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Spring fling fashions

Beauty ’Cats, rejoice! The weather is warming up and we can finally begin wearing spring-y clothes (albeit with a light jacket or cardigan — at least for now). I went shopping during spring break a few times with my sister and it was borderline tragic that every single store had a new slew of spring clothes, but the weather was not yet friendly enough to let us wear them.Recently, though, the weather has been teetering within the 50s, and Thursday was the official first day of spring! So, I am happy to share with you what’s in for this new (and glorious) season.Statement prints are still in, including graphic patterns, which have been most commonly seen in black and white. Geometric and tribal patterns make a statement and are popularly paired with a solid-colored piece of clothing (a graphic black and white top with a solid black skirt, for example). Floral prints are also in this spring (no surprise), especially daisies and simple, classic patterns.Anyone who has gone shopping has seen mannequins clad in crop tops — a trend that has been floating around for a while now. So prepare your midriffs, because showing skin is definitely in. Pair a crop-top with high-waisted shorts, a skirt or even wide-leg pants if you really want to rock the off-the-runway look. But please, I beg of you, don’t wear a crop top if you’re going to wear a tank top underneath to cover your tummy. It looks tacky and if you’re uncomfortable with the look, there are plenty of other cute trends you can try out.If you like to wear tank tops under your clothes, however, then the sheer fabric trend is for you. Pair a solid-color sheer top with a tank underneath. Sheer has also been seen in stripes (alternating solid and sheer fabric) and accenting hemlines. I think this trend is super cute and versatile. Picking up a neutral top with sheer accents is an easy way to look fashionable without stepping too far out of your comfort zone.My favorite trend this spring is fringe. Tassel trim has been seen on everything from tops and skirts to handbags and, depending on the piece, can channel both hippies and flapper girls — how could you go wrong? I think fringe is both gorgeous and edgy, and it’s the perfect look for outdoor concerts and fests.  Finally, this wouldn’t be a proper Beauty and the Bobcat column without talking about spring makeup trends. Bright orange lipstick is in (and I’m so excited), as are graphic eyeliner patterns like a sharp cat-eye, jewel-toned eye shadows such as blue, purple and green, glowing skin and bold brows reminiscent of Cara Delevingne.Now, let’s hope the weather stays cooperative and we transition into spring without any more snow! Spring is one of the most wonderful times of the year, especially at Ohio University, and I am so excited to (finally) spend time outside and look beautiful doing it.Taylor LaPuma is a junior studying journalism and the assistant copy chief at The Post. What spring trend are you looking forward to the most? Email her at tl674710@ohiou.edu.

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