| Well you definitely need a compass for this year's | | | | bust, and belting or gathers at the waist. These |
| Spring and Summer fashions. While flirty and fun is | | | | looks are great with jeans, loose fitting trouser |
| "in," don't forget tailored and chic. In fact, it is ok | | | | style pants, and skirts but can also be paired with |
| to mix the two. Here are the Spring's fashion | | | | a tailored jacket and skirt or pants for work to |
| trends: | | | | add a little femininity to your tailored work attire. |
| | | | Although many chiropractors and doctors may |
| Spring dresses are definitely the item to have | | | | protest, the handbags are available in big and |
| this season. Very much inspired by the 50's and | | | | bigger. As always though there has to be balance |
| early 60's, you can find vintage or new fashions | | | | between what you are wearing and the size and |
| right on the rack in every major clothing store. | | | | style of bag you are carrying. |
| Look for little ruffles, flowing fabrics, big buttons | | | | Remember no matter what styles you choose, |
| and belts. | | | | you should always make sure you have other |
| White is everywhere. Be careful with this one as | | | | pieces (we recommend three) already in your |
| some complexions are not cut out for stark | | | | wardrobe with which to coordinate. Also, be |
| white. If you are nearing middle age, try using | | | | cognizant of the styles and how they look on |
| white in your accessories instead of brilliant white | | | | someone of your age. You can make yourself |
| jackets or skirts. Everyone should be cautious | | | | look like mutton dressed as lamb if you try to be |
| about what we call Minnie Mouse shoes and please | | | | too trendy or too flirty with your styles. Always |
| don't break out the white pants, skirts and shoes | | | | be aware of shape and color and how it relates |
| until after Memorial Day. I don't care what anyone | | | | to your body. We will say it just this once in this |
| says. Some rules are not meant to be broken. | | | | article. Just because they make it in your size |
| Chunky shoes and platform sandals are still the | | | | does not mean you should wear it. Now enjoy |
| rage this season. Be careful when pairing with | | | | the spring weather and flowers and have fun |
| your 50's inspired dress or you will look like you | | | | accessorizing your wardrobe.Indra A Books, |
| came straight from a rummage sale and not the | | | | author of this and many other lifestyle articles, is |
| fashionable trendy shops. Of course some might | | | | the owner and founder of ON THE GO 4 U, LLC, |
| say that is the trend too. | | | | Personal Shoppers & Concierge Service in the |
| Chunky necklaces are still in this season as well. | | | | Washington DC metropolitan area, providing life |
| Natural woods and brighter colors play a part in | | | | management services. In addition to its shopping |
| the spring continuation of this fall trend. | | | | and concierge services, ON THE GO 4 U also |
| A line and tulip skirts are all over the spring | | | | publishes a monthly e-zine and conducts |
| fashion scene. Watch the length and the belting. A | | | | workshops. Ms. Books is the Vice President for |
| line skirts are great camouflage for larger hips. | | | | the International Concierge & Errand Association. |
| Tops are flirty with ruffles, cinching under the | | | | |