"Ooooh, I'm so excited to wear it, I just don't have enough prints yet!" I nodded excitedly at a friend's recent sentiment during a lengthy spring trends discussion. As someone whose closet is approximately 98% black (with heather grey when I'm feeling really crazy!), mixed prints reign supreme as my must haves for the coming months. Designers delved deeper than conventional florals for spring 2010, infusing high-impact patterns and hues. Bursts of colors and textures at Balenciaga, leopard-prints merged with whimsical blossoms at DVF and the oft referenced futuristic tie-die at Proenza reinforced that this spring, there's no such thing as too much of a good thing.
Nailing this playful look is as simple as taking cues from the kindergarten set. Polka dots with florals, tribal patterns with plaids, stripes and above all color, color, color! For those not fortunate enough to have a 5 year old on hand or for most of us who rarely stray from black, prints and patterns in similar variations or colors paired with neutral elements won't overwhelm.
A few pieces to get you started (from left to right):
Loeffler Randall tank, Alice by Temperley Skirt, Alice by Temperley shorts, Loomstate Tee, Alice by Temperley dress, Current/Elliott Vest, Loomstate Dress
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