Resort Trending 2013: Tribal Princess

Among the array of patterns that made an appearance on the runways of Resort 2013, the tribal patterns are one of my favorites. Whether it be animal prints or more native looking motives, the tribal trend brings color, life, and, a wild edge that no other trend can bring. 


Here are some of my favorites from the runway:

Peter Pilotto, Diane Von Furstenberg, Versace

Peter Pilotto, Moschino, BCBG

Photos from Harper's Bazaar & Vogue. 


But don't fret, most of us can't afford off-the-runway outfits so I've put together a more affordable selection of items to make you look like a tribal princess without maxing out all of your credit cards. 
Let me know what you think!

Dress, Warehouse, $100
Bra Top, Top Shop, $50
Silk Shorts, Mara Hoffman, $325
Pants, Fair + True, $62
Platform Sandal, Republic, $31
Clutch, GoJane, $23
Ring, House of Harlow, $95
Necklace, BCBG, $88
Bracelet, GoJane, $9.20
Scarf, Best Seller, $21
Wedge Booties, Skinny Bitch Apparel, $84

Stylish Mullets?

No I'm not talking about the cringe worthy hairstyle. These are mullets in the form of skirts and dresses.
As far as I'm concerned, the most famous mullet dress is the wedding gown worn by Stephanie Seymour in the video for the 1992 Guns N' Roses hit "November Rain." Remember this?

I'll be honest, at the age of 11, I thought that this was the most beautiful and original thing ever! And swore up and down that when I got married, I too would have a mullet wedding gown. Most of you will probably be happy to hear that I decided to go with something a little different. What do you think?

Vera Wang, "Gemma" Fall 2011

While I went a different route with my wedding gown, I do think I will be incorporating a few of the mullet pieces into my summer wardrobe. For example, I love this mullet skirt from MANGO 

MANGO, $49

They've paired it with a loose fitting blouse and some strappy heels, but this would also be great with a fitted tank, and some flat sandals. 

This pretty turquoise mullet skirt would be great with a white tank, a denim jacket, some brown wedges, and accessories such as bangles or a long necklace.

 TOPSHOP $80

URBAN OUTFITTERS $69

I'll be the first to admit that I would never have thought that a mullet could be stylish, but there you go; another case of never say never. The final decision is yours, to mullet or not to mullet?