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Fiesta-friendly fashion happens to be one of Spring 2014′s freshest—and most unique—trends.
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Rebecca Minkoff kicked things off during Fashion Week with looks that featured colorful embroidery, elaborate cut-outs, and one overt “Let’s All Go to Mexico” tee.
Christian Siriano touted a trip to Isla Mujeres off the coast of Mexico as a major source of inspiration for his flouncy collection, while other designers such as Cynthia Rowley,Delpozo, Naeem Khan, and J.Crew all got in on the south-of-the-border action with intricate, ruffled, off-the-shoulder pieces that called to mind a modern-day Frida Kahlo.
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Granted, not every gal can be so lucky as to own a Delpozo gown or a Naeem Khan blouse, so we’ve compiled our favorite 12 affordable Mexico-inspired pieces for spring—from baja hoodies to off-the-shoulder tops. Click through and start shopping!
When you look up at the night sky, what do you see? A glowing moon? Some sparkly stars? It’s pretty, no? We think it’s pretty enough to wear on your ears or wrist, and we’ve taken the night sky as inspiration for this shopping guide of wondrous evening sky-inspired baubles.
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Whether you’re into the stars, or the moon, or simply enjoy considering yourself among the celestial beings, we’ve got some gorgeous pieces of chic jewelry for you — rings, necklaces, and bracelets with the man in the moon in mind.
And best of all, these pieces easily conjure up images of Khaleesi from "Game of Thrones." With Season 4 set to launch at 9 p.m. April 6, here's the trailer to get you in the mood:
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But you can get in touch with your inner Khaleesi now and start shopping your favorite pieces!
Fresh flowers, cute dresses, not having to wear winter jackets—all things we love about spring. One thing we don’t love quite as much?
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The fact that it’s almost time to break out the bathing suits, which of course means we need to hit the gym as soon as possible to work on our beach bodies. Of course, that also means knowing what to wear to the gym.
Before we offer our suggestions, it’s key to understand that once you’re actually at the gym, you’re golden. But it seems that getting there can be the most difficult part of achieving your health goals, so sometimes you need a little motivation, and what’s better than cool new clothing and accessories?
The best part about exercise gear is that it’s totally appropriate for the streets as well. Many street style stars and bloggers around the world have been spotted hitting the streets wearing sneakers, baseball caps and athletic tops. If that’s not proof enough, many designers such as DKNY and Chanel sent athletic looks down their runways this spring.
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If you need some serious motivation to hit the gym, check out some of our favorite athletic gear below:
If there’s one thing women love, it’s a fabulous pair of shoes. Or, more specifically, a fabulous pair of sky-high heels.
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The problem? High heels come chock full of baggage—they’re hard to walk in, they pinch our feet, and they force our bodies to contort in ungodly (and often detrimental) ways, so it’s not terribly shocking that some women refuse to wear them, or are frequently choosing to lower their standards (literally) when it comes to footwear.
However, there are times when we need the help of a heel—even if it’s just an inch or two—to complete an outfit, to make our legs look a little prettier, or simply to add a couple of extra inches to our height.
That’s why we’re loving this season’s selection of refreshingly low heels that manage to be both comfortable and truly cool. Not only are these shoes made for walking (seriously—they can take you from coffee to cocktails), but they’ll look just effortless enough when paired with pretty much anything in your closet, from a pair of skinny jeans, to shorts and a blazer.
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Check out the gallery below for 20 pairs of perfect heels that even flat-loving girls can get behind.
