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10 ways to wear spring's art-inspired fashion trend

Take your cue from the art world: brush strokes, splatter paint, Warhol and all!

March 20, 2014

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Fine Art: Mulberry model, floral futuristic dress

Mulberry spring 2014. (Photo, Imaxtree.)

Fine Art

Here's how:

This is the trend of the season. To pull it off, pair arty prints with solid colours. (No floral mixing, please!) Finish the look with glam accessories, platform sandals or anything metallic.

Fine Art: Mulberry model, floral futuristic dress

Mulberry spring 2014 runway. (Photo, Imaxtree.)

Look for:

• Watercolour florals
• Graffiti patterns
• Abstract designs
• ’50s-style dresses
• Pop art prints
• Rose-gold accents
• Vintage jewellery
• Painted clutches

Our top pick: Jimmy Choo sunglasses, $420, Optic Creations.

Fine Art: Jimmy Choo gold frame, rose gold tint sunglasses

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Shorts, $79, Mink Pink.

Fine Art: Mink Pink floral checkered shorts

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Attitude shoes, $60, Sears.

Fine Art: Attitude pointed-toe rose gold flats with bow

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Jacket, $565, Trout Rainwear.

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Fine Art: Trout Rainwear abstract splatter paint raincoat

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Dress, $425, Ted Baker London.

Fine Art: Ted Baker floral dress

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Shoes, $80, Aldo Shoes.

Fine Art: Aldo ankle-strap chunky heel sandals, floral, striped

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Bag, $68, Asos.

Fine Art: Asos floral clutch, gold chain

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Top, $29, Joe Fresh.

Fine Art: Joe Fresh floral knit sweater

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Skirt, $124, Banana Republic.

Fine Art: Banana Republic blue, black, white pattern pleated skirt

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

Top pick

Necklace, $74, Banana Republic.

For more from our 2014 spring trend report click here.

Fine Art: Banana Republic silver necklace, floral gems

Photo, Erik Putz. Off-figure styling, Heather Harton/Slam.

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