17 Quotes by Laura McDowell

So many different things are in this year. The overall look and feel is a little more modest than in years past. We're not seeing bellies. The jeans are back to a normal height. On boys, we're seeing lots of layering.

Frame everything in the same color frame. A grouping of things with similar frames has a sophisticated look to it.

For men, unless it's a pretty casual affair, it's usually best to leave the shorts at home. And while there are many nice dress sandals for men, most of them don't go with business casual or formal attire. Of course, you can always check with your employer about the dress-code policies to see if dress sandals are OK to wear.

There aren't any rules in terms of one thing that's in. There are a lot of different trends, which is great for kids.

Our typical customer is a woman, 25 to 34, who is shopping for herself and her home. Honey Creek Commons will have the customers we're looking for.

Surf and skateboarding - all these looks are influencing boys fashion.

I think people love throws because it's a quick way to update the room.

We're coming to the mall because it's a higher traffic area. The idea is more traffic, more customers, more sales.

This season, spring fashion differs dramatically from years past. The colors are much more muted, with very natural embellishments.