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17 February 2012

Spring Trends for 2012

#1. Color Blocking

Expect to see plenty of colorblocking this Spring. 
What is colorblocking? 
Designers create this unique look by using contrasting, yet complimentary, colors. 
The look is bold and unexpected. 

#2. And the Winner Is.....





Tangerine Tango....sounds like a drink and a dance. Fabulous! 
This has to be one of my favorite fashion colors for several reasons. 
The cheery color compliments every skin tone, it makes a statement and it looks fabulous with turquoise!

#3 Canary Yellow
Canary Yellow Spring 2012




Tory Burch leather ballet flat, $195Christian Louboutin red soled high heels, $625Tory burch clutch, £239Juicy couture ring, $58Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel bangle, $98Uslu Airlines Nail Polish - C.A.B., $30Dooney & Bourke Handbag Key Fob, $35)
Need I say more?


# 4 Peplum Accents

What the heck are peplum accents,  you ask? 

pep·lum/ˈpepləm/

Noun:
  1. A short flared, gathered, or pleated strip of fabric attached at the waist of a woman's jacket, dress, or blouse.
  2. (in ancient Greece) A woman's loose outer tunic or shawl.




The runway looks are always a bit over the top. Personally I thought many of the peplum accents were had a bit like a lunatic housewife  look. I like this peplum jacket jacket above. It's a toned-down version of the runway look. (source- Stylebust.com)

#5 Tribal Prints


(L.A.M.B. Spring 2012)

The tribal inspired look is one of my favorite trends mostly because we can expect the same look  for the home. 


BCBG Max Azria Spring 2012


#6 Polka Dots

(Lela Rose, Luca Luca, and Suno)

Polka dots are typically a preppy or even juvenile look but clearly these designers pulled off the pattern with chic sophistication. 







Spring Polka Dots



Cotton cardigan, $20Lanvin ballet shoes, $550Essie nail polish in Vermillionaire: Makeup: allure.com


Here's my dream polka dot outfit for spring.
 It makes me want to whip up a martini and wait for my husband to come home from work. 

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