Fashion Trends for Spring/ Summer 2012

After quite a rough winter, and all its leather jackets, fur vests, scarves, and high boots, one is in serious need of a hint of spring, and all the new trends in store for the much awaited season.

The past fall/ winter’s fashion was rich in animal prints, dark metallics, furs, leathers, and a few signature colors like caramel, grey, burgundy, and dark green. All of which made the season warmer and the shopping, especially enjoyable.

From the looks of store windows, fashion websites, and catwalks, this spring/ summer seems to be promising so let’s skip the poetic mumbo jumbo of spring being the season of rebirth, and jump straight into its fashion must haves!

Even though prints and metallics have been scaling catwalks for a while now, they don’t seem to be backing down anytime soon. Floral and geometric prints are making their way back onto store shelves, accompanied by more metallics, but instead of the classic gold, silver, and bronze, it’s more colorful with electric shades of blue, teal, and pink. When it comes to colors, light pinks, peaches, yellows, blues, and other pastels are everywhere, and getting them mixed together in a floral pattern is the way to go.

The Bohemian look, along with its head bands, wavy hair, large bangles, pale make up, and loose fit clothing is one of the hottest looks this season. It is my personal favorite because it gives off a relaxed yet mysterious aura.

 

Happy Shopping!

Symptoms of the Shopaholic Syndrome

Some people call it “sales season”, others call it “in the shopping mood”, and then there are some who know when it’s early signs of the “Shopaholic Syndrome”.

I’ve begun to realize that I’m going over the edge.  I can blame it on bridal shopping, sales, or Noor, but deep down inside I know what it is, there is no room for denial. 

And I thought I was the one in control!

1.      You swear you won’t go to the mall, but then go with your friend for company and end up doing equal shopping… “They were simply catches!”

2.      You leave your credit card at home to avoid impulse buying, but get it the next say to swipe everything you saw the day before thinking “just this time.”

3.      When you see something you like but don’t get, you find yourself starring into the distance just thinking about it and people around you snap in your face and say, “Don’t tell me your still thinking about it.”

4.      You have dreams about the jacket you saw a few months back but can’t afford; then do your weekly pilgrimage to the shop waiting for the sale to get it before sizes run out.

5.      You keep your stuff in shopping bags for a week on your bedroom couch until you are able to find room for them in one of the closets (It doesn’t have to be your closet!)

6.      When your remodeling your room, you can’t but use all the space to make hangers for you bags so they won’t get creased, boxes for your shoes so they all remain apart and visible, double hangers for your jackets because the leather just can’t overlap the cashmere, and for your shirts so they can be organized by color and style.

7.      You make a list of all the necessities, and then start adding to it because “you just forgot you needed that.”

8.      Nothing is ever enough, you have a valid reason to get anything, and everyone including God stops believing your promises because they know you can’t help it.

Ok, that’s enough confessions!

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My Spring/ Summer Must Haves…Woop Woop!!

It’s not news that this summer’s fashion theme is the 70’s.  I have to admit that 70’s fashion is very appealing when it comes to the loose, light, floral fabric, flowing long hair, and lively pastel make up.  However, things could get out of hand especially with the bell bottom pants, hot shorts, and over sized clogs (guilty of already getting one).

After a long and cold winter, one can’t help but get the urge to stock up on summer trends while eagerly awaiting the sand, sun, and sea.  No matter what fashion is in for the season, true style is taking a trend and turning it into your unique statement, be it with a signature color (Red, in my case) or any article of clothing or accessory that is YOU.