Neiman MarcusSpring Trend Event 2015: with Ken DeweySomerset CollectionIf you ask me, the best way to spend a cold winter night is to gather with a bunch of fellow bloggersand pretend that Spring is here- and better yet, fashion is in focus!Ken Dewey, Style Advisor for Neiman Marcus, gave us an exciting first look at the trends to lookforward to this Spring!_______________________________________________________________? 1970?s making a full-on fashion revival with ?The New Bohemian? whichKen described as the ?Gypsy Spirit Meets the Jet-Setter?Absolutely loved some of these looks- colors & fabrics were so rich! The idea of year-roundsuede is in, starting this spring! I love being able to keep pieces in my wardrobe that canfunction all year round, and a light suede biker jacket is perfect!Favorite On-Trend Accessories for ?The New Bohemian?? The Bucket Bag!? All Things Fringe- Sandals, Bags, Necklaces!? Long-Layered Necklaces? If one is good, three is better!?- Ken{Photos: Black Fringe Sandals: Saint Laurent | Boho Model- Etro, Jewelry by LizzieFortunato & Alexis Bittar | Mannequin- Etro Hat, Marc Jacobs Knit Cape | My FavoriteBucket Bag (from NM.com)_______________________________________________________________? All White Everything. I think this is the most anticipated trend of Spring Mixing differenthues of the universally-flattering shade is huge right now, and will definitely have it?s place inthe Spring!Favorite Designers Showcasing ?All-White-Everything?Brunello Cucinelli and The Row are two notable Premier Designers that are inspiring the all-whitescene. Meanwhile, the most notorious it-bags in fashion are getting made over in white, just intime for spring? Brunello?s mix of tulles, cashmere, and cotton makes for a soul-stirring monochromatic look? The Row nails the neutral look with classically perfect, simple silhouettes? Saint Laurent presents the classic Sac du Jour ?en blanc? and it is the epitome of perfection{Photos: Brunello Cucinelli-mixed display | Brunello Cucinelli- Summer Suede Jacket |Model- Brunello Head-Toe | Model- Brunello Cucinelli Outfit & Clutch, Vince Mules |Mannequin: The Row- Coordinating Top & Pant | Mannequin: Helmut Lang Jacket &Statement Necklace? The Unexpected Spice Market. I am a sucker for the unexpected, especially when thismeans that I can carry some fall & winter pieces over to my spring wardrobe. Warm & exotichues inspired by Middle-Eastern & African Spice Markets are usually showcased in the fall, butthis spring you?ll notice this trend en fuego!Featured ?Spice Market? Inspired Looks? Vibrant colors that you find in a spice market are trending for both women & men thisspring? The appeal of a ?Lady in Red? will never lose it?s appeal, especially with this stunningcocktail dress/cape combination!? The accessories stuck out to me as an easy way to incorporate the trend into theeverydaySide Note: Spice Markets are among the most mesmerizing places I?ve explored overseas.Total sensory experience. This trend couldn?t have come any sooner!{Photos: Collage of Models: Accessories from L>R ; Gucci Suede Sandals/ValentinoBag/OscarDeLaRenta Jewelry, Balenciaga Sneakers/Backpack, Balenciaga SnakeskinTote/OscarDeLaRenta Earrings/Laurence Dacade Sandals | Personal Picture: SpiceMarket in Jerusalem}_______________________________________________________________? Mix, Don?t Match. Not what your mother may have told you, but you can do it anyways thisSpring! Better yet- Ken says, ?Let the designers do it for you!?Favorite Designer Mix?s? Stella McCartney, among other key players, dive into this trend by introducing mixed-print separates which are fun to wear together as a statement, or mixed in with yourclassic pieces for a more subtle look? A bold jacket/dress combo mixes geometric squares and stripes perfectly so you don?thave to do any of the work! Love this look paired with all-white accessories so thepattern really speaks{Photos: Model: Stella McCartney, Head-Toe | Model: Jacket/Dress (Designer?)/ CelineBag/ Manolo Blahnik Pumps}My Favorite Looks of the Night!? The stunning patterned two-piece, straight from the Marni Runway!? All things Brunello, which comes to no surprise as Neiman?s top-selling brand.? Ken?s fabulous Etro Jacket. I am a total sucker for a peaked lapel!I may have jumped the gun on my Spring Outfit in Arctic Temperatures:Top & Jacket by H&M, Jeans by Rag & Bone, Pumps by Manolo Blahnik, Bag by Chanel, and NailLacquer by Cindi?s Naturals! (Locally Made!)I had the best time representing Style Shack! Would love to work more for you in the future.Xo, Sissy@thedomesticbetch
