
DATE: Saturday, March 22, 1997              TAG: 9703200135

SECTION: DAILY BREAK             PAGE: E1   EDITION: FINAL 

TYPE: SPECIAL REPORT

SPRING FASHIONS

SOURCE: BY KIM WADSWORTH, CORRESPONDENT 

                                            LENGTH:   85 lines

IN FULL BLOOM

For spring, the scope of style seems unusually vast.

Fashion is flourishing with vibrancy and beauty. The latest infusions of color have us reeling. Colors that were forbidden fruit now intoxicate us with their energy.

Shaped by nature more than any time of year, fashion in spring draws much of its influence from the streets and gardens we walk in.

Florals are in full bloom once again. Who can resist these natural wonders?

What's more, tailored looks for the working women ease up. Femininity has a strong presence this spring, thanks to to the soft, sueded silks; relaxed rayons; and diaphanous sheers that move and flow.

Wake up and smell the flowers - they're everywhere. ILLUSTRATION: [Color] Photos by MOTOYA NAKAMURA

The Virginian-Pilot

Cutting Edge

Footloose and carefree, Susan Hill trims topiaries at Lewis

Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond wearing shock waves of color

Embossed velvet scarf, $86. All fashions from Mansour at La

Promenade. Floral print slide, $49.99, at Hecht's. All gardening

accessories from Colonial Hardware, Norfolk.

Natural Wonder

Amanda Callan floats in layers of sheer fabric wearing Bryan

Emerson's solid tank dress, $165, topped with a floral tank dress,

$215. Crocheted sweater, $305, and vintage necklace, $50. All from

Dakota at La Promenade.

Faraway Places

Safari-inspired looks are trekking into spring with a modern fit.

Belted jacket with tortoise detail, $310, pairs with trouser, $163,

by Votre Nom. Joan and David microfiber bag with tortoise chain

handles, $250. Available at D.M. Williams, Ltd., Virginia Beach.

MORE SPRING FASHION ON PAGES E4 - 7

Credits

Fashion Coordination and Styling: Kim Wadsworth for Wadsworth

Style

Make-up Artist and Hair Styling: Maquire Neblett, Richmond

Models: Amanda Callan, Susan Fahling, Susan Hill and Jonet

Prevost courtesy of Modelogic, Richmond

Locations: The Conservatory at The Virginia Zoo; Lewis Ginter

Botanical Gardens, Richmond

Garden Props: Colonial Hardware, Norfolk

Greenhouse Effect

Color comes to life in the Desert Room of the Virginia Zoo

Conservatory. Susan Fahling wears a citrus yellow sueded silk

jacket, $248, mixed with orange tank, $138, and pant, $192.

Geometric scarf ties it all together, $92. All by Dana Buchman at

Hecht's. Tortoise glasses, $110, by Elle from Selden Optique.

Made to Order

Soft shades contrast with perennial favorites in this navy and

celery ensemble by Jones of New York. Blazer in celery, $198, sets

the backdrop for mix-and-match combinations. Navy pleated skirt,

$118, window-check blouse, $78, and stripped knit vest, $76. All

from Hecht's.

Whiter Shade of Pale

The ultimate neutral, white makes a stunning presence worn by

Jonet Prevost in this two-piece silk suit by Tahari, $400. White and

steel mesh bag $??, Sterling silver jewelry designed by All from

Cage, Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Stainless steel glasses, $240, by

Eyevan at Selden Optique.

Full Spectrum

The long and the short of spring, both designed by Tessuto.

Jonet wears a lean silhouette with painted fruit motif, $162, while

Amanda wears a short version with vibrant blooms, $138. Lime knit

sweater by Cousin Johnny, $92. Seychelles clogs, $74. All fashions

from Confetti Clothing Co., Virginia Beach. Chartreuse floral print

scarf by Ralph Lauren, $65 at Hecht's.

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