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ZARA Spring 2012 Lookbook Catalog

ZARA Spring 2012 Lookbook

Here's the ZARA Spring Summer 2012 press catalog, which gives us a taste of some of spring's top runway-to-real-way trends. Some of the trends I can get behind include mint green, sheer fabrics (layered, of course) and floral prints. Some of the trends I can not: Thigh-high slits and mesh. For the reader who recently emailed me with a request for affordable floral print jeans, Zara TRF is your answer (that's Zara's lower-priced casual women's line). Keep scrolling, you'll see! I can't believe I'm saying this, but I am ready to give printed pants a try. Who's with me?

Doo.Ri for Impulse at Macy's Collection




Designer Doo-Ri Chung has designed a collection for Macy's Impulse, and while it won't be available for purchase until February 15th, you can preview the line now at macys.com and vote for your favorite looks. Currently, a geometric printed draped wrap dress, floor-length pleated maxi dress and painterly brushstroke coat are among the items in the lead, and I'm inclined to agree with shoppers that these are some of the best pieces in the capsule. Priced on average from $39-$159, the collection will feature soft fabrics, art inspired prints and feminine silhouettes, all grounded in blues and greys with red, black and orange infused throughout. I'm not jumping out of my seat to shop this collection but I can appreciate its elegance. How about you?