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Spring is here and it’s time to weigh in on what has really stuck since the Spring/Summer 2011 Fashion Week predictions. For this season designers really pushed the 70s from funky prints to wide leg denim.  It’s only April but it looks like the 70s look is rockin’ forward full steam. Must have accessories for the coming sunshine are aviator sunglasses and big hats.

Not only are these hats practical but these wide rims make any spring or summer outfit look snazzy. Pair with cropped top, wide leg jeans and espadrilles/wedges or a sexy maxi dress and sandals. Add in some Mary Tyler Moore sunglasses and look like a movie star on vacation.

Prints are always big in the spring/summer months because they’re bright and say “sunny happiness time!” This year all the loud trippy psychedelic prints you can think of are back in force. Popular color match ups include turquoise on orange and olive on pink. Sound familiar? Now go dig in your mom’s attic for some of her college digs.

It’s not hard to see how much of an influence Darren Aronofsky’s new edgy film Black Swan has had on fashion recently. All of the sudden sheer see-through tops and ballet flats are all the rage. Even Chloé’s Spring 2011 line looks as though each item was individually made for a ballerina with the neutral tones, minimal lines, sheer fabrics and ballet flats. We don’t blame the fashion world,  it’s easy to fall in love with Rodarte’s tutus and intricate  head dresses Natalie Portman and Mila Kunis got to sport through out Black Swan.

Considering all of us can’t pull off the black and white feather, jeweled, extravagant ballerina outfits on a daily basis try something a bit more casual while still accomplishing that chic ballerina look.  Pair this navy bow back leotard with the equally adorable shimmery gold Many Belles Down Skirt and finish off with some feminine and flirty  ballet flats.

Check out a couple items from Chloe’s 2011 Spring line as well!