Glamorous Gatsby Spring Trend
With opulent beading, tantalizing tassels and lashings of luxurious feathers, summer fashion ahead of Leonardo DiCaprio’s new Great Gatsby movie is set to be wonderfully glamorous.
Inspired by the 20th century unstructured shift dress, scoop necks are sure to steal the show…
Leather-esque
Make way for your inner rock chick: Leather is back on the scene so why not add some attitude to your spring look?
So far it’s all been about care-free floral prints and soft pastel shades but…
Sports Luxe Spring/Summer Trend
Fashion just got fitter; the hotly-anticipated London 2012 Olympics has inspired designers to add a twist of the “fitness fanatic” to their SS12 collections.
Perfectly Pale Spring/Summer Trend
Pale, pastel shades are not only clean and modern, they also provide a welcome breath of fresh air to your wardrobe, perfect for this time of year.
Afrocentric Spring/Summer Trend
Prints are turning to the wild side this season with an array of bold animal designs, tribal sketches and intricate beading available from all the leading high street labels.
On the catwalk, Roberto Cavalli created a stunning mixture of tiger and leopard prints..
Yellow Spring/Summer Trend
It’s the most cheerful colour in your wardrobe and yellow is here to stay this spring/summer. From pale, pastel shades to brash acid tones, yellow is featured heavily in the new season collections.
Neutral Spring/Summer Trend
We’ve seen more than enough dark hues during winter so it’s now time to embrace sheer fabrics and light shades. Neutrals are the perfect way to welcome the warmer weather and they’re completely versatile which make them ultra wearable and budget friendly. Neutrals are easily dressed up or down so whether you want a super casual look or something more glamorous, there are plenty of ways to incorporate them into your wardrobe. If you want to add a little colour to this trend, neutrals look fabulous paired with flashes of neon, which creates a look that is fresh, fun, and perfect for summer.
Polka Dots
It’s official: Polka dots are a spring fashion must-have. No longer associated with Minnie Mouse, polka dots are all grown up – and thanks to designers, the print is now fresh, fun and striking. This trendy print is both chic and playful, making it a spot-on choice for a wide range of occasions. Appearing on everything from shoes to fabulous dresses, it’s definitely worth being seen in this vintage style pattern. Read More & View Our Polka Dot Inspired Mood Boards
Petal Power
What better time for florals to make an appearance than spring? The pretty print was seen all over the catwalks, and with so many ways to wear it, it’s the perfect trend piece. Whether you go for something ditzy, bold or retro, be sure to add some petal power to your wardrobe. A floral dress is a spring essential and can either be worn girly and cute with sandals and a ladylike bag, or made to look more glam by pairing it with heels and a blazer which will look super chic. Go retro with floral print hotpants and cinched waist dresses in sugary colours for a soft, feminine look. Or, be bold with your blooms and wear them head to toe. How will you be wearing fabulous florals this spring?
Read more and view our pick of the key pieces for a floral wardrobe…
Check Mate
Classic checks are back for 2012 – and we can’t get enough of them. Checks are one of the most versatile patterns and can pep-up any outfit, taking you seamlessly from office to bar. And if a pure check isn’t quite your style, you can take inspiration from the catwalks by mixing in squares and diamonds for a geometric look. Read more and view our pick of the key pieces for a checked wardrobe…
