Spring Fashion 2012

Now that the freezing temperatures of winters are becoming a thing of the past, we can start dreaming of balmy weather, pleasant winds, and of course, our spring wardrobe. The fashion gurus of the world have declared what the biggest fashion trends for spring 2012 are. The most famous fashion shows around the world and the runways have been packed with trends that are going to determine what we wear this new year. This article gives you a peek into what were the biggest trends on the fashion ramps for spring this year.

INDEX
1. Colors for Women
2. Fashion for Women
2.1 Color Blocking
2.2 Floral Prints
2.3 Bird Prints
2.4 Underwater Theme
2.5 Sporty Fashion
2.6 Peplum
2.7 Digital Prints
2.8 Polka Dots
2.9 1920s' Fashion

1. Colors for Men
2. Fashion for Men
2.1 Luxury Fabrics
2.2 Square Suits
2.3 White Clothing
2.4 Shorts
2.5 Ankle Length Pants
2.6 Bright Colors

Spring Summer 2012 Color Trends

1. Every season, new trends in fashion emerges, that can be seen in the collection showcased by designers and design houses. A unifying theme in all these fashion trends is the color palette. Whether it is clothing, accessories or makeup, colors play an important role. A few colors become the most chic and trendy for a particular season and many designers make apparels and accessories showcasing these trendy colors. You too can become a fashionista by simply using these colors in your existing wardrobe. It is not necessary that you purchase apparels in these popular colors. You can just use these colors in your makeup, shoes, bags and hair accessories.
   
   Spring Summer Color Trends for 2012
   
   Spring summer 2012 color trends are all about beautiful pastels and bright sorbet hues. Unlike last season which was all about military colors and neutral shades, this year we veer towards a more refreshing and fresh color palette. Here are some of the most popular color trends of spring summer 2012.
   
   Coral
   
   
   One of the hottest colors this season is coral. Coral is just right for summer and there are many fashion designers who have showcased resort wear and spring summer wear in this beautiful color. The best way to wear coral is not from head-to-toe but just by adding a dash of this color, say, in your blouse or scarf. You can pair coral with either a deep tan color or a light brown. This makes your outfit look more harmonious and polished. If you are a bit wary of wearing a coral blouse or dress, how about just applying a coral colored nail paint or lip gloss. This can instantly make you look polished and ready for summer.
   
   White
   
   
   A color that is making a splash this year is white. This color was seen extensively in the spring summer 2012 collection of Givenchy and Louis Vuitton. From maxi dresses to eyelet dresses, white is the shade that is the most popular this summer. To make white look spectacular invest in a white peplum dress with a metallic sheen and pair it with accessories in earthy shades. You can also wear short ruffled organza blouses in this hue or even white colored origami mini skirts.

Fashion Styles for Women Over 50

If you look at the fashion industry, whether it is with regards to clothes or hairstyles or shoes or accessories, anything and everything is aimed at pleasing younger women and to make them look attractive. So, you have seen thin models in their teens sashaying down the ramp wearing clothes that real women, especially those over a certain age, can not even imagine wearing. Where does this leave them in terms of women's clothing? What should a woman who is above the age of 50 with not that perfect a figure wear? To help such women, given below are some interesting tips on fashion styles.

Fun Fashion...
One of the foremost fashion advice for women over 50 is that they should dress up in a more fun way! Age should not be a barrier in picking up cool, chic and stylish dresses. The only thing is that women should know how to carry the dresses with confidence and grace.

The Perfect Fit...
Often times it is seen that women over a certain age start dressing up in large, over-sized clothes, all the time believing that they will hide the "flaws" in their body. Believe me! It does not work that way. For dressing up in fabulous fashion, you need to find clothes that fit your body perfectly i.e. clothes that are neither too loose, nor too tight!

Fashion Tips for Women Over 50

They say, a woman's beauty grows with her age, and she looks more and more graceful in her middle age. But women think the exact opposite. As according to them, they look fat and old with wrinkles on their faces! However, this doesn't mean you stop dressing up and change your wardrobe into a dump of loose light colored clothes. Fashion is for everyone and age has absolutely nothing to do with it, as the whole motive of fashionable clothes and accessories is to please yourself and make yourself feel great! So, if you are a woman who is over 50 years of age, let me tell you, you are still too young to try out new styles, new colors, new accessories and of course gorgeous "new shoes". There are innumerable fashion tips for the older women, which can make them look fresh and youthful. So, if you are looking for a few such simple and effective fashion tips, read into the coming up paragraphs.

Fashion Ideas for Women Above 50

When you are in your 50s, the enthusiasm to dress up, wear bright colors, use makeup, wear heels, and carry trendy hand bags, simply begins to die off. Many women give up on fashion thinking, it is for the young ladies and that they won't look great with it. However, being fashionable and trendy isn't for someone else, but to make yourself happy.

Have you ever gone shopping when you are completely depressed and low, and bought yourself something really expensive? I am sure it feels great, since you please yourself by spending. The same with fashion for women over 50, as what you wear and how you look is most importantly to see yourself smile than others. There are many ways, older women can look good and you don't need to be slim or beautiful for that. You simply need a few fashion ideas, which is what this article is all about. So, take a look!

Choose Your Colors
The first and most important of these fashion tips for females above 50, is to choose the colors which suit you and the ones you would prefer. You can wear any of your favorite colors, as you should be comfortable wearing them. Soft shades of colors like pink, peach, light blue, purple, browns, beige, orange, gray, khaki, etc., are great choices for dresses, according to this fashion advice for women over 50. You can choose other pastel colors if you are wearing tops and blouses and darker colors like black, dark brown, chocolate, khaki, gray, etc., for lower body clothes. But make sure, the colors suit your skin tone and complement you. You can also use some women over 50 makeup tips, while deciding colors for your makeup.

Fashion Trends 2012

With the arrival of a new season, fashionistas around the world are on the lookout for the key trends for that particular season. This year major fashion designers and fashion houses like Donna Karan, Givenchy and Missoni has come up with designs and silhouettes in clothes that are very different from autumn/winter 2011. The focus this year is more on vibrant colors, unstructured silhouettes and prints. Color blocking, tribal prints, metallic skirts and peplum dresses are all in fashion this year. Unlike fall, which was dominated with tweeds and velvets and military colors like navy, beige and olive-green; this season is all about romantic and vibrant colors. Silhouettes are looser and more free-flowing with ample use of fabrics like linen, chiffon, organza, silk and Georgette. Let us take a look at some of the key fashion trends of 2012.

Upcoming Fashion Trends 2012

Tribal Prints
One of the latest spring fashion trends for 2012, is the emergence of prints. Unlike last season, where prints were soft and muted, this year the focus is on bright and bold tribal prints. Tribal prints and geometric prints in bright colors and head-to-toe patterns were seen in runways of major of fashion designers and design houses. Both Donna Karan and BCBG have great design of maxi dresses and blouses in tribal prints. If you are unsure of pulling off this trend, then wear this pattern in accessories like a handbag, scarf or belt. Animal prints are also one of the best fashion trends for spring 2012 and the best way to wear animal prints is not from head-to-toe, but to use it as accents, in trims.

Color Blocking
Color blocking is also a huge spring summer 2012 trend, and rich jewel tones like emerald, sapphire blue and eggplant are some of the best hues for color blocking. Color blocking can be seen on dresses, tunics and accessories like scarfs and stoles. Color blocking patterns in blouses and tunics should ideally be paired with neutral hues like beige and camel. The color blocking trend is very hot this season as seen in the ensembles in Victoria Beckham Spring Summer 2012, Christian Siriano 2012. To make this trend work for you, choose shades that flatters your skin tone. This trend is also great for camouflaging problem areas like flabby arms, wide hips and thunder thighs.

Fashion Advice for Women

Fashion is a lot of things, beautiful, befuddling, bizarre, and bodacious. A dress or a silhouette that can look ethereal and utterly gorgeous on the runway, can look like a disaster from outer space in real life. And if getting the look right is not task enough, you need to ensure that you get the trend right while making it work for your body type and facial structure. Fashion is no more limited to just the clothes you wear. From the bag you carry to the shoes you don, to even the watch on your wrist that serves more than just a functional purpose, fashion dictates almost everything. Getting it right can be easy as long as you stick to a few basics of the game. There are some things that you need to have in your wardrobe, which will ensure that you never go wrong. While fashion trends can be tempting to follow, more often than not they disappear within a month or two, leaving you with clothes that you will never wear again. Sticking to basics while experimenting with silhouettes, cuts, and colors, and developing your own personal sense of style is the best way to stay ahead of the demands of fashion. The best advice for women ever probably comes from Yves Saint Laurent who said, "Fashions fade, style is eternal." Take the advice from one of the biggest names in fashion and concentrate on your style. Being fashionable will fall into place.

Fashion Essentials for Women

1. Business Attire
1.1 Business Suits
1.2 White Shirt
1.3 Formal Shirts
1.4 Formal Skirts
1.5 Trousers
2. Casual Wear
2.1 Jeans
2.2 Jacket

Braided Belt

Accessories are a sure way to jazz up your outfit. Be it necklaces or earrings, they all add an appeal to your getup like nothing else can. While there are a bunch of accessories to choose from, certain accessories like belts are unisex and are popular with both, guys and girls. While there was a time when girls didn't have much to choose from, guys didn't have much more than the standard belt either. Today, however, there is so much to choose from, it's almost confusing when you're out shopping for the good looking add-ons. Girls have so much to choose from, it's possible to find something to work well with every outfit if you really want to do that. Guys too have more than they did previously. The braided leather belt is one such style. With so much improvement in both, quality as well as style, this pattern seems to have evolved too. Apart from the standard size, you will now find thick belts, skinny belts, leather belts, etc. The plaited style looks great in the skinny pattern, as does it in metallic colors. In fact, these belts are one of the more popular fashion accessories for teens as well. Since these belts are now made for everyone, let us see some of the different pieces available for men and women.

Popular Belt Patterns

The classic pattern of these belts is démodé. Yes, the conventional style hasn't really gone anywhere, but there is a lot else to choose from too. How about we see the different styles available nowadays, for guys and girls alike.

For Men
Available easily in innumerable colors and brands, this woven belt is a popular and fashionable piece to opt for. Brown is a great color when thinking of belts in general, but it isn't quite a much liked color by you, in that case you could simply pick the staple black too. A brilliant way to accessorize those classic blue jeans or even a casual pair of khakis, the braid is definitely a good look for your belt. Apart from the usual brown, variations like mahogany and tan are fine picks too. As for brands, there is more than you can think of. Don't know which ones? These are some names you could turn to... Tommy Hilfiger, Dockers, Orvis, Tommy Bahama, Torino Leather Co., Croft & Barrow, Linea Pelle. That looks like a pretty good range to pick from, right?