Trend Report

BEST of the Spring and Summer Ready to Wear Runway Shows!

Welcome Fash readers to my first trend report , I know these runway shows have been out for many months and we are well into the fall ready-to-wear shows, however I believe you should all receive this information now before shopping for your spring and summer wardrobe! Here`s to the new fashion trends I deem appropriate and unique to this season. Read on find out which ones I picked…

-         Geometric Shapes, Yes this means cut outs, color blocking and more. Nothing says spring this year like some well place seams, darts, contrast fabric or color.

Some designers or brands showing this trend on the S/S 2012, ready to wear runway: 10 Crosby Lam, 3.1 Philip Lim, Alberta Ferretti, Alexander Wang, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Chloé, Christian Dior…

Photo of 10 Derek Lam Spring 2012 - Geometric Shapes

Go Braid Crazy!

(Photo: PR Photos)

Remember when you spent hours braiding and styling your Barbie’s or your best friend’s hair at sleepovers? Well, now you can put those braiding skills to use! Braids are versatile, so you can wear them anywhere, from a beach to work to prom. If you’re new to braids, you’ll learn to love them – they’re often quick to make and always pretty to look at.  Still, sometimes the classic French and fishtail braids get boring to do. The solution? These beautiful twists on the braided look, guaranteed to jazz up your hair!

Time to Shine: A Woman’s Guide to Watches

photo taken from pinterest.com

Time flies when you look and feel fabulous! Worn on their own or layered with jewelry, watches add personality and edge to any look. Attend your business and social functions in a timely manner by never leaving your home without a reliable yet fashionable watch. A stylish watch is an investment that never loses its value over time.

Organic Skin Care

If you have sensitive skin, you’d want to opt for organic products to avoid harsh chemicals that irritate your skin. Simple® skincare line offers cleansers, wipes, moisturizers and eye care products that are free of dyes and artificial fragrances. They also have added vitamins and are dermatologist tested and hypoallergenic, which is good for contact lens wearers.

Summer Staples for a Contemporary Closet

High Waist Hot Shorts in Red (Nasty Gal)

April’s showers are coming to a close and May’s flowers are blooming. That can only mean one thing – warm weather! (Finally!) While you’re waiting for those blessed days to arrive, prepare your closet by equipping it with the 2012 summer staples that will guarantee that you’ll be sizzling hot like the heat.

First, instead of boring old denim, get some coloured shorts! Coloured skinnies were all the rage this year and expect the trend to continue on to summer wear. Pale-coloured jeans were the trend, but if you’re buying shorts, feel free to go much brighter.

(Photo: mileysource.net)

People are hailing the return of 90s fashion and rightly so! The “phat” crop tops of a couple decades prior are making a “dope” comeback. Doesn’t Miley Cyrus, left, look so fly in her stylin’ belly shirt? Of course she does! Duh!

OPI New York City Ballet Colours (Photo: sparklestyle.co.uk)

If you’re looking for new nail polishes, try pale and feminine nail colours. These soft shades are gorgeous and perfect pairing for sweet, lacy summer dresses. OPI’s newest New York Ballet-inspired collection of soft shades or Kim Kardashian’s “Wel-Kim to My World” collection for OPI are good places to start.

Polka Dot High-Low Dress with Belt (Forever21)

High-low dresses, so named because they’re short in the front and long in the back, will be very popular this season. The uneven hemline makes them interesting to look at and fun to twirl around in.

Finally, coloured frames is this year’s spin on sunglasses. Whether they’re white or bright red, your frames will be drawing looks wherever you go. It’s best to pick a style that suits your face, but if you want to stick with the fashions – go big and go circular!

This summer should be exciting, bright, and tons of fun – exactly how your shopping experience should feel too!