"Fashion fades, only style remains the same.” These
are the words of Coco Chanel arguably one of the most well-known and astounding
fashion designers the industry has ever seen.
In my opinion those words couldn’t be truer. Of course everyone knows that the fashion industry is always at least two seasons ahead of what the actual season is, so there are always plenty of trends popping up and fading away. So even though the trends may fade for some, an individual’s personal style is how they wear the clothes, express themselves. I am a believer that trends should not define your personal style, but merely add and enhance your overall look. It’s fun to try new trends while mixing in pieces that are “you”. That’s the fun and unique thing about fashion; you can always express who you truly are through the clothes you wear!
As the year is coming to an end, it is time to reflect on the year and set goals for oneself for the upcoming year (even if they only last that first week). So let’s take a look at the trends of 2012, and a sneak peek of what to expect to see in 2013.
Starting off with the beginning of the year, the early months were filled with cut-outs on dresses, cut out shoulders on shirts, to even cut outs on the back of blazers and jackets! Mesh cut-outs in particular made an appearance along with sheer fabrics, including sheer lace. Metallic pieces (which yes are okay to mix together) and asymmetrical pieces set 2012 on the right foot.
As spring blossomed, so did the idea of prints. Graphic, floral, and tribal prints especially on dresses, trousers, and blazers were all showing up. Tangerine along with neon and pastels were incorporated in these printed pieces. One piece I believe is a staple in any girl’s wardrobe, and one of my favorites, is a collared blouse. They are so easy to dress up with a fitted skirt, blazer, and heels. Or go for a more edgy perspective with a leather jacket and printed pants. Either way, collared blouses were definitely popular, especially Peter Pan collared blouses. Another great thing about collared blouses is that they can be simple, embellished, metallic, or printed, so almost everyone can find a collared piece they adore.
Summer is not all about short shorts and tank tops ladies! Though some fun shorts that were a hit, were printed shorts varying from lace to tribal. Dip-dye everything (hair, shorts, and shirts) gave a cool summer vibe with bright and neon colors and pastels returning from spring. Maxi and mini dresses were great for summer depending on the occasion and weather, along with “high-low” dresses and skirts. If you consider yourself any bit indie rocker with vintage band t-shirts, fringed bags, leather shorts, acid wash jackets, oversized floppy hats, or feathers, then summer of 2012 was right up your alley! Crop tops and bralets were fun pieces, which summer is all about.
Fall is personally my favorite season for clothes because it is fun (and comfortably efficient) to layer and mix and match various pieces. Baroque and geometric prints flooded the runway along with the beautiful autumnal color, burgundy. Pea coats, riding boots, and scarves are all classic pieces for fall. Color block still remained a hit for riding boots mixing leather, neutral colors, and suede. Cap toe shoes, combat boots, lace up boots, loafers, and sneaker wedges were all fall trends; and what girl doesn’t love shoes?! Studs (yet another of my favorites) were everywhere this fall, from shoes, jewelry, bags, jackets, to collars of shirts. They are a fun way to add some edge to an outfit. Embellishments on sweaters and cardigans were popular along with printed leggings, for the bolder individuals.
Some may wonder what’s next. What will the trends be for 2013? Here are some ideas of what to look out for. Black and white pieces, leather dresses and skirts, short suits, bold stripes, statement sunglasses, sporty dresses, Asian and menswear inspired pieces, and the continuation of cut outs and embellishments, are just to name a few! I don’t know about anyone else but I’m super excited about the idea of statement sunglasses and black and white pieces which are classic paired with a red lip.
Trends go from the runways of Chanel, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Ralph Lauren (I could go on and on), to the affordable and just as stylish stores such as H&M, Forever 21, Aldo, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters. This proves that no matter what your budget, you can always follow the trends. Expressing your own unique fashion tastes is one trend that will never go out of style.
In my opinion those words couldn’t be truer. Of course everyone knows that the fashion industry is always at least two seasons ahead of what the actual season is, so there are always plenty of trends popping up and fading away. So even though the trends may fade for some, an individual’s personal style is how they wear the clothes, express themselves. I am a believer that trends should not define your personal style, but merely add and enhance your overall look. It’s fun to try new trends while mixing in pieces that are “you”. That’s the fun and unique thing about fashion; you can always express who you truly are through the clothes you wear!
As the year is coming to an end, it is time to reflect on the year and set goals for oneself for the upcoming year (even if they only last that first week). So let’s take a look at the trends of 2012, and a sneak peek of what to expect to see in 2013.
Starting off with the beginning of the year, the early months were filled with cut-outs on dresses, cut out shoulders on shirts, to even cut outs on the back of blazers and jackets! Mesh cut-outs in particular made an appearance along with sheer fabrics, including sheer lace. Metallic pieces (which yes are okay to mix together) and asymmetrical pieces set 2012 on the right foot.
As spring blossomed, so did the idea of prints. Graphic, floral, and tribal prints especially on dresses, trousers, and blazers were all showing up. Tangerine along with neon and pastels were incorporated in these printed pieces. One piece I believe is a staple in any girl’s wardrobe, and one of my favorites, is a collared blouse. They are so easy to dress up with a fitted skirt, blazer, and heels. Or go for a more edgy perspective with a leather jacket and printed pants. Either way, collared blouses were definitely popular, especially Peter Pan collared blouses. Another great thing about collared blouses is that they can be simple, embellished, metallic, or printed, so almost everyone can find a collared piece they adore.
Summer is not all about short shorts and tank tops ladies! Though some fun shorts that were a hit, were printed shorts varying from lace to tribal. Dip-dye everything (hair, shorts, and shirts) gave a cool summer vibe with bright and neon colors and pastels returning from spring. Maxi and mini dresses were great for summer depending on the occasion and weather, along with “high-low” dresses and skirts. If you consider yourself any bit indie rocker with vintage band t-shirts, fringed bags, leather shorts, acid wash jackets, oversized floppy hats, or feathers, then summer of 2012 was right up your alley! Crop tops and bralets were fun pieces, which summer is all about.
Fall is personally my favorite season for clothes because it is fun (and comfortably efficient) to layer and mix and match various pieces. Baroque and geometric prints flooded the runway along with the beautiful autumnal color, burgundy. Pea coats, riding boots, and scarves are all classic pieces for fall. Color block still remained a hit for riding boots mixing leather, neutral colors, and suede. Cap toe shoes, combat boots, lace up boots, loafers, and sneaker wedges were all fall trends; and what girl doesn’t love shoes?! Studs (yet another of my favorites) were everywhere this fall, from shoes, jewelry, bags, jackets, to collars of shirts. They are a fun way to add some edge to an outfit. Embellishments on sweaters and cardigans were popular along with printed leggings, for the bolder individuals.
Some may wonder what’s next. What will the trends be for 2013? Here are some ideas of what to look out for. Black and white pieces, leather dresses and skirts, short suits, bold stripes, statement sunglasses, sporty dresses, Asian and menswear inspired pieces, and the continuation of cut outs and embellishments, are just to name a few! I don’t know about anyone else but I’m super excited about the idea of statement sunglasses and black and white pieces which are classic paired with a red lip.
Trends go from the runways of Chanel, Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Ralph Lauren (I could go on and on), to the affordable and just as stylish stores such as H&M, Forever 21, Aldo, Nordstrom, Macy’s, Urban Outfitters. This proves that no matter what your budget, you can always follow the trends. Expressing your own unique fashion tastes is one trend that will never go out of style.
