Fashion Trends for Spring 2008
Bold bright colors are big among spring fashion trends. Cheerful, bright colors walked down the runways for spring 2008. These optimistic hues are a welcome departure from fall's gothic obsession with all things black. Color-happy fashionistas will dress from head to toe in eye-popping colors like daffodil yellow, vermillion orange, verdant green, hibiscus red, bold fuchsia, wild violet and cobalt blue. Whether you go intense all over or simply go bright with an accent, just look to the crayon box to follow this trend.
Bold Red Tunic Top
Florals for spring are back again this year. The season of spring itself was the obvious inspiration for this blossoming trend, with designers displaying vibrant illustrations and blurred floral motifs in their delightful spring fashions. If your not a fan of large, graphic floral prints and oversized patterns, you can opt for a more subtle way of keeping in style. Choose dresses and accessories like silky scarves in mid-sized floral prints.
Floral Print Cotton Skirt
Styles that left little to the imagination were also on the runway, transparent fashion. Entertaining for the men, but in real life, women will be wearing designs featuring layer upon layer of translucent clothing, revealing their body with equal doses of subtlety and taste. This trend's sheer fabrics are accentuated by sorbet hues and washed-out tones for a nude to neutral palette.
Designer Sheer Top
Draping as one-shouldered dresses, intricate pleating, and creative twists and folds of fabric flowed gracefully down runways for spring. The designers who worshiped this roman goddess inspired trend showcased many toga-style goddess gowns, gladiator skirts, and even harem pants.
Grecian Cutout Dress
The runways revealed lingerie-like pieces making unmentionables a bold fashion statement for spring. Designers made underwear part of a woman's outerwear as they flaunted gossamer slips, naughty nighties, satin boxers, silky robes, bras and panties. This also is entertaining on the runway but could get you arrested in real life. Good advice is to take only a small dose of the trend by looking for flirty dresses with boudoir details such as lace, bows, boning and ribbons.
Corset Blouse
For ladies with a rebellious streak, designers played with tuxedo style suiting, smart trousers, boyfriend blazers, tailored vests, and even borrowed-from-the-boys extras like bow ties, boutonnieres, and cummerbunds. Try wearing the softer side of the trend by nabbing a must-have bow tie blouse or tie-top dress.
Bow-Tie Top
Designers carried forward their infatuation with the razzle-dazzle of metallics and sequins. In addition to the trendy, glitzy sequin-covered dress, silver, gold, bronze and copper shimmered down runways in futuristic high-tech metallic fabrics and glossy satins.
Textured Silk Jacket Dress
African field jackets, zebra and leopard prints, khaki, and chunky tribal jewelry all were seen on the runways with designers set out to send you on an African safari. You can incorporate this trend into your wardrobe by picking up a safari suit and adding an animal print accessory.
Zebra Print Dress
I hope this helps you decide what you'll be wearing for Spring 2008. If you need further fashion advice please stop by Classy-Gals Fine Fashions.
Who doesn't love the beach? 
Sand, sun and beautiful water. The beaches of the Mediterranean are stunning. Italy is full of beach babes and what do those beach babes wear? Swimsuits, especially the barely-there bikinis. It's enough to make your head spin, right? Personally, I'm a swimsuit watcher. I love to see what the designers do with the flimsy fabric. It gets sexier all the time. In this article, we'll explore 10 of the sexiest and hottest Italian-made suits to ever hit the beach. 
2) How can you not love this sexy black number from Giuseppe Mulier of the Bikini Company? It's little but provides enough coverage to leave something to the imagination. The starfish print is used in strategic places such as the left breast and the middle of the bottom front as an accent. This creates a very adult - and very sexy - look. This is great for swimming and for sunbathing. 
3) Be a heart-breaker in this Heart Print triangle bikini from Malizia by La Perla Mare. The triangle halter top neck caresses the chest. A string holds the cups of the bikini bra together. The briefs are side-tie for easy on and easy off flexibility. In red, white and black, this suit may not make you the Queen of the Beach but it could make you the Queen of Hearts! 
4) From the design geniuses of Dolce & Gabbana, we have this white one-piece suit with peek-a-boo front and criss-cross halter top. The D&G logo is strategically placed in the front bottom of the suit. 
5) Missoni Sport brings us this sexy little number that's practical and adorable. This is catwalk style that you can swim Olympic-type laps in. The cut-outs on the side flash some sexy, sexy skin and the stripe print which is a trademark of Missoni's helps to draw the eye to the exposed flesh. The shoulder straps are thin. The neckline plunges; and, the thigh slits are high cut. The material is 80% nylon and 20% spandex which makes it perfect for any swim-type activity you love to indulge in. On the right we have another elegant swimsuit outfit by Missoni.
6) This polyamide/lycra suit from Verde Veronica by La Perla has an innovative, metallic look with fantastic accents. 
7) Versace is known for its artistic and sexy creations. This bikini doesn't disappoint on either front. A double triangle-halter top string gives extra support for the breasts which are gently cupped in movable mostly-nylon fabric. The print is part floral but totally avant-garde. The colors are white, pink and black with a hint of yellow to draw the eye to specific points. This suit is a visual feast for the eyes. 
8) This sexy gold-toned one piece from Blumarine is just a dream. It looks like it was made for a goddess. The fabric skims the curves every so gently, practically caressing them. The shiny, gold-tone insert is not only creative branding that says "Blumarine", it's also eye-catching and a great way to camouflage a wee bit of a tummy.
9) The apricot color of this Fendi bikini is best worn with tanned skin. It shoes an olive complexion off to its best advantage. I love this piece because it's sexy but not too over the top. The bust is almost a sports bra in appearance. It gives great coverage and provides just a tease of what lies beneath.
10) Last, but not least, is this retro bikini inspired by Emilio Pucci. Step back in time to the 1950s with this sexy paisley print bikini with a colorful striped band underneath the bust that is almost like a color chart for the entire piece.
1) Hey, who says a t-shirt has to look casual! Hmm? I know I didn't. This long-sleeve jersey from Blumarine has a boat-slit neckline. The fabric is smooth and looks almost silky. The piece is unlined and made of 100% rayon! I love the little shoe-string laces on the sides and the sexy peek-a-boo sleeves that show a hint of skin! You can pair this shirt with a skirt of any length, dressy or casual pants and; of course, jeans. It's so versatile you will probably want to buy more than one! 
2) From the Armani Collezione, we get yet another gorgeous, designer t-shirt. This stretch jersey tee has a boat slit neck. Its sheer print gives the hint of skin while covering you up in complete comfort. The long sleeves are great for winter or spring.
3) Marni is a designer label that knows women. Just look at this t-shirt. This isn't your boyfriend's (or husband's) t-shirt, is it? It's soft and supple. The cowl-neck is loose and oh-so-feminine. It's comfortable and skims your curves without clinging to them too tightly. This is a piece that travels well whether you wear it on the plane or pack it in your best luggage. This cotton tee looks - and feels - fantastic! 
4) Don't you just love Dolce & Gabbana? Yes, this is a D&G t-shirt! Can you believe it? Sleek. Sexy. Form-fitting. Curve-hugging - and with a touch of feminine lace. This may be the perfect t-shirt. It's almost dressy. However, the Elastane and Viscose combination make this tee one that will fit you like a second skin. It looks great with jeans as seen in this picture; but, could work well with a teeny-weeny black mini - what a perfect club outfit, right? 
5) From Alberta Ferretti we have this classic t-shirt. The lines are simple as is the design, the cut and the fabric. This tee is smooth - made mostly of Rayon. It will glide over your curves. You can wear it with a business suit, a skirt or dress pants for work. You can pair it with jeans or capris for a casual, summery look. Do what you will with it - this t-shirt can take whatever you can dish out! 
6) Who better than Versace to create a t-shirt fit for a rock goddess? This sleeveless piece is perfect to show off your toned arms. The metallic silver on the shoulder is picked up throughout the piece in the logo in the front and in chunks of color on the back. The color splashes vary between lighter purple and a deep, dark purple. This shirt oozes sex appeal and begs to be worn when you are sure to take center stage. It's an attention-grabber! 
7) I loved the last tee so much that I stuck with Versace for this piece! I guess it's the little bit of rock n' roll that grabs me so. I really love the look and feel of this piece. It's just cool. Did you know that the t-shirt is encrusted with studs! How great is that? I love the long-sleeves and the color scheme. If you love the front, though - the back is even better. See the sexy cutouts. Aren't they awesome? 
8) From Moschino Jeans we have this lovely turtleneck t-shirt. The heart-shaped design with the pretty pink embellishments is really what caught my eye. Of course, I also love the t-shirt turtleneck. It's comfortable and warm - great for a cold winter day or night. This t-shirt brings me back to my upbringing in Boston. I love the way it feels. I love its sleek look. The sassy design makes me feel like I'm wearing a painting. It looks great with a white wool skirt - or any a-line skirt you can find. I also love to wear it with jeans for a casual yet elegant look. 
9) This turtle-neck t-shirt may be my favorite piece in this article. It comes to us from Daniela Vecchi. Daniela knows beauty. She's not afraid to shy away from it even with a t-shirt. Look at the lace accents with the sheer, wool/nylon jersey underneath! The high-color of the turtleneck is exquisite and the rear-zip enclosure is sexy and chic. The two-tone lace is a touch of design genius. I really can't say enough about this piece. I absolutely adore it! 
10) I was going to include a basic white short-sleeved tee for the last item. Then, I spotted this Marni t-shirt and fell in love. Yes, I am a fickle, fickle girl when it comes to fashion. There is nothing basic about this t-shirt. It's short-sleeved and made of poplin. The neckline is asymmetrical. The cut is flowing - and flattering to most body types. The design is romantic and feminine. It's an exquisite piece that belongs in anyone's collection, really. 
This season, the overall mood of the collection is innocent, open and feminine. A slender silhouette, young and uncontrived, highlights the romance of dresses and skirts constructed to enhance the movement of the body. The focal point is the waist, circled with high, wide, embellished belts. Lace insets, embroidery, pin tucks, and gathers lend a fresh charm and illustrate the artistry for which Bottega Veneta is renowned.