'80s redux: Back to the future

March 21, 2010 12:01 am • Last Updated: October 31, 2014 9:26 am

By By HOLLY E. THOMAS The Washington Post

The fashion forecast for spring? Sunny, breezy and bright. Designer Nanette Lepore's collection blends cheerful florals and lush silks with warming shades of coral, chartreuse and hot pink.

- Gently distressed and faded to perfection, H&M's denim topper adds a bit of rebel cool to a close-fitting black frock or a pair of relaxed weekend chinos. $30 at H&M stores.

- A little bit "Blade Runner," a little bit Bowie - these BCBGeneration Devon peep-toe pumps combine an '80s-retro silhouette with futuristic twisted metallic leather. $110 at www.endless.com.

- Nothing says Material Girl like oversize shades, and Mossimo's pink-tinted pair offer a rosy outlook during winter's dark and dreary days. $17 at Target stores and www.target.com.

- Named after TV host/model/current It Girl Alexa Chung, Mulberry's peony pink shiny leopard Alexa clutch puts an abstract spin on last spring's Lanvin leopard print, while incorporating a bit of toughness with straps, buckles and rivets. $695 at www.mulberry.com.

Gently distressed and faded to perfection, H&M's denim topper adds a bit of rebel cool to a close-fitting black frock or a pair of relaxed weekend chinos. $30 at H&M stores.

Left, a little bit "Blade Runner," a little bit Bowie - these BCBGeneration Devon peep-toe pumps combine an '80s-retro silhouette with futuristic twisted metallic leather. $110 at www.endless.com.

Left, nothing says Material Girl like oversize shades, and Mossimo's pink-tinted pair offer a rosy outlook during winter's dark and dreary days. $17 at Target stores and www.target.com.

Left, named after TV host Alexa Chung, Mulberry's peony pink shiny leopard Alexa clutch puts an abstract spin on last spring's leopard print, while incorporating a bit of toughness with straps, buckles and rivets. $695 at www.mulberry.com.

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