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Mexico Dresses

fashion, floral, mexico, spring, style, trend Dress, $1480, Temperley London; bag, $625, Isabella Fiore; necklace, $565, Catherine Michiels.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, green, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in a bright green dress ELEANOR BANCO, 31, publicist, in London Times, $96; macys.com for stores.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

tan dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in tan tribal print dress HAYLEY BLOOMINGDALE, 22, graduate student, in DKNY Jeans, $79; dknyjeans.com.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Whites

white dress, whites, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in short white dress KRISTINA SKRELA, 26, yearbook sales rep, in Gianni Bini, $138; giannibini.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion DRESS $49.90, H&M; hm.com for stores.

Eco-Chic Fashion

keepsake, angela lindvall, la, los angeles, spring fashion, designer fashion, green fashion, eco fashion eco chic green earth friendly fashion Jacket, $1495, shoes, $475, Stella McCartney; dress, $795, Valentino Red; cuff, $200, Alkemie. On face: Chanel Moisturizing Bronzing Powder in Désert Corail.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

maxi dress, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in pink and purple maxi dress CAROLYN TRAUT, 29, commercial real estate manager, in Banana Republic, $148; bananarepublic.com for stores.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion tribal print dresses NATALIA DUKE, 26, ESL instructor, in Gold Hawk, $322; shopamiami.com.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, yellow, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in bright yellow dress CINTHYA MARQUEZ, 25, graduate student, in Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent at Tuni, $375; (407) 628-1609.

Shop the Shoot: Eco-Chic Fashion

keepsake, shop the shoot, angela lindvall, la, los angeles, spring fashion, designer fashion, green fashion, eco fashion eco chic green earth friendly designer fashion DRESS $506, Cloak & Dagger; cloakanddagger nyc.com.

Spring Fashion Preview

spring fashion, spring preview, spring trends, designers, fashion week, models, style, chic spring fashion preview runway trends CALVIN KLEIN: ORIGAMI PLEATS
Dress, $4995, shoes, $650, belt, $271, Calvin Klein; clutch, $1810, Fendi.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

maxi dress, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in maxi dress ALI FENWICK, 26, journalist, in Kensie, $84; macys.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in orange, white and black maxi dress MARINE MONJARDE, 22, student, in Ella Moss, $198; neimanmarcus.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses MELISSA WEINER, 25, human-resources assistant, in Calvin Klein Jeans, $79.50; macys.com for stores.

Shop the Shoot: Eco-Chic Fashion

keepsake, shop the shoot, angela lindvall, la, los angeles, spring fashion, designer fashion, green fashion, eco fashion eco chic green earth friendly designer fashion TOP & SKIRT $225 & $275, Organic by John Patrick; barneys.com for stores.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, mexico, dress, dresses, carolina herrera, sundress, sundresses, summer dresses girl n balcony in red and white striped dress Dress, $5990, Carolina Herrera.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

black and white dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black and white maxi dress KATIE HOLEWA-YAFFE, 20, student, in Ella Moss Black Label, $389; shopbop.com.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses KATE CUSHING, 25, nonprofit operations director, in Diane von Furstenberg, $365; (646) 486-4800.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in orange and black maxi dress KATIE STURINO, 27, public relations firm president, in Victoria\'s Secret, $119; victoriassecret.com. \r\n

Fashion for Less

get the look for under $100, fringe, denim, wildflowers, boho, cowboy, dress, belt, leather island, bill lanvin, bcx dress with belt 1. Dress $59, BCX; macys.com for stores. 2. Belt $85, Leather Island by Bill Lavin at Mark Shale; (630) 427-1100.

\"In\" with the Old

in with the old, clothes that look lived in, antique-feel fabrics, faded palette, prada, converse woman in front of brick wall in a prada dress Dress, $2650, Prada; shoes, $75, Converse; earrings, $170, Mars and Valentine; necklace, $360, Digby & Iona; bird cuff, $1033, Made Her Think; beaded three-strand bracelet, $53, Ettika; braided bracelets, $30 each, Accessories & Beyond.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

white dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in white maxi dress NADIA CHANTE, 24, administrative assistant, in Red by Marc Ecko, $59; macys.com for stores.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

brown dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion women in brown tribal print dress JUDY SHENG, 31, physician\'s assistant, in BCBG MaxAzria, $280; bcbg.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, red, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in a bright red dress FRANCESCA INGUAGGIATO, 19, student, in Victoria\'s Secret, $79, victoriassecret.com.

Shop the Shoot: Animal Instinct

shop the shoot, animal prints, trend, fashion, style, shopping, exotic, bold, safari animal print clothes and accessories DRESS $169, Calvin Klein; macys.com for stores.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, mexico, dress, dresses, sleveless dress, summer dress, chloe woman in field Dress, $4740, Chloé; head scarf, model\'s own.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses MELISSA VICTOR, 30, music publicist, in Banana Republic, $148; bananarepublic.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion two women in maxi dresses NIQUAE MCINTOSH, 27, medical copy editor, in Victoria\'s Secret, $109; victoriassecret.com. \r\n
\r\nSTEPHANIE CRUZ, 21, student, in BB Dakota at Gotham, $114; (973) 467-9797.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses HITHA PRABHAKAR, 32, retail expert, in Reiss, $395; (212) 925-5707.

Spring Fashion for Less

fashion, spring, under $100, summer, seersucker, pinstripes, sexy, chic, style spring stripes spring fashion for less Tunic $38, Fire; firela.com for stores.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Mint Julep Dress, $375, Whitley Kros; shoes, price upon request, Alessandro Dell’Acqua; clutch, $595, Orciani.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

black dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black maxi dress LAUREN DONNELLY,26, fragrance marketing executive, in Scarlet/Sears.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses PORSCHE THOMAS, 24, marketing assistant, in DKNY, $195; (800) 231-0884 for stores. \r\n\r\nNAOMI PARNES, 19, student, in Forever 21, $27.80; forever21.com. \r\n

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, red, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in bright red dress SUZANNE MAGER, 34, teacher, in Forever 21, $27.50; forever21.com.

Cutouts

get the look, cutouts, bondage look, thakoon, dress thakoon dress Dress $1495, Thakoon at Tracey Ross; (310) 854-1996.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

yellow dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in yellow tribal print dress EMILY RUDOLF, 25, film production and development assistant, in Lauren Moffatt at TG-170, $370; (212) 995-8660.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, green, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in bright green dress MICHELLE JENKINS, 29, music teacher and real-estate agent, in Jonathan Martin, $79; johnnymartinjuniors.com.

Maxi 0308 syndication

sundress, spring trend, hamptons, fashion, dresses, maxi dresses, 70s style red and white maxi dress from wd ny Hamptons, $128, WD-NY; 212-395-9309 for stores.

\"In\" with the Old

in with the old, clothes that look lived in, antique-feel fabrics, faded palette, burberry girl on stairs with dried flowers Jacket, $6795, dress, $1395, Burberry; necklace, $276, Gara Danielle; ring, $65, Nash by Nina Segal & Ashleigh Cohen; bird cuff, $1033, Made Her Think; beaded three-strand bracelet, $53, Ettika; braided bracelets, $30 each, Accessories & Beyond. On hair: Nexxus Dualiste Daily Leave-in Conditioning Spray. \r\n

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

pink dress, maxi dresses, maxis, , spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in pink maxi dress ELSPETH TREMBLAY, 26, illustrator, in Tibi, $495; (212) 226-5852.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses JENNIFER DIGRAZIA, 27, special projects, in Gianni Bini, $138; giannibini.com.

Maxi 0308 syndication

sundress, spring trends, 70s style, spring fashion, summer fashion, summer dresses, old navy, party dress, maxi dress, dresses old navy maxi dress in red Rooftop Party, $34.50, Old Navy; oldnavy.com.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper ladylike fashion like michelle obama style Dress, $100, American Living for JCPenney; shoes, $39.99, Mia; bag, $44.50, The Limited; bangles, $50 each, Kenneth Jay Lane.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Whites

white dress, whites, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in short white dress CAROLYN GOLTRA, 27, nonprofit fund-raiser, in Lauren by Ralph Lauren, $179; macys.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

green dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in green maxi dress CHARMEE MAYER, 28, fashion publicist, in Liquid, $286; gingerstyle.net for stores.

Lady of the House

ladylike fashion, michelle obama style, chic, style, prints, sligbacks, peep toe, cocktail, proper lady like fashion michelle obama fashion DRESS $198, Max; studio.com.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Tequila Sunrise Dress, $1695, Versace; clutch, $1350, Salvatore Ferragamo; sunglasses, $139.95, Ray-Ban.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses CATHY SPINLEY, 29, beauty executive, in Banana Republic, $148; bananarepublic.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses DANIELLE K. STEWART, 24, office manager, in DKNY, $295 at Neiman Marcus; (800) 365-7989.

Maxi 0308 syndication

sundress, strapless dress, maxi dress, strapless dresses, ali ro, big drop, long dresses, summer fashion, 70s style ali ro maxi dress in black blue orange and white Miami Art Opening, $298, Ali Ro at Big Drop; 212-966-4299.

Animal Instinct

animal prints, trend, fashion, style, shopping, exotic, bold, safari urban safari exotic print clothes Dress, $2580, shoes, $1100, Prada; necklace, $2000, Patricia von Musulin; ring, $975, Dean Harris.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

yellow dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in yellow maxi dress KELLEE KNIGHTEN, 30, performing artist, in Bebe, $159; bebe.com.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Whites

white dress, whites, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in short white dress JESSICA BEVERS, 24, recruiting coordinator, in Apostrophe, $50; sears.com.

Cutouts

get the look, cutouts, bondage look, maggy london, dress black and white dress Dress $180, Maggy London; (212) 944-7199.

Animal Instinct

animal prints, trend, fashion, style, shopping, exotic, bold, safari urban safari exotic print clothes Dress, price upon request, Roberto Cavalli; shoes, $218, Coach; striped bangle, $25, A.V. Max; turquoise bangle, $65, Kate Spade; bracelet, $1012, Roberto Cavalli.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

green dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in green maxi dress ELSPETH TREMBLAY, 26, illustrator, in Tibi, $495; (212) 226-5852.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses CHARISS RADINO, 27, office manager, in Tibi, $288, net-a-porter.com\r\n

Maxi 0308 syndication

sundress, maxi dress, dresses, summer fashion, summer trends, 70s style, st. bart\'s cruise, rory beca, henri bendel rory beca at henri bendel maxi dress in pink brown and white St. Barts Cruise, $391, Rory Beca at Henri Bendel; (800) HBENDEL.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, orange, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in bright orange dress ALEJANDRA INIGUEZ-LOPEZ, 23, PR coordinator, in Rory Beca at Blonde, $326; blondela.com

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses BERGAN STRAND, 30, student, in Mac & Jac, $109; macandjac.com for stores.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion two women in tribal print dresses JENNIFER ZIPP, 32, denim designer, in Ali Ro, $242; ali-ro.com for stores.
\r\nMICHELE ZIPP, 35, editor and writer, in Ali Ro at Helen\'s Boutique, $180; (859) 226-0493. \r\n

Shop the Shoot: Volume Control

volume, modern, fashion, style, chic, sleek, white, black, accessories, shopping fashion shopping volume black and white clothing DRESS $150, Banana Republic; bananarepublic.com.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Pink Lady Dress, $1400, MaxMara. On skin: Eucerin Everyday Protection Body Lotion SPF 15.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

brown dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in brown tribal print dress SALMA KHALIL, 26, artist, in DKNY Jeans, $89; dknyjeans.com.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, blue, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in bright blue dress GRETCHEN THOMAS, 33, teacher, in Diane von Furstenberg, $325; (646) 486-4800.

Geometric

get the look, geometric, talbots, dress dress TALBOTS $139; talbots.com.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, dress, dresses, skirt, skirts, mexico, diesel, ann taylor, christian louboutin, tocca, stephen dweck model sitting with kids in mexico Shirt, $445, Diesel Denim Gallery; skirt, $69, Ann Taylor LOFT; wedges, $310, Christian Louboutin; bag, $400, Tocca; earrings, $600, Stephen Dweck.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses AMELIA LANGER, 23, gallery sales assistant, in Express, $69.50; expressfashion.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

black dress, maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black maxi dress ROUX TONER, 25, artist & bartender, in Old Navy, $34.50; oldnavy.com for stores.

Geometric

get the look, geometric, bcx, dress dress BCX $59; macys.com for stores.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, dress, dresses, mexico, horse, skirt, dkny, sandals, skirts, jutta neumann, furla girl in field with horse Jacket, $235, J. Crew; yellow tank top, $160, orange tank top, $65, skirt, $275, DKNY; sandals, $245, Jutta Neumann; bag, $600, Furla; head scarf, model\'s own.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses PRIYANKA SIRPAL, 25, talent-agency assistant, in Mac & Jac, $129; macandjac.com for stores. \r\n

Geometric

get the look, geometric, phillip lim, dress dress 3.1 PHILLIP LIM $875; (212) 334-1160.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Daiquiri Sour Dress, $2790, Oscar de la Renta; sunglasses, $139.95, Ray-Ban.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Maxi Dress

maxi dresses, maxis, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black maxi dress MARY LINNAE, 25, associate television news producer, in Necessary Objects by Ady Gluck-Frankel at Need Supply, $58; (804) 355-4382.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Brights

bright dresses, brights, bold colors, blue, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in a bright blue dress GIULINI WEVER, 23, actress and television host, in BB Dakota, $65.80; planetfunk.com.

Safari

get the look, safari, safari trend, diane von furstenberg, barneys dress Dress $365, Diane von Furstenberg; barneys.com for stores.

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Runway to Real Way

runway to realway, runway, designer fashion, fashion trend, style, real women runway trend to real way fashion Shine

Take a moment to reflect: When the dress is gleaming, tights and shoes go matte.

Dress, $128, Necessary Objects by Ady Gluck-Frankel; necessaryobjects.com. Bangles, $70 each, ring, $125, CC Skye; ccskye.com. Clutch, $1664, Calvin Klein Collection; (212) 292-9000. Tights, $12.50, Hue; hue.com.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Whites

white dress, whites, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in short white dress NINA MARIE BUSTOS, 24, paralegal, in Forever 21, $27.80; forever21.com.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, cemetery, dress, dresses, mexico, sundress, summer dress, armani, dkny, bcbg, max azria girl in mexican cemetery Dress, $1198, Emporio Armani; shoes, $125, Pure- DKNY; bag, $328, BCBG Max Azria; scarf, model\'s own.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

brown dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in brown tribal print dress JACKIE KLEIN, 29, stay-at-home mom, in H&M, $69.90; hm.com for stores with similar styles.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

orange, graphic print dress, graphics, graphic print, prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in orange dress

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Crème De Cassis Dress, $600, Wayne; shoes, price upon request, Alessandro Dell’Acqua.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, dress, dresses, mexico, sundress, sundresses, summer dresses, sportmax, skirt, skirts, dkny, kenzie girl sitting by window Top, $300, Sportmax; skirt, $68, Kenzie; shoes, $125, PureDKNY.

Mexico Goddess

fashion, dress, dresses, mexico, strapless dress, white dress, chaiken, stephen dweck model on rocks in white dress Dress, $436, Chaiken; cuff, $875, Stephen Dweck.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Mango Martini Dress, $1495, Jil Sander; sandals, price upon request, Versace; bangle, $390, Jonathan Saunders for Swarovski.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

black and white dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black and white striped tribal print dress CHRISTINA BRIGGS, 22, wealth adviser, in Sears Apostrophe, $60; sears.com.

Animal Instinct

animal prints, trend, fashion, style, shopping, exotic, bold, safari urban safari exotic print clothes \r\nDress, price upon request, shorts, $1450, Dior; earrings, $470, necklace, $775, Marni; bag, $3770, Fendi.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Margaritaville Dress, $525, 3.1 Phillip Lim; shoes, $540, Barbara Bui; clutch, $780, Salvatore Ferragamo.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Safari Trend Dresses

real women, real fashion, safari trend, dresses, spring dresses, spring fashion, designer dresses, designer fashion safari trend dresses MICHOU ST. JULES, 27, lifestyle management, in Reiss, $350; (212) 925-5707.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

black and white dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black and white tribal print dress LAURIE SATRAN, 27, event planner, in Lauren Moffatt, $382; (212) 465-0839.

Floral Dresses

fashion, dress, dresses, hat, hats, floral, yves saint laurent, l.l. bean woman in field with mountains in background Dress, $9750, hat, $210, Yves Saint Laurent; boots, $115, \r\nL.L. Bean.\r\n

Mexico Goddess

fashion, dress, dresses, mexico, goddess, sundress, summer dresses, the limited girl in gray dress Dress, $68, The Limited.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

brown dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in brown tribal print dress LISA COREY, 23, graduate student, in Hot Kiss, $48; hotkiss.com.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

black and white dress, tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black and white tribal print dress MO BROWN, 25, actress and radio talk-show host, in Billabong, $42; billabonggirls.com for stores.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Whites

white dress, whites, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in short white dress LINDA LIM, 27, business development associate, in Mint Jodi Arnold, $495; shopbop.com.

Bright Colored Cocktail Dresses

bright dresses, cocktail dresses, flourescent, fashion, spring 2008, runway trends bright colored cocktail dresses Blue Curacao Dress, $899, Sinha-Stanic; shoes, $550, Vicini; bangles, $70 to $105 each, Dinosaur Designs.

Runway to Real Way

runway to realway, runway, designer fashion, fashion trend, style, real women runway trend to real way fashion Fringe

Everyone from flappers to rappers will love shaking supersize tassels all over the dance floor.

Dress, $300, Frock! by Tracy Reese; (212) 807-0505. Shoes, $895, Giuseppe Zanotti Design; (212) 650-0455. Clutch, $995, Celestina; vivre.com.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

black and white, graphic print dress, graphics, graphic print, prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black and white graphic print dress.

Mexico Goddess

fashion, dress, dresses, mexico, garden, goddess, jenny jen, alexandra neel, nancey chapman, banana republic, courtyard girl in courtyard Dress, $118, Banana Republic; blouse, $335, Jenny Jen; sandals, $590, Alexandra Neel; necklace, $12,000, Nancey Chapman.

Mexico Goddess

fashion, mexico, dress, dresses, goddess, donna karan, roxanne assoulin, lee angel model in green dress on hillside Dress, $3495, Donna Karan Collection; necklace (as headdress), $700, Roxanne Assoulin for Lee Angel.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in tribal print dress EMI KAMIYA, 26, beauty publicist, in Gold Hawk at Boutique Mandarine, $357; (401) 848-9360.

Animal Instinct

animal prints, trend, fashion, style, shopping, exotic, bold, safari urban safari exotic print clothes Dress, $3775, Lanvin; shoes, $119, Chinese Laundry; ring, $4.80, K+K Creative; bag, $1089, Marni.

Floral Dresses

fashion, dress, dresses, floral, cardigans, cardigan, bags, bag, liz claiborne, vivienne tam, rebecca taylor, boots woman in field Cardigan, $119, Liz Claiborne; dress, $495, Vivienne Tam; blouse, $296, Rebecca Taylor; boots, $150, Hunter Boot; bag, $2660, Louis Vuitton; belt, $18, Landes.

101 Spring Dresses 0508

tribal print dresses, tribal prints, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in black, white and brown tribal print dress EMI KAMIYA, 26, beauty publicist, in Gold Hawk at Boutique Mandarine, $357; (401) 848-9360.

Mexico Goddess

fashion, dress, dresses, mexico, gold dress, goddess, emanuel ungaro, donna karan, kara ross girl laying on stairs in gold dress Dress, $2026, Emanuel Ungaro; sandals, $835, Donna Karan Collection; necklace, $2480, Kara Ross.

Mexico Dresses

fashion, mexico, desert, dress, dresses, banana republic, united colors of benetton, abaete, sigerson morrison, bcbg, max azria, jamin puech, bags, bag, tote bag girl in desert Strapless top, $78, stone canvas bag, $178, Banana Republic; crocheted dress, $89, United Colors of Benetton; lace skirt, $310, Abaeté; sandals, $425, Sigerson Morrison; tan canvas bag, $328, BCBG Max Azria; multicolor tote, $900, Jamin Puech.

Real Women in Real Fashion: Whites

white dress, whites, spring trend, spring runway look, runway trend, spring fashion woman in short white dress JENNIFER CHOE, 27, jewelry sourcing coordinator, in Guess by Marciano, $79; guess.com for stores.

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