Trends

I love how dresses and springtime go hand-in-hand! When I put on my first spring dress, I feel uplifted by the colour, print and style, let alone the sensational feeling of bare legs!

We can start to have some fun with our wardrobes again because each dress seems to have a character of it's own. A dress can say more about your style than any other garment and with no more effort than adding a necklace or choosing what shoes to wear. Really, can you have too many dresses? Even one from a few years ago can be brought back to life with the right personality.

Dresses are more than just a pick-me-up—they’re practical too. 

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Go for bold on St. Patrick's day in this Simone Kelly Green Jacquard A-line Dress with Pockets.
Also available in Royal and Black. $135

Have fun in this polka dot Simone Empire Sheath Dress.
Also available in Black/White. $110

Bare those legs in this Plum Side Cowl Tunic.
Also available in Olive, Red and Blue. $79.

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For Spring 2014, the black and white trend is bold and never boring. Not only can you incorporate your wardrobe basics, but you can build off them by adding prints and colours as the season progresses. Here are three different ways to wear this trend this spring:

1. Go from Head to Toe

Wearing black and white from head to toe looks sharp. If you want a monochromatic look, differentiate between garments by playing with textures. Or, add one piece in the contrasting colour to create some visual interest.

2. Add a Pop of Colour 

Whether it’s your shoes or your cardi, adding a brightly hued item will change the whole look. Not only will your outfit highlight the bright colour, but it makes the black and white combo more defined.

3. Play with Prints 

This season, stripes and polka dots can be mixed and matched for a playful look full of personality. Whatever your comfort level, playing with prints is easy when mixing patterns in black and white.

We got lots of black and white styles in stores for spring.  How do you plan on wearing this trend?

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There isn’t much in fashion as dependable as denim.  An icon in fashion history, denim is in everyone’s closet for good reason-it’s classic but updates every season.

For Spring 2014, we are moving towards lighter washes and true blue jeans. Distressed, faded, frayed and ripped jeans are highly styled and fun. Even though denim is looking rougher than in seasons past, it doesn’t mean that we are reverting to more casual styles. The look for the season is a hybrid between polished and edgy, sporty and refined. But because denim is always up to your own interpretation of style, how will you be wearing it?

The light wash on Mavi’s cropped denim jacket works well with this season’s shortened, fitted style. It’s the perfect companion over printed rayon dresses.

The Mavi's Samantha jean jacket is available in three different washes: a faded black called Slate $98 (as shown above), Bleach Random $98 (for those craving a lighter wash) and Dark R. Vintage $108 (for a classic dark denim).  

Mavi’s denim vest was introduced into our closets last spring/summer, but this year they are set to surge. The denim vest adds some edge when contrasted with short pretty dresses.

We’ve seen the layered look on street style blogs but Mavi’s contrast sleeve denim jacket with detachable hood doesn’t have any awkward bulk.

Mavi's Emma boyfriend jeans aren’t just reserved for casual weekend looks. Style them with heels and a red lip to polish up their rough-and-tumble look.

Need some more inspiration? Check our our Denim Obsessed Pinterest board.

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