TREND ALERT: PALM PRINTS

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Photo Credit: Saint Laurent

Summer has officially arrived! I know many of you will be heading out of town to your favorite tropical destinations to be surrounded by wildlife, beaches and palm trees. Even if you will not be making any trips this time of year, you can easily bring those tropical, island vibes to your wardrobe, as palm prints are making their mark on the runways. Here are some of my favorite palm print pieces on the market now:

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Palm Tree Print Satin Bomber Jacket: Saint Laurent

Palm Tree Print Sneakers: Zara

Active Palm Tree Leggings: Forever 21

Palm Print Bandeau Top: Topshop (and matching skirt)

Palm Tree Stud Earrings: Urban Outfitters x Seoul Little

Off The Shoulder Palm Blouse: H&M

Flocked Palm Tree Mesh Bodysuit: Missguided

Tropical Print Leather Backpack: Gucci

Fanned Palm Dress: Anthropologie

Palm Print Cross Back Slip Dress: Topshop

Printed Palm Brocade Bra Top: Dolce & Gabbana (and matching trousers)

Palm Tree Halter Dress: Forever 21

Palm Print Chiffon Trousers: Missguided

Palm Crop Top: Topshop

Palm Pattern Backpack: H&M

Monogram Fringe Palm Tree Clutch: Saint Laurent

PINS AND NEEDLES

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Photographed by Uzunma Udeh

I picked up this oversized vintage green jacket a while ago. When I first got it, I thought it was lacking a bit of edge. The first thing I did to add some flair was write all over the sleeves with a permanent marker. I am really into the “graffiti” look right now. I then tore a few large holes in the back of the jacket and on the sleeves, and then patched the tears up with giant safety pins. The metal from the pins gives the whole look a bit of a grunge vibe and keeps the jacket from looking too uniform.

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Green Khaki Jacket: Vintage

Black Beanie: American Apparel

Sunglasses: Illesteva

Black Dress with Slit: Aritzia (similar)

Shoes: Sam Edelman