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THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2014
PAGE 7A
STYLE
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Spring trends head to Midwest after fashion week
HANNAH SUNDERMEYER
entertain@kansan.com
As New York Fashion Week drew to a close last week with more than 75 featured designers, 2014's hottest trends are preparing to hit the stores. But you don't have to be an A-lister to bring a little bit of NYC to LFK. Make a statement with the best of this year's Fashion Week-inspired outfit ideas for your next night out on the town.
Michael Kors
With a show filled with neutrals and soft shades of navy and green, Kors presented a workable contrast between youth and timeless classics.
try pairing a cropped sweater with a skater skirt. Stick with neutral colors on the bottom, and then feel free to express yourself with
colored knits on top. This look also provides the chance to experiment with makeup and hair.Adding a bright red lipstick or dramatic makeup keeps this outfit young and playful.
Oscar de la Renta
Always a source of ladylike elegance, Oscar de la Renta is the go-to designer for countless celebrities and public figures. Throughout his Spring 2014 collection, onlookers were swept away by a variety of sheer eyelet and lace cuts, pastels and eye-catching accessories.
Crochet and lace tops in whites and creams are a great way to tastefully show a little skin. When paired with leather leggings and a colored pair of heels, you can make a statement without attracting the wrong kind of attention. Keep your undergarments
nude so as to not distract from this chic look.
Raloh Lauren
According to the official Ralph Lauren Collection website, "My Spring 2014 Collection celebrates a simple purity of clean lines and structure, with a nod to the bold spirit and playfulness of swinging London in the late '60s."
So channel your inner Brit by embracing a new sense of color. Look for miniskirts and dresses in bright, eye catching shades of green, orange, pink, yellow and red. Keep in mind bright doesn't necessarily mean neon. Channel your fashion personality by either dressing this look up or down with simplistic jewelry or statement pieces.
Edited by Brook Barnes
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Despite a snow storm, Ralph Lauren's pair of shows in the West Village on Feb. 13, the final day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, went on as scheduled and were well attended. After the show, the designer walked the runway and waved to attendees.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Ralph Lauren Fall 2014 collection is modeled during Fashion Week in New York on Feb. 13.
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