Picks of the Week - Prints flood Spring, Summer and even Fall 2008

I promised I would be back to showcase some of my favourite prints out in the stores and it was no mean feat bring you all these few pieces.Prints are a key feature of the year 2008 already seen in stores for Spring/Summer yet still a highlight of the Fall 2008 collection previews. Speaking of Fall 2008, my favourite collections were Versace and Roberto Cavalli. Roberto Cavalli is usually synonymous to animal print but believe me, his floral prints were amazingly beautiful and are guaranteed to give a fierce yet soft look. As for Versace, Donnatella's collection was a radical departure that gave me a new perspective on the luxury brand which I never gave a thought to in the past. If only I had the big bucks to go a-spending.Anyway back to my level, the high street stores are doing well in meeting our fashionable and tasteful needs and major props need to go to New Look and Dorothy Perkins cos they are dominating my fashion charts right now in terms of affordable up-to-date and current trends. They are doing very well and kudos to them.Dorothy Perkins (http://www.dorothyperkins.com) sticks to dark colours which would transcend the seasons but yet manages to be girly, frilly, and soft on all features. Other than dresses, skirts are also included in their collection. Here are my picks from the store:This brown pebble print dress is the perfect outfit for a formal night out or a summer wedding. Combined with dainty accessories and a tiny clutch, you are bound to feel and look good. This next multi ditsy dress is a lovely casual outfit for the lady ready to show her feminine side and not afraid to take the bull by the horns (being a woman is something to be proud of) and this dress is sure to scream this message 'loud and clear'.A lovely vest or white t-shirt with this lace print skirt will be the perfect choice for an evening out with good company.New Look (http://www.newlook.co.uk/) has been getting my attention lately because they've stepped up the game (in my opinion) and become the one-stop shop for your fashionable items. They have gone for bright-coloured prints which give a cheery look in the bright sunshine of Spring/Summer. Get out your gladiator sandals in golds, greens, blues, reds, and even orange, and get out there strutting your stuff with the confidence of someone who knows how good she looks. This is exactly what this dress says ('I'm gorgeous and I know it').My next choice is a tiered print dress and it's very flimsy, whimsical, and definitely oozes fashion forwardness (if that's you, don't hold back, go get one).I am most proud of these next two pieces because they capture a part of my native African culture. Prints are a huge part of the Nigerian culture (from which I gladly hale) and it is with such pleasure that I capture the inspiration in these two skirts and pick them as part of my favourite pieces in the store. Both the maxi and mini skirts requires a simple vest and light accessories, and you are good to go.

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