Spring dualities

Spring dualities. Bold color and soft femininity

‍By Allison McCrory / Photos by Kate Treick Photography

***Shopping list:*** Earthy with a bohemian motif, this maxi dress features a rope belt, popular in spring and summer styles. Dress by Oliphant, $428.

The fashion world is channeling spring with bright, bold colors with vernal green at the top of the list.

“One thing that really stood out while we were in New York is there is lots of green,” said Laura Belsinger of Bluetique on Palafox in Pensacola. “Green green green!”

Joining kelly green for the spring party are other brights — yellow, vibrant red and cobalt. The brown that has dominated boutique racks through fall and winter is sprinkled here and there but is waning to make way for festive warm weather hues.

In contrast to the vibrant hues so popular this spring, pale pink and ice blue are also trending. Femininity via lace and florals will offer an ethereal garden party vibe. Whimsical polka dots are also on point.

“Set dressing is huge,” Belsinger noted. “You can look polished and put together without putting a lot of thought into it.”

Look for slightly narrower pant legs, mostly longer hemlines and lots of belts, even rope belts. Scarves are everywhere working as belts or worn around the neck, in the hair or wherever a creative dresser desires.

***Shopping list:*** Embrace spring in this gorgeous floral St. Kitts’ top by Henley, $198, teamed with a Utility wide-leg jean, $98.

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***Shopping list:*** Green and bold florals are showing up big this season. Embrace fresh looks with this Oliphant collared shirt dress, $268.

Victoria Henley

***Shopping list:*** This super-soft set by Bella Dahl exudes a light, feminine spring feel yet is warm enough for cool March days. Sweater, $194, and skirt, $174.

Bella Magazine is among an impressive list of publications that have featured veteran model Victoria Henley. She has appeared in Vogue Italia, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Nylon during her career.

Henley’s work path began early when the southwest Georgia native enrolled in modeling classes at age nine. The rest is history with Henley eventually landing a finalist position in Cycle 19 of America’s Next Top Model: College Edition. She later delved into various facets of fashion entrepreneurship including modeling, production and media.

Through her company, Magnifique Fashion Show, Henley has trained, mentored, booked and developed more than 6,000 models and designers from around the world for a variety of productions.

In addition to her role as CEO, Henley books and styles for her mom’s photography business, hosts Backstage Pass with Victoria on iHeart Radio as well as the Backstage Pass travel blog.

“A couple years ago, I actualized my longtime goal of publishing my own book, ‘Model-Prenuer: A Modern Model’s Guide to Branding, Marketing and Networking like a Pro,’ and am pleased to have shared my book with thousands of readers from around the world.”

Henley loves any excuse to migrate to the “white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters of beautiful Pensacola … there is truly never a dull moment in Pensacola, Florida.”