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“I’D DESCRIBE MY STYLE AS SOMETHING YOU WOULD ONLY SEE IN A MOVIE, OR SOME BIZARRE MAGAZINE. I WANT MY STYLE TO BE KNOWN AS JENNIFER’S STYLE.

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I ADORE CLOTHING FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD. I HAPPEN TO HAVE A TASTE FOR THOSE THAT CAN-NOT BE ACQUIRED FROM A STORE NEARBY. I ENJOY THE CUTE JAPANESE CLOTHING WEBSITES, ALONG WITH SOME EUROPEAN STORES SUCH AS PULL & BEAR AND STRADIVARIUS.

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IT MAY HAVE A VERY LONG TIME AGO WHEN THERE WAS LITTLE CHANGE AND INNOVATING IN FASHION. IN TODAY’S WORLD ITS SO INCREDIBLY HARD TO BE DIFFERENT AND UNIQUE. I WAS INSPIRED BY MANY IMAGES, THAT I PIECED TO-GETHER TO CREATE PERFECT LOOKS. PEOPLE EITHER COME UP WITH OUTFITS OR THEY DECIDE TO WEAR GENERIC CLOTHING.

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Table of Contents

SOCIAL MEDIA STYLE

MENSWEAR

STYLE REFLECTION

THE CATWALK

SOUNDBOARD

LOOK BOOK

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

10. OFF THE GRAMSPRING STYLE AT ITS FINESTSTICK IT TO THE MAN

15.16. TEENAGE DREAM

MAKE PROM YOUR FANTASY

17.SAY YES TO THE PROM DRESSWRITTEN BY MYKIAH BROWN

25.BRITISH INVASIONPROM INSPIRATION FROM ACROSS THE PONDTHE GUYS GUIDE TO PROM30.WRITTEN BY SARA BAUKNECHT- PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

45.SOUNDS OF COACHELLAA COLLECTIONOF OUR FAVORITE HEADLINING ARTIST

47.COACHELLA FESTIVAL’S LUXURIESWRITTEN BY TODD MARTENS AND MIKAEL WOOD- LOS ANGELES TIMES

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ON THE COVER!

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GLOBAL ACCENT IN L.A.: THE DESIGNERS AT LOS ANGELES FASHION WEEK ARE UNITED IN ECLECTIC FORM WRITTEN BY ADAM TSCHORN AND BOOTH MOORE - LOS ANGELES TIMES

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23.SARAH JESSICA PARKERWRITTEN BY NICOLE BRODEUR- THE SEATTLE TIMESLAUNCHES SHOE LINE AT NORDSTROM

21.PROJECT PROM: TEENS GO FORWRITTEN BY AIMEE BLANCHETTE CLASSIC PROM LOOKS- STAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS

11.ONE OF FASHION’S PRIME BLOGSTAKES OVER VIA INTAGRAM

ON THE COVER!33.JENNIFER’S STYLESENIOR JENNIFER ARVAI TAKES US ON A TRIPTHROUGHT HER ELECTRIC STYLE.

ARE ECLIPSING ITS MUSIC AND ARTS

55. A GARDEN OF GARMENTS: FASHION’S FABULOUS FLOWER SHOW THIS SPRINGWRITTEN BY ELIZABETH WELLINGTON - THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRE

59.SPRING ON THE RISE SPRING STYLE INSPIRATION PHOTOGRAPHED BY AMAIA OROZKO

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#SS14

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with whimsical colors filled with eclectic prints and tons of variety. This season let your style shine with your brightest pallet and make every look

more playful than the last.

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Tibi PR share some of their Spring zeal with a pho-to featuring beautiful carnations. Floral print capti-vates style in the Spring, find some floral inspiration to light up your wardrobe for the new season.

OFF THE GRID

SUN KISSEDAs the sun sets on yet another chic winter it’s time to let some of that color pop out of your wardrobe. Instead of using bright color as an accent go all out with patterns with wild dec-adence and great hue.

Instagram-ming a picture of spring

makeup must haves. Brighter colors means louder makeup color, don’t stray from taking

a little risk this season. Dive into a different realm this spring and get exotic with different patterns and eclectic prints.

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Designer Rebecca Minkoff shares

some of the eclectic prints via Instagram debuting some of

her2014 Spring/Summer. The tra-ditional floral and different animal prints dominate some of the latest styles this spring, and Minkoff does a good job at taking a typical spring

style and adding a wild twist that’s bound to make spring

something thrilling.

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your spring style esca-pades and share them with followers and

friends alike.

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REBECCA TAYLOR FOR SS14

ELLE FANNINGMs. Fanning looking as stylish as ever, glowing in a sky blue eve-ning dress.

PHOTO BY CHRISTOPHER MACSURAK

CREATIVE COMMONS PHOTOPHOTO BY BIANCA CASIMES FLICKR)

Social Media StyleSPRING STYLE AT ITS FINESTOFF THE GRAM:

@HUGOSOPHIABOUTIQUE @CURLSANDPEARLSBOUTIQUE @SOMEWHERELATELY

@WHITECOATWARDROBE @LIFEOFCOYFISH

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Mamous for its wit and hilarious play on high fashion, Man Repeller rises as one of the most iconic blogs on the web. Most recently it’s their Insta-

gram account that has caught attention. The blogger behind the comedy, Leandra Medine adds a light-er tone to the ever so serious fashion industry. Medine allows news to travel about latest trends and styles with a bubbly voice that makes recieving news all the more fun. Dominating the Instagram world with over 500,000 followers, Man Repeller informs some of fashion’s latest with a hint of satire that ultimately makes news more enjoyable.

F Photos from Instagram of Medine’s hi-larious fashion escapades.

@MANREPELLER

FOLLOW THEM ON INSTAGRAM AT:

STICK IT TO THE MANONE OF FASHION’S PRIME BLOGS TAKES OVER VIA INSTAGRAM

Man Repeller, we salute you.

FOLLOW THEM ON TWITTER: @MANREPELLERAND DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE BLOG. WWW.MANREPELLER.COM

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SPRING breakdownET YOUR SPRING STYLE

POP THIS SEASON. SPRING SHOULD MAKE YOU MIX UP YOUR

WARDROBE AND TAKE SOME OF THOSE LOUD, FLAMBOYANT COL-ORS OUT THAT WERE SUPPRESSED BY WINTER. THIS SEASON MAKE COLOR YOUR MAIN OBJECTIVE. MAKE IT

LIGHT, LOUD AND MOST IM-PORTANTLY MAKE IT SOME-

THING WILD.

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GO RETROGive your Spring look a blast from the past with bold, iconic looks that can create a timeless vibe in your wardrobe this season.

COMFORT COLORSWith spring on the rise lighten up the colors on your nails.


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Phases and different changes in appearance dominate one’s high school career. You experimented and tried out different makeup. You made certain revelations in your appearance that will one day make you reminisce on the time you dyed your hair blue or wore platform shoes to school. Style for senior Jennifer Arvai altered from preppy, punk, emo and hipster. Finally, Arvai has settled with a look she describes as Jennifer’s style. Arvai channels an eccentric look, one created from her own imagination. Through all the years of angst and conformity she finds her electric style through a series of shopping at different outlets and adding a worldly sense to a new wave fashion. In addition to phases, spring acts as a time of transition. Find yourself in a look, then lose yourself in another. This season should not only mean brighter clothes or shorter hemlines find out what suits you and what direction you’re headed in with your personal style. Prom, a timeless event in the lives of many high school se-niors is something you never quite forget. It settles as a flashbulb memory, you remember the date, the car and most importantly the dress or tux you spent countless hours trying to find. What-ever you choose to go out in, make sure that it says who you are as a person. It’s not just about if the dress fits but the person wearing it that counts.

DEAR CATWALKERS,

COVER LOOK:

Jennifer Arvai

TEENAGE DREAM & BRITISH INVASION FOR PROM TIPS

WE TOOK JENN’S PHOTOS AT HER RANCH

I usually search the Web and keep up-to-date with my foreign stores. I have quite a few friends who tend to find some amazing and out of the ordinary items that they share with me often. My interests are based on what is on sale, or what are things not being worn by the general public. One thing I do not enjoy is looking like everyone else. Makes me feel like a robot.

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-JENNIFER

s a final high school extravaganza, Prom 2014 lurks around the corner and with it comes time for dress shopping.

Prom dress shopping can present itself as a formidable task and at times finding the perfect dress seems impossible. The definition of the perfect dress changes from person to person.

“I look for something that fits my style and my personality,” senior April Hill-Jackson said. “Something that is not a gaudy color and something that not

everybody is wearing.” For this year’s prom, boutiques, bridal shops and department stores commenced the start of prom season by putting out new dress lines and style books. “I go to like bridal stores or to any place that I see dresses in the windows,” senior L’kyah Dodds-Ross said. On the other hand, for people who do not want to spend time in stores, online shopping pres-ents itself as another option. However, challenges such as size and fit arise with online shopping due to not physically trying on the dresses. “I like to find dresses online, but then it sucks because you don’t know if the dress is going to be too small or too big,” senior Brittni Galvan said. Even though at prom some girls may have the same dress, they stand out by making the dress their own and bringing their personality into it. Girls do this through their accessories, shoes and the way they coordinate colors. “My personality will show through the details of the dress and the an artsy kind of vibe of the dress,” Hill-Jackson said. Shopping for a prom dress marks the start of the final memories and lasting experiences of high school. All the small details of finding the perfect dress prove their worth when prom night rolls around. “Because you are getting the dress you are going to wear for prom, you will always remember how you bought it and what it took to find the perfect one,” senior Nour Louzon said. “And after, you remember yourself wearing the dress and experiencing the fun all over again.”- See more at: http://www.cchspress.com/entertainment/2014/02/03/say-yes-to-the-prom-dress/#st-hash.0xesujB1.dpuf

AA WRITTEN BY MYKIAH BROWN

SAY YES SAY YES TO THE PROM DRESSTO THE PROM DRESS

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My personality will show through the details of the dress and the an artsy kind of vibe of the dress.

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-APRIL HILL-JACKSON, 12

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BECAUSE YOU ARE GETTING THE DRESS YOU ARE GOING TO WEAR FOR PROM, YOU WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HOW YOU BOUGHT IT AND WHAT IT TOOK TO FIND THE PERFECT ONE.

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- NOUR LOUZON, 12

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rom ancient Grecian style all the way to the grunge of the ‘90s, fashion trends of the past are making their way back to the high school prom.

Some teenagers are even digging out their parents’ old photos for inspiration and finding ways to give the looks a modern twist.

“My mother looked famously ‘80s,” said Kali Mann, a se-nior at St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists. “She

had blond, feathered hair. And she made her dress _ it was baby blue.” Bloomington Jefferson high school senior Emilee Hassanzadeh also did her homework on Mom’s prom-wear.“Apparently, Gunne Sax dresses were all the rage in ‘83, so that’s what (my mom) wore to prom,” she said. “Her date had a baby blue tux. Classy!” Although trends come and go _ and come back again _ prom remains a defining moment of high school. Despite its changing styles, the evening provides a rare opportunity to dress like royalty, teens say.Baby blue tuxedos and feathered hairdos might not get you crowned king and queen, but a peek into the past offers some insight to the trends of the moment. Tanning is out. The Roaring Twenties are in. Heels are optional, the ‘50s rock ‘n’ roll vibe is cool. And bohemian statement jewelry is a must. These days, rather than fit in, however, most teens insist on self-expression, said Sara Rogers, trend specialist for the Mall of America. “Just about anything goes for prom-wear,” she said. How to maintain individuality without ending up with an awk-ward prom photo? That’s the tricky part. Mann’s advice? “Express yourself, but don’t dress in something that you’re going to look back at and cringe.” To get a grip on this year’s dos and don’ts, we chatted with Mann, Hassanzadeh and St. Paul senior Sophie Heyman. They tell us _ and show us _ how to pull off a fabulously modern prom look with a nod to the past.___ Old Hollywood: Emilee Hassanzadeh, senior, Jefferson High School, Bloomington, Minn.Voted by her classmates as “most likely to end up in Hollywood,” Emilee hopes life after high school takes her to the opposite coast instead _ sing-ing, acting and dancing on Broadway.Prom ... “Is all about the hype and the buildup leading up to the dance and who you are with.”Self-expression is ... “Key on prom night. What you wear is a representa-tion of who you are.”Best prom stores: BCBG, Free People, Cache, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Rent the Runway and the MAC counter for makeup.Budget: “$500.” Tips for short girls: “Splurge on a fun pair of heels.”Getting ready ... “Is an all-day affair! I usually go out with my girlfriends for breakfast and then we start getting ready around 10 a.m.”Dream date: “Actor Josh Hutcherson or a nice Jefferson guy.”Do: “Swap your heels for a pair of Converse after your pictures.”Don’t: “Forget lipstick. It totally pulls your whole look together.”Emilee’s look: One-shoulder mint embellished gown, $199, rhinestone

heels, $119, bracelets, $30-$44, all from Macy’s; clutch, $298, Cache; floral hair clip, $10, Chapel Hats.___ Grecian goddess: Sophie Heyman, senior, Central Senior High School, St. Paul, Minn.Sophie is known around the halls of her school as being the most dramat-ic and having hipster style. She plans to study psychology and writing with a pre-law influence at an East Coast college.Prom... “Is something that everyone should do once.”Self-expression is... “Very important. You have to stay true to yourself or you won’t have fun.”Trends I love: “Emerald green dresses with gold jewelry. Concentrated sparkles, around the neckline usually.”Best prom stores: “Department stores for jewelry and dresses. DSW for shoes. Etsy.com and promgirl.com are good websites for dresses.”Dream date: “Ryan Gosling. If he’s too old, then Liam Hemsworth.”Tips for tall girls: “Pick a long dress that covers your shoes and wear flats. I’m 5-foot-9, so heels are a hazard.”Getting ready... “Takes about three hours. My hair takes the long est, but makeup and nails are a close second.”Budget: “Under $200.”Do: “Get a unique dress, wear jewelry and take pictures.”Don’t: “Get a tan; order a dress without checking the details.”Sophie’s look: Ivory chiffon dress with gold beading, $550, earrings, $32, Nordstrom; bracelets and headband, $12-$20, Aldo; DSW shoes, $50.___ Girlie-glam grunge: Kali Mann, senior, St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, St. PaulKali has an eclectic style and loves to mix and match vintage pieces with comfortable basics. She plans to attend Columbia College Chicago to pursue a degree in theater and costume design.Prom... “Takes time. I started looking for my dress around Christmas.” I’m most excited about... “Dressing up. Teenagers don’t get to do that very often.”Self-expression is... “Part of the fun. The most unique prom look I think I’ve ever seen was a short knee-length leather skirt and a white blouse. It was very beautiful and simple, but not at all a traditional prom look.”Trends I love: “Vintage. I would love to have a long gold dress _ a little ‘old Hollywood.’”Best prom stores: Modcloth, Anthropologie and Free People.Budget: “$100-$150.” Getting ready... “Takes four to five hours. I love to do hair and makeup and I want everything to look perfect, so I will take my time. Last year all my friends came over and we had a little spa day.”Do: “Get a facial the day before; wear your shoes at least once before prom _ your feet will thank you for it.” Don’t: “Wear a large ball gown that’s going to get in the way; dress so fancy that you’re going to be uncomfortable all night.”Kali’s look: Black tulle and lace dress, $218, Cache; Dr. Martens boots, $149; Aldo earrings, $20; Cache clutch and bracelet, $98 and $78; Henri Bendel hair clip, $38.Styling: Sara Rogers, Mall of AmericaHair and makeup: Progressions Salon, Mall of America

PROJECT PROM:TEENS GO FOR CLASSIC LOOKS

PROJECT PROM:BY AIMEE BLANCHETTESTAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS)

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he’s tiny. Can barely finish a plate of berries.She’s left-hand-ed. Says things like “No. Way.” And to every person who approached her at the downtown Nordstrom shoe

department last week, she extended a hand.“I’m Sarah Jessica,” she said. “Very nice to meet you.”“Sex and the City” went off the air 10 years ago, but it doesn’t matter to fans of the show and its star, Sarah Jessica Park-er. They still watch it in syndication and have flocked to two big-screen films.And they lined up for hours March 5 to spend an average $300 on a pair of shoes designed by Parker and Manolo Blahnik CEO George Malkemus III.“It was all about the single sole, and no plat-form, no heavy shoe,” said Malkemus, who is accompanying Parker on a tour of Nordstrom stores, the only retailer to carry the SJP Collec-tion.

Parker has been approached by many

designers about a shoe line over the years, but she always dreamed of working with Malkemus. Friends

urged her to call him one after-noon last year.

“This is crazy,” she began their conversation.

“Be here tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.,” he told her.“She was my dream,” Malkemus said of Parker’s request that he collaborate. “It was a perfect dream.”After a year, the line was finished: 25

styles, all made in Italy, which start at $195 for the Billie suede flat and go to $485 for the Alison bootie. The line includes three handbags that cost from $245 to $375 and a “Manhattan” grosgrain-trim skirted trenchcoat in blue or beige, which costs $495.Each shoe has a grosgrain ribbon up the back, a remembrance of the rib-bons Parker used to wear in her hair _ and iron _ as a child.Parker named all the shoes for fashion icons, family members and friends.Perhaps the most iconic is a T-strap heel called “Carrie,” which comes in black, but also purple and green _ choices Parker has called “subversive.”“We always thought that it was always going to be the shoe I loved the most,” Parker said in an interview at the store on Wednesday.And is it?“I don’t know if that’s the truth. I can’t compare them to my children (James Wilkie, 11; and twins Marion and Tabitha, 4). They would wring my neck if I com-pared the shoes to my children.“It’s that feminine, ladylike thing, but there’s something kind of naughty and irrepressible and inap-propriate,” she said of the shoe.As for the legacy of the character it’s named for, and “Sex and the City”?“I don’t know what the legacy is. I think I am ill-equipped to answer that. That is one of the questions that I feel other people should answer.”About 500 of them were waiting for Parker downstairs in the first-floor shoe department, where Parker passed through a forest of raised arms holding cellphones and sat down to sign shoes, boxes and tags.Adina Sneed, a flight attendant from Arizona, was the first in line to meet Parker. She was outside the store at 6 Wednesday morning.“They said, ‘Get here early,’” she said.Sneed was a fan from when Parker was in the television show “Square Pegs,” and has followed her career from television to fashion to perfume and now shoes.Sneed bought two pairs, which Parker signed and then stood to shake her hand.“We love her,” Sneed explained. “I just feel like she is such a humble person.”

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PROM INSPIRATION FROM ACROSS THE POND PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOESPH KENT

GOD SAVE THE KINGPULL OUT ALL THE STOPS WHEN PLANNING FOR YOUR PROM LOOK. LET YOUR PER-SONALITY GET LOST IN THE COOL THREADS YOU PLAN ON SPORTING.

Menswear

GET THE LONDON LOOK

MAKE SURE WHAT YOU CHOOSE TO WEAR TO PROM SAYS SOMETHING ABOUT YOU. ADD YOUR OWN STYLE TO A DECADENT OCCASION AND YOU’LL THRIVE.

THIS CHARMING MAN

MAKE YOUR SUIT SOMETHING WORTH REMEMBERING. DON’T JUST PULL SOMETHING AT RANDOM. MAKE SURE IT FITS YOU AND YOUR DATE’S STYLE FOR A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.

CLOSET OF WINDSOR

WHETHER IT’S VINTAGE OR FRESH OFF THE RACK, THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION, TO SHOW EVERY-ONE YOU SPENT THE LAST FOUR YEARS WITH WHO YOU ARE. THE LAST LOOK YOU SPORT SHOULD TAKE GREAT THOUGHT. DON’T WORRY ABOUT WHAT EVERYONE ELSE THINKS AS LONG AS YOU TAKE PRIDE IN WHATEVER YOU’RE WEARING.

THE GUYS’ GUIDE TO THE PROM

REPPING FOR PROM OF-TEN REVOLVES AROUND THE GIRL AND THE GOWN.BUT WHAT ABOUT THE

GUYS? THE PROM ALSO IS A CHANCE FOR YOUNG MEN TO LOOK AND FEEL THEIR BEST. IF DRESSING UP IN TIE AND TAILS FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN ISN’T INTUITIVE, THERE ARE WAYS GUYS CAN BRUSH UP ON WHAT TO WEAR AND HOW TO BE A POLITE, MEMORABLE DATE. HERE ARE SOME QUICK TIPS FOR HOW TO MAKE SURE THE DANCE IS A FUN EXPERIENCE FOR YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS.

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THE GUYS’ GUIDE TO THE PROM

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTEBY SARA BAUKNECHT


WEARON’T FEEL THE

NEED TO DRESS TOO OVER-THE-TOP (THINK TOP HAT, CANE, PATENT LEATHER SHOES _ ALTHOUGH THERE IS

NOTHING WRONG WITH THESE ACCESSO-RIES IF THAT’S YOUR STYLE). A SUIT OR TUX IN A TRADITIONAL COLOR WITH A GOOD FIT WILL TURN JUST AS MANY HEADS AS A

BRIGHTLY COLORED VEST OR UNUSUAL SPORT COAT _ OR MAYBE MORE!

DHINK BEYOND THE TUX. A SUIT IN BLACK, NAVY OR CHARCOAL STYLED WITH A SKINNY TIE, BOW TIE OR

VEST IS ANOTHER OPTION. PLUS, IF YOU BUY IT, IT’S A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN RENTING OR PURCHASING A TUXEDO. LEAVE BEHIND THE BOW TIE AND VEST, AND THE SUIT CAN BE

WORN LATER FOR A JOB INTERVIEW, FAMILY WEDDING, SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET

OR ANOTHER FORMAL FUNCTION.

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PT FOR THRIFTING. SEC-ONDHAND STORES CAN BE TREASURE TROVES FOR DESIGNER

FINDS. JUST BE SURE TO START EARLY _ IT MIGHT TAKE A FEW TRIES.

_CHECK OUT DISCOUNT WEBSITES SUCH AS CHEAPTUX.COM OR

OVERSTOCK.COM.

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UYS PIN-POINT THEIR STYLE AND GET DISCOUNTS ON RENTALS. THERE’S EVEN AN INTERACTIVE

WHERE YOUNG MEN CAN PICK A MODEL WITH COMPARABLE FEATURES AND DRESS HIM IN DIFFERENT TUX AND SUIT LOOKS WITH THE CLICK OF A MOUSE.

_HAVE AN OLDER BROTHER? A FA-THER WITH A SIMILAR PHYSIQUE?

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THEY DON’T WANT IT ANYMORE, HAVE IT TAILORED AND _ VOILA! _ YOU’RE THE PROUD OWNER

OF A CUSTOMIZED-TO-FIT SUIT OR TUXEDO.

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F YOU DESIRE A TUX, OPT TO RENT.

CHANCES ARE YOU WON’T GET MUCH WEAR OUT OF ONE (OR WILL

GROW OUT OF IT BY THE TIME YOU NEED IT AGAIN) IF YOU BUY ONE.VISIT MENSWEARHOUSE.COM. THE

SITE OFFERS SEVERAL RESOURCES FOR HELPING

ION’T COUNT

OUT BOX STORES AND RETAIL CHAINS. MACY’S, H&M, BROOKS BROTHERS AND JOS. A. BANK ARE A

FEW PLACES TO FIND MORE AFFORDABLE FORMAL WEAR. MANY OF THESE RETAILERS ALSO OFTEN HAVE COUPONS AND SALES, SO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR THOSE AND

SHOP WHEN YOU CAN SNAG THE BEST DEAL.

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EAR WHAT SUITS YOU. DON’T

FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO SPORT THE SAME THING AS EVERYONE ELSE. DABBLE IN COLOR, SKINNY TIES,

CHECKERED PRINTS, ETC.

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OCUS ON FIT, PARTICU-LARLY FOR ARM

HOLES OF JACKETS. IF YOU CAN JUMP UP AND COM-PLETE A COUPLE PULL-UPS IN

THE JACKET, THEN YOU’VE FOUND AN IDEAL FIT.

FHEY CARRY DE-SIGNER ATTIRE FOR PROM AT

SEVERELY SLASHED PRICES (AND YOU CAN USE THE EXTRA MONEY TO HAVE A

PIECE ALTERED IF THE FIT IS OFF).

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PHOTO BY JON MILLNER

HINK BEYOND THE TUX. A SUIT IN BLACK, NAVY OR CHARCOAL STYLED WITH A SKINNY TIE, BOW TIE OR

VEST IS ANOTHER OPTION. PLUS, IF YOU BUY IT, IT’S A BETTER INVESTMENT THAN RENTING OR PURCHASING A TUXEDO. LEAVE BEHIND THE BOW TIE AND VEST, AND THE SUIT CAN BE

WORN LATER FOR A JOB INTERVIEW, FAMILY WEDDING, SCHOOL AWARDS BANQUET

OR ANOTHER FORMAL FUNCTION.

HOW TO BE A

DATE

SK A POTEN-TIAL DATE IN

PERSON OR OVER THE PHONE. DON’T HAVE A TEXT MESSAGE OR

EMAIL DO IT FOR YOU.

F YOU’RE GO-ING WITH A GROUP, DESIGNATE FROM THE

START HOW THE COST FOR SUCH THINGS AS A LIMOUSINE, DINNER, ETC., WILL BE DIVIDED, WHO’S COLLECTING THE MONEY AND

BY WHEN.T THE DANCE, STRIKE A BALANCE BETWEEN SPENDING TIME WITH

YOUR DATE AND WITH YOUR FRIENDS (OR OTHER MEMBERS OF YOUR PARTY IF ATTENDING AS A GROUP). IF YOU SEE OTH-ER PEOPLE YOU’D LIKE TO VISIT, ASK YOUR DATE IF IT’D BE OK FOR YOU TO TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO MINGLE (AND MAKE SURE

SHE HAS SOMEONE ELSE TO HANG OUT WITH IN THE MEANTIME. DON’T JUST

ABANDON HER).

IMIT CELL PHONE USE. IF YOU HAVE TO MAKE A CALL OR RESPOND TO TEXTS,

LET YOUR DATE KNOW SO SHE DOESN’T FEEL LIKE HER COMPANY ISN’T ENOUGH TO KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED. ALSO, LIMIT SOCIAL MEDIA USE UNTIL A BREAK IN FESTIVITIES OR AFTER THE DANCE, AND ASK YOUR DATE OR OTHER GROUP MEMBERS IF THEY’RE OK WITH

YOU SHARING PHOTOS AND COMMENTS OF YOUR NIGHT WITH THEM ON SO-

CIAL MEDIA SITES.

AKE SURE YOUR DATE OR GROUP IS HOME

BY CURFEW. NO NEED TO RUIN AN OTHERWISE GOOD TIME BY

GETTING BACK LATE AND STIRRING TROUBLE.

SOURCES: LIZZIE POST, CO-AU-THOR OF “EMILY POST’S ETI-QUETTE,” 18TH EDITION, AND “THE ART OF MANLINESS” (WWW.ARTOFMANLINESS.COM).

STANDOUT

LARIFY THE STYLE OF FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SHE WANTS _ A WRISTLET,

PIN-ON CORSAGE OR SMALL BOU-QUET. SHE MAY HAVE A PREFERENCE BASED ON WHAT SHE’S WEARING (OR

MIGHT WANT TO PICK IT OUT AND/OR BUY IT HERSELF).

CHIVALRY IS CHARMING BUT NOT WELCOMED BY ALL. ASK YOUR

DATE: MAY I TAKE YOUR COAT? MAY I GET THE DOOR FOR YOU? MAY I HELP YOU WITH YOUR

CHAIR? IF SHE DECLINES, AT LEAST YOU OFFERED.

CE CLEAR WITH YOUR PROM INVITE. LEAVE OUT PHRASES SUCH AS “DO YOU SORT OF WANT ...” OR

“WOULD YOU MAYBE WANT ...” THAT CAN SEND MIXED

SIGNALS.

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Style Reflection

JENNIFER’SStyle SENIOR JENNIFER ARVAI TAKES US ON A TRIP THROUGHT HER ELECTRIC, ECLECTIC, AND FLAMBOYANT STYLE.

MY FAVORITE PIECES ARE MY PLATFORM SHOES! THEY GO WITH EVERYTHING, AND PUD-DLES ARE NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT ANYMORE! OTHER FA-VORITES INCLUDE, MY VELVET LEGGINGS, GRADIENT (PURPLE TO BLUE) TIGHTS, SKELETON TIGHTS, VEINS AND ARTERIES TIGHTS, SKELETON HOODIE, AND MY HIGH WAIST JEANS.

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I’VE GONE THROUGH PREPPY, ROCKER, PUNK, “EMO”, HIPSTER PHASES. IT’S MY SENIOR YEAR, AND I’M TIRED OF CHANGING. I’M SATISFIED WITH WHAT I HAVE BECOME AND THE WAY I WILL LOOK WHEN I LEAVE THIS SCHOOL AND ENTERING THE REAL WORLD.

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I WISH SOCIETY WOULD STEP OUT OF THE TREND AND DRESS THE WAY THEY WANT, AND NOT THE WAY THEIR PEERS DO. TEENAGERS TEND TO CHANGE STYLES YEARLY, DUE TO NOT FINDING THEIR TRUE SELF WITHIN. I THINK IT’S A GOOD EXPE-RIENCE FOR PEOPLE TO TRY OUT DIFFERENT TASTES. IT WILL FORM THEIR FUTURE SELF THAT THEY WILL TAKE PRIDE IN.

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I LOVE BEING A STEP IN THE FUTURE. IT FEELS THAT WAY, BECAUSE EVERYONE IS SO STUCK ON THE SAME TRENDS. I DO LIKE TO RECYCLE STYLES THAT SHOULDN’T HAVE DIED IN THE FIRST PLACE.

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Sound BoardIF YOU MISSED OUT ON THE DESERT EX-TRAVAGANZA HERE’S A LIST OF SOME OF OUR FAVORITE HEADLINING ARTIST

HAIM

BASTILLE

GROUPLOVE

KATE NASH

FOSTER THE PEOPLE

LITTLE DRAGON

THE HEAD AND THE HEART

SOLANGE

THE NAKED AND FAMOUS

BECK

MGMT

NINA KRAVIZ

SLEIGH BELLS

CARBON AIRWAYS

FOXYGEN

HOLY GHOST!FACTORY FLOOR

J RODY WALSTON AND THE BUISNESS

SOUNDS OF COACHELLA

WARPAINT

LORDE

EMPIRE OF THE SUN

OUTKAST

PHARRELL WILLIAMS

LANA DEL REY

THE PIXIES

CITY AND COLOUR

TOM ODELL

MUSE

THE INTERNET

THE BOTS

THE REPLACEMENTS

FLUMETHE TOY DOLLS

GUY GERBER

FUTURE ISLANDS

FRANK TURNER

When the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival launched 15 years ago, creature comforts included any small slice of shade cast by the odd light pole, the occasional working toilet and maybe somewhere to sit other than the dusty desert floor.Today, there are $799 VIP passes that give you cocktail bar privileges, even though you’d have to pay extra for privileged parking. Well-heeled foodies can splurge on a $1,024 gourmet dining package. Shell out more, and you can skip the traffic _ round-trip transportation is available via private jet.These pricey add-ons are emblematic of larger shifts for the event, which runs the next two weekends on the manicured grounds of Indio, Calif.’s Empire Polo Club.Acclaimed in the early 2000s for its free-spirited vibe, Coachella is now more akin to a spring break weekend at a walled-off resort than to an edgy music festival. High-end car companies and fashion brands stage elaborate pool parties throughout the area, including nearby Palm Springs. Some say the music has become the soundtrack to a vacation _ rather than the draw.The blowout, expected to attract approximately 90,000 fans per three-day weekend, typically sells most of its tickets before the lineup of bands is even announced.“It doesn’t matter who the artist is onstage,” said Gary Bongiovanni, editor of the concert-industry trade magazine Pollstar.In the increasingly crowded festival scene, he added, Coachella is distin-guished by its “special accouterments” and “Hollywood presence.”A steerage-level ticket for one weekend costs $375 _ about $100 more than similar passes for Chicago’s Lollapalooza, San Francisco’s Outside Lands or Tennessee’s Bonnaroo. The prices for various deluxe packages go up thousands from there. Factor in travel, lodging and food, and the expense is on par with that of a stay at an upscale spa.The festival is about “attainable aspiration,” according to Ellie Meyer of Marketing Werks, a Chicago firm that consults with music events. “It’s a lifestyle that people want to have. It’s saying, ‘Hey, you can pay for that lifestyle for a weekend.’”Festival-goers can enjoy concierge service in an air-conditioned “safari tent” for two (for a price: $6,500). And if the combination of sunscreen and 90-degree-plus heat wreaks havoc on attendees’ appearance, they can pop into the Sephora Collection Beauty Studio for a cosmetic touch-up.Such posh festival accessories are surprising even some artists slated to perform this year.Dee Dee Penny of Dum Dum Girls had this reaction when asked what she thought of Coachella’s $225 four-course meals prepared by celebrity chefs.“No,” she said. “Really? Now I’m intrigued.”The all-inclusive Coachella experience _ with a designer boutique, craft beer gardens and art installations _ enables pleasure seekers to buy into resort vacationing without admitting they’ve become their cruise-taking parents. (Coachella, by the way, launched a cruise in 2012.)Marlo Nielsen, 42, and two friends stayed in a safari tent at Coachella last year.

“They create a really nice atmosphere for you,” said the human resources worker from Calgary, Canada. She especially appreciated the swimming pool and private restrooms and showers; there’s also dedicated parking and on-site security.Tie-ins with upscale brands add another elite tier to the proceedings.Lexus, Sonos and Marc Jacobs have sent out VIP invitations to parties. And although tickets to the festival sold out months ago, members of Neiman Marcus’ preferred shopper program could still buy them in early April _ for $1,500.Once there, they’ll find sushi and small-plate tapas from swanky restau-rants such as Sugarfish, Night + Market and Crossroads. Night-life maven Cedd Moses is setting up smaller versions of several of his popular Los Angeles establishments, including Honeycut and Cana Rum Bar.Some things have not changed. The festival is still presented by its origi-nal promoter, Goldenvoice. However, the L.A. company is now a unit of Anschutz Entertainment Group, the sports and concert giant whose other holdings include Staples Center and the Los Angeles Kings NHL hockey team.In the decade-plus since Goldenvoice was bought by AEG, its footprint has expanded to booking such venues as the Roxy and the Shrine Audi-torium and building Stagecoach, the Coachella festival’s country music cousin.The growth of the company’s flagship festival almost mirrors that of Goldenvoice itself: from a small promoter of punk rock shows to one of the most powerful forces in live music on the West Coast.Some say the glamour and ambience come at a cost for a festival once known for its spirit of artistic adventure.“There certainly is a loss of edge or whatever you want to call it,” said Jon Wurster of the long-running indie rock band Superchunk, which played Coachella in 2009 and is set to appear again Sunday. “It’s just a totally different thing.”Another of this year’s performers, Blair Greene of Washed Out, worries that the “next level” amenities at Coachella could reset priorities among concert-goers _ and lock out many others. If she weren’t on the bill, Greene said, the festival wouldn’t be in her budget.“The experience is important, but I’d rather have more and better mu-sic,” she said.Yet the resort-like transformation of Coachella probably will only esca-late, according to some experts.“There’s no stopping it,” said Marketing Werks’ Jay Lenstrom, who compared the festival to Formula 1 racing in Europe. “There’s a race, but there’s all the other things. It’s very expensive. The more expensive it is, the better it is.”What’s in store for next year? No word yet, although Goldenvoice President Paul Tollett said he’s “always trying to enhance Coachella on all fronts.”With an agreement in place that allows Goldenvoice to put on Coachella in Indio through at least 2030, it’s a safe bet that the lush life at this desert festival

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BUT I’D RATHER

THE EXPERIENCE IS IMPORTANT,

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Catwalk

LOS ANGELES _ Designers came from as far away as Istanbul and as nearby as Santa Monica to show their collections during the handful of disparate events that make up Los Angeles Fashion Week.But the one thing they had in common was an admiration for L.A. as a global style mecca, from the skateboard culture that inspired L.A. designer Mike Vensel’s grungy nod to his ‘80s and ‘90s youth to the Hollywood red carpet that is the holy grail for Turkish designer Ozgur Masur, who is already well known for dressing film and TV stars in his intricately beaded gowns in Turkey and now hopes to make it here.Masur was one of several haute carpetbaggers to bring their collections to Los Angeles during the market “week” that ran from March 9-18. His show at the event called Concept Los Angeles was part of a new effort to showcase Turkish designers. His gowns _ draped goddess styles with cowl backs or fronts, scarf-like details, illusion mesh and intricate bead-ing climbing over a shoulder or down a sleeve _ were beautifully made and sophisticated enough for an A-lister.Another highlight of Concept was Camelia Skikos, a Romanian from the Bay Area who launched her own fashion label after a stint as head of customization at Levi’s. Her electric-hued, graphic mini-dresses, asymmetrical tops and pants were inspired by a San Francisco street map. Emily Daccarett, who is from Madera, Calif., showed a collection of sexy, ‘60s looks inspired by B-movie sirens. (Think “Barbarella”-like mini-dresses, swingy tops and hot pants.)Vensel, who is both a Santa Monica, Calif.-based designer and the orga-nizer of Concept Los Angeles, titled his collection “Nothing,” though it was hardly that. He showed 22 looks, including wrap dresses and drapey skirts, vests and capes in soft plaid flannels, denim and twill, with a grunge girl glam.At the event called Style Fashion Week, New York-based Betsey Johnson was one of the star attractions. Her collection, a reprise of the one she showed just weeks ago in New York, was called “Hot.” It was a cacophony of bright color, a zoo’s worth of animal prints, a mother lode of metallics, acres of sparkly sequins and yards of thigh-high striped stockings _ sometimes all in the same look. This was Johnson doing what she’s been doing for years: crayon box color lace bodysuits, shaggy vests, crystal-studded leggings, skirts and dresses festooned with rose prints or cherries. And the audience ate it up. So, too, may viewers at home, since the show was taped for potential broadcast on “America’s Next Top Model.”From closer to home, there was L.A.-based Michael Costello, who made fashion headlines when he dressed Beyonce in a white lace gown at the

Grammy Awards. His MT Costello ready-to-wear range included bur-gundy gowns in stretch satin, va-va-voom curve-hugging strapless gowns in red velvet, black lace gowns, black beaded dresses with an Art Deco vibe and a handful of leather pieces, some with all-over perforations, others with laser-cut designs. The Michael Costello made-to-order collec-tion was dominated by icy white, body-conscious dresses in lace, beading and chiffon. The standout silhouette, whether in peekaboo lace, mesh or both, was the curve-hugging hourglass that flared out at the bottom to fishtail effect, just like the one Beyonce wore.There were a couple of showcase events worth noting. The Council of Fashion Designers of America brought its up-and-coming CFDA Incuba-tor designers to town to meet L.A. stylists, buyers and media at an event at the W Hotel in Hollywood. Among the highlights? Timo Weiland’s graphic double knit dresses, metallic leather separates and tux dresses; Ari Dein’s sleepwear with a luxe-bohemian vibe and Jonathan Sim-khai’s sport-inspired Neoprene-backed pinstripe jersey and shorts, and crocodile cutout dress. “We see the value in showing these designers in L.A.,” said CFDA deputy director Kelly McCauley. “There is a hunger for fashion here.”And the Los Angeles Fashion Council swapped its usual runway for a rooftop downtown. Among the collections on display was Linden, inspired by a visit to LACMA’s James Turrell retrospective. The result was garments that, much like Turrell’s work, reveal themselves the more intently you study them including a gray sweater flecked nearly imper-ceptibly with gold Lurex and another top that, at first glance, appeared to be a gauzy black fabric layered over a white shirt but in reality was a sweater that achieved that effect thanks to subtle swirls of gray fiber mixed among the black.Another one to watch? Together, which is the name of a colorful new line designed and sewn by Lily Chehrazi featuring dye sublimation prints adapted from nature photos taken by her photographer boyfriend Benedict Barrett.“It’s high-tech active glamwear,” said Chehrazi, “and it’s super sustain-able.”The designer pointed to a sleeveless crop top and knee-length skirt in a print that included green lily pads and purple flowers. “For example, that skirt and top are made of recycled water bottles ... with just a little bit of Spandex.”The next stop for the L.A. Fashion Council designers? Tokyo, where on March 17, they showed their lines during Tokyo Fashion Week proving that in today’s global market, the runway never ends.

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BY ADAM TSCHORN AND BOOTH MOORELOS ANGELES TIMES(MCT)

Looks from design-er Walter Mendez’s runway show at the Style Fashion Week at LA Live in Los Angeles on March 10, 2014. (Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

Looks from MT Costel-lo’s runway show at the Style Fashion Week at LA Live in Los Angeles on March 10, 2014. (Lawrence K. Ho/Los Angeles Times/MCT)

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LOOKS FROM MT COSTELLO’S RUNWAY SHOW AT THE STYLE FASHION WEEK AT LA LIVE IN LOS ANGELES ON MARCH 10, 2014. (LAWRENCE K. HO/LOS ANGELES TIMES/MCT)

FASHION’S A FABULOUS FLOWER SHOW THIS SPRING

GARMENTS:A GARDEN OF

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FLOWER POWERFashion is a fabulous flower show this spring. Here, model dons Vioviola Dress, Nicole Miller Artel-ier, $410, at Intrigue Fine Apparel the web site says Intrigue Fine Apparel for women, but they just want to go by Intrigue Fine Ap-parel; 14-karat green gold white mother of pearl wasp earrings, Gabriella Kiss, $3520, pearl and rose quartz ring, Nicole Landaw, $5,400, at Egan Day. (Michael S. Wirtz/Philadelphia Inquirer/MCT)

esigners pulled a bunch of pretty, pet-aled patterns from their graphic arsenals this spring, planting them generously all over sheaths and trousers, jumpsuits and shorts.The idea, of course, was to get women so excited about the sweet peony prints that they would start shopping well be-fore the first crocuses of spring. The last time flowers were this fashionable was

the early ‘90s _ so most of our closets had nary a bud. And coincidentally, it also helped that we needed a boost after months of snow and ice.“It’s so nice that my store is exploding with flowers after such a harsh win-ter,” said Annette Matczak Tymoski, a co-owner of Intrigue Fine Apparel, a designer boutique in Buckingham, Pa. “There are so many looks from feminine and sweet to bold and strong.”Flowers sprouted all over September’s spring 2014 collection runways: Maison Martin Margiela alternated swatches of tropical greenery with geometric prints, while Stella McCartney fashioned pencil skirts and jump-suits from fabrics blanketed with monochromatic daisies.Karl Lagerfeld nestled roses in classic Chanel tweed suits, and Raf Simons’ collection for Christian Dior featured skirts with hot-pink azaleas dancing in accordion pleats.“I fell in love with the colors of nature,” said Paula Hian, whose collec-tion of knit dresses and jumpsuits featuring rich lavender and navies was inspired by petals under a microscope, which has an explosive effect.“I didn’t want to use a literal flower. ... I engineered my flower prints so that the purples would bleed into the reds or the oranges would bleed into the blues or you would see an exaggerated stem. The shapes are just so interesting.”Mother Nature’s palette is why there isn’t just one color for spring, said Sissy Harris, owner of the Peter Kate boutique in Greenville, Del.Yes, minty pastels are the go-to soft neutral for skinny jeans. But bolder hues also are important this spring _ think radiant orchid, Pantone’s Color of the Year; emerald green; orange; turquoise; and even yellow.Designers’ latest affection for blooming blossoms is the next chapter in the ongoing mod story for women’s wear.Three years ago, the industry was daringly colorblocking bright turquoise and pinks, and neutral black and brown, creating a current feel.The following season, fashion’s buzz phrase was “prints on prints,” pairing

patterns like thin pinstripes with fatter chalk stripes.Next, we recruited texture: Leather and laces were mixed with furs and velvets. Ombre hues became the backdrop to everything. And last spring, we saw the beginnings of perforated fabrics _ perfect for racerback maxi dresses.And just when you thought mixing prints couldn’t get trickier, along came the florals.“It’s just so creative,” said Knit Wit’s Ann Gitter, pointing to the work of Clover Canyon’s lewad designer, Rozae Nichols, whose spring collection is bursting with flowers and geometric prints.“My personal favorite are black-and-white geometric print flowers. They are so modern, but there are so many ways to wear different kinds of floral prints together.”Generally, she said, when you’re mixing florals, one should be bold, and the other should be a bit muted.But it takes a good eye to pull it off, said Matczak. She carries Nicole Mill-er’s spring collection featuring frocks in Claude Monetesque watercolor posies, as well as fitted floral jackets and striped skinny pants.“Talk about an amazing coordination of color, but when done well _ like when a woman pairs the right florals with a leather jacket _ it can tap into that rocker-chic personality.”The good news: Whether your style is edgy or conservative matchy-matchy, there are enough floral patterns out there to find ones you’ll feel comfortable wearing.There are oversize hibiscus prints on silken midriff blouses and palazzo pants _ or if the wide-legged pants aren’t your thing, try a pencil skirt. If head-to-toe flowers are too much, opt for a separate in a solid.Perhaps daintier looks are more your style. Then sheer blouses overrun with tiny poppies or irises are cute layered over tanks and worn with a pastel skinny jean.Feeling confident about your print-combo skills? Try the floral skinny jean in a washed-out print.If your budget will allow just one botanical look, pick the sheer blouse. It’s the most versatile. No worries when your wardrobe starts looking like a florist’s. Flowers are more than one-season wonders.“I’ve already bought some of my fall collection,” Matczak said. “And we’ll continue to see floral dresses and knits.”Considering the winter we’ve had, getting an extension on spring would be nice.

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I FELL IN LOVE WITH THE COLORS OF NATURE.

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SPRING

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SPRING ON THE RISE

PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMAIA OROZKO

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EDITORTYLER HOOKS

COVER LOOKPHOTOGRAPHY BY TYLER HOOKS FEATURING JENNIFER ARVAI

STYLE REFLECTIONPHOTOGRAPHY BY TYLER HOOKS FEATURING JENNIFER ARVAI

SOCIAL MEDIA STYLE“STICK IT TO THE MAN: ONE OF FASHION’S PRIME BLOGS TAKES OVER VIA INSTAGRAM” WRITTEN BY TYLER HOOKSALL PHOTOGRAPHY FROM @MANREPELLER INSTAGRAM

MENSWEAR BRITISH INVASION PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOESPH KENT“THE GUYS’ GUIDE TO PROM” WRITTEN BY SARA BAUKNECHT - PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE (MCT)PHOTO BY JON MILLNER

TEENAGE DREAM EDITORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALBA SOLER

“SAY YES TO THE PROM DRESS” WRIT-TEN BY MYKIAH BROWN (CCHSPRESS)

“PROJECT PROM: TEENS FO FOR CLASSIC LOOKS” WRITTEN BY AIMEE BLANCHETTE STAR TRIBUNE (MINNEAPOLIS) (MCT)

“SARAH JESSICA PARKER LAUNCHES SHOE LINE AT NORD-STROM” WRITTEN BY NICOLE BRO-DEUR- THE SEATLTE TIMES (MCT)

SOUNDBOARDPHOTOGRAPHY FROM MCT

“COACHELLA FESTIVAL’S LUXURIES ARE ECLIPSING ITS MUSIC AND ARTS” BY TODD MARTENS AND MIKAEL WOOD- LOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT)

THE CATWALK

“GLOBAL ACCENT IN L.A.: THE DESIGNERS AT LOS ANGELES FASHION WEEK ARE UNITED IN ECLECTIC FORM” BY ADAM TSCHORN AND BOOTH MOORELOS ANGELES TIMES (MCT)

PHOTOGRAPHY FROM MCT

LOOK BOOK “A GARDEN OF GARMENTS: FASHION’S FABULOUS FLOWER SHOW THIS SPRING” WRITTEN BY ELIZABETH WELLINGTONTHE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER (MCT)

SPRING ON THE RISE EDITORIALPHOTOGRAPHY BY AMAIA OROZKO

MY BIGGEST PET PEEVE IS HAVING SOMEONE STEAL MY ENTIRE LOOK, RATHER THAN BE INSPIRED BY IT. SHOWS THE TRUE LACK OF CREATIVITY IN THE PERSON. I LOVE DIVERSITY AND I WOULD NEVER WANT PEO-PLE TO LOOK LIKE ME, OTER-WISE IT WILL BECOME THE GENERIC FASHION.

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