By Kim
It’s that time of year again, when the temperature drops and women put away their free-flowing frocks and mini cocktail dresses in favor of fall’s subdued, camel-and-grey tones. Well, I’m not giving in: the Spring 2011 collections may not hit stores until January, but I’m already excited about them and am strategically planning my future purchases to build an affordable, on-trend Spring wardrobe.
The runway shows just wrapped up, and there are some exciting Spring 2011 trends I’d love to share with you. Of course, because I myself am a budget-conscious shopper, I’m offering some affordable alternatives like those you can find daily on Runway Rundown…but of course you’ll see them on Ramshackle Glam first!
Here’s a sneak peek at Runway Rundown trends you’ll be seeing this Spring:
Trend 1: Floor-Length Skirts (Reem Acra, Carolina Herrera, Lanvin)
More Affordable Alternatives:
1. Spiegel Skirt ($44)
2. Forever 21 Trumpet Skirt ($19.80)
3. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Ball Skirt ($299)
Trend 2: A Burst of Orange (Hermes, Carolina Herrera, YSL)
More Affordable Alternatives:
1. ModCloth Weak In The Knees Dress ($67.99)
2. Michael Kors Cowl-Neck Top ($45)
3. J. Crew Sweater ($74)
Trend 3: Sheer (Alberta Ferretti, Emilio Pucci, Badgley Mischka)
More Affordable Alternatives:
1. Ann Taylor Petal Organza Dress ($255)
2. Free People Goddess Dress ($128)
3. Black Halo Sheer Illusion Mini Dress ($375)
Trend 4: Neutrals (Reem Acra, Victoria Beckham, YSL)
More Affordable Alternatives:
1. Halston Heritage Pleated Flower Dress ($269.50)
2. Alice & Olivia Long-sleeveed Goddess Dress ($330)
3. Nuj Novakhett Dress ($174)
Trend 5: Wide Legs (Marc Jacobs, Hermes, Monique Lhullier)
More Affordable Alternatives:
1. Lover Wide-Leg Flare Pants ($352)
2. Krisa Wide-Leg Linen Pant ($99)
3. Top Shop Extreme Wide-Leg Trouser ($100)
