Newbury Street: Affordable Spring Trends
February 8, 2008
Remember when you thought Newbury Street was limited to people with wads of hundred dollar bills sticking out of their Chanel handbags? Although the fancy boutiques and sky-high prices might sometimes send you screaming all the way to Target, there are indeed places to go on Newbury that cater to the college student’s meager budget. Here are seven fabulous trends to get you in gear for Spring 2008.
Midnight Blue Nail Polish
Every fashionista can remember when the press was abuzz with Chanel’s Black Satin polish. A runaway hit last winter, the color featured iridescent sparkles to jazz up the usual manicure no-no. This spring is going to be all about the blues. Head to Salon Giuliano at 338 Newbury to pick up OPI’s Russian Navy ($7), a bargain compared to this season’s Chanel Blue Satin nail polish ($19, department stores).
Ruffles
Although most of us left our white Abercrombie ruffled miniskirts back in high school, fashion’s top designers have decided to revive this trend for spring. Christian Lacroix’s latest runway show featured a beautiful Venetian red ruffled trench. However, it’s quite a pricey coat. So, for those of us who spent hundreds on textbooks this semester, a more viable ruffled option exists. American Apparel’s Sheer Jersey Ruffled V-Neck tank, on sale for $16, is a fabulous match for skinny jeans and ankle boots, two winter trends to keep on rocking for spring. American Apparel is located at 138 Newbury Street.
Yellow Ballerina Flats
Stroll down Newbury Street on a sunny day, and chances are, you’ll spot a pair of Tory Burch’s Reva Ballerina Flats. This season, the designer has come out with a neon line of her most popular shoe for hardcore fans. However, at a whopping $195 per pair, not everyone can afford these bright kicks. Savvy shoppers will find a snazzy lemon-colored flat complete with a rubber sole for treading up the Hill at Aldo at 180 Newbury. Called the “Malissa,” it is on sale now for $20.
Wide Belts
Flattering for ladies of all shapes and sizes, wide belts around the waist are an easy way to dress up plain blouses or solid colored dresses. Urban Outfitters at 361 Newbury stocked a glamorous metallic belt as a part of its winter collection that would look fabulous with a black dress, tights, and knee-high boots for that perfect April day. Snatch it up before it disappears; it is currently on sale for $4.99.
Floral Print Mini Dresses
Flowery rosettes, although normally reserved for your grandmother’s bingo getup, are covering the catwalks at this season’s runway shows. To keep you sweet yet sassy and to satisfy your trendy needs, United Colors of Benetton at 140 Newbury is carrying a line of above-the-knee dresses in bold floral prints for just $48.99.
Textured Flip Flops
Lately, flat sandals have been getting a makeover. Kate Spade just came out with a “Maui jelly flip flop” in a bevy of colors ranging from light pink to neon green. Comfy and cute, your squishy new companions will ring up at $60 and last you all summer. If you can make it past the Sinbad-looking security guard, check out Kate Spade at 117 Newbury.
Tangerine Accessories
Spotted: bright orange belts, shoes, and bags on fashionable ladies and celebutantes alike. Although not normally known for their trendy totes, Gap has recently placed a gorgeous orange-peel colored handbag on their shelves. Featured in the February issue of In Style magazine, the bag is large enough to hold your organic chemistry notebook, gym shoes, and roommate all at once. The bag is $25 a pop at 201 Newbury.
Oversized Clutches
Normally reserved for fancy dinners and formal occasions, clutches are getting a funky makeover for spring. Anything but small and demure, this season’s version is flashy and bold. From bright yellow to discotheque silver, Aldo at 180 Newbury is carrying a line of fun clutches to suit your fashion needs. The most adorable piece on the rack was covered in bright gemstones and rung up at only $14.99.
Voila! There you have it, folks: fashion without breaking the bank. Happy spring wardrobe shopping!