So I'm sure we all have seen popular trends, styles, colors, prints, and silhouettes that are becoming popular for this year in Spring. But just in case you haven't been paying attention... I have for you!
Ladies
Color- I've seen in our common retail stores such as Forever 21, H&M, Old Navy, and Macy's popular Spring colors for 2012 are the cream oranges, lavenders, mint greens, and a little baby pink.
For the conventional consumer, I've also seen the classic colors such as navy, cream, nude, beige, white, and a splash of scarlet red.
The biggest colors I'm seeing becoming the most popular are bold and dull shades of orange and red. They seem to be the breakout colors of 2012.
Prints- Prints for this year are going back to the basics: polka dots (small and big) and stripes. The black base color with white polka dots and white base color with red stripes have taken over most of the retail stores. There seems to be a "Nautical" theme and a "60's" theme reoccurring. There are a few loose items of the "Navajo/Native American" theme and the "Tribal" themes for those unconventional consumers, but we're mostly sticking to the classic look this Spring. There aren't alot of bold colors or weird geometric prints out as much as last Spring/Summer 2011, (which I miss) but the sweet, "baby" shaded colors are hard to resist this year!
Silouhettes/Fabrics- Of course this is Spring, so you're going to see ALOT of loose blouses, dresses (short and long), even the flare pant/jean has made a comeback. Goodbye Skinny jeans, and hello Flare pants. I for one will take a bit longer to get used to this trend because I absolutely adore my skinny jeans! With a new year comes change, so I'll have to adapt. SInce about 2 summers ago, we experimented with the longer dresses and more relaxed look and it has now become a fashion sensation. There isn't one fashion-forward woman out there without atleast one maxi (long) dress in her closet for the Spring. They are just the way to go for the Spring and the Summer. They are stylish and comfortable. Even short dresses are loosely fitting in fabrics such as chiffon and tons of knits.
Another clothing construction I'm noticing are in woven fabrics but with a box-like structure/ fit. Alot of tops and dresses are in the box-like fit, I'm not seeing alot of darts or princess seams that would give that nice structured fitted look. More of the skirts have the fitted look and alot are above the knee with "pencil" fit. There aren't alot of minis, the shortest I've seen are somewhat above the knee and they are becoming extremely popular! The high-waisted look I don't think will ever go out of style now. It made it's return last year... and I think it's here to stay. The ultimate day-to-evening look for Spring 2012: fitted blazer, loose chiffon, polka dot blouse, paired with high-waisted skirt and a thin beige belt.
For my fellow plus size girls, the loose chiffon blouses are a HIT! I'm also seeing a popular trend of shoulder cutouts which give the loose silhouette a sexy twist, and I LOVE it!
Accessories- Huge frames, bold colors in shades! I love the circle/oval shape of the shades for this summer. They look very Mod. Also the clear focals with leopard or even zebra frames are catching on more and more!
I am happy to say finally gold and copper tones are extremely popular in jewelry this year! I am a golden girl myself, I wear nothing but gold accesories... that's just me. The earrings and necklaces are very dramatic this year... some are very weird but the most popular that is catching on are the long feather earrings; they are simply to die for. Preferably the peacock feathers are IN! Extremely long beaded necklaces and gold/copper chains are IN! So this year, we've pulled back on making the clothing very busy in color, and unloaded the works on the accessories. This year, keep it simple with your wardrobe, and go CRAZY with accessories! ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE, ACCESSORIZE! I can't say it enough.
Nails- I've noticed alot of dark browns and blacks taking over the celebrities nail looks, and found it odd because we normally leave those colors back in the winter. However with such light colors the contrast of the darker tone nail looks perfect together. But fear not because the duller color tones are taking over by storm: gray, nude, lavendar, aquamarine, and of course creamsicle orange. Alot of duller color tones of the primary and complimentary colors look amazing on the hands. Also, the popular "pointy" tips are unfortunately OUT. The short tips are IN! And... I LOVE them!
Shoes- Wedges are definitely in, as they are every Spring. Also metallic flats are going to take Spring by a storm. I am also digging the open-toe booties, most I've seen with laces. In terms of heels there are of course the classic ever popular platforms, and newly popular vintage round-toe button, strap vintage heels. These pair up perfectly with the 60's silhouettes, prints, and colors.
Men
Prints- I honestly don't pay attention to men's fashion as much as I do women's fashion, but it's hard not to miss the surprisingly catching prints becoming popular for men, LEOPARD! Yes, it is official! It can be seen on celebrities such as Drake, Kanye West, Lil Twist, etc. I even saw a young, heterosexual man casually walking in the rain the other day with a leopard umbrella! This was shocking to see in Jamaica, Queens, seeing as men don't take too kindly to animal prints in "the hood".
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