Top Trends for Spring 2009
There's no better time to enliven your look than the season of rebirth. And this year's biggest fashion trends—mismatched patterns, ultrafeminine ruffles, punchy color blocks, glitter, swishy watercolor prints—offer plenty of options, whether you're after a few easy pieces or a whole new look.
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Bold Prints
Add a hit of pattern with a bag or shoes, or break the rules and mix classic plaids and polka dots with African-inspired prints.


On mom

Printed top, $358, and skirt, $328, Marc by Marc Jacobs for stores. Snakeskin platform sandals, $1,100, Prada, (888) 977-1900.

On boy

Plaid blazer, $335, Boss Orange Kids, HugoBoss.com for stores. Nice plaid shirt, $52, Entertaining Elephants. Gaya leggings, $88, Dino e Lucia, ShopWithLove.net. Woven belt (worn across chest), $58, Lemlem, Erica Tanov, (212) 334-8020. Split-sole jazz shoes, $25, ABT Spotlights for Payless.

On girl

Beige and white dress, $126, Dino e Lucia, Diva, (718) 645-9797. Orange Ana skirt, $66, Pink Chicken, MoxieKidsOnline.com. Checked pants, $263 for similar style, Sonia Rykiel Enfant, LOL-Kids.com. Embroidered scarf, $68, Madewell, Madewell1937.com for stores. Mugu bag, $130, and Squaw sandals, $160, Antik Batik, ShopPlanetBlue.com for stores.

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