Rights Of Spring

Ken Downing, Neiman Marcus fashion director, has released his “rights of spring,” a list of wardrobe essentials distilled from the runways. From summer booties to the ubiquitous backpacks, the Spring 2014 NM List advises stylistas to “think pink in every shade from blush to anything but shy.” At Neiman Marcus Fashion Valley, style advisor Alex Yanez showed off other top trends including denim on denim, cropped tops, chic shirts, and artistic, brushstroke prints. Also big: white with black, combining bold patterns and geometric prints for high contrast style. (619.692.9100, www.neimanmarcus.com)