5 tricky spring trends
It’s a season of possibilities with hair-raising colors, see-through tops and more. By KIRSTEN FLEMING
As the spring blossoms emerge, so does a new crop of style trends. Taking cues from the off-the-runway looks at New York and Paris fashion weeks, it’s obvious this season’s looks aren’t for wallflowers. Silhouettes are even bolder; prints are mixed, shaken and stirred together — and beauty is bursting with intrepid hues. We tried some of our favorites around town.
As the spring blossoms emerge, so does a new crop of style trends. Taking cues from the off-the-runway looks at New York and Paris fashion weeks, it’s obvious this season’s looks aren’t for wallflowers. Silhouettes are even bolder; prints are mixed, shaken and stirred together — and beauty is bursting with intrepid hues. We tried some of our favorites around town.
PASTEL HAIR (BEFORE, ABOVE)
Thakoon sent models down his spring runway with pastel hair, and Katy Perry and Kelly Osbourne infuse their tresses with crazy colors. Why not this brunette? I went to Scott Peper at Oscar Blandi (545 Madison Ave.; 212-421-9800) for lavender locks. After four rounds of lifting the pigment, Peper, a perfectionist with a mad scientist laugh, mixed up the most radiant shade. I followed up with a Kerastase Masque to soften the hair.
As I walked out of the salon six hours later, I felt glamorous. Pals at dinner raved. The next day, a gaggle of tots grinned like they'd seen the Easter bunny. I even got a free subway ride, thanks to an admiring construction worker.
But I’ve had to wear more neutral hues and be careful to dress a little more demure.
