Thursday, January 24, 2013

Super Spring Trends!


It mightn't feel like it but we're told that it's almost spring! So once we manage to emerge from the pile of knits and duvets we're currently buried under, we'll have a whole new set of trends to get on top of. 

But because we don't want you to brave the icy high street uninformed, we've put together a list of some of the biggest trends of the season to come; or you can stay under the duvet and get on-trend with online shopping!

TREND #1: Monochrome




Get *back to basics* with black and white. It appeared in several shows but is most memorable from the Louis Vuitton show, mainly because the poor models had to manage escalators in their eye-bending attire! 

This one is a super-easy look to adopt because it's chic, it's always in style and, well, you can probably use pieces already in your wardrobe to get the look. Perfect if the purse-strings won't stretch to a whole new wardrobe!

TREND #2: Sheer




Ah, there's always one trend that's a minefield for possible fashion disasters, and this season it's sheer. From the bright coloured blouses at Roberto Cavalli to the semi-transparent skirts at Rick Owens, you can really interpret this trend any way you like. 

Whatever sheer item you choose, keep it loose-fitting. It will help dodge some of the pitfalls of the trend and can even make you look smaller!

TREND #3: Cool Collage




This one has been around for a few seasons now, basically the more textures and prints you can fit on your person the better! Proenza Schouler did it with clean lines and neon, while Alexander McQueen brought the drama with their bee inspired looks. 

The joy of this trend is that you can take it as far as you like. Go for a simple mix of leather and wool or go all out with faux furs, fringe and everything else you can think of. We so want to see how you work this trend!!


TREND #4: Ruffles




Before you discard this as just another ultra-feminine summer trend, take a second look. This season the ruffle was everywhere but not as we knew it. The likes of Gucci and Givenchy showed theirs with clean lines and a minimalist feel. Irish designer JW Anderson might have shown the coolest summer dress of the season!

Go for wide ruffles, nothing too fussy or dainty. An easy way to keep things simple is to choose an item in a solid colour, red or white are great choices. 

TREND #5: Alpha Female




The power suit is well and truly back but it's come a long way! Raf Simons gave us the perfect work suit at Christian Dior, while Victoria Beckham styled her super-skinny ones with a bra top. If you want to make more of a statement, take inspiration from Jonathan Saunders and go for a bright red trouser suit. 

This is another all-rounder. Not only can your suit be broken down into highly wearable seperates but it can be taken from day to night with just a few adjustments. It's also a trend that can work for someone of any age, shape or size, it's just a matter of finding the right style for you.

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So what do you think? What looks will you be going for and, more importantly, which would you not touch with a bargepole? We want to know!!

We'll be getting a whole new batch of stock in over the next couple of weeks, so make sure to check out the pictures on Facebook or call in when you're passing to say hello :) 


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