Erin Fetherston's whimsical designs have garnered her a faithful following of youthful, fun-loving fashionistas. While her latest collection invoked her signature joie de vivre, it also incorporated a relaxed elegance. Fetherston replaced the stiff ruffles of past seasons with fluid silk tiers and scalloped hemlines; abandoning spring's trapeze silhouette, she cinched pleated dresses at the waist with skinny patent belts. But even if Fetherston's schoolgirl is all grown up, she hasn't lost her penchant for oversized bows and dainty minis. Though the designs were more sophisticated, playful elements such as a heart-shaped pochette and puffed sleeves gave the collection a lighthearted, coquettish appeal.

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