More Spring and Summer Trends

Here's yet another post on spring and summer trends for the year 2012.  And I may add that I like every one of them.  One in particular is surprising to me, because it's a sporty garment that gets dressed up.

Bright colored wallets for women, striped and white shoes, and sweatpants are all in style this season.  Nothing wonderful about sweatpants?  Well, the sweatpant is all dressed up with heels and a dressy blouse.  That's unusual, but it works.




Briightly colored wallet, http://www.raoco.net/



Sweatpant, http://loo-of-the-day.fabsugar.com

Striped flat, www.outblush.com

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Summer Whites - Dresses

Ahh, the summer is here!  We can wear our flip flops, we can where summery clothes, feel the breeze and be free.

What I like about this summer is the color white for clothing, mainly dresses.  No, I'm not thinking about weddings, but the dresses I'm showing you this week can be worn for those who want a simple and inexpensive wedding.  I'm thinking more about bright, light colors and a sunny feel to clothes, white being one of the colors that can give that feeling.

http://www.sino-treasure.com/

Dress by Binbin McNiven, http://www.walterjameswilde.com/



Lace dress, http:..heandstyle.com



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Teal Appeal for Men

I was watching a video on one of the contestants of the show, Fashion Star (NBC), talking about he became a fashion designer.  Nzimiro Oputa later stated in the same video that he received alot of compliments from women when he wore teal clothing.

Shortly after, I saw a popular R & B singer, Usher, in a slim teal suit.  The color is absolutely on key for this spring season.  Bright colors suit slim suits.

Teal is an attention getting and pleasant hue.  It's a must have color in accessories and clothing for men this season.

www.123rf.com

www.topman.com

www.boyssuitsonline.com

www.sportsmart.co.uk

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Stand Out News Anchors

I love watching the news.  Sometimes I'm flipping back and forth to several news channels that have the same time slot.  Well, being one who loves seeing fashionable people,  and being from the Toronto, Ontario area, I've (no surprise) spotted a few Toronto news anchors whose styles and personalities I admire.

You can let me know if there are any you admire I can post in a future blog.

Marci Ien, Canada AM, www.dolcemag.com

Anne-Marie Mediwake, CBC News 5pm, www.exposay.com

Wendy Mesley, CBC The National, www.wift.com

Andria Case, CTV News, www.typwriter.blogsome.com

I'm loving the short hair on these women.  As we're inundated with long hair on women today, (and what is coming to my mind are the reality shows "The Housewives of whatever city you care to fill in here"), it's very refreshing to see short hair on some women.  An up-to-date cut combined with fantastic clothes is absolutey vogue to me.  I'm considering cutting mine.

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A Taste of Men's 2012 Spring Fashion

I'm admiring more and more the clothing available for men, maybe because I have a son entering into adulthood.  The slacks, shirts and suits for men this 2012 spring and summer season seem to be full of color, the shirts have unique prints, the suits have a slimmer silhouette, and ties are being worn more often (maybe I'll do a post on ties later on in the year).  I like what I'm seeing.  Consider this my part 1 blog of men's spring and summer 2012 clothes.  I'll have to post more pictures by this summer.

www.fashioncherry.co

La Martina Polo shirt, www.loveandchic.com

Suit by Bottega Veneta, www.tumblr.com

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Looking so Good for Much Less $

I was flipping channels on tv one day last week, and what caught my eye?  An absolutely chic young woman on the Nate Berkus show.  I heard the word thrift.  Found out that this young stylish lady specializes in buying lovely clothes at very cheap prices.  She shops the thrift stores, and the price of the tan, flounced designer-look dress she was wearing on the show was about $7.00.    Whoa!

Her name is Patrice J. Williams.  Patrice has a blog called Looking Fly on a Dime (www.lookingflyonadime.com).  Looking Fly on a Dime is also on Facebook.  I'm going to like her page today.

I learned from Patrice that there are online thrift stores!  I never cease to be surprised about what's on the internet.  I shop at thrift stores now and then and found some new clothing as well as good quality gently used clothes.  I'm glad I found I can shop thrift from the comfort of my home now.  So today I searched for online thrift stores, and look what gorgeous items are for sale from between $6.99 and $13.99!

Dress for $12.19, www.sammydress.com

Sequined jacket for $13.99, www.thriftfirstavenue.com

Sandals by Mossimo, $6.99, www.savvythrift.com

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Spring Forcast: Print Pants with Wider Silhouettes

I'm so happy about the pant designs that are in for this spring and summer season.  Many fashion designers are including print pants in wider cuts in their collections.  It's refreshing to see a garment that's been styled in the same way for a few seasons get an absolute overhaul (or in terms we understand today, "facelift").  This makes spring and summer fashion more enticing.  I'm hoping to see many girls, teens and women wearing the wide legged, harem and even straight legged pants, in prints.  I might post your picture in my blog.

Aztec print pant, www.stylepantry.com

Harem style pant, www.shecoo.com

Wide leg pant, www.youlookfab.com

Harem print pant, www.viawoman.com

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