Spring Summer 2011 Trends.....

I thought I'd do a quick post on what the main trends for Spring/Summer 2011 are as I know not all of us have the time to be trawling through the shows or magazines trying to work them out for ourselves! :) Now even though the weather hasn't arrived yet, the new collections all have in stores

Super Brights

Bright, brights are here this season, and oh are they bright! Think of a box of Crayola crayons, and that is what your wardrobe is going to resemble this season. Layer 'em up, mix them together or just accessorise a black outfit with a super bright scarf or handbag.

The 70's

I am very excited about this trend, seeing as I've always thought I should have been around in the 70's! Their is a luxe twist coming through on the 70's trend this time round, and it is definitely quite glammy and evening, yet still laidback. Think Bianca Jagger, Halston and Studio 54. Colours are deep and vibrant, expect beautiful fabrics, boxy jackets and peasant blouses. Ruffles, tan belts and platforms are a must for this trend.

Prints

Quirky prints were all over the catwalk this season. Prints have gone crazy championed by Prada and Mary Katrantzou, and really anything goes. Garish and in your face prints rock as do more subtle prints. Of course animal prints and polka dots are still hanging around.

All White

The Winter White trend from last season has continued into a Spring/Summer white trend. It is perfect to lift the spirits. A white dress and white pants are the must have pieces within this trend. It is quite a minimalist trend, so it doesn't need to be overdone, but was seen with gold at Alexander Wang. Personally I shall be looking for a white 'Le Smoking' inspired blazer to bring it into a more office wear everyday look.

All images from Style.com

STYLE Magazine

I love nothing more on a Sunday morning than to curl up and read the Sunday papers! Every Sunday my Dad leaves Style magazine that comes with the Sunday Times sitting on the kitchen table for me! If I'm being honest this is the section I really read, along with Home and Travel! The Irish Times have by far the best fashion supplements out of any paper. They are just as good as Vogue or Elle in my opinion. I love this section by Natalie Hartley called Your Style! It is photographed by Jackie Dixon of ShowMeYourWardrobe.blogspot.com. Maybe this is why it reminds me of Elle magazine! Anyhu I love the idea of nudes for spring! I can't wait to get a pair of nude shorts like Natalie is wearing in Go Girlie! What do you guys think of nudes for spring?


Page from Style Magazine, Sunday 21/02

One of my fave A/W microtrends...Lace-Up Boots

Hot A/W Trend by SequinsAndBangles featuring Givenchy shoes

I having been watching lace-up boots creep more and more into the picture for A/W recently and I love them!! I am on the hunt for the perfect pair which as you know I think is the Givenchy lace-up boots, but they are like crazy ass expensive! So I am on the hunt for a pair of looky-likey's from the high street! I think I have found th perfect pair from Topshop (bottom left) but now it's getting colder I want a pair of not-so-high closed toe lace up boots too! Can't wait to copy some of these looks!



(Above Images from The Sartorialist)

(Above Images from Dublin Streets)