With blossoms winking from the trees and the air turning luxuriously warm, you get the urge to throw your wardrobe out the window and start fresh. This season, the best looks are an exercise in relaxed precision, with fetching embellishments like mismatched jewelry, fringed heels or a loud belt playing rebel over a prim blazer. And just when you think florals have had their day ...
“It’s time to forget the sweet mood of floral and have fun with this pattern. How? Mixing and matching! Different patterns and textures mixed in the same outfit are the bet for the season,” says fashion stylist Giovanna Gaba. “To keep the freshness, remember to also invest in good white clothing pieces.”
At Downtown Container Park, that spring vibe is bursting from the boutiques, whether you’re into shades by local company Winky Designs or a statement bag by Michael Kors. The key to making a great outfit effortless is remembering that comfort and style don’t have to be enemies. Just ask the pom-pom flats on Page 16.
Photography by Robert John Kley. Hair and makeup by Sarah Barker (using MAC Cosmetics). Styling by Giovanna Gaba. Model: Vanessa M./TNG Models. Photography assistance by Ryne Belanger.
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Spring Stroll
Buy it now! Strutting comes easy when you’re rocking great details, like sunrise-hued lenses and a bold belt from Winky Designs.
Location: Container Park promenade
Look: Dolce & Gabbana jacket available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show Mall; Sunset Junction shirt available at Marciano, Miracle Mile Shops; denim shirt available at Guess, Miracle Mile Shops; skirt available at Paul Smith, the Shops at Crystals. Accessories: Oscar de la Renta earrings available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show Mall; sunglasses and belt available at Winky Designs, Downtown Container Park; Michael Kors handbag available at Max Luxx, Downtown Container Park; Lullaby sandals available at Chinese Laundry, Miracle Mile Shops.
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Style Moment
Buy it now! Who says it can't be gorgeous to have a lot going on? Mix your fabric patterns and contrast your accents by pairing an earthy bracelet from Blue Raven Boutique with a bold Swarovski necklace.
Location: Blowout Dollhouse
Look: Céline shirt available at Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes; skirt available at M Missoni, Forum Shops. Accessories: charm necklace available at Pandora, Miracle Mile Shops; Cardinal necklace available at Swarovski, Miracle Mile Shops; Flutter silver and raw stone bracelet available at Blue Raven Boutique, Downtown Container Park; sandals available at Valentino, the Shops at Crystals.
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Bright Stuff
Buy it now! It’s breezy out, so ditch the mom purse for a cool clutch from Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo.
Location: Container Park hallway
Look: Toska sweater available at Blue Raven Boutique, Downtown Container Park; shirt and skirt available at Topshop, Fashion Show Mall. Accessories: snake-print leather earrings, Dexter flap ring and Dexter Dagger clutch available at Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo, Downtown Container Park; Isabel Marant belt available at Barneys New York, Grand Canal Shoppes; flats available at M Missoni, Forum Shops.
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Smart Cocktail
Buy it now! Happy hour is way happier with a Saint Laurent handbag from Max Luxx—and a Perch Martini from Container Park’s eclectic eatery.
Location: The Perch
Look: Lalima shirt available at Guess, Miracle Mile Shops; dress available at Paul Smith, the Shops at Crystals. Accessories: earrings and The Bullet Studio bracelets available at 702dtlv, Downtown Container Park; scarf available at Opportunity Village; Celeste cuff available at Swarovski, Miracle Mile Shops; Flutter turquoise and raw stone ring available at Blue Raven Boutique, Downtown Container Park; zig zag, bunny wrap and bar rings available at Winky Designs, Downtown Container Park; Saint Laurent handbag available at Max Luxx, Downtown Container Park; Ocean & Land sunglasses (on bag) available at Blue Raven Boutique, Downtown Container Park; snake-print leather scarf (in bag) available at Leather Couture by Jessica Galindo, Downtown Container Park; Santa Fe T-strap sandals available at Chinese Laundry, Miracle Mile Shops.
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Something Sweet
Buy it now! While you’re mixing mod and retro in your closet, do the same with your snacks at Sweet Spot. Gummy worms go with everything!
Location: Sweet Spot Candy Shop
Look: Lyda coat available at L.K. Bennett, Forum Shops; Stella McCartney shirt available at Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show Mall; trousers available at Valentino, the Shops at Crystals. Accessories: The Bullet Studio earrings available at 702dtlv, Downtown Container Park; Lullaby sandals available at Chinese Laundry, Miracle Mile Shops.
