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30.3.11

Fashion Forecast: That '70s Show

So pretty much every blogger of the fashionista persuasion has posted recently about Spring 2011's return to 1970s style. Perhaps this is why I've been so reluctant to cover the trend myself: it feels a little like white noise. However, it also would feel like a glaring oversight if I didn't at least give it a cursory nod in a Fashion Forecast.

In other posts I've mentioned the return to flared and wide-leg jeans, as well as the resurgence of crop tops and peasant tops. These respective trends are all part of the larger '70s trend. Big hair, flowing maxi skirts, and floppy hats all paraded down the runway this spring leaving us all with infinite ways to adapt the trend to our own personal style. The '70s style is great if you want a more bohemian edge to your look, or if you'd like to revamp your silhouette. I know I'm going to be rocking some sheer dresses to the beach this summer. Last year I actually managed to find a gorgeous Poleci silk blouse for a great deal. At the time I just loved the blue and white pattern, but now the flowy structure, sliced sleeves and '70s vibe are right on trend. I love it when that happens. All photos from www.style.com.

Badgley Mischka

Blumarine

D&G

Elie Saab

Fendi

Jason Wu

Marc Jacobs

Valentino

23.3.11

Fashion Forecast: Still in Style

All right, so some of you may be wondering what trends from last season are still wearable. Both leopard print and lace have been extremely popular trends over the last year or so, and I can assure you that they're going to stay for at least one more season. Dolce and Gabbana, Blumarine, Givenchy, and Burberry Prorsum all featured leopard print prominently, while lace appeared often in 3.1 Phillip Lim, BCBG Max Azria, D&G, Dolce and Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta, and Valentino. So don't send them to Goodwill just yet!

Blumarine

Burberry Prorsum

Dolce and Gabbana

Givenchy

3.1 Phillip Lim

BCBG Max Azria

D&G

Dolce and Gabbana

Oscar de la Renta

Valentino

9.3.11

Fashion Forecast: Scarlet Letter

For Spring 2011 runways designers opted to use a decidedly bright palette. One colour in particular which stood out in many designers' collections was bright red, ranging from scarlet to crimson to blood orange. Reds infiltrated the clothes and accessories of Christian Dior, Carolina Herrera, Helmut Lang, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and many others. Below I've included examples of red in the various shows, all photos courtesy of http://www.style.com/.