Trend alert 2013

2013’s hottest fashion trends

The spring/summer designs showcased on the catwalks of London, New York, Paris and Milan are starting to filter down. Today we will talk about the trends that I will be following:

Asian

Think Far East when decking out this year’s wardrobe. From kimono-inspired dresses to silk wraps made for Bangkok nights (Even kimono style saree) 

Also, bright prints, hibiscus flowers and mix Desi jewelry with jersey tops.

Make East meet West this year. Remember It’s about a balance of texture and toughness.

           

 

       

         

Stripes and Checkerboard

Sixties graphic prints like stripes and checkerboard or squares were huge on the spring runways. Most notable were the Marc Jacobs

 and Louis Vuitton shows, both designed by Marc Jacobs. Strong prints were sent down the runway in all silhouettes, from gowns to minis to suit sets. Also, stylishly demonstrated by Karl Lagerfeld. 

  

            

Chessboard chic has never been so fashionable. The best way to integrate this into your spring wardrobe is piece by piece. A strong jacket or blazer pairs well with a dark jean or cropped pants goes well with a classic button down or a super soft t-shirt in black or white.  You can keep your whole outfit graphic and on trend without turning into an optical illusion! 

 

Bombers & Cropped

A bomber jacket is a wardrobe staple. We love them teamed with slim-cut leather trousers.  

Chanel showcased a beautiful array of cropped jackets and short shorts and Zara have been quick to follow suit, so you can get leggy for less.

Meet bedroom boudoir. 

Lace was huge on the runways for spring.  Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Bottega Veneta, Victoria Beckham and Burberry were some of the best examples. It is definitely a return to delicate, feminine dressing.  I love the idea of lace detailing on skirts, pants and coats. Lace tops are great to pair with a structured blazer to offset the sweetness. 

Iridescent

Metallic and “oil slick” finishes splashed the catwalk. Everything is going futuristic, holographic and dazzling. Make like Burberry and embrace high sheen.

Luxe cuff

The latest accessory trend is the solid stylish metal cuff. If you’re feeling more adventurous, studded, embellished jewels pimp up the arm candy.

 

Red alert

Red is the new black. It’s time to swop that LBD for an LRD. Tone it down with a neutral pair of peep toes. 

Sixties

The swinging sixties was the flower power-loving decade that underpinned the catwalks. From Louis Vuitton’s fun colours to Gucci’s Hitchcock. Moschino reminded us why flower power was so hip in the swinging sixties, so 2013 is the perfect time for blooming. So take a trip back in time. 

       

Yellow 

It was THE color on all the catwalks and one that Hollywood stars have firmly established as a favorite.

P.S. I'm still hooked on neon. I have invested in hot pinks, grass greens, burnt orange and cobalt blue.

Try to go for 'less is more' this season when it comes to make-up. Think primer, primer, primer and clever contouring and BB creams.

xxox-TTYM!