This spring we saw trends that has been used in every season and continues to keep coming back in new and fresh ways. The hottest runways of Spring ’09 shone with bright metallics, sparkles, sequin, and shiny fabrics. Designers such as Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen (left),Versace, Chanel, D&G, Marc Jacobs, Bluemarine(right), and Chloé sent sparkly creations down the runway. We saw sequins on everything from the harlem pants and messenger bags at Ralph Lauren, the crystal covered dresses and bodysuits at Alexander McQueen, metallic bangles at Alexander
Wang, or the sequin-covered skirts at Versace. Occasionally to much sparkle can look over-the-top or tacky but the designers put a fresh, fun spin on their clothes by adorning them with shine and sparkle. And this spring in stores you can find great metallic pieces to add to your wardrobe in the form of fun bangles, sequined tops, and metallic shoes and bags. Another thing about metallics this spring is that you can invest money on good, quality pieces that you can wear again and again, because this trend keeps coming back for all seasons. Now you can go out and find a metallic stunner to add some sparkle to your everyday look.
Every season there is just that one trend that seems to show up on practically every runway. Sometimes you have to wonder if all the designers got together and planned it, because somehow they all have a little bit of the same trend in their shows. This season was no exception, and one of the trends that kept popping up on the runway was flesh colored tones. Designers
from Zac Posen(right), Bluemarine (left), and Chloe, to Chanel and Ralph Lauren, all featured nude colored dresses, skirts, blouses and tops in their shows. Designers are showing neutral nudes in head-to-toe looks as well as mixed with more colorful pieces. We’re seeing nude tones mostly in dresses varying in length. Where I’m seeing it in stores is in tops and blouses, as well as in cocktail dresses. The look is fun and fresh head-to-toe and when worn in several different shades. To look fun and fresh this spring it’s all about subtle, flesh tone, neutrals. 
