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The Met Gala's Tech Fashion extravaganza

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It was all tech /fashion at the Met Gala on Monday night in New York . Tech theamed Haute couture made the night shine, sparkle, clink and klunk. A silver Louis Vuitton gown, metallic grey feathered, and sculptured pieces brought fashion into the outer world. Beyonce, Kim and Kanye West, Kate Hudson, Lady Gaga, Claire Danes ad Madonna all shone in this galaxy like event. The Costume Institute Ball's theme  this year was "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology,"  drew a contrast betweeen clothes made by hand versus the machine showing how fashion evolved from the sewing machine to mass production and the contrast between mass produced redy to wear and handmade

Spring Fashion Trends The Neo Victorian look

The Victorian fashion trend for spring 2016 seems hardly likely. How are you going to pull off  tons of fabric, big puffy sleeves, ruffles, high colar, high neckline during the warm days of spring? Well you can and I promise your the Victorian inspired fashions offered by designers for Spring are not your grandma's. Think instead, romance, feminine, sexy, pure, fresh, The Victorian look has been given a sassy update by designers and I am sure you will find great choices among the diverse offerings. Frills and femininity go hand in hand. Gauzy fabrics draped on the body are always sexy. Layers, ruffles and shorter hemlines do indeed spell SPRING.

Spring Fashion Trends Lingerie sees the light of day

Yes, this year's  hot spring fashion trend is the Lingerie look. Now you  can take your sexy lingerie from the bedroom to the street or the bar or any place outside.

Givenchy, Calvin Klein, and Alexander Wang are just a few of the designers to showcase lingerie inspired spring fashions.

No, I won't suggest you pull a nightie out of the top drawer to welcome spring. You can instead take advantage of the cool designs available at your department store. The lingerie inspiration is mainly in the soft, delicate, lace and satin fabrics.

Blouson, blousy Tops Hot Spring Fashon Trend

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Yes it is true. You can wear blousy tops and tanks this spring season and be on trend. For some women who are a bit shy about their body contour, blousy fashions were always in style. I like the blousy tops because they are versatile and looks good on all body types.

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 I also find them easy to wear, cool for the spring and summer months and depending on your choices, they give you a certain casual yet sophisticated flair.  Choose solid colors in the blousy styles as well as prints and tie dyes for a dramatic flare. The blousy tops go great with shorts, denims, and skinnys.

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Feel powerful, look beautiful, wear red

Red is a power color in fashion. Red is also a color that makes you look stunning. Research has shown that a woman can appear more desirable and more attractive in red. So wear red on a first date and any other date for that matter.

Going to a job interview? Wearing  a red outfit or red accessory can give you an edge at an interview.
Red is also a color that can help improve your confidence if you find you are lacking in this area. So anytime you want to look beautiful, feel confident and win, take out that red dress, red scarf or red shoes.

Spring Fashion Trends - Spring Whites

White is a perennial favorite and we are naturally attracted to whites during the spring and summer months even though winter whites are also cool. 

So it is not surprising that some designers have presented a full slate of whites for Spring 2016 . Alexander Wang for example, presented his collection of white dresses. Warm and crisp designs seem to be the trend among designers and what can be warmer than whites.

Spring represents a re-birth, crisp air, blossoms and fresh natural scents. Everyone should have a white dress or two in their spring collection.