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Spring Forward Fashion: Pretty Pastels

Left: Coincidence and Chance Right: S/S'12 Chanel

How you can wear this feminine and classy color palette.

Pastels are always a must for spring.  The feminine shades are soft and elegant embracing the lady within.  This season designers went pastel crazy and incorporated the pale shades in sporty, edgy and feminine styles so that every girl can follow the trend.

Sporty

The Look: Madewell Boyshirt (left); The Inspiration: S/S '12 Preen by Thornton Bragazzi (right)

The multitude of colors and lightweight material in the Shrunken Paintchip Boyshirt by Madewell make it great for adding color and layering.  It can be worn classically buttoned up, tied at the bottom with a high-wasted skirt, or worn unbuttoned a top a bodycon sundress.  No matter the way you choose to wear it, this shirt will definitely be a staple piece in your spring wardrobe.

Shrunken Paintship Boyshirt | $69.50 | Available at Madewell

Edgy

The Look: J. Crew denim (left); The Inspiration S/S '12 Alice & Olivia (right)

If you don’t have colored denim yet, go buy it now!  This pale pink shade by J. Crew brings back memories of the 80’s when white, light and acid-wash denim were huge.  The pastel shade and the skinny leg denim are a great way to embrace the trend without looking too feminine.

Toothpick Jean in Garment-dyed Twill | $125 | Available at J.Crew

Feminine

The Look: Coincidence and Chance Dress (left); The Inspiration: S/S'12 Chanel (right)

For those girls who like to look and feel like a lady this dress is for you!  The vintage inspired silhouette is updated with sea foam colored lace and a shorter hem.  Slip this dress on and you will automatically exude femininity and style.

Coincidence and Chance Revel Dress | $79 | Available at Urban Outfitters