Trendspotting at the Mall...

During a visit to the mall last weekend, I had the opportunity to check out the trending looks at Bebe, Loft, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor.  The common themes appeared to be:

1. Emerald and mint green
2. Shades of blue ranging from pale to cobalt to navy
3. Black and white
4. Pastel and bright colored and printed skinny jeans 
5. Stripes
6. Polka dots
7. Graphic prints

Bebe

1/  Bebe Debbie Crepe Seam Detail Dress  ($139)  2/ Bebe Sheer Yoke Mini Stripe Sweater  ($74)  3/  Bebe Mesh Inset Pleat Silk Dress  ($139) 4/  Bebe Stripe Mini Circle Skirt  ($69)

Loft

   1/ Loft Corded Dobby Striped 3/4 Sleeve Blazer  ($98)  2/ Loft Color Pop Super Skinny Jeans  ($59.50)  3/  Loft Dobby Stripe Shift Skirt  ($59.50)   4/ Loft Super Skinny Jeans in Cross Hatch Dot Print ($59.50)

Banana Republic

1/  Banana Republic Hampton Fit Crop Pant   ($89.50)  2/ Banana Republic Kary Pointed-toe Pump ($120)  3/ Banana Republic Adele Printed Cardigan  ($69.50)   4/ Banana Republic Stripe Skirt ($89.50)

Ann Taylor

1/ Ann Taylor Striped Cotton Button Back Top  ($38)  2/ Ann Taylor Dot Jacquard Shell  ($58)  3/ Ann Taylor Ponte Colorblocked Skirt  ($88)   4/ Ann Taylor Draped Tie Neck Top  ($68)

What are your thoughts on these current trends?
It's hard to believe that my blog will be one year old in a couple of days (Jan. 17th).  What an exciting year it has been for this little corner of my world!  Be sure to check out my upcoming anniversary post :)

Cathy