant childhood memories of being forced into a yearly festive ensemble -- complete with an itchy tulle dress, lace gloves, a ridiculous straw hat, and too-tight Mary Janes -- and basically fidgeting through church looking like a human doily. However, now that I'm old enough to dress myself (or rather, sensible enough to pick out my own family occasion-appropriate attire), I can't help but adore all the quintessential Easter prints, palettes, and ruffles that allow you to combine all things girlie and flirty without looking strangely out of character or like you were dressed by your grandma. Whether you need a more conservative option like a boat-neck tie-waisted dress by Anne Klein for a full-on holiday celebration with the church-going fam, or don't celebrate the occasion at all and are just looking for a fun floral print like a flirty chiffon mini dress from Forever 21, the possibilities are endless when you pair with a cardigan for extra coverage when needed, or change from flats to heels to go from day to night. Check out the slideshow for some of my favorite springy sheaths for this Easter season!
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