Spring Style Trends
By Heather Steen
There's something about Spring that screams get outside and play! Doesn’t matter what your age or definition of “play” is, Spring hosts all activities you've been longing to do since that cold breeze first made you shiver last Fall.
hue studio inc saw the need to break out of the store again and show Montgomery the newest trends for Spring! And we're not talking that outdated rumor that Alabama is at least 5 years behind in everything. hue delivered the NYC runway looks and trends for the season.
hue studio inc, The Locker Room, Amplify, Bella, Montgomery Aesthetics, Pine Bar, True, Matter, Christine’s Feathered Nest and Nancy’s Italian Ice all came together to present Montgomery with the latest in clothing, hair, makeup, cocktails, and food. Local designer and “MAKER” Jenny Johnson Lockhart and her husband Bill joined as event emcees.
So what’s on Trend for Spring 2013?
Women:
• Anything and Everything Floral
• Printed Pants: the crazier the better
• Hi/Low dresses skirts, and tops
• Accessories - anything in Mint or Coral
Men:
• Linen and Cotton blends for a more casual look
• 5 Pocket pants that mimic a jean fit
• "Spectators” Suede Loafers
• Fun with Shirts – think Mint, Peach and Coral and pastels in a stripe or gingham pattern
Hair:
• Textured waves of the 40’s meet natural looks of the 70’s this spring. Volume is back, big Bridget Bardot hair is hot!
• Ponytails are not just for the gym this season and a great alternative for those days when you don’t wash your hair
• Ombré and "bronde" are the colors du jour, again going for the 70’s natural look… Translation: "bronde" – brown meets blonde, "ombre" - French for "shaded like a gradient." I.e., reverse roots are hip….
Makeup:
Glossy Lips and Bronze Cream for fresh flawless skin! Go bright with eyeshadow (Studio 54 style) with Emerald and Maritime Blue
Cocktail Trend :
Pine Bar's “Vino To Go” glass - the “Must-Have” take home accessory for the Summer!
Food Trends:
TRUE created all that's fresh and local for Spring! Think ripe strawberries (Strawberry Shortcake), spicy arugula and fresh herbs (Spring Salads), Alabama pork and lamb (Pulled Pork Dogs and Lamb Burgers) and Gulf Snapper.
Next huetopia show: Fall Fashion 2013: September 13th on Commerce Street. A Made Feature Event…Stay Tuned.