Review of Hot 2012 Fashion Trends

This year we had  a mulitude of trends, some which carried over from  last year and others new (which in industry terms usually means, making a comeback).



Peplum
This ladylike trend adds curves to even the most lacking of  figures.  Crafted into tops, dresses and skirts alike peplum  is definitely embraced by the fashionable set.

Topshop Peplum Dress - Neiman Marcus $96




Color blocking
Definitely carried over from  the last few years color blocking was seen among the offerings  by Narciso Roqriguez for Kohl's DesignNation. Color  blocking was also featured during  Fendi's S/S 2013 runway show which means that this trend isn't on the way out.

Color Block Sheath Dress; Express $58.80
COLOR BLOCK SHEATH DRESS



Velvet
Somehow velvet seems to convey opulence.  
Inked Velvet Strapless Dress: Anthropoplogie $198

Anthro



Lace dresses
Sexy,  flirty,  feminine all describe this season's lace dresses quite well.

Sexy Midi Pencil with Lace Inset - ASOS $58..93




Leather  
The ever  present staple of  fall wardrobes got a style upgrade with full skirts. Not that leather pencil skirts \aren't in but the flirty full leather skirts are definitely making a statement in the fashion world. In addition we saw lots of  burgundy leather this year; good fusion of  two hip and happening trends.

Premium  skirt in Premium  Leather - ASOS $158..31
Image 2 of ASOS Premium Skirt in Pleated Leather


Smoking shoes:
Hugh Hefner comes to mind when I see these and to a lesser extent; Bernie Madoff. Cigarette shoes are all the rave right now and you can find them  in  a multitude of colors, prints and textures.

Ivanka Trump Loafers- Harla Smoking shoe:  Bloomingdales $150

                                         



Cobalt
Associated with  royalty; this vibrant blue has definitely helped bring wardrobes to life.

Miss KG Annalise Bow Platform  Court Shoes - ASOS: $84.43
Image 1 of Miss KG Annalise Bow Platform Court Shoes



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