BY ANGELA KELLER, MOM STYLE LAB S pring has arrived in the Valley of the Sun, and with it, a plethora of fun, flirty fashion. The hottest trends for 2023 focus on the feminine with a nod to decades past. Think romantic dresses with voluminous sleeves and sweet tops fit for a princess, as well as sexy sheers and body-skimming shapes. To tame ultra-girly pieces, tailored blazers, new denim and structured handbags are also on the fashion scene. Bright, optimistic shades of pink, tangerine, red, green and blue are front and center in spring collections and promise to bring joy to your wardrobe. Softer hues of steel blue, rose, cream and tan are also on trend right now. In addition, with more people than ever working at home and today’s overloaded schedules, the line between day and evening dressing is growing increasingly blurred. The solution? Layers. A dress or pants paired with a blazer for meetings can be easily restyled for a night out with a quick change of accessories and switching tailored pieces for off- duty ones. Here are five ways to elevate your wardrobe this spring. STYLE UNLOCKED 5 Haute Tips for a Spring Fashion Refresh Easy ways to perk up your style Dress: Amanda Uprichard Handbag: Valentino, both from Saks Fifth Avenue at Biltmore Fashion Park Model: Tamila Minovarova (IG @tamilatte_) Outfits & Accessories: Saks Fifth Avenue at Biltmore Fashion Park and Vida Moulin at The Frederick on Missouri Photos by Mom Style Lab 1. Boost your mood with magenta. Named Pantone’s “Color of the Year” for 2023, Viva Magenta is a flattering shade of reddish pink and an entrance-maker to boot. Add this bold hue to your spring lineup in the form of a jaw-dropping cocktail dress or statement bag to enhance your look. For a subtler nod to this vibrant color, style any ensemble with a pop of magenta in the form of a scarf, belt, footwear or sunnies. FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 35