Tag: Spring

Breathes there a gardener who has never said: "It seemed like a good idea at the time"? If so, I am certainly not that gardener. It seemed like a very good idea when I first decided to let the milkweeds grow, but I have since discovered the drawbacks to this plant.

Yellow jessamine was officially selected as the state flower of South Carolina on February 1, 1924. Most likely flowering in every nook and cranny of the state, its pervasive fragrance and golden yellow flowers could not have escaped the attention of members of the General Assembly as they considered various alternatives.

The Spring 2011 menswear shows in Europe have come to a close, and after countless exits (and a few peeks backstage), someone's gotta make sense of the season.

style.com set their expert analysts to the task of extracting the top ten trends you're likely to see on the streets next spring, from key pieces like the cargo pant and the camp shirt to color stories like fluoro brights and pristine whites.

The start of the Spring / Summer 2010 season means it's time to refresh your wardrobe. And what a time it is: the first new season for 2010, and the first since the affects of the global financial crisis have begun the wane.
Take this as an opportunity to not only splurge, but to set a course for how you'll dress for not just Spring / Summer, but beyond into 2010.

Spring has finally sprung and soon we will all be thinking about our summer holiday, or more importantly our holiday wardrobe!

Look no further than M&Co. for all your beach essentials.

No matter what your style M&Co. has something for everyone.

The Spring collections we saw way back in September are finally arriving in stores. But at a time whenstock market bounce or noyou're probably being extra-discerning, it pays to brush up on your homework before you break out the plastic. Hence, our trend refresher course.
From tribal prints to flak jackets to exposed brassieres, style.com uncoveres all of the season's standout looks.

New York Fashion Week (September 12, 2009) Stacey Bendet once again brings her work to life with the launch of alice + olivias spring 2010 collection.
This season the innovative designer will transform a raw gallery space in New York Citys meatpacking district into a live rock concert scene featuring a performance by French girl band Plastiscines and styled by Staceys longtime friends Anda and Masha.

Tulips! In the Netherlands, they're everybody's favorite flower, the definitive harbinger of Spring. The speculative bubble of Tulip Mania may have burst centuries ago, but Tulipa mania is alive and well in the hearts of gardeners everywhere! With bulbs going on sale now, this is a great time to join in the excitement.

Outrageous Prints
Prints are bold, bright, and outrageous for Spring Summer 2010, with a lot of designers choosing to mix up different shocking prints. Anna Sui's prints were 70s inspired, seen on mini dresses and tights, while Thakoon mixed up different colored prints in his signature draped dresses.

Sheer Layering
Sheer fabrics were in abundance on the New York catwalks, often seen layered over smaller pieces. Zac Posen featured sheer black evening trousers, while Ralph Lauren paired an oversized sheer white shirt over a white slip.

Accessorized Dresses
Working from basic shapes, designers have accessorized their evening pieces with tassel trim at Dolce & Gabanna, beadwork at Gucci, and caging at Alberta Ferretti.

Corset Shaping
Many designers turned to corsetry for inspirations for their Spring Sumer 2010 collections including Dolce & Gabanna, Versace, and Just Cavalli.