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photo credit: Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard Tommy Hilfiger women’s 2012 spring collection featured bright prints, pop art, and stripes. The collection was inspired by the 1960′s, the lady-like silhouettes of the era along with the colorful prints, gave the pieces a fun and optimistic energy.

photo credit: Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard Farah Angsana’s “Oriental Enchantment” collection this season was full of colorful dresses and gowns adorned flirty ruffles and beautiful embellishment.  Although the collection didn’t seem very “oriental”, the gowns were definitely gasp-worthy!  The few white dresses that seemed like wedding gowns were breathtaking with hints of fringe and feathers.

photo credit: Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard Diane von Furstenberg epitomizes New York style. Opening with a fresh, clean appearance, the Diane Von Furstenberg Spring/Summer 2012 line gave off a 60s inspired look, including a nod to the beehive hair style. Complete with a variety of springy colors and graphic floral patterns, this ready-to-wear line is perfect for the [...]

photo credit:  Tafari K. Stevenson-Howard Few designers create timeless, sporty pieces like Derek Lam, and the Derek Lam Spring 2012 collection is a perfect depiction of what the California-born designer is capable of.

Just as expected, Carolina Herrera did it again. The classic, timeless designer showed an array of pieces this season, giving her loyal client base and fans the staple red, white and black garments. Then, just like a spring day in the middle of March, she surprised us all by mixing it up with everything from bird prints [...]