Spring/Summer 2011 Trends part 1

I know there will be plenty of people trying to tell you what you should or shouldn't wear this year during the warm spring and summer months. You don't need to wear what everyone else is wearing.
But I want to share with you some of the 'trends' that are showing promise to be quite big this Spring and Summer!

Earth tones

Earth tones are warm natural looking colours inspired by nature. Like:

Copper
Tan
Khaki
Sand

A great example of a popular trend for Spring and Summer that uses a lot of these Earth tones has to be the Safari fashion trend which was a constant presence on the catwalk.





The Safari look is quite minimal in ideals but can be brightened up and glamorised with a few statement pieces of jewellery, handbags and light summer scarves.

There is a heavy inspiration of hot countries and survival. There is the idea of adventure in a rainforest so gold jewellery gives the idea of Mayan gold.

The safari has been big in past years and is bound to be popular in 2011!







The 70's


> Bohemian
> Sophisticated Glamour
>Crochet


Bohemian


The Bohemian look has to look laid back and sophisticated. A very popular, although predictable piece in this  trend is the Bohemian styled dress ~ the maxi.
Last year was a huge year for the maxi dress and this year it's popularity has not faded. The maxi dress may possibly be the most important piece in the summer wardrobes of most.



NOTE

It is a myth that the maxi dress should be worn just by the tall, boyish frames.
This frame is a model's frame, a model's job is to make the clothes look good. More often than not the natural  veluptuos girls with actual asses and breasts wont look the same as the tiny, six foot supermodels that spring down runways.
So...
Maxi dresses like all dresses, tops and bottoms, come in different cuts with different cuts and styles that flatter nearly every body type.

> that is why in my next post I will talk about the different cuts to maxi dresses that will suit all body types, this can be applied to all sorts of dresses and tops!

Also something that falls under Bohemian in many cases is the Jumpsuit which is big all year round, except with variations from season to season.

The Jumpsuit


Also known as a - Romper or Play suit. They are always one piece and either have long past the knee, to the floor or short legs.

This is a short legged play suit or romper with just one shoulder. I love this one because it shows that there are several different kinds. The off the shoulder is an alternative to the haulter or regular shouldered jumpsuits.

Obviously there are more than just black jumpsuits!
As you can see with the amazing bohemian floral jumpsuits below!

NOTE


This year there a lot of sheer, pretty see through jumpsuits and maxis. -

mostly maxis, so i suggest a tiny little, simple sexy dress underneath or a cami and pair of short, short shorts! haha!
Just so that the sexy sheer look isn't lost but you're not being overly risky.















< this one reminds me of Jane Russell's jumpsuits in; Gentlemen prefer blonds, it's black just like hers, it may not be floor length but it's black sophistication really reminds me of her.
So you can dip into the vintage trend with a tasteful, vintage inspired jumpsuit too!


















Sophisticated 70's Glamour

This spring and summer like the last few years has been largely influenced by the 70's! In the image bellow the model is wearing the typical pieces of this trend.

* Silk
*High waist trousers/shorts
*Old fashioned, loose fitting blouse

High waisted shorts and trousers with wide legs are going to be huge, whether wide legged jeans or lined, cotton or silk wide legged trousers they all fit in well with the 70's trend.











However some high waisted shorts can feature designs and cuts that give a hint of the vintage look like the shorts bellow.

In the next post I'm going to do a part 2 with more trends like:


Biker
Punk
60's lady like
Lace
and of course 
Crochet
as well as accessory trends