Show Your Stripes

Good Morning, Blonde Ambitioners! We've officially survived Monday and are well on our way to the half-way point of Tuesday, haha.

Not sure about the weather in your city, but it is COLD in Northwest Arkansas this week. There is actually a chance of snow/ice tomorrow morning! I thought we were past that....le sigh....

Ok, well despite the less-than-desirable weather conditions, I'm in the mood to blog about something awesome. Like stripes. They are pretty awesome.

Many of the spring 2010 runway shows featured nautical-inspired items and included navy blues, reds, rope and cord stitching and, not surprisingly, stripes.

Contrary to popular belief, stripes can actually be quite slimming and flattering on one's body. They also bring an aire of preppiness to an outfit. And as we all know, I LOVE all things preppy!

Don't feel like dressing in head-to-toe stripes? Not a problem. Try a skirt or dress with one or two bold stripes along the hem for a totally put-together, chic look, just like Jennifer Garner below, (dress courtesy of Chanel.)

And be still my blonde heart! A poof + stripes? Pure perfection.

Additionally, many interior designers like Todd Oldham and Candice Olsen are using more and more stripes in their collections. Just check out the striped wall treatment in the pic below and tell me that doesn't scream sophistication.

Will you show your stripes this spring?

Tomorrow's Forecast:

We'll take a closer look at the nautical-inspired designs for Trend Watch Wednesday. Does that float your boat? (Sorry, had to throw that in there.)