The Budget Babe

Tuesday, February 19. 2008

Spring Fashion Trends 2008: Geometric Prints

Don't know much about geometry, but I do know a little something about what's hot for Spring - and geometric prints are definitely making the grade! Some have a global feel, others look artsy, and still others have a retro vibe a la Tory Burch. Any way you work it, these bold designs will take you to the head of the fashion class. Here, our stylish yet affordable geometric-print finds (no protractor necessary)...

Bahama Flap Bag at Forever 21, $23.80

Tempted Scoopneck Geometric-Print Top at Macys.com, Orig. $36.00 Now $10.80

Isaac Mizrahi for Target Printed Net Party Dress, $44.99

Banana Republic tall 3/4-sleeve geo-print ruffle-front blouse, On sale: $29.99

Geo Shape Necklace at Forever21.com, $6.80

Bisou Bisou Sequin Tank at JCPenney.com, available in six different colors/patterns. Orig. $30.00; Now $17.99

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Luxe Vs. Less: Phillip Lim Lace Dress

The original ain't that great to begin with, so why Forever 21 would knock-off Phillip Lim's granny-chic (if you can call it that) lattice neckline dress is beyond me. I'm sorry, but where I come from, this dress would cost a quarter at the church rummage sale. And another thing: Lim probably knocked this look from one of the ladies running Bingo night (no offense to plebeian fashion—or Lim—just pointing out that designers have been pilfering ideas from us "nobodies" for years.)

Left: Phillip Lim lattice neckline dress at Net-A-Porter.com, $575
Right: Chelsea Knit Tunic at Forever21.com, $32.80

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Celebrity Style: Mandy's Yellow Trench

Mandy Moore looks like a ray of sunshine in a cheery, yellow trench (below left) - and who couldn't use a little more sunshine this time of year? Cast away the snowy, rainy or otherwise gloomy, gray days of February with your own bold yellow coat, like this one from O Oscar by Oscar de la Renta (below right). On sale now at Macys.com for $140.06, it's a small price to pay to treat your SAD and put a smile on your face.
Mandy Moore Yellow Coat