READY TO ROCK	GLOBAL MARKETPLACE	TIP TOP
HEMS UP, HEMS DOWN	ECO-CHIC	DENIM A-Z

What's "IN" this season....

• READY TO ROCK... Tattoo prints, metallic accessories and studded embellishments are rockin' the scene this spring.

• GLOBAL MARKTPLACE...Fashion this season brings a wide range of exotic and enthic trends.  From tribal-infused prints, Native American dream catchers, to flowing kaftans and wood beads...if it evokes a feeling of the exotic and the adventurous, it fits into this group.

• TIP TOP TRENDS...Florals, jewels, ruffles, and fringe, all will be scene on teh "top" of you this spring and summer.

• HEMS UP, HEMS DOWN...Dresses are THE must have for spring 2009.  From prairie chic, to boyish plaids, ditzy florals, to frilly ruffles, it's a lot of flirty fun. 

• DENIM A-Z...Denim is the choice option for most anyone throughout the United States.  In fact, truth be told, gals stated that they would rather spend their big dollars on a pair of denim versus a top.  Dressed up or down, denim always looks good.

• ECO-CHIC...With all the "green" buzz, consumers want clothes and other products that are made from environmentally sustainable material.  When it comes to clothes, there's just nothing greener than buying secondhand!

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DRESS IT UP	EXCESS ON ACCESSORIES	CHILLAX STYLE
IN YOUR WILDEST JEANS	EARTH DAY	POSITIVELY PLAUSIBLE PATTERNS

What's "IN" this season....

• Dress It Up…Think sophisticated and look great in dressed up styles. Rosettes (small roses), ruffles, buttons, braiding, and bows bring this look to life.

• Excess On Accessories…Accessories are a must have with every outfit.From shoes to handbags to neckwear to sunglasses, you can easily excess on them.

• Chillax Style…Ask any teen what “chillax” represents and they will tell you, their style. To define “chillax,” it is the intersection of chilled and relaxed. This is how they want to be defined in attitude and clothing. Living the everyday, California, easy going lifestyle.

• In Your Wildest Jeans…The ultimate fact is that denim is hot and anyone or body can wear it because there are so many different styles and finishes out there that work on boyish figures to the ultimate in curves. Wide legs are currently the denim “du jour”(or most wanted).

• Earth Day…Top of mind today is the need to keep the environment in good condition so that generations present can enjoy the beauty of generations past.Thoughts of going green, recycling, and eco-friendly practices are now top of mind.

• Positively Plausible Patterns…Patterns are hotter than ever. Defined as a decorative design, you can make your own style distinctive.Ombre (gradient fading), Color-block, Safari/Tribal, Nautical, and Art Deco are the prints to have this season. Fun and young patterns let you be you!

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GEEK CHIC	ABSOLUTELY Y ACCESSORIES	TOP IT OFF
PEACE, LOVE, & ORGANICS	NEWS IN BLUES	THE PUFF STUFF

What's "IN" this season....

• ABSOLUTELY Y ACCESSORIES…Talk about making or breaking an outfit; accessories are key to loving your look. Fall brings the return of rich colors and prints that are certainly into making a statement.

• THE NEWS IN BLUES…This fall, we’ve got the blues BAD. And no, it is definitely not sadness, it is outright excitement for the delicious denim that is hitting stores this season. And with the outright selection, there is absolutely no way that someone could be blue in the fitting room. There is a fit for every waist, thigh, and ankle out there!

• GEEK CHIC...Some people might think you are a geek, but we think you are pretty chic in this year's fun take on old classics

• TOP IT OFF...This season's tops are about details, details, details. Conservative, button up looks and timid styles are out! In your face femininity is super hot, as witnessed by the frilly ruffled blouses, pleating, buttons and oversized neck bows.

• PEACE, LOVE, AND ORGANICS...We all dream of world peace, love, and harmony amongst all cultures and so do clothing designers. We are being inundated with messages of neighborhood, caring for others, world peace, and saving mother earth.

• THE PUFF STUFF...Winter is just around the corner and you better make sure that you have the "Puff Stuff," baby! Buttoned up or zippered, the long and short of it is that you must have a puffy jacket in your locker. Bright and bold should be part of the look, and embellished with fur to save you from the brr...