Colors and prints for the coming season are wide and varied. Pastel colors are back, ranging from barely there shades, to the prettier ice cream hues in peach, lilac, mints or blues. Dresses are being created now in pretty, lady-like florals, ranging from tiny to more modern and larger retro prints. Birds, bees, sea creatures and other animals are all choices for prints on clothing this spring and summer. Beige is always a great favorite and will be found in a variety of colors from the soft fawns, to caramels and taupes on pants, skirts and dresses. Vibrant colors such as hot red, fuchsia and orange are in, as are jewel toned greens and blues, particularly for longer dresses. Monochromatic modern and retro prints are both big for blouses and dresses. Graphic print tops and blouses are recent trends that are popular this spring. Yellow is really big, from the palest lemons to hot neon, often paired with black accents to make a dramatic statement for those who have the coloring to pull this look off. Basic black, as always, is still there for traditional cocktail wear and day dresses. A return to the retro trend of pairing black and white is seen for elegant day and evening dresses. White is a popular color and is being done in lace, chiffon or a combination of the two, worn in either floaty layers or sleek and straight.
Fashion trends for 2012: The flair of hair
Trends in hair, like the color choices and fashions themselves, are a combination of modern and retro styles. Mid-length to long hair is popular, as always, falling in soft, full curls from a delineated center or side part. Side swept long hair, either loose or restrained in a deconstructed ponytail, is also trendy. Pony tails and braids are both big again, not sleek and tight; but again, deconstructed and pulled into a loose chignon at the nap or side of the head and decorated with a loose loop of hair at the top of the tail, at times braided. A variety of updos is always a good choice for work or evening, such as a single or double French twist or modified French pouf. A modified half bouffant with the back straight as worn by Brigitte Bardot or Snooki is a look that is popular now. If long hair isn’t your thing, the sculpted bob is still in and super short – little boy hair is also considered an attractive look.
The clothing this season has a distinct retro feel to it, which is a pleasant reversal from recent years. Hemlines are all over the place and can be found in micro mini, midi and maxi length, to suit all figure types. Influences from the glamour of the 1920s, 1950s and 60s are all plain to be seen in makeup and hair, but is particularly evidenced by the feminine style clothing coming out now. Great Gatsby type dresses with a dropped waist were present on the catwalk in New York and Milan, embellished with feathers, sequins and lace. The 1950s type of tailored, close-fitting, peplum suits and dresses for both the office and evening wear are definitely back. Schoolgirl suits in black and white, with pastel or white shirts, sporting Peter Pan collars are also in. Showing off your bare midriff is trendy if you’re fit, with models sporting a fancier version of a sport bra, crop top or midi blouses with their shorts, pants or skirts. Scarf and tribal print shirts, pants and dresses, particularly sundresses with a distinct bohemian hippie feel are on the agenda this season. Color block tunics, shifts and dresses borrowed from the 1960s are in fashion. Feminine shirts, tightly belted shirt waists and flowing romantic floral dresses and tops in pretty romantic floral designs done in lighter fabrics such as chiffon, are one of prettiest trends for spring.
Shoe and accessory lovers are bound to find plenty of styles that appeal to them in the spring and summer line up. Earrings are definitely larger and more visible this spring and summer. Chunky necklaces are being worn with the new larger earrings in floral or natural stone, particularly turquoise, to set off these fashions. Wearing a good quality retro piece, either vintage or faux, is a great way to accent your outfit. Metallic gold is in for both shoes and accessories. Pretty pumps with spiked Christian Louboutin heels or the smaller, more refined, kitten heels are two elegant choices that make any woman’s feet look good. These can be bought in regular colors, the new color block types or in bright, vibrant colors to match your outfit, making an electric fashion statement. Comfortable and attractive Audrey Hepburn type loafers are great for comfortable professional and leisure wear for this time of year. Mesh and mesh accents are in for both bags and shoes, as is clear vinyl Cinderella shoe, both reminiscent of the 1960s. Laces up shoes, particularly espadrilles, are good choices to wear. Wedges are still in, with lower and more sensible heels or mile high Lady Gaga height for the more adventurous among us. Hair is being creatively embellished with a variety of rhinestone and floral clips, pins and barrettes for accents, particularly for evening. Head bands are back, fitting in well with 50s and 60s retro chic look.
All the items from the above outline are just a few of the choices that this spring’s fashions have to offer. No matter what your particular style is, you’re sure to find something to please you in the wide variety of palettes and clothing styles available to you. With all these lovely looks to choose from the fashion trends for 2012, who wouldn’t be happy?
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