Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Forever Floral.

Lillie's, Tulips, Daisies, Daffodil's, or even better Roses! Nothing like a bouquet of flowers to satisfy a women's desire to be loved. She shows affection for the flower because it has been personified to caress her interests in all she finds romantic. She smells it, she touches it, she displays it, and more modernly she wears it. Floral print has been a popular design for many decades and seems to only grow in likability as time goes on. The origin of the material dates back to the early 1600's in the eastern parts of the world such as China and Tokyo. Starting in Asia and making it's way west, European manufacturers began to copy the design to fit ALL Europeans and sold it at a cheaper price point. Back then it was considered a sign of wealth or high status if you were able to wear the design. However now days, if you take a look at the Spring Collection of any major designer you will notice these botanicals have made their way onto the catwalk. But how is it that over time this trend has remained a classic look? Well just ask the young girls who's parents kept them on a strict schedule and forced them to focus on nothing but their studies. Or ask the inspirational trend setter who was going for a more 70's vintage look and came across a floral blouse at the bottom of the trunk in the attic. It's all about what it does for the individual!Whether your pulling off a more wholesome look or your just trying to expand your sense of apparel, floral print is simply one of a kind. From Miu Miu's ready-to-wear Spring Collection and Christian Louboutin's Spring Stiletto to Kate Spade's Floral Dresses and BCBG's Floral Fringe Earrings it all makes it's debut this spring as designers hurry along the warm weather. As the season begins to change you'll notice alot more of this design showing what it exactly it has to offer...especially on the streets of NYC! Even the business executive is taking an interest in the look for it liberates her from the daily monotone attire she is required to wear. She's able to feel like she has more to offer and say other than just sitting behind a desk making executive decisions. Haute Couture department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Barney's NYC have Floral designs in blouses, dresses and even shoe wear starting at a retail of $595 (USD) by designers such as Zac Posen, Alexander Wang,and Giambattista. Meanwhile, at a more affordable price point Macy's and Lord & Taylor have floral print design apparel starting at $42 (USD) up to $139 (USD) by designers such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren.So the next time you find yourself consumed with all work and no play, don't just stop and smell the flowers...try em on!!


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