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Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and more

This season the art of dressing is all about mixing a kaleidoscope of soft colour with playful patterns.
Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and more

(Photo by Alvaro Goveia)

Trend alert: Bold prints

Stunning graphic patterns instantly update simple shapes like this eye-catching spring coat. Play with scale when pairing patterns, or try a neutral bottom for a subtler look.

Coat, $149, Joe Fresh. Maison Scotch pants, $165, Scotch Soda. Sam Edelman shoes, $140, Town Shoes.

Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and morePhoto by Alvaro Goveia

Trend alert: Nautical stripes

This classic Parisian look never goes out of style. Keep it fresh with a pair of trousers styled in denim and an easy, body-hugging tee.

Alice + Olivia top, $185, Holt Renfrew. Beret, $25, Holt Renfrew. Bracelet, $85, Jenny Bird. Pants, $95, Banana Republic.

Colour palette: Smashbox Megatint Long Wear Lipstick in Punch, $22. Bourjois Paris Blush in Cendre de Rose Brune, $19.

Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and morePhoto by Alvaro Goveia

Trend alert: Ladylike lace

Don't be shy! Wear sheer, lingerie-inspired pieces over pretty underpinnings. Make it even more feminine with a full skirt and delicate hair accessories.

Headband, $49, Headmistress. Sweater, $70, H&M. Top, $40, H&M. Skirt, $98, French Connection. Beaded curtains, Rang Home Decor.

Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and morePhoto by Alvaro Goveia

Trend alert: Distressed denim

Pair your favourite worn-in jeans with a dressy sweater (think sculptural sleeves) and gold accessories for a boy-meets-girl look.

Pants, $176, J.Crew. Sweater, $60, H&M. Cuff, $40, Cocoa Jewelry. Ring, $60, Jenny Bird. Shoes, $40, Gap.

Colour palette: L'Oréal Colour Riche Caresse Lipstick in Pink Cashmere, $13. M.A.C Powder Blush in Well Dressed, $25.

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Woman with metallic flatsPhoto by Alvaro Goveia

Trend alert: Pyjama dressing

Go head to toe in silky fabrics and flowing silhouettes for style that's right on trend. Mix patterns in the same colour family for a look that's sleek, not sloppy.

Suno top, $334, The Bay. Pants, $60, H&M. Shoes, $40, Gap.

Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and morePhoto by Alvaro Goveia

Trend alert: Long lengths

Throw an embellished crop top over a long dress to give it a new shape. Look for pieces with artistic treatments like beaded florals and sparkling rhinestones.

Top, price upon request, Pink Tartan. Bracelets, $245 each, Pandora. Dress, $228, French Connection.

Colour palette: Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick in Nectarine, $22. Dior Blush, Chérie Bow Edition in Pink Happiness, $43.

Fashion-Art-Studio-Floral-Dress-Painting(Photo by Alvaro Goveia)

Trend alert: Bright lips

Dress up any style with a bright, bold lip in coral, fuchsia, hot pink or red. For lasting colour, use a pencil to fill in lips, then layer a matching hue of lipstick overtop.

Top, $380, J.Crew. Rachel Rachel Roy pants, $109, The Bay.

Colour palette: Aveda Petal Essence Face Accent Blush in Hibiscus, $30. Joe Fresh Matte Lipstick in Neon Red, $6.

Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and morePhoto by Alvaro Goveia

Trend alert: Tunic tops

Pair crisp whites with cool kimono-style tops for an easy, pulled-together look. Don't be surprised if this becomes your new weekend uniform.

Rachel Rachel Roy top, $109, The Bay. Bracelets, $254 each, ring, $260, Pandora. Pants, $138, French Connection. Shoes, $25, Old Navy.

Shot on location at OCAD University, Toronto.

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Spring's prettiest trends: Bold prints, nautical stripes, lace and morePhoto by Alvaro Goveia

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