February 2012 Spring Trends

Carrie LaShell • 8th February 2012

February 2012

2012 Spring Trends

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Greetings!

Happy New Year!! I can’t believe it’s the middle of February and I am just saying Happy New Year now. How the time flies when you are busy. This month we are going to take a sneak peak at Spring 2012 trends and discuss some tips for next time you’re out shopping. Yes, spring fashion has already started to arrive!

Spring/Summer Trends 2012

* 40’s, 50’s, 60’s & 70’s Inspired

* Color Blocking is still here!

* Mixing and Matching Prints and Textures

* Feminine Silhouettes

* Everything Animal Prints

* Floral Prints (even on pants)

* Stripes

* Polka Dots

* Wardrobe Basics in Metallic (skirts, tops, pants)

* Peplum Skirts, Shirts, Dresses & Jackets

* Leather

* Peek-a-boo Fabrics – Lace, Organza & Crochet

* Scarves

* Heirloom & Vintage Jewelry

* Layered Print & Colored Bangles

* Pearls

* Head Scarves

* Tunics

* Billowy Blouses

* Flouncy Detailing on tops and bottoms

* Dress over Dress (two dresses together)

* Blazers

* Jumpsuits

* Wedges

* Espadrilles

* Loafers

* Open-toed Bootie Pump

* Heels in Bright Colors & Pastels

* Ballet Flats with Prints or Detail

* Pencil Skirts

* Split Legged Maxi Skirts

* High Waisted Wide Leg Pants

* Wide legged Trousers

* Straight Pants

* "Skinny" Pants and Leggings

* Colored and Printed Pants

* Longer, "Above the Knee Shorts"

Spring Colors

* Tangerine and Mango

* Yellow

* Pastels

* White

* Bold colors

Fashion Alert, Fashion Alert

Please remember that not all 2012 spring fashion trends work for everyone. Make sure the trends you purchase this season are flattering to your shape and that you are choosing your best colors. If you have questions about what spring trends will make you look fabulous this season please contact me.

Shop Like a Pro!

Do you get overwhelmed when you walk into a mall or large department store? If so, please don’t feel alone. I have many clients who feel this same exact way. It can be overwhelming when everything staring back at you is rack upon rack of endless clothing. Where do you even begin? Well I am here to help with a few shopping tips that may help keep you focused.

1. Go prepared with a shopping list. Have an idea of what items your closet needs for the up-coming season. If you are shopping for a specific item keep that item in mind.

2. Pull yourself together! What do I mean by that? There really is nothing worse than going to shop for a fun new item, trying it on and immediately feeling dumpy. Not because of the new item, but because you did not take the time to pull yourself together before you ran out the door. No one is going to look or feel good in new clothes with their hair a mess and no make-up. Take a few minutes to make your self look cute. This includes wearing appropriate undergarments for trying on new clothes.

3. When you walk into the store know your best colors. If you eliminate all the colors that are not your best this will help you narrow down the overwhelming amount of clothing on all the racks. For example, if I am looking for a blazer, I know that my best blazer colors for spring will be a beige/khaki color for a neutral, or if I wanted to do something in a color I might look for a coral color. Tangerine is hot right now, but it’s not a good color for me, whereas coral, its cousin, is a great color for me. Now I have eliminated other possibilities that look cute on the rack but not on me.

4. The same rule applies for the shape of a garment. Look for silhouettes that are your best and don’t even look at ones that are not flattering to your shape. Because I’m curvy and tend to be a little bigger top, I know tops with tons of detailing or frill at the bust line will NOT be flattering on me. As cute as they may be, I try my hardest to just avoid them.

5. Remember to buy clothing that will flow with everything else in your closet. It can be very, very tempting to buy an item because it’s "so cute", it’s the new trendy thing, or it’s on sale. Please do not do this. You will have a closet full of what I call "one hit wonders". They will sit in your closet unworn because you have nothing else that will go with them.

6. Buy both a mixture of basic items and unique pieces. This will be great for layering and creating interest.

7. Go prepared with a budget in mind. This will help you stay focused so you don’t go home and feel guilty. You should be going home and celebrating all your fun, new fabulous items and not worrying about paying for them.

If you still feel overwhelmed call me and let’s have fun shopping!

Carrie LaShell, AICI FLC
Such Savvy Style
Certified Image Consultant
www.suchsavvystyle.com
925-478-0084