going for the print...

as i was doing a little shopping with my niece today...i couldn't help noticing all the lovely prints that are currently out...while the floral prints are pretty noticeable...and available in dresses...tops...and pants...don't limit yourself to that...

such a fun way to express yourself in prints...why not step out of the box and try something new?  perhaps a  beautiful bird print or butterflies...both to surely showcase some lovely colors...but again...a step away from the florals...

perhaps you want to flaunt your inner foodie...you can indulge that side of you...and find something in zucchini, chili pepper or sunflower prints... 

as you can see in the examples below...when it comes to prints...your options are endless...

java tunic dress
j crew

this anchors dress made me smile...what a fun way to show your nautical side...

dizzy anchors dress
j crew

where does your fun lie?  and what print would best express it?

about a print...

part three of j.crew's video series "made in italy" is all about a print...(and the last of the series) i have to say...when it comes to prints...j.crew does not disappoint...the video shows jenna lyons (creative director and president of j.crew) and her team while they tour the ratti and canepa factories in lake como, italy...both of which are italian factories j.crew uses for its prints...

how amazing to watch the artist at work...each pattern...hand drawn and hand painted...a process that takes weeks...



by far...my favorite of the three videos...if you missed the first two video series...here they are..."about a shoe" and "about a thread count"...

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print print...everywhere a print print...

in case you didn't know...prints are big for this spring season...everything from dresses...to shoes...to bags...to...well...just about everything...

as i was in the boutique yesterday...setting up for our big "spring fling" sample sale...i caught myself smiling as i was unpacking all the lovely silk scarves we have...just look at all these fun prints!

prints are not for everyone...but there are always small ways you can incorporate a trend in your wardrobe...without it overwhelming you...for example...prints...if the thought of wearing a dress in bold print terrifies you...how about a fun scarf? you still have the print theme going on...just in smaller scale...

i already have my eye on one of these...i keep telling myself "if it doesn't sell"...but i have a feeling...it may never hit the floor...

you can follow the dates and fabulous items in the savvy chic boutique on our facebook page...or website...and by all means...if you are local...(meaning the san francisco bay area) stop by and say hello!

so...are you going to give prints a try?