Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Floral Pants

Another big trend this Spring and Summer and one that appeared all over the SS2012 runways (Above: Vionnet; Camilla and Marc; Peter Som; Chloe) are floral pants.  This trend is certainly for the woman who likes to be noticed!  If you are looking for some flower power and want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  Vila oriental floral pant for $62.67 on www.asos.com; Zara flower trousers for $79.90 on www.zara.com; J. Crew floral "Cafe" capri for $298 on www.jcrew.com; Floral cigarette pant for $19.80 on www.forever21.com; River Island floral pant for $44.76 on www.asos.com; Floral cropped pant for $75.20 on www.asos.com; Tucker floral cuffed pant for $324 on www.shopbop.com; Nanette Lepore floral capri for $298 on www.bloomingdales.com; Camilla and Marc "Surrender" floral trousers for $390 on www.shopbop.com; DKNY floral slim pant for $225 on www.bloomingdales.com; Citizens of Humanity floral "Thompson" pant for $185 on www.anthropologie.com; Alice + Olivia floral capri for $178 on www.bloomingdales.com.

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Colorblocking

Like neon, colorblocking is one of the biggest trends for this Spring and Summer (See above: Jill Stuart; Albertta Ferretti; Milly; Akris).  And the best part about this trend is that it is super easy to find in-stores.  When colorblocking be sure to stick with colors in the same color family, but don't be afraid to mix two brights together (i.e., orange and pink or green and blue).   If you are interested in giving this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  Rebecca Minkoff "Swing" shoulder bag for $330 on www.nordstrom.com; Zara trouser for $89.90 on www.zara.com; Nanette Lepore "Death Defying" dress for $348 on www.bloomingdales.com; Lucca Couture top for $54 on www.urbanoutfitters.com; Eliza J dress for $178 on www.nordstrom.com; Colorblock zip bustier for $38 on www.nastygal.com; Boutique 9 "Nickeya" peep-toe pump for $150 on www.ninewest.com; Aqua "Girlfriend" blazer for $108 on www.bloomingdales.com; Chandi and Lia dress for $49 on www.piperlime.com; Colorblock tied-back top for $10.50 on www.forever21.com; Mossimo colorblock clutch for $16.99 on www.target.com; Aqua colorblock dress for $78 on www.bloomingdales.com.

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Peplum

Another trend this Spring and Summer are peplum skirts, shirts, jackets, and dresses.  If you don't know what a peplum is, it is a tiny skirt over a longer skirt.  (See above: Manish Arora; Camilla and Marc; Badgley Mischka; Preen).  I like this trend because it is fun and flirty, but if you are wider on the bottom, you may want to steer clear of this trend because it does add volume to your lower half.  If, however, you are blessed with a slim figure and want to give this trend a try, below are some options to consider:  Twisted peplum dress for $58 on www.nastygal.com; Sailboat peplum top for $17.80 on www.forever21.com; "Eternal Flame of Love" skirt for $42.99 on www.modcloth.com; Robert Rodriguez peplum romper for $325 on www.shopbop.com; Peplum shell for $39.39 on www.asos.com; "Oh my Love" dress for $62.67 on www.asos.com; Parker lace peplum bustier for $198 on www.nordstrom.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs "Hannah" skirt for $168 on www.nordstrom.com; Marc by Marc Jacobs "Flavin" top for $198 on www.bloomingdales.com; "Broken Levels" skirt for $138 on www.anthropologie.com; Blouson peplum top for $19.80 on www.forever21.com; "Arrival Time" backless peplum dress for $60 on www.lulus.com.

Spring/Summer 2012 Fashion Trend: Tribal

Tribal prints were featured prominently on the SS2012 runways (Above:  Marni; Alberta Ferretti; Burberry Prorsum; Etro).  To get the tribal look, look for clothing with beading and geometric shapes in earthy tones like burnt orange, browns, and mustard yellow.  If you can't go on safari this Summer but still want to dress like it, below are some tribal-inspired options to consider:  Steven by Steve Madden wedge for $189 on www.piperlime.com; River Island tassel scarf for $26.86 on www.asos.com; MM Couture sequin blouse for $98 on www.piperlime.com; River Island beaded gladiator sandal for $80.57 on www.asos.com; Jack by BB Dakota "Hoku" maxi skirt for $69 on www.piperlime.com; Aqua tank for $68 on www.bloomingdales.com; Collective Concepts dress for $79 on www.piperlime.com; Coconuts "Aztec" sandal for $69 on www.piperlime.com; Aqua blouse for $78 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ella Moss maxi dress for $188 on www.bloomingdales.com; Rebecca Minkoff "Morning After Clutch" for $295 on www.bloomingdales.com; Ella Moss open-shoulder top for $108 on www.bloomingdales.com.