Updated! Shopping the Spring 2013 Collections

Published: Fri, 03/01/13


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Spring collections are now available in shops, boutiques and online, and simultaneously the weather is beginning to show signs of more warmth and longer days.
 
The beauty of a capsule wardrobe is that for the most part you have the essentials that you will need throughout the season already in your closet; however, there are always a few items that need replacing or new items that need to be added to add that extra punch and unifying element. And since you won't be needing to buy an entire spring wardrobe, perusing the new spring styles offers you the opportunity to purchase quality separates that will last for many seasons to come and continue to look chic.
 
What you will find in this season's newsletter is a breakdown of the Spring 2013 runway trends - ones to invest in and ones to skimp on, but have fun with. In the right-hand column you will find a handful of designs that topped my list (as well as their designer's entire collection) from the shows last September. Following th ese picks, you'll find the top March fashion magazine covers you may want to pick up (or maybe you already have) to help gather even more ideas before you head out shopping.
 
Speaking of shopping, I have gathered a handful of items that you will find at the bottom of the newsletter - a few dresses, beautiful floral Etta heels that you'll want to pre-order as well as a few pieces from Banana Republic's new Mad Men collection, just to name a few.
 
It never fails each and every year when spring arrives, I am aching to get out of my sweaters and into silk blouses, don strappy sandals and espadrilles and of course fun feminine dresses. While I still may have to wait awhile to wear the sandals, I know before long it will be time.
 
May your spring shopping ventures yield exactly what you're looking for and thank you for subscribing to The Simply Luxurious Life newsletter. Happy shopping!    
 
-Shannon

Trends to Invest In:

  • Leather
  • Stripes
  • Pastels
  • Gray
  • White, and more White
  • Full Skirts
  • Yellow (if it works for your skin tone)
  • Shades of Blue
LEATHER
DKNY
 
 
STRIPES
 
Vivienne Westwood Red Label
 
PASTELS
Daniella Kallmeyer
 
GRAY
 
Loewe
 
WHITE, AND MORE WHITE
Donna Karan
 
FULL SKIRTS
Alice + Olivia
 
YELLOW
Jenny Peckham
 
SHADES OF BLUE
Escada
 
Trends to Enjoy, but Not Splurge on:
  • Peplum
  • Cut-Outs
  • Lace
  • Floral
  • Black & White Checked
  • Abstract Graphic Prints
    PEPLUM
    Elie Tahari
     
    CUT-OUTS
     
    Victoria Beckham
    LACE
     
    Jason Wu
     
    FLORAL
    Nanette Lepore
     
    BLACK & WHITE CHECKED
    Louis Vuitton

     ABSTRACT GRAPHIC PRINTS
     
    J.Crew
    Spring Shopping Finds


      March 1, 2013  

      Spring Fashion Issue #3

      "Fashion is not necessarily about labels. It's not about brands. It's about something else that comes from within you." -Ralph Lauren


      Spring 2013 Runway
      "Simply Luxurious" Designs
       
      Alice + Olivia
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      Buy the dress here!

      Calvin Klein

      click here to see more of the collection


      Escada

      click here to see more of the collection


      Jason Wu

      click here to see more of the collection


      Marissa Webb
      click here to see more of the collection
       

      St. John

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      click here to see more of the collection

      Zac Posen

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      Oscar de la Renta

      click here to see more of the collection

      Michael Kors

      Click here to see more of the collection
        

      Rachel Zoe

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      March

      Issues

      Vogue US - Beyonce
       
      Elle US - Taylor Swift

      Harper's Bazaar US - Drew Barrymore
      InStyle US - The Women of Oz

      Vogue UK - Cara Delevigne

       
      Elle UK - Victoria Beckham
       
      Harper's Bazaar UK - Rachel Weisz

      InStyle UK - Agyness Deyn

      Vogue Paris - Casey Legler  

      Elle France - Emma Watson

      InStyle Australia - Lara Stone