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Trends for Spring & Summer 2005
This season shows a combination of colour, exotic and texture. Shoes are courtesy of Deliciouz, 1506 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA. 925-933-7489. Shoes can be shipped to European or USA locations upon request.
Exotic Beach Hippie pieces mixed with carnival magic - floral embroidered jeans; long hippie skirts; the caftan; beaded or weaved sandals; bright Mardi Gras colours. Designers - Voyage, Bazaar, Missoni, Monsoon, Accessorize, Warehouse. Image Type - Boho, Gypsy. Recommended Shoe - 'E' $354
Chic Sailor Tapered, small scale mixed with military details - double-breasted fitted waisted jackets; striped tops; sailor front button trousers, pleated skirts. Designers - Marc Jacobs, Theory, Philosophy, Ice B, Mango. Image Type - French Chic, Trixie Pixie. Recommended Shoe - Sigerson Morrison $358
Folk Art Peasant influences mixed with texture detailing. Ethnic fabrics, peasant skirts, big weave belts, crochet detailing in tops and necklines, muted forest colours. Designers - Oasis, Kookai, Zara, Temperley. Image Type - Folklore, Prairie Girl, Boho. Recommended Shoe - Maurizio & Araki $297
Patterned 60's eclectic or garden florals. Large evocative patterns, geometrics, large floral. Designers - Reiss, Diane Van Furstenburg, Paul Smith, Paul and Joe. Image Type - Geometrics - Rebel Chic, Eccentric, Dramatic. Florals - English Rose, Glamour Queen. Recommended Shoe - Maurizio & Araki $345
Club Med Preppy mixed with Riviera. Cotton classics, the Chino, polo shirt collar, rope details, the Mac, Sportswear, the Palazzo trouser. Designers - Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors, Joseph. Image Type - American Classic, Aristocrate. Recommended Shoe - Bettye Muller $225
Urban Cowgirl Prairie chic mixed with ranch. Cowboy boots, broiderie anglaise, crochet summer dresses, layered cotton skirts, woods and beads for jewellery. Designers: Naf Naf, Chloe, Anna Sui. Image Type - Sassy, Prairie Girl, Boho. Recommended Shoe - Eileen Shields $365
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