The Geisha House's Spring Arrivals Already Have a Waitlist

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"Spring 2014 is all about Coachella," says The Geisha House boutique owner Cortney Cohen. But more importantly, it's the season of taking chances: "To catch these spring trends you have to be confident and carefree," she says. "Everyone just needs a style Xanax and to stop trying so hard. If you like it, wear it; that's how a trend begins."

Read on to learn more about The Geisha House's leading trends—festival-ready lace, body jewelry, and distressed denim—and the LA-based label that's already spurred a waitlist at Cohen's Old City boutique.

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• For Love & Lemons embroidered lace dress, $225 (arriving in May; wait-listed)
• "Lace is not always formal," says Cohen. "You can absolutely pair a 'fancy' lace skirt with a tee shirt and chucks."
• "If some of my styles have open backs, and you are the kind of person that doesn't need to wear a bra, then don't! If you need to wear a bra, I tell customers that it is okay to have a smidge of that bralette show in the back." For Love & Lemons embroide
• For Love & Lemons nude and black lace top, $144; matching maxi skirt, $210 (arriving in May; wait-listed)
• For Love & Lemons black lace crop top, $123; black lace maxi skirt, $200

"I've always been a huge fan of lace for all seasons; it's so elegant, so feminine, sexy, and really wearable. I brought in a lot of lace from one of my most coveted—and generally amazing—labels: the LA-based For Love & Lemons. They totally took lace to another level with lots of beautiful color, textured lace, and amazing cuts. Some of our favorite and most popular sellers with customers have been the two-piece lace outfits—a lace maxi skirt paired with a lace crop. For Love & Lemons' lace looks are coming in May. I already have a waiting list for them!"

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• Luv Aj Rose Gold Bodychain, $88
• Luv Aj x Stone Cold Fox "Devandra" Belt, $130
• Luv Aj x Stone Cold Fox "Lennon" Belt, $130
• Turkish Silver Coin Necklace, $86 [Image credit: Carly Brown Photography]

"An amazing trend I have been seeing is the chunky necklace, be it layered or choker/collar style. A transition from gold to silver has been catching my eye, as well. Chokers are also back, and will be a trend you will see more and more even into fall. This style is so not '90s; I'll argue anyone on that one. Body chains are really sexy and versatile. People think that if you wear a body chain, you are tagged as some sexual being or a hard-rocking biker chick of some sort. Hey, I don't judge, but what I do know is that body chains are far from being anything but amazing on. Pair all of these amazing statement pieces with a plain tee and maxi dress and look incredible."

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• "[Distress denim is] comfortable, sexy, and super stylish! C'mon, legging season is coming to an end; everyone has to opt out of this eventually." One Teaspoon Awesome Baggies, $142
• One Teaspoon Awesome Baggies, $142
• One Teaspoon Trashed Freebirds, $142
• One Teaspoon Destroyed Overall With Leather Straps, $139

"Distressed denim has totally matured from the 'Abercrombie' look to a more mature, more perfected classic. The destroyed boyfriend jean by One Tespoon is amazing, affordable, and looks blog-worthy with any top and shoe. The new skinny jean, in my opinion. Just sayin'."
[Ed. Note: The Geisha House is the exclusive Philly-area stockist of For Love & Lemons, One Teaspoon, Vanessa Mooney, and Luv Aj x Stone Cold Fox belts.]
· The Geisha House [Official Site]
· All Spring Forward posts [Racked Philly]
· Where to Shop in Old City: The Definitive Guide [Racked Philly]