Summer 2012 trend report: day wear
After many hours spent reviewing Spring Summer 2012 collections, I finally compiled a trend report. These are my favorite day wear looks that I’ll be going for this summer.
White head to toe ensembles (Givenchy) are perfect for day and by adding metallic elements can be easily transformed into a nigh wear, i.e. gold belt and jacket (Balmain).
Bold floral prints to create happy holiday mood in the middle of the working week. A must have! As summer won’t be complete without flowers in your wardrobe.
Feminine pastel shorts paired with whimsical blouses: retro chic in peach as seen at Diane Von Furstenberg or in elegant flowing silk at Chloe.
Wide leg pants paired with plain white blouses. Yet save your usual black trousers for winter and go for a statement color instead – metallic grey in Celine or ocean green Chloe. Wide belt is desirable but not necessary.
Romantic ensembles in lace fabrics. Wear these for a Sunday afternoon frozen cocktail session on a roof top bar (or on your friend’s balcony with a view, to make it more realistic).
On a final note, color blocking trend won’t be here next summer. We’ll also wave goodbye to neon and stripes. So be wise with your shopping, think twice before spending your money on some crazy town orange pants:) Instead you may wish to invest in softer shades of brights, anything floral print and lace. These will last more than one season.
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Ahh that Givenchy outfit is amazing!
Oooh am loving these, creams, whites, floral..all the pieces I adore to wear!! I may just wear them for our winter here, hehe! Might keep the winter blues away ;) Posted an outfit doll, not sure why now, but I always think of you when I do them, haha!! Hope you and your baby are doing fantastic..hugs to you both!! xxxx
that gentle outfit from Louis Vuitton is my absolute favourite from here although I don’t choose clothes according to fashion trends :P it’s a lot more fun to wear everything I want to wear :)
the DVF looks are so cute, you are going to have one stylish summer!
Loving the florals!!!
I want to be a Chloe girl! I love this palette for summer – great picks Maria!
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I really like the DVF one, the Chole is cute too!
DVF i Chloe are awesome! :)
LOVE the head2toe white look :))
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Brilliant post…you’ve made a great selection across fashion week 2012. I am in love with the entire Balmain collection.
Thanks for your kind comment as well
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Smiles from South Africa :)
The balmain jacket is by far my favourite
Rianna xxxx
Oh la la. I love the lace options. So pretty!
I love that Balmain blazer and the Givenchy & Chloe collections were my overall favorites!
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