Chris Benz Floral Print Pant & Shoes

Floral prints are commonly seen on skirts and dresses to make a complete feminine statement but Chris Benz has decided to put the pattern onto a pair of pants and a matching set of shoes.  The colors of the print and slim cut of the pants are very spring without being overly girly.  Using slim pants and bright colors give the trend a new and more modern feel.

Mary Katrantzou Floral Skirt

Just like the flowers that inspire this print bloom every year so does the trend.  Spring brings out the feminine style in most ladies during the spring so wearing one of the ultimate feminine symbols is only fitting.  Usually a print that is used on ladylike spring dresses and skirts, floral prints are a trend that is here to stay.

Natural Waist Monique Lhuillier Pants

Natural waist cut pants were also a reoccurring statement for spring.  The silhouette gives the wearer a long, lean look because of the higher waist and tailored wide leg.  The belt also draws the eye towards the waist and gives the appearance of an hour glass shape emphasizing the waist and draping from the hip.  I also love the color combination of the outfit, bright colors paired with white are the perfect color palette for spring.

3.1 Phillip Lim Silk Pants

Impeccably cut pants were all over the runway for spring collections and seem to be to perfect alternative for midi-skirts for those who don't find them to be quite their taste.  I especially love white silk for the spring and thought these pants were perfect for the season.

Proenza Schouler Navajo Inspiration

After taking a road trip to Santa Fe, the brains behind Proenza Schouler, Jack McCollough and Larazo Hernandez, became inspired by Navajo blankets and the fabrics for their fall 2011 collection.  They made the classic their own by adding handcrafted details to their computer generated prints. The result is a unique and unmistakable collection that has found elegance in an print that hasn't been used in this way before.

Pendleton, The Portland Collection : Americana Heritage

Pendleton has always been a company known for their rich heritage and beautiful Native American fabrics. The region is reflected in their southwestern American style clothing.  Recently the brand debuted a new fall 2011 line, Pendleton, the Portland Collection, which opens up a new target market for the brand in younger consumers.  The brand hired two up-and-coming designers for the new line, Nathaniel Crissman and Rachel Turk, creators of Church & State.  Also part of the collaboration is John Blasioli, the stylist behind indie legends, The Decemberists.  All of which are Portland grown artists.  The collection will include Navajo inspired prints and buffalo plaids.

Varsity Jackets - Men's Fashion

Whether these jackets are paired with trousers or cuffed jeans, they still look good.  Versatility is key when it comes to menswear. Now this trend is seen as less of a jock item as a nerd chic piece.  It takes a complex man to pull off the "I'm stylish and sensitive" look in a jacket that was mainly reserved for men on the complete opposite side of the spectrum.