Fashion changes each season, be it in clothes, makeup or
jewelry. To keep up with the latest fashion trends is no easy task. But it is
imperative to do so if you do not want to be caught wearing last season's
clothes or shoes. For spring summer 2012, the focus is on bright colors and
abstract prints. Peplum dresses in bright colors and slim silhouettes, flirty
ruffled skirts and tailored shorts will be a hit, on and off the runway. Makeup
on the other hand will be natural and subtle with a focus on a more fresh and
"barely there" look. If you want to dress fashionably this season,
then take a look at some key spring summer 2012 trends.
Spring summer 2012 trends shows that there is an emerging
trend in bright, bold hues and abstract prints. Last years key look like the
jumpsuit and military inspired jersey dresses have been replaced with the
mullet dress and the peplum dress. The peplum dress is one of the strongest
trends this spring and this sophisticated silhouette is high on glamor. The
mullet dress is an asymmetrical cut dress that is ultra chic and stylish. You
can opt for a strapless peplum dress and accessorize it with a statement necklace
or stacked bangles to look trendy and fashionable. Designers like Marc Jacobs,
Vera Wang and Jason Wu have featured the peplum dress in their Spring Summer
2012 collection. Color trends for spring summer 2012 are all about pastel
colors like powder blue, dusty pink, pale yellow, mauve and lavender. As far as
prints are concerned, the bigger the better. Tribal prints will be popular this
season with a focus on bold abstract prints and animal prints in fabrics like
linen, chiffon and satin that drapes the contours of the body.
Both maxi dresses and mini dresses are going to be trendy
this summer. Summer is the perfect time to don minis, so make sure that you
keep your body toned and fit. Metallic brocade minis paired with nude
accessories is the best way to look chic and on top of trends. A fashion
accessory that no fashionista can do without is the oversized hat. It not only
protects you from the scorching summer sun but gives you a super chic look. Try
an oversized trilby hat or a beret to instantly up your fashion quotient. The
classic pencil skirt has made a comeback and it is best paired with a crisp
white button-down shirt. You can also wear it with a satin camisole and
boyfriend jacket with layered chains. Orange
is definitely the new pink this season. If you think that you cannot pull off
an all tangerine outfit, then use this hue in your accessories like an orange
belt, scarf or a simple barrette.
Jewelry trends for 2012 are all about big and bold pieces
that are chunky and over the top. This year you just cannot do without
statement necklaces in multi-colored stones. Tribal inspired pieces with
liberal use of precious and semi-precious stones, wood, resins, crystals,
feathers, fabrics, pearls and beads will be very popular. Brighten up your cocktail
dresses with a single statement necklace in bold and bright hues. As far as
patterns are concerned, the floral pattern is still going strong this year.
Stacked bangles and oversized cuffs adorned the wrists of models of major
fashion designers in their Spring Summer 2012 runway shows. Stacked bangles in
neon colors are the rage this season and they are best paired with neutral
clothing.
Another emerging trend in jewelry is that of the drop
earrings. Drop earrings in crystals and sequins with Victorian inspired design
will be very popular in 2012. This type of drop earrings makes quite a change
from last year's trend of shoulder grazing chandelier earrings that dominated
the runway. Cocktail rings have made a comeback this year and you should definitely
invest in a couple of large knuckle dusters to glam up your outfit. Cocktail
rings in animal inspired patterns and floral patterns are the most sought after
this season.
This year the focus in on a fresh-faced look with a
complexion that looks sun-kissed and dewy rather than made up. Light diffusing
shimmery foundation with blushers in colors like dull rose, apricot, pale pink
and peach will be the highlight of this year's makeup trends. "Barely
there" makeup which is soft and muted will be very popular this spring and
summer. Shades of bright red, coral as well as muted pink and nude shades will
be popular lip colors this year. Trends in eye makeup veers towards the
metallic look with liberal use of colors like gold, bronze, silver and copper.
The trend of winged eyeliner is long gone and in fact the use of eyeliners is
almost non existent this season. Smokey eye makeup trend is still going strong
this spring.
Sunny and bright colors are predicted for nail paints to
herald the spring. Pink, lilac, coral, lime green and burgundy are some of the
hot colors for nail paints this year. Do not forget to pay attention to your
eyebrows. Thick defined eyebrows with a natural arch is what you should be
aiming for this season.
This was a sneak peek at some of the trends of spring summer
2012. While choosing clothes and accessories this season, remember to keep it
bright and bold. When paired with subtle makeup and no fuss hairstyle, you can
look elegant and chic.