Summary of Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trends

I've finally finished my summary of this Spring and Summer's hottest fashion trends, which include:


Neon

Open shoulders

Sporty

Colored pants

Crop Tops

Tribal

Peplum

Colorblocking

Floral Pants

Daytime Metallics

White shirt dresses

Hi-top sneakers

Graphic Prints

Pink shorts suits

Drop waist dresses

Ladylike 


This Spring and Summer it is all about color, color, and more color, so when you are out shopping think bright!  If you are looking for a neutral to pair your brights with, stick with white instead of tan or grey.  For more details on each of these trends, click here:  http://cbusstyle.blogspot.com/search/label/Spring%2FSummer%202012%20Fashion%20Trends.  Have fun shopping and remember, no matter what the trends are for the season, stay true to your personal style aesthetic!

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Ladylike

I saved my favorite trend for this Spring and Summer for last ladies!!!  Get ready to get your Betty Draper on and put on your favorite ladylike dress and heels because sweet ladylike dresses and accessories are a big trend this Spring and Summer (See above: Valentino; Louis Vuitton; Chanel; Elie Saab; Alice + Olivia).  And I couldn't be happier.  For those of you who know me, this trend fits right in with my personal style aesthetic.  If you, like me, are LOVING this trend and want to give it a try, below are some options to consider (all of which I seriously want to purchase!!!):  Tory Burch "Lidia" polo for $95 on www.nordstrom.com; RED Valentino knit dress on sale for $486.50 on www.shopbop.com; Nanette Lepore "Jacy" skirt for $298 on www.bloomingdales.com; RED Valentino bow hobo for $695 on www.shopbop.com; J. Crew flower bud ring for $35 on www.jcrew.com; "Fluttering flora" dress for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; "Fine and Dandelion" cardigan for $39.99 on www.modcloth.com; Bamboo "Crush" rosette ballet flat for $22.20 on www.urbanog.com; "Divination" asymmetric dress for $210 on www.anthropologie.com; Constructed swing jacket for $198 on www.anthropologie.com; Cabel bow perforated pump for $30.80 on www.urbanog.com; ASOS umbrella skirt for $89.53 on www.asos.com.

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Drop-Waist Dresses

I am nearing the end of my rundown of this Spring and Summer's hottest fashion trends, but I couldn't forget to include the hottest dress style:  drop-waist dresses (See above: Roberto Cavalli; Victoria Beckham; Etro; Gucci).  This style is a little retro which I like, but it really is meant for ladies with a slender frame since drop-waist dresses do nothing to define your natural waist.  If you are liking this trend and want to give it a try, below are some options for you to consider:  Warehouse drop-waist dress for $98.48 on www.asos.com; Donna Morgan drop-waist silk dress for $148 on www.nordstrom.com; TFNC dropwaist maxis dress for $134.29 on www.asos.com; Crochet-trimmed woven dress for $19.90 on www.forever21.com; Joie "Topaz" dropwaist silk dress for $278 on www.nordstrom.com; RVCA dropwaist dress for $84 on www.lulus.com; Michael Stars drawstring-waist dress for $78 on www.piperlime.com; Charlotte Ronson dropwaist lace dress for $315 on www.shopbop.com; Bar III drop-waist dress for $69 on www.macys.com; Textured hoop dress for $148 on www.anthropologie.com; ASOS drop-waist dress with bow on sale for $42.97 on www.asos.com; Alice + Olivia "Goldie" dress for $368 on www.bloomingdales.com.

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Pink Short Suits

One of the quirkier trends for this Spring and Summer are pink short-suits (see above: Jill Stuart; Jenni Kayne; Tibi; Nanette Lepore).  This trend is obviously for the younger lady (and for those of you with great legs), but I think it is a super cute trend, although somewhat limited in practicality since you can't really wear it to work.  While I will probably not be trying out this trend myself, I do have a pink blazer that I wear all the time.  I had a bit of difficulty finding pink short-suits online, so, if you are liking this trend and want to give it a try, below are some pink blazer and shorts separates that you could consider:  Vince Camuto jacket for $165 on www.macys.com; Trina Turk "Matilda" shorts for $168 on www.trinaturk.com; Splendid "Spring" gabardine twill blazer for $148 on www.splendid.com; Madewell "Double-dutch" shorts for $59.50 on www.madewell.com; Jenni Kaye double-breasted blazer for $595 and shorts for $325 on www.shopbop.com; Forever 21 waterfall jacket for $22.80 on www.forever21.com; Jill Stuart trouser shorts for $368 on www.shopbop.com; Forever 21 oversize woven blazer for $24.80 on www.forever21.com; J. Crew sailor short for $59.50 on www.jcrew.com; Charlotte Russe ponte-knit blazer for $34.99 on www.charlotterusse.com; Free People scalloped lace shorts for $78 on www.shopbop.com; Aryn K blazer for $99 on www.piperlime.com; Elizabeth and James "Colby" shorts for $235 on www.piperlime.com.