It's That Time of the Year....

February is the longest and most boring month of the year. I don't care what anyone says. It may have only 28 days, but they are interminable. Even if you get flowers, chocolates and dinner invitation for the Valentine's Day, it's still an awful month. Every year I have to devise an ever more elaborate routine to see it pass. Anticipating cheerful spring fashions is part of that routine. Alas, this year, there is little to cheer you up in the spring collections. A lot of beige, off-white, taupe and camel shades. More autumn than spring, if you ask me.  But I know the "classical" look will make many of my friends happy. Personally, I think these colors, with few exceptions, make everyone look drab and washed out.

From top left: Ferragamo men's coat, Marimekko night g.... no wait, long day dress, Tom Ford, Max Mara and believe it or not - Zara bottom left and right. If you guys get really bored with beige, green is another fashionable choice, especially green lamé.

Another big trend, allegedly, is chrocheted fabric and fringe. Lots of crocheted dresses. My crocheting-expert friends will love it. Please note that the Zara model on the left above also has some sort of chrocheted/macramé handbag. In the same vein: fishnets. Bellow are Michael Kors on the left, and Altuzzara on the right.
























Furthermore: polka dots are back. And when are they not? Carolina Herrera and Celine.

Two more trends are transparent vinyl raincoats and feathers, especially on shoes.  The coat is available on Etsy.com, the sandals are Valentino.

 

So, I don't know, it does not look like spring to me.  The fishnet dress looks somewhat summery, but that's too far away. I guess, I have to move on with the February routine: look for the first crocus poking out of the snow or something.