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Mens Beach Fashion in Los Angeles, California 2009

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2009 Mens Street Fashion Miami Beach

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Mens 2009 Beach Fashion Ibiza

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Beach Fashion 2009 Cannes, France

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Tokyo, Japan A-line Mini Skirts

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This spring’s must-have item, an A-line mini skirt, creates a variety of looks simply by mixing the piece with either sophisticated or casual trends. For the sporty look, rock the mini skirts with striped zip-up jackets and lace-up knee-high boots. Another approach is to add colored or opaque tights underneath to keep warm from the chillier days. All in all, the trendsetters in Tokyo tend to wear light sweaters or cardigans over the skirts. On the other hand, pair a high-waisted skirt with a graphic tank underneath to show off the waist. Either way, the a-line mini skirts give shape to the ensemble and are flirtier than most styles because of how they flare out at the thighs. It’s an effortless and casually sweet look altogether.

-Mimi Hayashi

Monochromatic Minidresses

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Walking through the cobble-stoned streets of New York, it is apparent that spring has arrived as nearly every woman is wearing a light and airy monochromatic dress flush with embellishments. Mainly bold with color in addition to fluid ornaments placed elaborately on the neckline, these dresses are elevated to a level of stylish reform. From a ruffled collar on coral blue silk to a belted navy blue cotton dress with a drop necklace of round silk buds, embellishments create lines and change the mood of these one-toned dresses. With the hemlines cut above the knees, these summery dresses are perfect around this time of year.

-Janice M. Chow

Milan, Italy – Bright Floral Dresses

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The Spring 2009 catwalks were covered with floral prints, which couldn’t be more fitting for the season. The femininity and flirtiness of floral dresses were blooming in the collections of Oscar de la Renta and Tracy Reese, so it’s no wonder that this trend would translate off the runways.

Floral dresses have a slight countryside reference, but place them in the middle of Milan and they couldn’t be any trendier. These flowy dresses are wind-sweeping and flattering. Do not be afraid to be daring with the colors because now is the time to stand out amongst the whites and neutral tone colors with electric blues, yellows, and purples.

- Monica Papagna

Milan – High Belts

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Wearing a belt around the waist is one of the oldest slimming tricks in fashion. It’s a simple solution that requires no thought and the results speak for themselves. However, the women of Milan are not quite wearing them at the natural waistline, but slightly higher and just beneath the bust, which works just as well. This easily assessable accessory adds that touch of classiness to a plain blouse or a color-blocked dress that can turn any day look into one fit for the evenings. Just take some hints from the runways of Chloe, Louis Vuitton, and Marni for this belted effect.

- Monica Papagna

Tokyo Printed Shirts

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A casual printed shirt can really go the distance if worn properly. This reliable staple is a wardrobe must-have regardless of style and trend. Whether watching a live band or taking a casual stroll at the promenade, a printed shirt is just right and fitting for the hip and trendy. One can never go wrong with pairing this oh-so-reliable piece with the power-hungry boyfriend blazer or the super chic high-waisted and thick-belted skirt. Of course this wardrobe essential can also look great with the right textured leggings or a pair of fabulous heels. So for those thinking of tossing these good old shirts out in to the oblivion, you might just want to reconsider since a good printed shirt equals a vintage treasure.

- Celine Bayla
photos: Naoko Iwata